Dissertation Defense Schedule

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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: 10/05/2023
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Colburn Lab
Room: 366

Development of a Platform for Distributed Production of Nitrated Proteins in Bacteria


By: Neil Butler          Chair: Aditya Kunjapur         

Full Abstract >

Chemical Engineering
Date: 10/03/2023
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Star CampusBiopharmaceutical Innovation Center https://udel.zoom.us/j/95780411433
Room: 140

Defining Modifiable Limiters of Articular Cartilage Tribomechanics Using Biofidelic Benchtop Testing Approaches


By: Shamimur Akanda          Chair: Christopher Price         

Full Abstract >

Mechanical Engineering
Date: 10/02/2023
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: None of the aboveZoom
Room: 0

Essays on the Impact of Religion, Ethnicity, and Gender


By: Muhammad Afzal          Chair: Sabrin Beg         

Full Abstract >

Economics
Date: 09/29/2023
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Ewing Hall
Room: 336

A Study of Finite Projective Planes – Coordinatisation and Construction


By: Kamal Joshi          Chair: Robert Coulter         

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Mathematics
Date: 09/15/2023
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: None of the aboveZoom
Room: 0

Enhancing IoT Services in Mobile Edge Computing: Offloading Strategies and SFC Placement Techniques


By: Weibin Ma          Chair: Lena Mashayekhy         

Full Abstract >

Computer Science
Date: 09/14/2023
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Center for Composite Materials
Room: 106

Sensing Mechanisms of Hierarchical Carbon Nanocomposite Sensors and their Applications in Structural Health Monitoring and Human Health Support


By: Amit Chaudhari          Chair: Erik Thostenson         

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Mechanical Engineering

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.

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Dissertation Manual

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

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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.

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