Dissertation Defense
Device-Specific Mental Models of Security and Privacy
Doctoral Candidate Name: Jacqueline White Program: Computing and Information Systems Defense Date and Time: July 18, 2024 – 2:00 PM Defense Location: Woodward 335 and https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/91314436639?pwd=xf7t1hqHiTGG37Mjq9L9YTkaNHJluc.1 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Heather Richter Lipford Committee Members: Dr. David Wilson, Dr. Cori Faklaris, Dr. Jiang (Linda) Xie Abstract: People adopt security technologies and make security decisions based […]
Social Media Content Moderation: User-Moderator Collaboration and Perception Biases
Doctoral Candidate Name: Kanlun Wang Program: Computing and Information Systems Defense Date and Time: July 19, 2024 – 2:00 PM Defense Location: Join Zoom Meeting https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/98501903038?pwd=QU43azhFc3dSN21FRXIweGVSaGNtUT09 Meeting ID: 985 0190 3038 Passcode: 827401 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Lina Zhou Committee Members: Dr. Dongsong Zhang, Dr. SungJune Park, Dr. Depeng Xu, and Dr. Shi Chen Abstract: […]
HEDONIC PURSUITS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR PLEASURE: IDENTIFYING AFFECT AND MOTIVATIONAL HEALTH BEHAVIOR CHANGE FACTORS WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT
Doctoral Candidate Name: Alexis D. Mitchell Program: Health Psychology Defense Date and Time: July 15, 2024 – 12:00 PM Defense Location: Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98282610836 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Sara Levens Committee Members: Dr. Jeanette Bennett, Dr. Jennifer Webb, Dr. Michael Turner Abstract: Physical activity offers a range of health benefits but can be difficult to […]
SYNTHESIS AND OPTICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF VANADIUM OXIDE NANOCRYSTALS
Doctoral Candidate Name: Mehnaz Tarannum Program: Optical Science and Engineering Defense Date and Time: July 3, 2024 – 11:00 AM Defense Location: Virtual https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcharlotte-edu.zoom.us%2Fj%2F95317298969%3Fpwd%3D3SUZAJaGmzcKAT3jbQPtYDkNKujuzE.1&sa=D&ust=1717951620000000&usg=AOvVaw2sy_i5afVwJVIePi2K17JE Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Michael Fiddy Committee Members: Dr. Tino Hofmann, Dr. Haitao Zhang, Dr. Juan Vivero-escoto Abstract: Nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize various fields, addressing complex issues such as […]
Performance Analysis and Enhancement of Delay-sensitive and Energy-hungry Mobile AI Applications with Edge Computing
Doctoral Candidate Name: Anik Mallik Program: Electrical and Computer Engineering Defense Date and Time: July 2, 2024 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: Zoom link: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/96741668128 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Jiang Xie Committee Members: Dr. Ahmed Arafa, Dr. Weichao Wang, Dr. Pu Wang Abstract: Edge computing-assisted artificial intelligence (edge-AI) has enabled a new paradigm of smart […]
DIMINISHED PROSPERITY AT THE INTERSECTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND REPRODUCTIVE INJUSTICE
Doctoral Candidate Name: Sarah Haley Program: Public Policy Defense Date and Time: June 27, 2024 – 12:00 PM Defense Location: Virtual Meeting https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTZjNWViY2EtOWY0Yi00Y2M4LTg5NDYtMmVmYzNkNGQ3MWQ4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2236da45f1-dd2c-4d1f-af13-5abe46b99921%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f71b925d-1f22-4030-9faf-999de5291a56%2 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Stephanie Moller Committee Members: Dr. Elizabeth Stearns, Dr. Mike Dulin, and Dr. Redwan Bin Adbul Baten Abstract: This dissertation explores the relationship between climate change, reproductive justice, and […]
Exploring surface properties of advanced Ni-based alloys by nanomechanical techniques: In-situ and Ex-situ.
Doctoral Candidate Name: Liuqing Yang Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: July 2, 2024 – 12:00 PM Defense Location: DUKE 324 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Youxing Chen Committee Members: Dr. Harish Cherukuri, Dr. Qiuming Wei, Dr. Yong Zhang, Dr. John Shingledecker Abstract: The invention of advanced Ni-containing concentrated solid solution alloys has significantly broadened […]
Teaching Sentence Writing to Students with Autism and Complex Communication Needs using Matrix Training, Sentence Frames, and Speech-Generating Devices
Doctoral Candidate Name: Monique Pinczynski Program: Special Education Defense Date and Time: June 28, 2024 – 11:00 AM Defense Location: Mebane Hall Room 110 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Charlie Wood Committee Members: Dr. Virginia Walker, Dr. Ya-yu Lo, Dr. Erin Washburn Abstract: Approximately 30% of individuals with autism have complex communication needs (CCN). These individuals […]
Effects of the Six Thinking Hats Method in Creative Problem Solving among Undergraduate Honors Students
Doctoral Candidate Name: Benna Haas Program: Special Education Defense Date and Time: June 26, 2024 – 11:00 AM Defense Location: Mebane Hall Room 110 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Cindy Gilson Committee Members: Dr. Ya-yu Lo, Dr. Michael Matthews, Dr. Erin FitzPatrick, Dr. Bettie Ray Butler Abstract: Cultivating problem-solving in highly motivated university students remains a […]
EXPLORING SURFACE PROPERTIES OF ADVANCED NI-BASED ALLOYS BY NANOMECHANICAL TECHNIQUES: IN-SITU AND EX-SITU
Doctoral Candidate Name: Liuqing Yang Program: Mechanical Engineering Defense Date and Time: July 2, 2024 – 12:00 PM Defense Location: DUKE 324 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Youxing Chen Committee Members: Dr. Harish Cherukuri, Dr. Qiuming Wei, Dr. Yong Zhang, Dr. John Shingledecker Abstract: The invention of advanced Ni-containing concentrated solid solution alloys has significantly broadened […]