Theses/Dissertations from 2026
Programmable Degradation of Polyethylene via Amide-Functionalization: A Dual-Path Strategy Combining Palladium-Catalyzed Copolymerization and Enhanced Microbial Breakdown, Safi-Dapetel Balkissou Wouna
SNP Recovery and Eye Color Prediction Accuracy from Exogenous Human Hair: Evaluating the Impact of Hair Color and Shaft Location, Kaitlyn Bennett
Use of Diamond™ Nucleic Acid Dye to Identify Trace DNA on Simulated Restraint Evidence, Elizabeth M. Gallardo
Investigating Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cell Internalization of Doxorubicin-Loaded Glycogen Nanoparticles and Corresponding DNA Repair Expression, Grace E. Hernes
Investigating Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cell Internalization of Doxorubicin-Loaded Glycogen Nanoparticles and Corresponding DNA Repair Expression, Grace E. Hernes
Effects of Environmental Dna on Latent Fingerprints: A Biomolecular and Topographical Analysis, Emily R. Kenoyer
Lateral Thinking in Large Language Models: Benchmarking and Fine-Tuning for Puzzle Solving and Generation, Ashish Khadka
Identification of Parvovirus B19 NS1 Gene Sequence in Human Heart Tissue, Anju Maharjan
Effect of Freshwater on the Recovery of DNA from Sus Scrofa Domesticus Femurs, Arden Massoia
The Impact of Barrel Length and Firearm Orientation on Gunshot Residue Distribution Patterns on a Shooter, Emily J. Miller
Connecting Schools and Communities for Care: A Case Study of School-Based Wraparound Care Coordination Initial Implementation Outcomes, Robyn K. Moran
SNP Genotyping Accuracy in Fingernail Samples Affected by Time and Temperature, Kelly Murphy
Method Development for SIM Mode GC-MS Forensic Analysis of Amino Acid Ratios in Human Hair, Lawren R. Paris
Fundulus spp. Gut Microbiomes as a Novel Source of PET-Degrading Bacteria, Sarah T. Piette
Ethanol Inhibition of Morphine Metabolism: A Mechanistic Study Using Mouse Microsomes and S9 Fractions, Supraja Regunathan
BHFR1 Expression in HEK293 Cells Temporally Modulates Apoptotic and Pyroptotic Signaling, Jacob Smith
Method Development for Mislabeled Connecticut Cannabidiol (CBD) Oils and Tinctures, Marimar Torres De Soto
Extraction and Detection of α-Amanitin from a Gummy Matrix, Abigail Van de Water
Differentiation and Identification of Fentanyl Analogues Using Portable Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry, Mei Yuan
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Analyzing Urban Soil Moisture Profiles: Implications for Stormwater Management in New Haven, Ct, Tushar Ahmed
Spatiotemporal Shifts in Bloom-Forming Ulva in New Haven Harbor and Their Physiological Response to Climate Change, Ujjal Banik
Effects of Adhesives on the Subsequent Instrumental Analysis of Various Trace Evidence, Ashlyn Renee Bartley
Evaluation of Skeletal DNA From Bones Submerged in Stagnant, Tannin-Rich Blackwater, Jessica R. Behn
Structural Vibration Analysis of The Multi Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (MMRTG) on the Martian Surface, Christopher Brown
Dual Temporal Analysis of Latent Fingermarks in 2D and 3D: Natural Aging vs Depletion Processes, Alexzandrea Buscarello
Mechanoregulation of Osteogenesis and Adipogenesis of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Justin Caron
Evaluating Watershed Characteristics and Land Use Patterns to Optimize Bioswale Performance in New Haven, Connecticut, Shruthika Deva
Thermocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) Using Hematite and Magnetite as a Reaction Catalyst, Allison Diana
Role of Borrelia Burgdorferi Infection in Normal Breast Cell Metabolic Reprogramming and Warburg Phenotype Development, Bexhet Dovolani
Best Practices for Local Law Enforcement in Counterterrorism: Enhancing Interagency Communication & Developing Modern Information Sharing Systems, Michael G. Fitterman
Investigating Odor Signatures of Electronic Storage Devices, Samuel Reuben Friday
Corrosion Behavior and Failure Prediction of Streetlight Poles Using Gravimetric, FTIR, and Kinetic Analysis, Abdul Hadi Ali Khan
Enhancing Non-Planar 3d Printing of Thermosetting Prepolymers: Predictive Design and Modification, Dewan Wardy Hasan
Effect of Prolonged Exposure of Normal Mammary Epithelial Cells by Borrelia Burgdorferi, Mahima Jain
Unmanned Aerial Systems (Uass) in Rangeland Ecosystem Management: Assessing Grazing Impacts at Willits, California, Pramil Khanal
Analysis of Integrating Edge Computing in IoT Networks With SDN, Roshani Kumari Jha
Soil Discrimination by Particle-Correlated Raman Spectroscopy, Drew Kuroda
Does 9/11 Still Act as a Motivator for Individuals Entering the Criminal Justice and National Security Fields?, Ashleigh Lane
Postmortem Detection of Substance P And Met-Enkephalin Expression as a Possible Indicator for Pain Estimation Prior to Death, Amy M. Lischin
Effect of Ethanol on γ-Hydroxy Butyrate UdpGlucuronosyltransferase Activity, Julie Loison
The Role of Actin Inhibitors on the Invasion of Borrelia Burgdorferi into Neoplastic Epithelial Cells, Spandana Lyer
Real-Time Dual-Arm Teleoperation Via Similarity-Transform Mapping, Keerthivaasan Matheswaran
Unilateralism’s Double-Edged Sword: Understanding the Impact of the United States’ Unilateral Actions Towards Afghanistan and Iraq, Kayla Amanda Matthews
Implication of Georgian Democratic Backsliding, Sarah Middleton
Developing a Method for the Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Heavy Metals In Topical CBD Pain Relief Products, Sarah C. Murphy
Exploring Flourishing and Holistic Well-Being in Individuals With Lower-Limb Amputation, Yasmeen Najjar
Dewatering of Chlorella Algae Using CO2 Gas Hydrate Formation for the Biofuel Production, Sumeet Oak
Optimizing Growth Conditions of Chlorella Algae for Enhanced Biomass and Oxygen Production, Supreme Ogheneovo Oghenerhoro
Extraction of Bioethanol From Seaweed Via Hydrolysis and Fermentation Using Mass-Produced Enzymes and Yeast, Timilehin Esther Oluwole
How Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has Changed Russia- Africa Relations, Nkeiruka M. Origa
Efficacy of Zero-Acquaintance Assessments of Dark Triad Personality Features, Liam B. Orsini
Self-Efficacy in Juvenile Probation Officers: An Examination of Training, Eva K. Ott Hill
Comprehensive Profiling of Cancer Testis Genes In Glioblastoma: A Bioinformatics and Expression-Based Approach, Mattia Palanca
Effect of Antibiotics in Preventing Borrelia burgdorferi Biofilm Formation, Jay Manish Pandya
Comparing The Effectiveness of Low Impact Image Analysis to Traditional Vegetation Sampling in a Branford Marsh, Peter T. Porrello
The Rise of Cyber Conflict as a Policy Tool: A Comparison of the United States and the People's Republic of China, Sophia Radzim
The Effect of Changes in Relative Humidity on the Dimensions of Toolmarks in Wood, Katarina R. Reyna
Isolation and Structural Prediction of a Luteibacter Anthropi Specialized Metabolite produced in Competition with Streptomyces Viridochromogenes, Aiden Eli Schwab
The Effects of Grazing on Soil Bacterial Communities In Grassland of Willitis, California, Puja Shrestha
Creation of a Nanoparticle Functionalized Adhesive for Libs-Based Detection of Gunshot Residue, Benjamin Wheeler
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Characteristics and Potential Sources of Single-use Plastics Debris in Two Aquatic Systems in New Haven, Connecticut, Ohene Boakye Adomako
Identification of Bacterial Transcriptomic Signatures in Breast Cancer Tissues Using Publicly Available Datasets, Rasaq Awosemo
Levels of Metals Found in Fundulus heteroclitus Across Rivers of Southern Connecticut, Taylor J. Babcock
Differentiation of Hair from Individuals with Similar Hair Color Using Amino Acid Ratios Obtained from GC-MS Analysis, Emma Brownlie
Evaluating the Potential of Differentiating Somatic Origin of Hair Using Microscopy and Amino Acid Analysis, Alyssa Campbell
Effects of Ethanol on Gaba Transaminase, Mary Corrigan
The Detection of Blood and the Recovery of DNA from Heat-Damaged Surfaces, Teresa A. DiStefano
BRICS: The World’s New Emerging Economic Alliance, Robert J. Flanigan III
Application of Agent-Based Simulation and Game Theory in Evaluating Implementation of Whole Genome Sequencing in Treating Lung Cancer, Fateme Ghalenoei
Comparison of Biofilm Community Diversity and Accumulation on Polypropylene Microplastic Versus Natural Stone in an Unimpaired and Impaired Section of the Quinnipiac River Watershed, Anne L. Gilewski LVT
The Role of Attachment and Childhood Trauma for Men Parenting During the Reentry Phase: A Mixed Methods Secondary Analysis, Lily A. Hoerner
Effect of Borrelia burgdorferi Outer Membrane Vesicles on Inflammatory Markers of Breast Cancer Cells, Jasmine Avinash Jathan
Effect of Heat-Induced Damage on the Efficiency of Possible DNA Repair Mechanisms, Sydney M. Leffler
N-Methylation of Amphetamine by Phenylethanolamine n- Methyltransferase: Implications for Chronic Therapeutic Use, Mackenzie Pavlik
Automated Concrete Bridge Deck Inspection Using Unmanned Aerial Systems Collected Data: A Machine Learning Approach, Rojal Pokhrel
Identification of Viral mRNA in Epstein-Barr Virus Isolated from Human Heart Biopsy Samples, Pentela Sri Aravinda Prakash
Recovery of Nuclear DNA from Skeletal Remains Decomposed in Freshwater, Zoe L. Sikon
Interpersonal Theory and Community Supervision: Exploring the Role of Interpersonal Problems and their Effect on Probation and Parole Compliance and Attitudes, Madison A. Wrenn
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Non-planar 3D Printing of Thermosetting Prepolymers, Junaid Abid Ali
Characterizing the Developmental Role of Autism-Risk Gene adnp in a Zebrafish Model for Autism, Vaishnavi Balaji
Trace DNA Detection Using Diamond Dye: A Recovery Technique to Yield More DNA, Leah Davis
Effect of B. Burgdorferi on the Expression of miRNAs in Breast Cancer and Normal Mammary Epithelial Cells, Ananya Debbarma
An Evaluation of the Effect Of Degradation on IrisPlex SNPs, Maria Gruber
Rattus Norvegicus as a Biological Detector of Clandestine Remains and the Use of Ultrasonic Vocalizations as a Locating Mechanism, Gabrielle M. Johnston
Global Transcriptomic Analysis of Breast Cancer Cells Infected with Borrelia burgdorferi, Vishwa Khatri
Evidence for the Presence of Borrelia burgdorferi in Invasive Breast Cancer Tissues, Niraj Patel
Biomarkers in Borrelia burgdorferi infected triple-negative breast cancer cells, Sambuddha Paul
Optimization of Hydraulic Cylinder Positioning for Wind Tower Hydraulic Erection System, Anbesh Rawal
Evidence for the Presence of Borrelia burgdorferi Biofilm in Infected Mouse Tissues, Thippani Sahaja
Serviceability Analysis and Feasibility Study of Rooftop PV System on Commercial Buildings in New York City, Daniel A. Shedo
The Impact of Bone Marrow Transplantation on Forensic Human Identification and Genetic Genealogy Testing, Lisa A. Sikop