Dissertation Defense Schedule

Academic Excellence

Sharing original dissertation research is a principle to which the University of Delaware is deeply committed. It is the single most important assignment our graduate students undertake and upon completion is met with great pride.

We invite you to celebrate this milestone by attending their dissertation defense. Please review the upcoming dissertation defense schedule below and join us!

Dissertation Defense Form

Must be received two weeks prior to your defense.

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Upcoming Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The list below is organized by the most current Dissertation Defense first. You may sort by “Program of Study” or search for a specific dissertation via the search box. To learn more about a specific dissertation select the dissertation’s title or the term “Full Abstract”.

 

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Defense Details Dissertation Program
Date: 04/04/2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Smith HallZoom https://udel.zoom.us/my/mfrazier1
Room: 213

Investigating Conversational Agents To Support Secondary School Computer Science Exploratory Search


By: Matthew Frazier          Chair: Lori Pollock Pollock         

Full Abstract >

Computer Science
Date: 03/29/2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Colburn Lab
Room: 366

Energetic Losses in Membrane-based Carbon Dioxide Electrolyzers


By: Kentaro Hansen          Chair: Dongxia Liu         

Full Abstract >

Chemical Engineering
Date: 03/28/2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: None of the aboveInstitute of Energy Conversion
Room: 115

Validating the Grid Integration of State-of-the-Art Photovoltaic Technologies:  Smart Inverter Grid Controls and Bifacial Modules Performance


By: Thunchanok Kaewnukultorn          Chair: Steven Hegedus         

Full Abstract >

Electrical & Computer Engineering
Date: 03/22/2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Memorial Hall, Smith Hall
Room: 213

Performing (With) Care: Theatre for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence


By: Lee Conderacci          Chair: Emily Davis         

Full Abstract >

English
Date: 03/22/2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Spencer Labhttps://udel.zoom.us/j/96717962276
Room: 126

Anisotropy Effects on Crack Path and Effective Toughness in Heterogeneous Materials


By: Tengyuan Hao          Chair: Zubaer Hossain         

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Mechanical Engineering
Date: 03/19/2024
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: None of the abovehttps://udel.zoom.us/j/91662950126
Room: 0

Essays on Education Adjacent Policies and Academic Outcomes


By: Olena Berchuk          Chair: Adrienne Lucas         

Full Abstract >

Economics

The Process

Step-by-Step

Visit our “Step-by-Step Graduation Guide” to take you through the graduation process.From formatting your Dissertation to Doctoral Hooding procedures.

Your First Step >

Dissertation Manual

Wondering how to set up the format for your paper. Refer to the “UD Thesis/Dissertation Manual” for formatting requirements and more.

Download Your Manual >

Defense Submission Form

This form must be completed two weeks in advance of a dissertation defense to meet the University of Delaware Graduate and Professional Education’s requirements.

Submission Form >