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All theses and dissertations authored by Georgia Tech graduate students are openly shared and preserved via the GT Digital Repository . Theses and dissertations published 2004 to the present are openly accessible. Those published prior to 2004 are available to the Georgia Tech community only, unless permission to make them openly available has been given by the author (to grant permission to make your work openly viewable,  contact the repository team ).

For those not affiliated with Georgia Tech, please contact us at [email protected] for information on obtaining a copy of a GT thesis or dissertation that is not openly available in the repository.

Unless otherwise noted, Georgia Tech theses and dissertations are under copyright of the author.

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Georgia Tech dissertations can also be searched via the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses @ Georgia Institute of Technology database. Electronic full-text of Georgia Tech-authored dissertations is available from 1997 to 2012, as well as for some 1950-1997 dissertations.

Doctoral students may elect to submit their dissertations to ProQuest Dissertation Abstracts for processing and distribution. Authors choosing this option should consult the ProQuest Authors Dissertations FAQs  page for more information.

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Georgia tech policy & copyright.

Since 2004, graduate students have been required to submit their theses and dissertations electronically .

Georgia Institute of Technology policy states that doctoral and master's theses must be openly published and that Georgia Tech is granted a non-exclusive license to distribute and preserve the materials for educational purposes.

Degree candidates agree to the GT Repository License when submitting their final work. By signing the non-exclusive license, authors do not give up the copyright to their work and do not give up the right to submit the work to publishers or share it with other repositories or individuals.

Upon the request of the student and with the consent of the student's advisor, a thesis can routinely be withheld from circulation for one year.

Research arrangements that would preclude publication for an extended time or permanently for reasons of national security or a sponsor's proprietary interest, however, are not appropriate for dissertations or theses. It is anticipated that all doctoral work and a significant amount of master's research will be published in the open, refereed literature.

If a thesis or dissertation contains third-party materials (quotations, images, graphs, photographs, audio or video files, other excerpts, etc.) for which the author does not hold copyright, the author must represent that they have obtained the unrestricted permission of the copyright owner to grant the deposit license to GT and GTRC.

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Theses & Dissertations by other authors

If you would like to borrow or order a theses or dissertation from the sources below, please complete an ILLiad Interlibrary Loan request, specifying whether you would like to borrow a copy or purchase a copy to keep.

Search Dissertations and Theses (1743 to present)

Contains abstracts of doctoral dissertations and some masters theses from all accredited U.S. Colleges and Universities. You may search Dissertations and Theses for specific dissertations or by topic. To identify which international universities are included, click advanced search and the school index tab. Some dissertations and theses offer a preview option of the first 24 pages.

Search NTIS

Theses and dissertations done by students, who are also in the military or who have conducted federally funded contract research, are indexed in the NTIS database.

Search Worldcat

All university libraries classify and catalog their own school’s dissertations and theses. Just as you can find all Georgia Tech theses and dissertations in our catalog, you would find other universities’ thesis and dissertations in their own library catalogs.

Worldcat is a compendium of library catalogs. Here in one place you can search for dissertations from every major university if the United States and many non-U.S. dissertations and theses. It is an excellent resource for exhaustively searching for all graduate theses and dissertations. You may search for specific title or author, as well as by topic.

Search ERIC

Many theses and dissertations done by educators are indexed in this database. Kennesaw State University Library and Georgia State University Library (microfiche) have complete holdings of documents indexed in ERIC. The “ED” number in the ERIC record will allow you to find the documents easily.

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Technical reports

• NTIS Database (National Technical Information Service) This link opens in a new window Access the latest research sponsored by the United States and select foreign governments. Online coverage back to 1964.

Many NTIS database records link to full text PDFs of government research reports and documents. Included in the Library's subscription; " Full text " icon then NTRL's PDF upper left.

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Georgia Tech Library subscription standards databases

Includes ASCE standards

Includes ASME standards. Click on the top blue row "Standards" tab, then "Click here to access institutional account" (top right corner). American Society of Mechanical Engineers. If off-campus, VPN may be needed.

ASTM standards . In 2001, the American Society for Testing and Materials changed its name to ASTM International.

The ASTM Compass platform also includes selected standards for:

• AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)
• AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists)
• API (American Petroleum Institute)
• ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
• AWWA (American Water Works Association)
• IES subset (Illuminating Engineering Society). Selected standards. Other IES standards can be purchased by individuals from IES or from standards vendors
• CGA  (Compressed Gas Association)
• ISO subset (International Organization for Standardization) and ISO/ASTM Adopted Standards. Selected standards. Other ISO standards can be purchased by individuals from ISO or from standards vendors

If accessing the ASTM Compass platform from off-campus, VPN may be needed. Can refine to "My Subscription." 

• AWS (American Welding Society). AWS is longer part of our ASTM platform subscription
• UNE. AENOR UNE is the Spanish Association for Standardisation and Certification. This is longer part of our ASTM platform subscription
• IEEE Xplore This link opens in a new window IEEE transactions, standards, journals, magazines, and conference proceedings for computer science, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, and mechanical engineering.
• SAE MOBILUS (SAE International Digital Library) This link opens in a new window Includes access to SAE Technical Papers, SAE E-Books, and SAE Standards.

If you have difficulty accessing the above standards databases off-campus, try using VPN . If access issues persist, Report an eResource Issue

Vendors. Standards for purchase by individuals

• Accuris Provides free indexing to over 1,000,000 documents from an extensive number of standards developing organizations. The database can be searched by number or keyword. Documents can be purchased by individuals for a fee. Accuris was originally founded as IHS Information Handling Services; later known as Markit and Global Engineering.
• Nimonik, formerly Document Center
• ANSI Webstore
• Standards are typically available for purchase by individuals directly through the originating society or organization.

Dissertations and theses. GT Library databases

• ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global This link opens in a new window Doctoral dissertations and master's theses from universities and institutions all around the world.
• GT Library Catalog .  Includes links to full text Georgia Tech student dissertations and theses. "GT Theses & Dissertations" is a subset of the GT Library Catalog.

Patent databases

• Derwent Innovations Index This link opens in a new window Value-added patent information from Derwent World Patents Index and patent citation information from Derwent Patent Citation Index.
• InnovationQ This link opens in a new window Robust patent database. Search for Patents and Applications, Non-Patent Literature, and Licensable Technology.
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• Patent Info for Georgia Tech Community by Academic Engagement Team Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 968 views this year
• Espacenet. European Patent Office. Patent search Free access to over 150 million patent documents.
• USPTO's Patent Public Search This link opens in a new window This searchable database of patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office includes patents from 1790. Patents from 1790 through 1975 are searchable only by Patent Number and Current US Classification. Patents granted from 1976 are text-searchable.
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Graduate Education

Office of graduate and postdoctoral education, thesis & dissertation forms.

Georgia Tech's Graduate Thesis Office requires graduate students and programs to use DocuSign for all thesis and dissertation forms. You can find tips on how to use DocuSign and all of the forms you will need for the thesis/dissertation process on this page.

Tips on Form Submission and DocuSign

• Go to esignature.gatech.edu to understand how DocuSign works and to login. Be sure to read steps 1-5 before you begin .
• Forms must be initiated by a student, not staff or faculty.
• A form must be completed in full for Graduate Education to finalize.
• You must complete all forms related to your degree progress in order to be finalized by Graduate Education.
• For a full list of required documents for thesis submission go to the Thesis Submission Checklist (PDF) .
• Be sure to check the thesis and dissertation form deadlines .

For more information and questions, please contact Graduate Education at [email protected] .

Forms for Master's and Doctoral Students

• Thesis/Dissertation Announcement Example (PDF)
• Request for Withholding of Thesis/Dissertation  (DocuSign)
• Letters of Completion located on the Office of the Registrar's website
• SMARTech Repository Agreement  (DocuSign)
• Redaction/Thesis Page Substitution Form (PDF)
• Thesis Errata Request (PDF)

Forms for Master's Students

• Request for Approval of Master's Thesis Topic (DocuSign)
• Certificate of Thesis Approval (DocuSign)

Forms for Doctoral Students

• Request for Admission to Ph.D. Candidacy (DocuSign)
• Survey of Earned Doctorate Form (Qualtrics)
• Purpose and Use of the Survey
• Confidentiality of Survey Data
• Doctoral Minor Form (DocuSign)
• Dissertation Abstract Example (PDF)

Additional Forms

• Enrollment Waiver (DocuSign)
• GRA/GTA Late Hire Approval Request Form (DocuSign)

Check our frequently asked questions (FAQ) to see if your question has already been answered. Else, contact [email protected] .

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Theses, Dissertations, and Final Projects

On-campus users at Georgia Tech may access full-text versions of most theses and dissertations by following the links below. If you would like accessible versions of these documents, please email [email protected] .

Misch, J. (2020) Mechanical performance characterization of manual wheelchairs using robotic wheelchair operator with intermittent torque-based propulsion. Dissertation, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Ryan, C. (2020) Designing an ergonomic infant-to-toddler rocker based on anthropometric data. Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Obrien, John. (2019) System design of an activity tracker to encourage behavioral change among those at risk of pressure ulcers. Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Pardue, E. (2019) Using anthropometric measurements to design ergonomic infant and toddler gear. Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Lin, J. (2016) The influence of wheelchair mechanical parameters and human physical fitness on propulsion effort.  Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Cheng, P. (2015) A smartphone application that informs weight shifting behavior to promote healthy tissue.  Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Husack, M. (2015) Aiding Lower-Limb amputees in traversing uneven terrain through Product Design. Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Calle,T., Andres, E. (2014) Development of a control system to determine influence of rolling resistance in manual wheelchair dynamics and mechanical efficiency. Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Wendland, D. (2013) The Acute effects of physical activity on the stiffness of the plantar skin of people with and without diabetes. Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technoloy, Atlanta, GA.

Choi, Y. (2010). The impact of input during the design of an assistive technology product (Abstract) . Dissertation, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Eicholtz, M. (2010). Design and analysis of an inertial properties measurement device for manual wheelchairs . Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Sonenblum, S. E. (2009). Biomechanical responses to seated full body tilt and their relationship to clinical application (Abstract) . Dissertation, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Bui, T. (2007). Upper Extremity Robotic Therapy for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury . Master’s Project, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta.

Pipkin, L. (2007). The Effect of Model Design, Cushion Construction, and Thin Pressure Mats on Pressure Measurement . Master’s Project, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta.

Meruani, Azeem. (2006) Tweel TM Technology Tires for Wheelchairs and Instrumentation for Measuring Everyday Wheeled Mobility (Abstract) . Master’s Thesis. Georgia Institute of Technology. If you are logged in to the Georgia Tech network, you can download the full-text version of Tweel TM Technology Tires for Wheelchairs .

Cope, C. D. (2006). Development of a concept wheelchair for the elderly . Master’s Project, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta.

Kitchen, James Patrick. Design of Wheelchair Seating Systems for Users with High-Tone Extensor Thrust (Abstract) . Master’s Thesis. Georgia Institute of Technology. 2006. If you are logged in to the Georgia Tech network, you can download the full text of Design of Wheelchair Seating Systems .

Patrangenaru, Vlad Petru. Development of Dynamic Seating System for High-Tone Extensor Thrust (Abstract) . Master’s Thesis. Georgia Institute of Technology. 2006. If you are logged in to the Georgia Tech network, you can download the full text of Development of Dynamic Seating

Prabhakara, Sandeep. Acoustic Imaging of Bruises . Master’s Thesis. Georgia Institute of Technology. 2006. Abstract / Full Thesis

Meruani, Azeem. Tweel TM Technology Tires for Wheelchairs and Instrumentation for Measuring Everyday Wheeled Mobility . Master’s Thesis. Georgia Institute of Technology. 2006. Abstract / Full Thesis

Welcome to the ETD Submission System

Welcome to Georgia Tech's system for submitting your graduate thesis or dissertation. Undergraduate Research Option Theses are submitted here as well.

Once you have passed the final defense and satisfied the requirements of the committee, you are ready to submit your manuscript to the Thesis Office for review. This submission process is fully electronic, and is made through an online application developed and maintained by the Texas Digital Library, in conjunction with the Texas A&M, MIT, and UIUC.

To get started with your submission, click the link below. You will be asked to authenticate using your GT Account:

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If you have questions about an UNDERGRADUATE thesis, please contact the UROP office:   https://urop.gatech.edu/content/contact-us

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Publication of theses.

Electronic submission of theses and dissertations has been mandatory since spring 2004. All degree candidates must submit their final work electronically. Georgia Institute of Technology policy states that Doctoral and Master's Theses must be openly published and Georgia Tech is granted a non-exclusive license to distribute and preserve the materials for educational purposes. Students must submit the SMARTech Repository Agreement from when submitting all theses and dissertations. Upon the request of the student and with the consent of the student's advisor, an ETD can routinely be withheld from circulation for one year. Research arrangements that would preclude publication for an extended time or permanently for reasons of national security or a sponsor's proprietary interest, however, are not appropriate for dissertations or theses. It is anticipated that all doctoral work and a significant amount of master's research will be published in the open, refereed literature.

Electronic Thesis/Dissertation Submission

All theses and dissertations must be submitted electronically via the GT Library-Graduate Studies joint ETD web site at http://thesis.gatech.edu/ .

For more information about how you submit your thesis electronically, visit http://www.grad.gatech.edu/theses-dissertations-electronic-submission .

For general information about Theses and Dissertations, visit http://www.gradadmiss.gatech.edu/theses-dissertations

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