Engineering (Faculty of): Recent submissions
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CO2 Conversion to Syngas and Hydrocarbons over Transition Metal-Based Catalysts Synthesized via Reverse Microemulsion Method
(University of Waterloo, 2024-03-28)This thesis offers a comprehensive exploration into the development, exploration, and practical implications of various catalysts, with a particular focus on their performance and critical roles in the efficient and ... -
A Centralized System Performance Monitoring Infrastructure
(University of Waterloo, 2024-03-22)In this thesis, we introduce a centralized performance monitoring infrastructure. In the current computing landscape, performance monitoring architectures are becoming more and more important for different academic and ... -
A Journey into Jamming: Phase Transitions and Edge-to-Edge Heterostructures in Langmuir Blodgett Films of Exfoliated Two-Dimensional Materials
(University of Waterloo, 2024-03-21)Two-dimensional (2D) materials hold significant promise as new electronic materials, and could enable high mobility devices, and flexible electronics. In particular, graphene and few-layer molybdenum disulfide have been ... -
Study of Performance of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Pavements by Full-Scale Field Study, Laboratory Testing, and Numerical Modelling
(University of Waterloo, 2024-03-19)This study provides a comprehensive understanding of geosynthetic-reinforced pavements from different perspectives including small-scale laboratory testing, a full-scale field study, and numerical simulation. This study ... -
Process Optimization, Numerical Modelling, and Microstructure Control in Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Ti-5553 Parts
(University of Waterloo, 2024-03-14)Additive manufacturing (AM) is an advanced production technique that creates components by depositing material layer by layer. AM has been deployed industrially for producing metallic parts from alloys which pose challenges ... -
Design of practical computer vision system with real-time object detection capability
(University of Waterloo, 2024-03-07)Computer vision nowadays relies heavily on machine learning techniques to interpret useful information from images or videos. Object detection is one such computer vision technique for identifying and locating objects ... -
Sizing-Design Method and Performance Improvement for Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2024-03-06)Electrification of the energy system through renewable sources is an effective solution to combat the adverse effects of climate change. Despite the potential, integrating renewables into the electrical grid faces a ... -
Natural Language Processing using Deep Learning for Classifying Water Infrastructure Procurement Records and Calculating Unit Costs
(University of Waterloo, 2024-03-06)This thesis introduces a novel ontology-based deep learning classification model specifically tailored for civil engineering applications, focusing on automating the extraction and classification of water infrastructure ... -
Smooth and Time-Optimal Trajectory Planning for Multi-Axis Machine Tools
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-26)This thesis presents novel methods for feedrate optimization and toolpath smoothing in CNC machining. Descriptions of the algorithms, simulation test cases, and experimental results are presented. Both feedrate optimization ... -
Task-Parameterized Transformer for Learning Gripper Trajectory from Demonstrations
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-26)The goal of learning from demonstration or imitation learning is to teach the model to generalize across unseen tasks based on available demonstrations. This ability can be important for the stable performance of a robot ... -
Robust Sonographic Muscle Quality Assessment: A Live, Accurate Tissue Speed-of-Sound Estimation Framework
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-23)Muscle quality can act as an indicator for physical health through qualitative – yet measurable – changes in muscle architecture and composition. One option for assessing muscle quality is through musculoskeletal ultrasound, ... -
Fair and Efficient Resource Scheduling in Heterogeneous Multi-Agent Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-22)The performance of machine-learning applications heavily relies on the choice of the underlying hardware architecture, encompassing factors such as computational power, scalability, memory, and storage capabilities. These ... -
A High Performance DDR4 Memory Controller on FPGA
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-22)We introduce a high-performance DDR4 SDRAM memory controller synthesizable design for AMD/Xilinx's FPGA devices. Due to limitations in operating frequency, the design on FPGA presents additional challenges compared to ASIC: ... -
Enhanced EIRP and Reconfigurable Polarization Antenna for Millimeter-Wave Digital Beamforming using Circular Arrays
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-22)The move towards millimeter wave (mm-wave) frequency bands in wireless communication has been driven by the need for higher data rates. However, some of the major challenges faced with the shift to mm-wave are high free ... -
A Deep-Learning Framework for Detecting and Predicting Clinical Events Using Continuous, Multimodal Physiological Signals
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-20)There are an estimated 313 million surgeries performed worldwide each year. Even with significant clinical and technical advances in perioperative research, many patients experience a major complication during the first ... -
Enabling Human-Machine Collaborative Inspections through Smart Infrastructure Metaverse
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-08)Over the last ten years, novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) based structure assessment methods and tools have been proposed to identify and quantify structural damage indicators (e.g., cracking, spalling, corrosion, etc.) ... -
Valuation of in-situ Building Materials for Resource Recovery
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-08)The construction industry is among the largest contributors to global raw material consumption and is responsible for 40% of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Recovery of building materials at the end of a building's life, ... -
Design and development of nanocomposites by carbon-based 2D materials for piezoresistive sensing application
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-08)In the realm of wearable electronic devices, considerable attention has been directed toward flexible compressive piezoresistive sensors, given their potential applications in real-time human health monitoring and gesture ... -
Frequency Multiplier-Based RF Beamforming Front-End for Vector Modulated Signal Transmission
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-05)In the rapidly evolving era of wireless communications, the advent of sixth-generation (6G) technology promises unprecedented advancements in terms of high data rates and ultra-low latency, which will lead to significant ... -
Brain Response to Overpressure and Recoil Loads from Discharge of Long-Range Precision Rifle
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-02)The presence of concussion-like symptoms related to overpressure exposure and recoil forces from long-range precision rifle (LPR) training has been reported in the literature. However, the recoil head kinematics, overpressure ...