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: 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         

Full Abstract >

Mechanical Engineering
Date: 03/21/2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Evans Hall
Room: 204

Interfacial Engineering of Hybrid Heterojunction PV Devices for the Next Generation Lightweight, Flexible, and Low-Cost Solar Modules


By: David Angel Trujillo          Chair: Robert Opila         

Full Abstract >

Materials Science & 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         

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Economics
Date: 03/18/2024
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: None of the aboveFinTech Building
Room: 516

The Protective Effect of Apiaceous Vegetable Consumption Against Lung Vasculopathy


By: Liana Crowley          Chair: Jillian Trabulsi         

Full Abstract >

Nutrition Science
Date: 03/15/2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Pearson Hall
Room: 231

Which Way and With Whom to Watch, is That The Question?:

An Investigation of Television Viewing Methods and Contexts and their Correlation to Relationship Maintenance, Quality, and Satisfaction


By: Nicholas Gadino          Chair: James Angelini         

Full Abstract >

Communication

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.

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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.

Submission Form >