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MS Plan A: Feasibility of a Wave-Powered Lithium Extraction System
Griffin Bourjeaurd Masters Student Department of Ocean & Resources Engineering University of Hawai’i at Manoa **This defense will be held on Zoom** Meeting ID: 878 6855 9458 Passcode: GriffinMS Zoom link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/87868559458 Limited supply and rising demand in lithium-ion batteries due to growth in EVs, consumer electronics, and grid energy storage requires alternative sources of lithium (Li) to achieve our sustainability goals. The ocean has 5,000 times more Li than the world’s total land reserves, with elevated concentration levels found in several Li “hotspots”. A novel, coupled Li extraction and cathode material manufacturing process is a potential
MS Plan B: Evaluating Stability and Structural Integrity of a Modified Cargo Ship
Jacob Dennis Masters Student Department of Ocean & Resources Engineering University of Hawai’i at Manoa **This defense will be held in person (POST 418) and Zoom** Meeting ID: 835 7663 5393 Passcode: JacobMS Zoom link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/83576635393 Modifying existing ships can be a cost-effective way to meet new operational demands without the time and expense of building entirely new vessels. One common modification is increasing the vessel’s length to expand cargo capacity. However, such changes can significantly impact a ship’s stability and structural integrity, raising important safety considerations. This project investigates the effects of a 52-foot hull extension on a Mariner-class
MS Plan A Defense: Resident AUV design and validation for autonomous docking and charging at Kilo Nalu Observatory
Holmes 287 2540 Dole Street, HonoluluNorman Chung Masters Student Department of Ocean & Resources Engineering University of Hawai’i at Manoa **This defense will be held in person (Holmes 287) and Zoom** Meeting ID: 839 1898 9765 Passcode: NormanMS Zoom link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/83918989765 Near-shore environments are important to oceanographers because of their relationship to the biogeochemical and anthropogenic processes which occur on land and at sea. Some traditional approaches to researching these environments include using fixed installations, such as cabled observatories and moored buoys, or mobile platforms like remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Each of these approaches have their own advantages and disadvantages.