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!
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”.
TOTAL ENTRIES: 1288
| Defense Details | Dissertation | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Date: 11/13/2014 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Graham Hall Room: 295 |
Urban Sustainable Energy Development: A Case Study of the City of Philadelphia By: Iraklis Argyriou Chair: Robert Warren |
Energy and Environmental Policy |
| Date: 11/10/2014 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Sharp Lab Room: 215 |
Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition of Silicon Thin Films: Characterization of Film Growth at Different Frequencies and Gas Compositions Utilizing Plasma Diagnostics By: Lala Zhu Chair: Robert Birkmire |
Physics |
| Date: 11/07/2014 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Center for Composite Materials Room: 106 |
Synthesis, Characterization, and Design of Precious Metal Electrocatalysts Supported on Transition Metal Carbides By: Yannick Kimmel Chair: Jingguang Chen |
Chemical Engineering |
| Date: 11/05/2014 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Willard Hall Room: 117 |
Shifting Mathematics Planning and Instructional Practices to Align with the Expectations of the Common Core State Standards: A Multi-Faceted Approach By: Catherine Dingle Chair: Joan Buttram |
Education |
| Date: 10/31/2014 Time: 2:30 PM Location: None of the abovePurnell Hall Room: 227 |
Stochastic Modeling of Soft Materials By: Yun Zeng Chair: Pamela Cook |
Mathematics |
| Date: 10/30/2014 Time: 11:00 AM Location: None of the aboveTownsend Hall Room: 156 |
Exploring the Relationship Between Trees and Stress in the Urban Environment By: Joseph Townsend Chair: Susan Barton |
Plant and Soil Sciences |
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.
Dissertation Manual
Wondering how to set up the format for your paper. Refer to the “UD Thesis/Dissertation Manual” for formatting requirements and more.
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.
