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.

Join Us

Celebrate your colleague’s academic success!

It's official

Download the official UD thesis/dissertation manual.

Dissertation Discourse

Need a creative jumpstart?

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: 1259

This form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

There are no views with that ID
Defense Details Dissertation Program
Date: 05/21/2024
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Smith Hall
Room: 201

Leveraging Deep Learning for Robust Visual and Visual-Inertial SLAM


By: Nathaniel Merrill          Chair: Guoquan Huang         

Full Abstract >

Computer Science
Date: 05/20/2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Evans Hall
Room: 204

Unraveling Cellular Dynamics Through Stochastic Hybrid Models for Genetic and Neuronal Circuits

 


By: Zahra Vahdat          Chair: Abhyudai Singh         

Full Abstract >

Electrical & Computer Engineering
Date: 05/20/2024
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Smith Hall
Room: 201

Efficient, Consistent, and Persistence Visual-Inertial Navigation


By: Patrick Geneva          Chair: Guoquan Huang         

Full Abstract >

Computer Science
Date: 05/17/2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Ewing Hall
Room: 336

Opening the Black Box: An Active Approach to Explanation Methods in Machine Learning


By: Emily Ross Russell          Chair: Vu Dinh         

Full Abstract >

Applied Mathematics
Date: 05/17/2024
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Center for Composite Materialshttps://udel.zoom.us/j/98293530920
Room: 106

Multiscale modeling and characterization of 3D Printing of high temperature polymer composites


By: Soodabeh Sharafi          Chair: Suresh Advani         

Full Abstract >

Mechanical Engineering
Date: 05/14/2024
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Star CampusZoom link: https://udel.zoom.us/j/96674255089
Room: 513

Examining the Role of Language-Mixing on Word Learning and Word Recognition in School-Age Children in the U.S. and Spain


By: Mackensie Blair          Chair: Giovanna Morini         

Full Abstract >

Speech-Language Pathology

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 >