PH.D. THESES
CHAIRED BY ALICE M. AGOGINO

1.	1988/89	Pramod Jain	"A Vector Quantization Multistart Method for Global Optimization"
2.	1989/90	Fariborz Nadi	"Modeling of Complex Manufacturing Processes via Integration of Influence Diagrams and Neural Networks"
3.	1989/90	Robert K. Paasch	"Management of Uncertainty in Sensor Based Diagnostic Expert Systems"
4.	1989/90	Jonathan Cagan	"Innovative Design of Mechanical Structures from First Principles"
5.	1990/91	Ming-Lei Tseng	"Integrating Neural Networks with Influence Diagrams for Multiple Sensor Diagnostic Systems"
6.	1990/91	Nestor Michelena	"Monotonic Influence Diagrams; Application to Optimal and Robust Design"
7.	1991/92	Jean-Michel Nataf	"Equation-based Automatic Modeling Applied to Thermal Systems"
8.	1991/92	Young-Jin Kim	"Uncertainty Propagation in Intelligent Sensor Validation"
9.	1991/92	Eric Schendel, M.D.	"Cascading Synthetic Node Inference: Cascading Bayesian Inference Employing Synthetic Intermediate Nodes" (Bioengineering)
10.	1993/94	Stephen R. Bradley	"Design Optimization under Resource Constraints"
11.	1993/94	Cassandra T. Rogers	"Expert Systems Approach to Regional Evaluation of Debris Flow Hazard" (Co-chaired with Nicholas Sitar), Engineering Science - Civil Engineering
12.	1995/96	William H. Wood III	"Supplying Concurrent Engineering Information to the Designer: The Conceptual Design Information Server"
13.	1995/96	Satnam S. Alag	"A Bayesian Decision- Theoretical Framework for Real-Time Monitoring and Diagnosis of Complex Systems: Theory and Application" Abstract
14.	1995/96	Kai Goebel	"Management of Uncertainty in Monitoring and Diagnosis of Mechanical Systems Using Fuzzy Techniques" Abstract
15.	1996/97	Sherry Hsi	"Facilitating Knowledge Integration in Science through Electronic Discussion: the Multimedia Forum Kiosk"
17.	1996/97	Balaguruna (Bala) Chidambaram	"Catalog-Based Customization" Abstract
18.	1996/97	Andy Dong	"The Management of Design Information: A Decision-Analytic Approach" Abstract
19.	1997/98	Anil Varma	"Intelligent Distributed Design Systems: A Machine-Learning Approach"
20.	2000/2001	Xio-Ping (Susan) Su	"Compliant-Leverage Mechanism Design for MEMS Applications"
21.	2001/2002	Ann McKenna	"Designing Instruction to Support Mechanical Reasoning: Three Alternatives in the Simple Machines Learning Environment" Abstract
22.	2001/2002	Jiangxin Wang	"Equipment and Process Modeling and Diagnostics in Semiconductor Manufacturing" Dissertation (1.9 mb)
23.	2001/2002	Ning-Ning Zhou	"Simulation and Synthesis of MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS)" Abstract
24.	2004/2005	Shuang Song	"Shared Understanding and Information Seeking, Sharing and Sketching in the New Product Design Process"
25.	2004/2005	Raffi Kamalian	"Evolutionary Synthesis of MEMS Devices"
26.	2004/2005	Jia-Long Wu	"Unified Language System for Engineering Design (ULSED): A Framework and Automation Tools for Better Design Information Retrieval"
27.	2005/2006	Ying Zhang	"MEMS Design Synthesis Based on Hybrid Evolutionary Computation"
28.	2006/2007 (in progress)	Jessica Granderson	"Human-centered Sensor-based Bayesian Control: Increased energy efficiency and user satisfaction in commercial lighting"