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A Novel Approach for Performance Assessment of Human-Robotic Interaction
(University of Waterloo, 2012-03-21)Robots have always been touted as powerful tools that could be used effectively in a number of applications ranging from automation to human-robot interaction. In order for such systems to operate adequately and safely in ... -
A novel approach to restoration of Poissonian images
(University of Waterloo, 2010-02-18)The problem of reconstruction of digital images from their degraded measurements is regarded as a problem of central importance in various fields of engineering and imaging sciences. In such cases, the degradation is ... -
Novel Approaches and Architecture for Survivable Optical Internet
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-22)Any unexpected disruption to WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) based optical networks which carry data traffic at tera-bit per second may result in a huge loss to its end-users and the carrier itself. Thus survivability ... -
Novel Approaches to Gravity Scattering Amplitudes
(University of Waterloo, 2014-03-14)Quantum Field Theory (QFT) provides the essential background for formulating the standard model of elementary particles and, moreover, practically all other theories attempting to explore the physical laws of nature at the ... -
A novel Automatic Optic Disc and Cup Image Segmentation System for Diagnosing Glaucoma using RIGA dataset
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-07)The optic nerve head (ONH) of the retina is a very important landmark of the fundus and is altered in optic nerve pathology especially glaucoma. Numerous imaging systems are available to capture the retinal fundus and from ... -
A Novel Back-Off Algorithm for the Integration Between Dynamic Optimization and Scheduling of Batch Processes Under Uncertainty
(University of Waterloo, 2019-12-04)This thesis presents a decomposition algorithm for obtaining robust scheduling and control decisions. It iteratively solves scheduling and dynamic optimization problems while approximating stochastic uncertainty through ... -
A Novel Buried-Emitter Photovoltaic Cell for High Efficiency Energy Conversion
(University of Waterloo, 2013-02-22)To address the commonly poor short wavelength response of the conventional solar cell structure which consists of a highly doped thin emitter layer on top of a thicker and less doped base, the novel concept of the ... -
Novel Cellulose Nanoparticles for Potential Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-27)Cellulose is one of the most abundant biopolymers found in nature. Cellulose based derivatives have a number of advantages including recyclability, reproducibility, biocompatibility, biodegradability, cost effectiveness ... -
A Novel Class of Intensity-based Metrics for Image Functions which Accommodate a Generalized Weber's Model of Perception
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-29)Even though the usual L2 image fidelity measurements, such as MSE and PSNR, characterize the mean error for each pixel of the images, these traditional measurements are not designed to predict human visual perception of ... -
A Novel Combination Therapy of Cisplatin with a Molecular Promoter for Cancer Treatment
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-25)Cisplatin is the first and most widely used platinum-based chemotherapy drug and is the cornerstone agent in treating a broad spectrum of cancers, including ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, cervical cancer, bladder cancer, ... -
Novel Compliant Flooring Systems from Head to Toes: Influences on Early Compensatory Balance Reactions in Retirement-Home Dwelling Adults and on Impact Dynamics during Simulated Head Impacts
(University of Waterloo, 2011-06-21)The overall goal of my research was to advance our understanding of the potential for novel compliant flooring systems to reduce the risk for fall-related injuries in older adults, including fall-related traumatic brain ... -
A Novel Computational Framework for Negative Capacitance Devices: From Ferroelectric-based Capacitors to Negative Capacitance Field-Effect Transistors
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-18)Negative capacitance (NC) devices generally manifest hysteresis originating from the ferroelectric materials (FE) with nonlinear hysteretic responses of spontaneous polarization (P) to the applied electric field, while ... -
Novel Convex Optimization Approaches for VLSI Floorplanning
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-15)The floorplanning problem aims to arrange a set of rectangular modules on a rectangular chip area so as to optimize an appropriate measure of performance. This problem is known to be NP-hard, and is particularly challenging ... -
A Novel Data Dissemination Scheme in Vehicular Networks for Intelligent Transportation System Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-13)Numerous local incidents occur on road networks daily many of which may lead to congestion and safety hazards. If vehicles can be provided with information about such incidents or traffic conditions in advance, the quality ... -
Novel Decentralized Operation Schemes for Smart Distribution Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-19)Recently, there have been many initiatives to incorporate advanced controls, two way communications, digital technologies and advanced power system components in the operation and control of power distribution systems. ... -
Novel Design Approach for High Performance Waveguide Filters
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-16)This thesis provides design approaches for waveguide filter with prescribed transmission zeros. The emphasis is on a new class of filter, developed in recent years by utilizing non-resonating nodes (NRNs). First, a novel ... -
Novel Designs for Photovoltaic Arrays to Reduce Partial Shading Losses and to Ease Series Arc Fault Detection
(University of Waterloo, 2012-10-01)A mismatch in a photovoltaic array implies differences in the I-V characteristics of the modules forming the array which can lead to significant energy losses known as mismatch losses. The sources of mismatch losses could ... -
A Novel Diffusion-based Empirical Mode Decomposition Algorithm for Signal and Image Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-09)In the area of signal analysis and processing, the Fourier transform and wavelet transform are widely applied. Empirical Mode Decomposition(EMD) was proposed as an alternative frequency analysis tool. Although shown to ... -
Novel Directions for Multiagent Trust Modeling in Online Social Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-13)This thesis presents two works with the shared goal of improving the capacity of multiagent trust modeling to be applied to social networks. The first demonstrates how analyzing the responses to content on a discussion ... -
Novel Finger-like Soft Pneumatic Actuators for Affective Movement
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-19)The ability to communicate emotion through movement is an important element to enable engaging social human-robot interaction. It has been shown that humans are capable of conveying emotion through hand and arm movements ...