Doctoral Theses: Recent submissions
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Junctions and Strands: Breaking Property Tradeoffs in Polymer Networks and Composite Polymer Electrolytes
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-05)This dissertation first examines the mechanics of polymer networks, specifically material toughness and the nature of material fracture. Polymer networks, which include tire rubber, windmill turbine blades, tissue engineering ... -
Abiotic and Biotic Polymer Degradation to Inform Sustainable Design
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-05)As global plastic production continues to rise, understanding environmental processes governing plastic degradation is crucial to inform the sustainable design of polymers. This thesis is structured into three chapters, ... -
Hyperspectral Remote Sensing for UXO Detection and Damage Assessment on Airfield Pavements
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-05)If an airfield being operated by the U.S. Air Force is attacked, the current method for assessing its condition is a slow visual and manual inspection process, exposing personnel to dangerous conditions and delaying repair ...
