1. Synthetic DNA Promoters to Control Gene Expression Based on the Presence of Oxygen in E. coli Open Access Author: Kirk, Andrew Title: Synthetic DNA Promoters to Control Gene Expression Based on the Presence of Oxygen in E. coli Area of Honors: Biological Engineering Keywords: synthetic biologygenetic engineeringE. coliDNAoxygen-sensitive promotersArcAFNRdcuC File: Download Kirk_Andrew_Synthetic_DNA_Promoters.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Howard M Salis, Thesis SupervisorAli Demirci, Thesis Honors Advisor
2. Turbidity Removal from Kaolin Suspensions and Wastewater using Moringa oliefera Open Access Author: Neal, Andrew Seth Title: Turbidity Removal from Kaolin Suspensions and Wastewater using Moringa oliefera Area of Honors: Biological Engineering Keywords: Moringaoleiferaturbidityreductionremovalwater treatmentdeveloping worldkaolincoagulationmicro scale jar test File: Download Andrew_Neal_Thesis_Final.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Herschel Adams Elliott, Thesis SupervisorStephanie Butler Velegol, Thesis SupervisorAli Demirci, Thesis Honors Advisor
3. Decontamination of Escherichia coli K12 NSR on Strawberries by Electrolyzed Oxidizing Water Open Access Author: Fan, Wendy N Title: Decontamination of Escherichia coli K12 NSR on Strawberries by Electrolyzed Oxidizing Water Area of Honors: Biological Engineering Keywords: Strawberries;Electrolyzed oxidizing water; Decontamination;E. co File: Download FINALDRAFT_FAN.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Ali Demirci, Thesis SupervisorAli Demirci, Thesis Honors AdvisorMegan Nicole Marshall, Faculty Reader
4. CONCENTRATIONS OF PHARMACEUTICALS THROUGH THE PENN STATE UNIVERSITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND IN THE LIVING FILTER GROUNDWATER Open Access Author: Ayers, Brittany Elizabeth Title: CONCENTRATIONS OF PHARMACEUTICALS THROUGH THE PENN STATE UNIVERSITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND IN THE LIVING FILTER GROUNDWATER Area of Honors: Biological Engineering Keywords: Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care ProductsEmerging ContaminantsLiving FilterWastewater Treatment Plant File: Download Ayers_Final_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Heather Gall, Thesis SupervisorAli Demirci, Thesis Honors Advisor
5. Bacterial Cellulose Chewing Gum - Extended Xylitol Release Open Access Author: Kane, Tyler Edward Title: Bacterial Cellulose Chewing Gum - Extended Xylitol Release Area of Honors: Biological Engineering Keywords: Bacterial CelluloseChewing GumXylitol File: Download FINAL_THESIS.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Jeffrey M Catchmark, Thesis SupervisorAli Demirci, Thesis Honors Advisor
6. Dynamics Associated with Bacteriocin Resistance in Pseudomonas syringae Open Access Author: May, Andrew J Title: Dynamics Associated with Bacteriocin Resistance in Pseudomonas syringae Area of Honors: Biological Engineering Keywords: bacterial resistanceplant diseasebacterial competitionbiological controlbacteriocin File: Download Drew_Thesis_Final_2.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Kevin Loren Hockett, Thesis SupervisorAli Demirci, Thesis Honors Advisor
7. determining the mohr-coulomb model parameters to examine the flowability of ground corn stover and douglas fir Open Access Author: Li, Yang Title: determining the mohr-coulomb model parameters to examine the flowability of ground corn stover and douglas fir Area of Honors: Biological Engineering Keywords: Corn StoverDouglas FirMohr-Coulomb ModelCam-Clay ModelMoisture ContentCubical Triaxial Tester File: Download Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Hojae Yi, Thesis SupervisorAli Demirci, Thesis Honors Advisor
8. A STUDY OF THE WALL SHEAR RATES CREATED BY HEMATOCRIT ON AN ELEVATED BEAT RATE IN THE 12 CC PENN STATE PEDIATRIC VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE Open Access Author: Millan Cotto, Hector Adrian Title: A STUDY OF THE WALL SHEAR RATES CREATED BY HEMATOCRIT ON AN ELEVATED BEAT RATE IN THE 12 CC PENN STATE PEDIATRIC VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE Area of Honors: Biological Engineering Keywords: 12cc Penn State PVADPVADCardiovascularhematocritwall shear rateswall shear File: Download Hector_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Keefe B Manning, Thesis SupervisorJustin Lee Brown, Thesis Honors AdvisorDr. William Weiss, Faculty Reader
9. Locating Concentrated Flow Pathways in the Halfmoon Creek Watershed Using Computer Based Flow Analysis and Evaluating Effectiveness of Riparian Buffer Implementation Open Access Author: Singer, Holly Title: Locating Concentrated Flow Pathways in the Halfmoon Creek Watershed Using Computer Based Flow Analysis and Evaluating Effectiveness of Riparian Buffer Implementation Area of Honors: Biological Engineering Keywords: riparian buffersconcentrated flow pathwaysChesapeake Bay Watershed File: Download Singer_BE_Honors_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Heather Elise Preisendanz, Thesis SupervisorAli Demirci, Thesis Honors Advisor
10. Effects of Revised SCS Curve Number Method on Ecohydrological Indicators and BMP Decision-Making using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool Open Access Author: Weikel, Jamie Title: Effects of Revised SCS Curve Number Method on Ecohydrological Indicators and BMP Decision-Making using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool Area of Honors: Biological Engineering Keywords: SCS Curve Number MethodSoil and Water Assessment ToolHydrologyRunoffWatershed Management File: Download JWeikel_Thesis_2021.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Cibin Raj, Thesis SupervisorAli Demirci, Thesis Honors Advisor