Engineering (Faculty of): Recent submissions
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Effect of chain stiffness on the entropic segregation of chain ends to the surface of a polymer melt
(2019)Entropic segregation of chain ends to the surface of a monodisperse polymer melt and its effect on surface tension is examined using self-consistent field theory (SCFT). In order to assess the dependence on chain stiffness, ... -
Bayesian Deep Learning and Uncertainty in Computer Vision
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-17)Visual data contains rich information about the operating environment of an intelligent robotic system. Extracting this information allows intelligent systems to reason and decide their future actions. Erroneous visual ... -
Real Impact of CO2 Utilization: A Dynamic LCA Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-17)Global warming has received widespread attention in recent years due to increasing levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other pertinent greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Various solutions have been proposed to reduce the ... -
Cobalt-Hexamine (HMT) Metal-Organic Framework-derived Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Reduction and Evolution Reactions
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-13)With the high requirement of increasing people’s living standards and building a more sustainable society, electrochemical energy storage devices with large energy density, high power density, and long term durability are ... -
Study of Electrical Grid Profile & Behavior and its Impact on Design and Operation of Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-12)Integration of intermittent renewable energy, such as wind and solar, into the electrical grid results in risk of instability, increased cost (due to higher reserve and ancillary requirements), and inefficiency. In Ontario, ... -
Multi-purpose Electromagnetic Energy Harvesting System
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-12)This thesis proposes a multi-purpose electromagnetic energy harvesting system that harnesses mechanical energy from diverse types of mechanical motion sources and converts it into low power electrical energy. The harvested ... -
Optimal Learning Theory and Approximate Optimal Learning Algorithms
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-12)The exploration/exploitation dilemma is a fundamental but often computationally intractable problem in reinforcement learning. The dilemma also impacts data efficiency which can be pivotal when the interactions between the ... -
Nonlinear Optimal Control of Automated Vehicles in a Connected Environment
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-12)This thesis is based around the University of Waterloo EcoCAR Team (UWAFT) and the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge. The overall objective of the competition is to design and build a hybrid electric vehicle with SAE Level 2 ... -
Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers (CMUTs) for Humidity Sensing
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-11)In the last two decades, capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers (CMUTs) have proven themselves to be promising for various ultrasound imaging and chemical sensing applications. Although holding many benefits for ... -
Real-time 3D surface-shape measurement using fringe projection and system-geometry constraints
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-11)Optical three-dimensional (3D) surface-shape measurement has diverse applications in engineering, computer vision and medical science. Fringe projection profilometry (FPP), uses a camera-projector system to permit high-accuracy ... -
Robotic Grasping using Demonstration and Deep Learning
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-11)Robotic grasping is a challenging task that has been approached in a variety of ways. Historically grasping has been approached as a control problem. If the forces between the robotic gripper and the object can be calculated ... -
Computational Polarimetry: A Bayesian Framework for Polarimetric System Design
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-10)In this thesis, we propose a novel polarimetric system design framework that computationally evaluates a design to solve an optical problem. It does this by explicitly formulating the logical connections and dependencies ... -
Efficiency Improvement for III-V Nitride Micro Light-Emitting Diodes
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-10)As a solid-state lighting source with high luminance and long life-time, the gallium nitride/ indium gallium nitride (GaN/InGaN) light-emitting diode (LED) is considered as a promising technology for many applications, ... -
A Hydrogen Hybrid Powertrain for the Union-Pearson Railway
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-10)Canadian legislation attempts to regulate particle emissions released from the rail transportation sector. Assessment of the impact of rolling stock is the key to perform such regulations. Different strategies have been ... -
Nanomaterials in Water Remediation: Functionalization and Applications for Pharmaceutical Removal in Municipal Wastewater Effluent
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-10)With an increasing population, there is a higher pressure on natural resources including water. Increased water consumption, altered hydrology and pollution, threaten the sustainability of aquatic ecosystems and water ... -
Applications of Neural Networks in Classifying Trained and Novel Gestures Using Surface Electromyography
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-09)Current prosthetic control systems explored in the literature that use pattern recognition can perform a limited number of pre-assigned functions, as they must be trained using muscle signals for every movement the user ... -
Towards a Theoretical Understanding of the Power of Restart in SAT solvers
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-09)Restart policy is a widely used class of techniques integral to the efficiency of conflict-driven clause-learning (CDCL) SAT solvers. While the utility of such policies has been well-established, to-date we still lack a ... -
High-Q Multi-band Filters
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-05)Recent development of multifunctional communication systems capable of processing large amount of data has triggered the demand for novel payload configurations with advanced filtering functions. To increase the payload ... -
Design and Assessment of External Displays on Autonomous Vehicles for Pedestrian Safety
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-05)The most vulnerable group in road agents is pedestrians. In the Netherlands, from 2005 to 2009, the average lethality rate for vulnerable road users was 14 per 100 serious road injuries. Prior to autonomous vehicles (AV), ... -
Ultrasound Imaging Innovations for Visualization and Quantification of Vascular Biomarkers
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-03)The existence of plaque in the carotid arteries, which provide circulation to the brain, is a known risk for stroke and dementia. Alas, this risk factor is present in 25% of the adult population. Proper assessment of carotid ...