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Modeling and Simulation of A Hybrid Electric Vehicle Using MATLAB/Simulink and ADAMS
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-14)As the global economy strives towards clean energy in the face of climate change, the automotive industry is researching into improving the efficiency of automobiles. Hybrid vehicle systems were proposed and have demonstrated ... -
Modeling and Simulation of Lower Limb Spasticity in Motor-Impaired Individuals
(University of Waterloo, 2021-06-29)Spasticity is a symptom that impairs the ability to freely move and control one’s limbs through increased tone and involuntary activations in the muscles. It can cause pain and discomfort and interfere with daily life and ... -
Modeling and Simulation of Polarization Mode Dispersion and Polarization Dependent Loss
(University of Waterloo, 2007-01-23)Novel theoretical formulations and efficient simulation methods for polarization-mode dispersion (PMD) and polarization-dependent loss (PDL) that are directly applicable to optical network design are developed. In particular, ... -
Modeling and simulation of uni- and multi-flagellar bacterial locomotion in a viscous fluid
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-16)Flagellated bacteria categorized as microorganisms, play vital roles in human life such that their beneficial and detrimental effects on different aspects of the ecosystem are indisputable. Flagellated bacteria propel ... -
Modeling and Simulations of Molybdenum Diselenide (MoSe₂) Phototransistors
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-10)Since the first demonstration of graphene, two-dimensional (2D) materials have attracted gigantic attentions from the electronic device community. Various 2D materials showing metallic, semiconducting, and insulating ... -
Modeling and State Estimation of Bio-processes using Dynamic Flux Balances
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-16)Due to the increasing demand for bio-pharmaceuticals, optimization of bio-processes' productivity and reduction of process variability have become critical goals for manufacturers. Mathematical models of the fermentation ... -
Modeling and State Estimation of Lithium-Ion Battery Packs for Application in Battery Management Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-10)As lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery packs grow in popularity, so do the concerns of its safety, reliability, and cost. An efficient and robust battery management system (BMS) can help ease these concerns. By measuring the ... -
Modeling Classical Dynamics and Quantum Effects in Superconducting Circuit Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-20)In recent years, superconducting circuits have come to the forefront of certain areas of physics. They have shown to be particularly useful in research related to quantum computing and information, as well as fundamental ... -
Modeling climate change impacts at the science-policy boundary
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-20)Climate change is a daunting policy challenge, where decision-makers must respond to a high-uncertainty and high-risk problem in an environment with a diverse multitude of stakeholders and unresolved ethical questions. For ... -
Modeling Continuous Emotional Appraisals of Music Using System Identification
(University of Waterloo, 2004)The goal of this project is to apply system identification techniques to model people's perception of emotion in music as a function of time. Emotional appraisals of six selections of classical music are measured from ... -
Modeling Cumulative Arm Fatigue on Large Multi-touch Displays
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-28)Large multi-touch displays have long been studied in the lab, and are beginning to see widespread deployment in public spaces. Although they are technologically feasible, research has found that large multi-touch displays ... -
Modeling Dynamic Network with Centrality-based Logistic Regression
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-29)Statistical analysis of network data is an active field of study, in which researchers inves- tigate graph-theoretic concepts and various probability models that explain the behaviour of real networks. This thesis attempts ... -
Modeling Dynamic Systems for Multi-Step Prediction with Recurrent Neural Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2017-12-20)This thesis investigates the applicability of Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and Deep Learning methods for multi-step prediction of robotic systems. The unmodeled dynamics and simplifying assumptions in classic modeling ... -
Modeling human-coupled common pool resource systems with techniques in evolutionary game theory and reinforcement learning
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-26)Shared resource extraction among profit-seeking individuals involves a tension between individual benefit and the collective well-being represented by the persistence of the resource. In these systems, the decisions of ... -
Modeling In Vitro Lipid Deposition on Silicone Hydrogel and Conventional Hydrogel Contact Lens Materials
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-12)Purpose: To examine the variables that influence lipid deposition on conventional and silicone hydrogel contact lens materials and to build a physiologically relevant in vitro model of lipid deposition on contact lenses. ... -
Modeling Interactions of Graphene with Electrolyte in the Field-Effect Transistor Configuration
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-14)Understanding interactions of graphene with an electrolyte is fundamental to its applications for chemical and biological sensors, where graphene operates in the configuration of a field-effect transistor with its surface ... -
Modeling Management Metrics for Monitoring Software Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-30)Software systems are growing rapidly in size and complexity, and becoming more and more difficult and expensive to maintain exclusively by human operators. These systems are expected to be highly available, and failure ... -
Modeling Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Spread and Progression among Exposed Roommates in Canadian Hospitals
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-19)The control of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been a controversial issue worldwide. In Canada, the incidence of MRSA among admitted patients has been increased steadily from 0.44 cases per 1,000 ... -
Modeling Nanoparticle Generation in a Corona Charger
(University of Waterloo, 2018-07-05)The charging of airborne particles is an important process in both scientific studies and industrial applications. Recently, a new type of apparatus based on aerodynamic particle focusing and the corona charger technique ... -
Modeling Nutrient Legacies and Time Lags in Agricultural Landscapes: A Midwestern Case Study
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-21)Land-use change and agricultural intensification have increased food production but at the cost of polluting surface and groundwater. Best management practices implemented to improve water quality have met with limited ...