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Graduate Theses and Dissertations

  1. Vikas Aggarwal, "Remote Sensing and Imaging in a Reconfigurable Computing Environment," MSECE Thesis, Major Professors: K. Slatton and A. George, Summer 2005.

  2. Vikas Aggarwal, "SHMEM+ and SCF: System-level Programming Models for Scalable Reconfigurable Computing," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professors: A. George and G. Stitt, Spring 2011.

  3. Geoffrey Brooks, "Modeling Retinal Processing using Wavelet Theory," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: F. Simons, Summer 1996.

  4. David R. Bueno, "Performance and Dependability of RapidIO-based Systems for Real-time Space Applications," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 2006.

  5. Mark W. Burns, "Modeling and Simulative Analysis of Symmetric Multiprocessor and Clustered Computer Architectures," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 1999.

  6. Matthew C. Chidester, "Specification and Simulation of a Directed Flow Control for Ring-Based, Real-Time Networking," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 1998.

  7. Matthew C. Chidester, "Parallel Simulation and Multiple-Path Execution Techniques for Chip-Multiprocessor Architectures," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 2001.

  8. Kilseok Cho, "Parallel and Fault-Tolerant Techniques for Adaptive Matched-Field Processing on Distributed Array Systems," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 2003.

  9. David E. Collins, "Integrating the Linda Distributed Computing Environment into the SmartNet Resource Management System," MSEE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 1995.

  10. David E. Collins, "A Layered, Hierarchical Approach to Services for a Single System Image on Heterogeneous Clusters," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 2001.

  11. Steven W. Cook, Jr., "Distributed Simulation of DSP Multicomputers on Workstation Clusters," MSEE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 1994.

  12. Chris Conger, "Reconfigurable Computing with RapidIO for Space-Based Radar," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 2007.

  13. John A. Curreri, "Performance Analysis and Verification for High-Level Synthesis," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professors: A. George and G. Stitt, Spring 2011.

  14. Ryan B. Fogarty, "An Integrated Simulation Environment for Parallel and Distributed System Prototyping," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 1998.

  15. Bradley A. Freathy, "Investigation of Neural Network Training Speedup on Parallel Processing Workstation Clusters," MSEE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 1994.

  16. Jesus L. Garcia, "A Parallel Algorithm for Distributed MVDR Beamforming," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 1999.

  17. Damian M. Gonzalez, "Performance Modeling and Evaluation of Topologies for Low-Latency SCI Systems," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 2000.

  18. Eric Grobelny, "FASE: the Fast and Accurate Simulation Environment for High-Performance Computing Systems and Applications," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 2008.

  19. Edwin A. Hernandez, "Adaptive Sampling for Network Management," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 1999.

  20. Brian Holland, "Improving FPGA Application Development via Strategic Exploration, Performance Prediction, and Tradeoff Analysis," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 2010.

  21. Aju Jacob, "Distributed Configuration Management for Reconfigurable Cluster Computing," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 2004.

  22. Ken Kim, "Design and Analysis of Parallel Algorithms for Distributed In-Situ Array Beamforming," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 2001.

  23. Seth Koehler, "RECAP - A Novel Framework for Application Performance Optimization in Reconfigurable Computing," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 2010.

  24. Byung Il Koh, "Parallel Algorithms for Biomechanical Optimization Problems," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professors: A. George and B. Fregly, Fall 2005.

  25. James Kohout, "Design and Performance Analysis of MPI-SHARC: A High-Speed Network Service for Distributed DSP Systems," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 2001.

  26. James M. Lamb, "Implementation of Kalman Filters on Microprocessor-based Digital Signal Processors," MSEE Thesis, Major Professor: F. Simons, Spring 1996.

  27. Michael D. Miars, "Simulation and Analysis of Vehicle Management Avionics System Architectures," MSEE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 1996.

  28. H. Sarp Oral, "Performance Modeling and Analysis of Multicast Infrastructure for High-Speed Cluster and Grid Networks," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 2003.

  29. Karthik Nagarajan, "A Parameter Estimation Framework for Fusing Spatio-Temporal Data in Watershed Analysis and its Potential for RC-based Hardware Acceleration," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professors: C. Slatton & A. George, Spring 2009.

  30. G. Scott Peters, "Methods for Developing Scientific and Engineering Applications using Information Engineering ICASE Tools," MSEE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 1994.

  31. William A. Phipps, "A Lightweight Thread Synchronization and Communication Subsystem for the Scalable Cluster Architecture Latency-hiding Environment," MSEE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 1997.

  32. Reina A. Quander, "A Scalable Web-based Monitoring and Management System for Heterogeneous Clusters," MSEE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 2002.

  33. Sridharan Ranganathan, "Gossip-Style Failure Detection and Distributed Consensus for Scalable Heterogeneous Clusters," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 1999.

  34. Pirabhu Raman, "GEMS: Gossip-Enabled Monitoring Service for Heterogeneous Distributed Systems," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 2002.

  35. Casey B. Reardon, "Abstraction and Simulation for Strategic Design-Space Exploration in Reconfigurable Computing," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 2010.

  36. Aaron Robinson, "Optimal Digital Filter Design based on Analog Coefficient Update Techniques," MSEE Thesis, Major Professor: F. Simons, 1997.

  37. Adam Rucks, "Characterization of Failures in Distributed System Applications," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 2002.

  38. Luis E. Sandoval, "Lightweight Protocol and Multithreading Enhancements for a High-Performance Object Request Broker," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 1998.

  39. Mushtaq A. Sarwar, "On the Performance and Reliability of Fault-Tolerant Scalable Coherent Interface Networks," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 1999.

  40. Priyabrata Sinha, "Parallel Algorithms for Robust Broadband MVDR Beamforming," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 2000.

  41. Krishnakanth Sistla, "Experimental Analysis of Flat and Layered Gossip for Scalable Distributed Failure Detection and Consensus," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 2001.

  42. Melissa C. Smith, "Development of a Client/Server Communication Application using ICASE Tools," MSEE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 1994.

  43. Hung-Hsun Su, "Parallel Performance Wizard - Framework and Techniques for Parallel Application Optimization," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 2010.

  44. Rajagopal Subramaniyan, "Gossip-based Failure Detection and Consensus for Terascale Computing," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 2002.

  45. Rajagopal Subramaniyan, "Improving Utilization and Availability of High-Performance Computing in Space," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 2006.

  46. Hogar S. Tait, "Design and Implementation of DSP-based Programmable ADC and DAC Interface Devices," MSEE Thesis, Major Professor: F. Simons, Jr., Summer 1993.

  47. Levasseur Tellis, "Experimental Analysis of High-Speed Cluster Computing Using High Performance FORTRAN," MSEE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 1998.

  48. Tavaris Thomas, "Fire Ant: An Algorithm Providing High-Performance Distributed Fault-Tolerant Communication for Internet-Scale Network Survivability," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: L. Hawkes, Fall 2004.

  49. Raghukul Tilak, "Experimental Analysis of Clock Synchronization Protocols for Fault-Tolerant, Distributed Systems," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 2001.

  50. Robert W. Todd, "A Simulation Case Study of Proposed Real-Time Protocols based on the Scalable Coherent Interface," MSEE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 1996.

  51. Ian A. Troxel, "Design and Analysis of a Dynamically Reconfigurable Network Processor," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 2002.

  52. Ian A. Troxel, "CARMA: Management Infrastructure and Middleware for Multi-Paradigm Computing," Ph.D. Dissertation, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 2006.

  53. Roger A. VanLoon, "High-Fidelity Modeling and Simulation of Myrinet System Area Networks," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 1999.

  54. Bradley A. Wallace, "Simulative Performance Analysis of Gossip Failure Detection for Scalable Distributed Systems," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 1999.

  55. Charlie Williams, "High-Fidelity Modeling and Simulation of Gigabit Ethernet Networks," MSECE Thesis, Major Professor: K. Kim, Spring 2003.

  56. David Zirpoli, "Parallel Computing with the Message Passing Interface on Workstation Clusters via the Scalable Coherent Interface," MSEE Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 1996.


Undergraduate Honors Theses

  1. Christopher J. Drake, "A Reconfigurable Node Architecture for a Cryptanalytic Cluster Computer System" BSCE Honors Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 2002.

  2. Jeff S. Markwell, "Parallelization and Analysis of Basic Beamforming for Sonar Array Distributed Computers," BSEE Honors Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 1997.

  3. William A. Phipps, "Switching and Parallel Processing Techniques for the Scalable Coherent Interface," BSEE Honors Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 1996.

  4. Michael D. Rewak, "Analysis of Dynamic Partial Self-Reconfiguration on a Virtex-4 FPGA," BSCE Honors Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Fall 2006.

  5. Robert W. Todd, "Fundamental Coarse-Grain Modeling and Simulation of a Linear, Token-Passing Architecture for Smart Navy Aircraft Components/Systems (SNACS)," BSEE Honors Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 1995.

  6. Eric Weiss, "End-to-End Quality of Service in the Global Internet: A Feasibility Analysis," BSCE Honors Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 2004.

  7. John Wernicke, "Simulative Analysis of QoS in Avionics Networks for Reliably Low Latency," BSCE Honors Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Spring 2005.

  8. Jeremy D. Wills, "An Optical Component Library for Multi-Layer Network Simulations," BSEE Honors Thesis, Major Professor: A. George, Summer 2003.