Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Deep Neural Network-Based Controllers with Guaranteed Exponential Convergence: A Lyapunov- and Concurrent Learning-Based Approach
(2026-07-30)
With the increase in computational power, there have been significant developments in deep
neural network (DNN)-based control approaches due their function approximation property. DNNs
are capable of approximating ...
Statewide Herbicide Resistance Screening and AI-Based Identification of Horseweed (Erigeron canadensis) in Alabama
(2026-07-29)
This thesis evaluated potential herbicide resistance in Alabama horseweed (Erigeron canadensis L.) populations and compared two digital detection approaches for horseweed identification using hyperspectral imagery. The ...
Design and Development of an Integrated In-Field Agricultural Robot for Terrain-Adaptive Mobility, Navigation, and Plant Phenotyping
(2026-07-29)
Reliable in-field plant phenotyping requires a robotic platform capable of stable
terrain mobility, controlled motion, accurate navigation, synchronized sensing, and
consistent crop measurement under uneven ground, ...
Effects of Fertigation Practices on Postharvest Quality and Microbial Safety of Microgreens
(2026-07-29)
Microgreens are young edible plants harvested at the cotyledon or first true leaf stage. They are valued for their high nutritional content, vibrant color, unique texture, and rapid growth cycle. As demand increases, ...
Multiscale Modeling and Assessment of Forest Carbon Stocks and Drivers of Carbon Dynamics in The Southeastern United States
(2026-07-29)
This dissertation investigates forest structure and biomass using an integrated framework that combines functional ecology, spatial statistics, and remote sensing. Its main objective is to understand how environmental ...
Exploring carbon dynamics in remnant and restored open ecosystems of the southeastern United States
(2026-07-29)
Open ecosystems (i.e., prairies, savannas, and open woodlands) are often considered global biodiversity hotspots and terrestrial carbon (C) sinks. In the southeastern U.S., these fire-maintained landscapes have declined ...
Software and Methods for Computational Inverse Design of Soft Materials with Physical Relevance
(2026-07-29)
Soft materials are used in a wide range of applications, but they remain difficult to
design because their properties emerge from coupled molecular interactions and struc-
tures. This dissertation develops and applies ...
GULP! Impacts of Double-crested Cormorants on Catfish Aquaculture in the Black Belt of Alabama and Mississippi
(2026-07-29)
The Black Belt region of Mississippi and Alabama is the second largest region of catfish (Ictalurus sp.) aquaculture production in the U.S. Double-crested cormorants (Nannopterum auritum; cormorant) are the most cited avian ...
Design Guidelines of an Inclusive Fully Autonomous Vehicle System and Interactions for Older People
(2026-07-29)
The aging population is a significant global challenge. As the older population continues to grow, mobility issues faced by older adults are exacerbated by physical and cognitive difficulties associated with aging. Fully ...
Genetic insights into wildlife movement, disease dynamics, and conservation decision-making
(2026-07-29)
Across wildlife and conservation systems, patterns of movement, connectivity, and transmission shape both ecological and social processes. These patterns influence population persistence, disease dynamics, and the flow of ...
Evaluation of 3D-printed Black Globe Thermometers for Thermal Comfort Assessment in Commercial Livestock and Poultry Operations
(2026-07-29)
Black globe thermometers (BGTs) are commonly used to assess animal thermal comfort by combining the effects of air temperature, radiation, and air speed. However, many commercially available BGTs are expensive, which limits ...
Fish Assemblage Structure and Habitat Associations in Blackwater Streams and Wetlands of Alabama’s Southern Pine Plains and Hills
(2026-07-28)
Fish community structure in headwater streams and wetlands of the Southern
Pine Plains and Hills (SPPH) was primarily determined by landscape-scale differences
in water chemistry, aligning with broad divisions in geology. ...
Effects of Mitochondrial Transplant on Phenylephrine-induced Cardiomyocyte Dysfunction
(2026-07-28)
Right ventricular (RV) failure, which carries in-hospital mortality rates of 5–17%, represents a particularly understudied and therapeutically limited disease. Though mitochondrial dysfunction is a key factor in the ...
Human Perceptions of Tigers & Tiger Conservation in Telangana, India
(2026-07-28)
The tiger (Panthera Tigris) is an endangered species across Asia, with India supporting more than 75% of the global tiger population. Despite ongoing conservation efforts, long-term tiger survival depends not only on ...
Production of Biodiesel from Crude Tall Oil via Microwave-Assisted Transesterification - Kinetic Studies
(2026-07-28)
Crude tall oil (CTO), a renewable by-product of the kraft pulping industry, is a promising non-food feedstock for biodiesel production. However, its high free fatty acid content and complex composition present significant ...
Investigating Consumers’ Perceptions Toward 3 Dimensional-Printed (3DP) Fashion Products
(2026-07-27)
Three-dimensional printing or 3D printing has created possibilities for fashion product development by enabling customization, design flexibility, material innovation, and more efficient production processes. Furthermore, ...
From Toxicity to Transmission: Assessing Insecticidal Bait Efficacy, Behavioral Responses, and Potential Pathogen Carriage in Poultry Litter Beetles
(2026-07-27)
The poultry litter beetles Alphitobius diaperinus is a persistent and economically
important pest in poultry production systems, where infestations cause structural
damage to facilities, facilitate the transmission of ...
Quantifying Spatiotemporal Vegetation Change in the Southeastern United States
(2026-07-27)
Shifts in vegetation affect ecosystem functioning related to flood intensity, climate regulation, and biodiversity support, to name only a few. In the Southeastern United States (SEUS), historical vegetation decrease, ...
Genomic Insights into Peanut Disease Resistance, Seed Traits, and Drought Water-Use Strategies
(2026-07-27)
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important oilseed and food legume, but its improvement is constrained by narrow cultivated genetic diversity, allotetraploid genome complexity, foliar disease pressure, seed dormancy-related ...
Thermal Drones for White-tailed Deer: Precision and accuracy, seasonal limitations, best practices, and spatial applications
(2026-07-27)
Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, have emerged as an increasingly utilized
tool within wildlife population research and management with the potential to collect
previously infeasible data. However, the precision and ...