The aim of this dissertation is to investigate the mechanical and thermal propertiesof two-dimensional materials. The discovery of the fantastic properties of graphene,su[...]

The global and local impacts of climate change have increased the interest in decarbonizing energy economies in general and transportation in particular. Solar EVs repres[...]

The utilization of interferometric stitching with coherence scanning interferometers has allowed these instruments to measure much larger areas than a single site measure[...]

Traditional optical instrumentation typically requires a controlled, stable environment, and this limits systems to a laboratory setting. For in-situ metrology applicatio[...]

The advent of sub-aperture computer-numerically controlled (CNC) manufacturing techniques has enabled new opportunities for high-performance optical components and system[...]

This research pioneers formal combined plant and controller optimization (termed ``co-design") schemes for complex systems where accurate but expensive experiments are fu[...]

Growing concerns related to the environmental impacts of rising global energy consumption compel the continued development of low-emission technologies for the building s[...]

Freeform optics have traversed the gap from theoretical to practical application propelled by ultra-precision multi-axis machining, like diamond turning and milling. Util[...]

High-strength fiber reinforced woven fabrics are broadly utilized for their high strength-to-weight ratios and good flexibility to provide ballistic protection in securit[...]

Granular flow poses interesting questions in terms of both theoretical and applied mechanics. The increased utilization of vibrational finishing processes in the manufact[...]