Optimization of furnace residence time and loading pattern of large size ingots inside a gas-fired forging furnaces – Year two

Large size high strength steels parts used in transport and energy applications undergo several heating and cooling cycles during their manufacturing process (casting, forging, quench, tempering). Generally, before forging the parts are heated in gas-fired forging furnaces and the impact of non-uniform heating on the subsequent steps is of critical importance. A non-uniform temperature distribution […]

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Impacts of Climate Change on Building Energy Use and Energy Transitions

Global electricity systems are in transition, with renewable energy taking on a larger role in total electricity generation. Energy demand, particularly in buildings, is adapting to a changing climate with both temperature and weather events changing the way energy is consumed. To best design future electricity systems it is critical to identify how a changing […]

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Analysis and Design of Fast Charging System with Flywheel Energy Storage Platform

This project is aiming at the design and analysis of high-performance fast charging system (FCS) to decrease charging time and reduce the high demand effect in the power grid. Besides, the target fast charging system will support transportation electrification infrastructures, maximize customer satisfaction, reduced operational costs and CO2 emissions. The analysis of the FCS system […]

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Exploring neuroimaging methods to assess the effects of music therapy

The objective of this project is to research new technologies and methods to help in the assessment and functional imaging of neuroplasticity related to music therapy. The approach utilizes key novel technologies being researched in partnership with Dr. Ryan D’Arcy. It takes advantage of on-going, integrated work with Music Heals to research music therapy as […]

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Improving Automatic Calibration of Computationally Intensive Groundwater Models

This research aims to develop advanced but practical methodologies for automatic calibration of computationally intensive groundwater simulation models. Such models are largely used in many consulting engineering companies, but they may not be completely calibrated because of the time limits and their very large computational demands. The methodologies developed during this internship increase the computational […]

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A fundamental surface characterization study on the initial molecular level events occurring during fouling on quartz sleeves in ultraviolet water disinfection photoreactors

Ultraviolet (UV) photoreactors for water treatment comprise UV lamps encased in quartz sleeves, immersed in the water to be treated. Over time, these quartz sleeves become fouled with materials from the water, reducing the amount of UV available for treatment. This phenomenon requires that the systems be over-sized and often include costly automatic cleaning systems […]

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Multi-agent reinforcement learning for decentralized UAV/UGV cooperative exploration

Over the last decade, artificial intelligence has flourished. From a research niche, it has been developed into a versatile tool, seemingly on route to bring automation into every aspect of human life. At the same time, robotics technology has also advanced significantly, and inexpensive multi-robot systems promise to accomplish all those tasks that require both […]

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Developing seismic reliability analysis methods for complex infrastructure systems

Evaluate the seismic performance of complex infrastructure systems considering various uncertainties of structural system based on understanding of structural failure mechanism by the earthquake. To do this, it is necessary to estimate the seismic capacity and seismic demand of the structure in a stochastic manner. Therefore, accurately estimation of the seismic capacity and the capacity […]

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Development of electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction technology using the metal / metal oxide low-dimensional nanostructures

Using my oxide nanostructure-metal nanoparticle structures synthetic skill and ultraviolet-light assist metal nanoparticle loading technology, will synthesize metal oxide nanostructure/metal nanoparticle heterojunction for achieving reducing of the overpotential and effective reduction of carbon dioxide. The host supervisor is excellent in techniques for increasing the selectivity of byproducts of carbon dioxide reduction, including combinations of copper […]

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Development of next generation vision sensor with coded multi-exposure pixel and compressive sensing based readout

Vision sensor is essential components in sensor applications of industry 4.0 such as autonomous vehicle, Internet of Things (IoT), Neural Network. The main goal of this research is to study, design, and develop a new concept of computational vision sensors called “transport-aware”. Unlike conventional vision sensors which record all incident light, transport-aware vision sensor can […]

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