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A Novel Retro-directive Phased Array Antenna Architecture
(University of Waterloo, 2018-12-21)Mobile wireless communication scenarios can range from a simple indoor WiFi link to a satellite internet connection to an airplane. Virtually in all scenarios, dynamic changes in the propagation environment or the movement ... -
Novel RF MEMS Varactors Realized in Standard MEMS and CMOS Processes
(University of Waterloo, 2007-12-21)Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) varactors have the potential to replace conventional varactor diodes, due to their high loss and non-linearity, in many applications such as phase shifters, oscillators, and tunable ... -
Novel Secret Sharing and Commitment Schemes for Cryptographic Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-15)In the second chapter, the notion of a social secret sharing (SSS) scheme is introduced in which shares are allocated based on a player's reputation and the way she interacts with other parties. In other words, this scheme ... -
Novel Semi-Active Suspension with Tunable Stiffness and Damping Characteristics
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-15)For the past several decades there have been many attempts to improve suspension performance due to its importance within vehicle dynamics. The suspension system main functions are to connect the chassis to the ground, ... -
A Novel Sensorless Support Vector Regression Based Multi-Stage Algorithm to Track the Maximum Power Point for Photovoltaic Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2012-06-08)Solar energy is the energy derived from the sun through the form of solar radiation. Solar powered electrical generation relies on photovoltaic (PV) systems and heat engines. These two technologies are widely used today ... -
Novel SiCNW-Si/SiOₓ-graphite based composite anode materials for Li-ion battery
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-16)Over the past years, the extensive use of graphite as an anode material in a Li-ion battery (LIB) led to its commercialization and use as the standard anode material in a LIB. The use of graphite as an anode material in ... -
Novel SMA Dowel Connections for Seismically Resilient Timber Buildings
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-03)The trend towards sustainable construction practices has led to a growing demand for mid- to high-rise mass timber structures and a growing interest in their behaviour during earthquakes. Due to the brittle nature of wood, ... -
Novel Soft Chemistry Synthesis of TiO2 for Applications in Dye–Sensitized Solar Cells and Photocatalysis
(University of Waterloo, 2012-12-20)Although the high cost of solar cells prevents them being a primary candidate for energy production, great attention has been paid towards them because of the depletion of the conventional energy sources–fossil fuels–and ... -
Novel Soft-Rigid Hybrid Robotics Approach Enabled via Multilayered Bellow-type Soft Pneumatic Actuator
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-21)Soft robotics is an emerging field characterized by compliant and adaptable structures, presents unique challenges and opportunities for technological advancements. The thesis provided herein aimed to explore various soft ... -
A Novel Solar Cell Ionotronic Energy Pathway Inspired by an Electric Eel
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-16)Solar cell technology can be one of the best choices for sustainable future energy. Solar energy conversion strategies inspired by nature can play a vital role in solving the significant challenges in solar cell products ... -
Novel Starch Nanocomposites
(University of Waterloo, 2019-12-09)Thermoplastic materials using bio-derived renewable resources are studied intensively and are widely used in applications including packaging, agriculture and other consumer goods. Starch-based plastics exhibit a good ... -
A Novel System for the Measurement of Dynamic Loading on a Bicycle Frame
(University of Waterloo, 2013-02-21)The design of bicycle frames has remained fairly static for the majority of the past century, but recent increases in demand for high performance bicycles has created an accelerated design cycle that requires innovation. ... -
A Novel THz Photoconductive Source and Waveguide Based on One-dimensional Nano-grating
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-25)A terahertz photoconductive source structure with nano-grating electrodes is proposed. The resonance modes of the one-dimensional nano-grating and their affect the optical power absorption are studied. In addition, an ... -
Novel Tornado-Like Vortex Generator with Intelligent Controller
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-29)Cooking fumes may cause multiple adverse health effects, and range hoods play central roles in controlling indoor air pollution caused by cooking fumes. However, the traditional design of the range hoods has a low efficiency ... -
A Novel Universal Corner Module for Urban Electric Vehicles: Design, Prototype, and Experiment
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-25)This thesis presents the work of creating and validating a novel corner module for a three-wheeled urban electric vehicle in the tadpole configuration. As the urban population increases, there will be a growing need for ... -
Novel Value Ordering Heuristics Using Non-Linear Optimization In Boolean Satisfiability
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-30)Boolean Satisfiability (SAT) is a fundamental NP-complete problem of determining whether there exists an assignment of variables which makes a Boolean formula evaluate to True. SAT is a convenient representation for many ... -
Novel Volt/Var Control Strategies for Active Distribution Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-07)Power distribution networks are rapidly evolving as active distribution systems, as a result of growing concerns for the environment and the shift towards renewable energy sources (RESs). The introduction of distributed ... -
Novelty and Diversity in Retrieval Evaluation
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-11)Queries submitted to search engines rarely provide a complete and precise description of a user's information need. Most queries are ambiguous to some extent, having multiple interpretations. For example, the seemingly ... -
Novelty Detection by Latent Semantic Indexing
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-23)As a new topic in text mining, novelty detection is a natural extension of information retrieval systems, or search engines. Aiming at refining raw search results by filtering out old news and saving only the novel messages, ... -
Novelty Detection for SilGeo Hardware Assurance
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-05)In today's world, electronic hardware-level threats have become increasingly common. These threats can range from the infiltration of counterfeit or malicious hardware in the supply chain to the use of electronic attack ...