Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Advancing Biological Applications Through Microfluidic-Based Tool Development, K.M. Taufiqur Rahman
Refining the Inverse Lipschitz Constant for Injective ReLU Networks, Cole Rausch
Nitrogen Application Timing and Cereal Rye (Secale Cereale L.) Cover Crop Influence Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Graig Reicks
Feasibility Study of Managing Peak Cooling Loads to Achieve Energy Cost Reduction in a Northern Climate Campus, Mark Rizkalla
Agronomic and Economic Evaluation of Biochar-Based Controlled-Release Nitrogen Fertilizers in Corn Production, Robiul Islam Rubel
Ecophysiology of Bradyrhizobium Diazoefficiens USDA 110, Armaan Kaur Sandhu
Soil Responses to Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus Virginiana L.) Afforestation and Prescribed Fire in South-Central South Dakota, Robert Schaefer
Plant Pathways Associated with Competition for Soybean Root Colonization by Bradyrhizobium Strains, Athira Sethu Madhavan
Artificial Intelligence and Image-Based Phenotyping for Monitoring Morpho-Physiological Dynamics in Grapevines, Prakriti Sharma
Parametric Study of ProtoDUNE - I And ProtoDUNE - II Single-Phase Neutrino Detectors Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, Sahil Sharma
Breast Tissue as a Local Drug Reservoir for Anticancer Therapy in Breast Cancer, Saniia Shchinar
Evaluation of Dietary Fiber Technologies in Sow Diets, Garrin Shipman
Methods for Optimizing Detection and Evaluating Habitat Use of North American River Otters in South Dakota, Jessica Speiser
Investigating the Role and Mechanism of Host Cell Death in Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus Infection, Michelle Steyn
Investigating Green and Renewable Polymers to Combat Drought, Paul Strickler
Comprehending the Impacts of Mutations Using Various Protein Model Systems, Ujwal Subedi
Generation of Synthetic Gap-Free Time Series by Bridging Satellite and Near-Surface Observations for Advancing Land Surface Phenology Detections, Khuong H. Tran
Ultrafiltration and Microfiltration of Whole Milk, Pramith Ukwattage Don
Lidar Remote Sensing and the Monitoring of Brazilian Amazon Forest Structure: Tackling Issues and Finding New Possibilities, Pedro Valle de Carvalho e Oliveira
Parameter Identifiability Analysis and Calibration for Power System Dynamic Models, Lei Wang
The Relationship Between Soil Test Phosphorus and Soil Biology - A Natural Management of Soil Phosphorus Through Conservation Practices, Clarence Frederick Winter
Plant Available Water Drives Semi-arid Forage Quality and Quantity in a Common Garden Greenhouse Experiment, Parker J. Witt
Mechanical Testing of Novel Biopolymers for the Replacement of Petroleum-Based Plastic Hay Bale Net Wrapping, Logan Wolf
Degradation of Total Organic Halogen in Drinking Water Distribution Systems with Iron and Iron Corrosion Products, Rachel Zook
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Computer Vision/AI to Better Understand the Performance of Agricultural Sprayer Nozzles, Praneel Acharya
Performance and Durability Assessment of Concrete Bridge Deck Sealants, Bipin Adhikari
Methods for Improving Potassium Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn in South Dakota, Andrew J. Ahlersmeyer
NiO Nanoparticles-Decorated Carbon Fiber Cloth as Lithiophilic Host Material for Stable Lithium Metal Batteries, Sarwar Ahmed
Modeling of Transport in Anatomic Respiratory Airways: Applications in Targeted Drug Delivery and Airborne Pathogenic Transmissions, Mohammad Mehedi Hasan Akash
Extraction, Characterization, And Utilization of Yellow Pea Starch, Abdulmalik Albu Tuwaybah
Comprehensive Analysis and Forensic Investigation of Cyanide, Thiocyanate, and 2-Amino-2-Thiazoline-4-Carboxylic Acid In-Ante- and Postmortem Blood Utilizing Advanced Analytical Techniques, Abdullah Hamad Alluhayb
Evaluation of Welded and Polished Stainless-Steel Surfaces in Supporting Sporeformer Biofilms In Dairy Plants, Taghreed Almalki
Fighting for What is Right: A Rhetorical Analysis of the Fan Campaign to Save Anne with an E from Cancellation, Marie E. Anderson
Modulatory Effects of Deacetylated Sialic Acids (a Sugar Residue) in NK-Mediated Cytotoxicity and Targeted Therapy by Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors, Mathias Tawiah Anim
Enhancing Nitrogen Use Efficiency Through Ai-Powered Image Analysis and Innovative N-Rich Spot Method, Bobby Azad
Impact Of Covid-19 Relief Packages on U.S. Household Food Security and Food Expenditure, Bridget Yeboah Bafowaa
Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) Change and Professional Development for Educators: An Assessment of a Master’s in Chemistry Program for High School Science Teachers, Mary Charlotte Bautista
Development of Corn Kernel-based Biocomposite Films for Food Packaging Applications, Swastika Bera
Some 2-Color Rado Numbers For A Linear Equation With A Negative Constant, Rachel Bergjord
Building No-Tillage Maize Nitrogen Recommendation Algorithm that Considers Improvements in Soil Health, Dwarika Bhattarai
Mechanical Properties Evaluation of 3D Printed PETG and PCTG Polymers, Kalpesh Krishnarao Bhosale
Firm-level Political Risk and Corporate R&D Investment, Emmanuel Boah
Effects of Agricultural Chemicals on Native Plants of the Northern Great Plains, Gabrielle Bolwerk
Physically Adjusted Neutral Detergent Fiber System: Effects of Dextrose and Non-Forage Fiber on Performance, Feeding Behavior, Digestibility, Rumen Fermentation and Rumen Bacterial Abundance in Dairy Cattle, Jorge Luis Bonilla Urbina
Regional Assessment of Live Cattle and Carcass Characteristics in the Northern Plains, Harlee A. Brauckmuller
Improving The Utility of Precision Agriculture Through Machine Learning and Climate-Smart Practices, Skye Brugler
In-Vivo Assessment of a Direct-Fed Microbial on Lactation Performances, Blood Biomarkers, Ruminal Fermentation and Microbial Abundance in Transition to Mid-Lactation Holstein Cows, Marcela Bulnes Lopez
On the Simulation of Supersonic Flame Holder Cavities with OpenFOAM, Zachary Chapman
C3 and C4 Grass Dominated Plant Communities Differ in Response to Future Larger and Less Frequent Rainfall, Zigeng Chen
The Role of Carbon Credits on Farmers’ Adoption of Climate-Smart Practices in South Dakota, Stephen Cheye
Would AI Stocks Estimate Be as Surprised to USDA Stocks Reports As Private Market Analysts?, Asif Mahmud Chowdhury
Control of Persistent Environmental Listeria Monocytogenes Using Phenotypic and Genomic Approaches, Bhaswati Chowdhury
Protein Purification for Value-Added Agriculture Feed and Packaging Applications, Matthew L. Cole
Investigating Dormancy and Germination Characteristics to Promote Restoration Success in the Northern Great Plains, Gregory A. Cooper
Walleye Feeding, Movements, and Energetics Reveal the Importance of Connected Wetlands in Glacial Lakes, Logan M. Cutler
Evaluating Precision Supplementation Technology and Mathematical Nutrition Models for the Development of Heifers Grazing Dormant Rangeland in Western South Dakota, Anna Katherine Dagel
Polysaccharide-based Hydrogel Beads for Biological Nitrogen Fixation, Prashant Dahal
Removal of Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking Water Using Biological Filtration, Peng Dai
Exploring Disparities in Prenatal Smoking and the Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences, Patricia Da Rosa
Electrospun Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Microfibers as an Asphalt Mix Additive, Debbrata Datta
Writing Young Adult Fiction: Reflections on Narration and Theme in Young Adult Literature, Kimberly Davidson
Quantifying the Effects of HVAC Operation to Mitigate Aerosol Concentration in a Classroom using CFD, Scott DePrez
Role of Human Gut Microbiota in Shaping the Diet-Induced Metabolome, Samitinjaya Dhakal
Characterizing Vaginal Gene Expression in Prepubertal Gilts, Shannon Lee Dierking
Novel Delivery Systems of Curcumin and Resveratrol, Mohamed Salem Elfaruk
Tracking Nitrogen Mineralization in the Presence of Biochar Utilizing Complementary-Method Assays in East Central South Dakota, Andrew Calvin Engel
Fusarium Head Blight Resistance Assessment in Barley, Tasneem Fathima
Relating Predator Community Ecology and Duck Nest Survival in Eastern South Dakota, Samantha R. Fino
Feeding Strategies to Improve Gastrointestinal Health and Growth Performance of Confinement Fed Ruminants, Forest Laine Francis
Biological Control of Bacterial Leaf Streak of Wheat Using Antagonistic Rhizobacteria, Ashley Frederickson
Understanding the Role of HBA/HBD Variations on Deep Eutectic Solvent Properties and Activity Using Acetylsalicylic Acid as a Model Drug, Michael Frimpong
A Class of Regression Models for Pairwise Comparisons of Forensic Handwriting Comparison Systems, Cami M. Fuglsby
Development of Probiotic Whipped Cream and Butter Using Whey Protein Hydrolysate-encapsulated Probiotic Organisms, Kritika Gaba
Effect of Genotypes on Rancidity Development During Storage of Naked Oats, Aastha Gautam
Soil Health Influenced by Livestock and Cover Crops Integration in Row Cropping Systems in South Dakota, Namrata Ghimire
Genomics-Assisted Approaches to Improve Grain Yield And End-Use Quality In Hard Winter Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.), Harsimardeep Singh Gill
Extended Cross-Referenced Analysis Using Data from the Landsat 8 And 9 Underfly Event, Garrison Gross
Strategies to Optimize Confinement Fed Beef Cattle in the Northern Plains, Erin R. Gubbels
Probing Signal-Based Data-Driven Modeling of Power Electronics Smart Converter Dynamics Using Power Hardware-In-The-Loop, Nischal Guruwacharya
Evaluation of Precision Ingredient Inclusion on Production Efficiency Responses in Finishing Beef Cattle, Santana R. Hanson
Electronic Waste as Synthetic Aggregate For Portland Cement Concrete, Md Shafaul Islam
Comparison of Self-Reported Depression and Anxiety Scores Between U.S. Households with and Without Children at Early and Later Stages of the Covid-19 Pandemic, Hanan Mohammed Eissa Jamali
Response of Bed Shear Stress in Open-Channel Flow to a Sudden Change in Bed Roughness, Muhammad Farrukh Jamil
Developing a Natural Bio-Sanitizer for the Effective Removal of Resilient Biofilms from Dairy Separation Membranes, Sheetal Jha
Expanding the Use of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography for Varietal Identification or Verification of Selected Cereal Crops, Johnna Jorgensen