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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

On the Performance Enhancement of Beamspace MIMO and Non-orthogonal Multiple Access for Future Cellular Networks , Sinasi Cetinkaya

Enhancing Smart Grid Security and Reliability through Graph Signal Processing and Energy Data Analytics , Md Abul Hasnat

Fabric-Based Organic Electrochemical Transistor Towards Wearable pH Sensing Electronics , Nestor Osvaldo Marquez Rios

Novel Systems Engineering Framework Analysis of Photovoltaic Models and Equations , Peter R. Michael

Deep Learning Enhancement and Privacy-Preserving Deep Learning: A Data-Centric Approach , Hung S. Nguyen

Cyber-Physical Multi-Robot Systems in a Smart Factory: A Networked AI Agents Approach , Zixiang Nie

Multiple Access Techniques Enabling Diverse Wireless Services , Mehmet Mert Şahin

Deep Reinforcement Learning Based Optimization Techniques for Energy and Socioeconomic Systems , Salman Sadiq Shuvo

Process Automation and Robotics Engineering for Industrial Processing Systems , Drake Stimpson

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Stability and Interaction Analysis of Inverter-Based Resources in Power Grids , Li Bao

Healthcare IoT System and Network Design , Halil Ibrahim Deniz

Video Anomaly Detection: Practical Challenges for Learning Algorithms , Keval Doshi

Data-Driven State Estimation for Improved Wide Area Situational Awareness in Smart Grids , Md Jakir Hossain

Deep Learning and Feature Engineering for Human Activity Recognition: Exploiting Novel Rich Learning Representations and Sub-transfer Learning to Boost Practical Performance , Ria Kanjilal

Assistive Technologies for Independent Navigation for People with Blindness , Howard Kaplan

Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Diseases Using Higher Order Statistical Analysis of Electroencephalography Signals , Seyed Alireza Khoshnevis

Accelerating Multiparametric MRI for Adaptive Radiotherapy , Shraddha Pandey

A Model-Based Fault Diagnosis in Dynamic Systems via Asynchronous Motors System Identification or Testing, and Control Engineering Observers , Kenelt Pierre

Improving Wireless Networking from the Learning and Security Perspectives , Zhe Qu

Improving Robustness of Deep Learning Models and Privacy-Preserving Image Denoising , Hadi Zanddizari

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

A Method for Compact Representation of Heterogenous and Multivariate Time Series for Robust Classification and Visualization , Alla Abdella

Dynamical System and Parameter Identification for Power Systems , Abdullah Abdulrahman Alassaf

Phasor Domain Modeling of Type-III Wind Turbines , Mohammed Alqahtani

An Automated Framework for Connected Speech Evaluation of Neurodegenerative Disease: A Case Study in Parkinson's Disease , Sai Bharadwaj Appakaya

Investigation of CoO ATO for Solar Cells and Infrared Sheaths , Manopriya Devisetty Subramanyam

Thermal Management of Lithium-ion Batteries Using Supercapacitors , Sanskruta Dhotre

Effect of Se Composition in CdSe 1-X T eX /CdTe Solar Cells , Sheikh Tawsif Elahi

Microencapsulation of Thermochromic Materials for Thermal Storage and Energy Efficiency of Buildings , Abdullatif Hakami

Piezoelectrically-Transduced ZnO-on-Diamond Resonators with Enhanced Signal-to-Noise Ratio and Power-handling Capability for Sensing and Wireless Communication Applications , Xu Han

Preparation and Characterization of Single Layer Conducting Polymer Electrochromic and Touchchromic Devices , Sharan Kumar Indrakar

Security Attacks and Defenses in Cyber Systems: From an AI Perspective , Zhengping Luo

Power System Optimization Methods: Convex Relaxation and Benders Decomposition , Minyue Ma

Metal Oxide Sensor Array Test Bed Prototype for Diagnostic Breath Analysis , Tiffany C. Miller

Packaging of Active RF Beamforming IC Utilizing Additive Manufacturing , Ryan Murphy

Adaptive Network Slicing in Fog RAN for IoT with Heterogeneous Latency and Computing Requirements: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach , Almuthanna Nassar

Development of a Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation Device for Renal Denervation , Noel Perez

Copper Electrodeposition Assisted by Hydrogen Evolution for Wearable Electronics: Interconnections and Fiber Metallization , Sabrina M. Rosa Ortiz

Theory and Application of Dielectric Rod Antennas and Arrays , Gabriel Saffold

Advanced Organic Polymers for the Nanoscale Fabrication of Fiber-based Electronics Using the Electrospinning Technique , William Serrano Garcia

Transparent Planar Micro-Electrode Array for In-Vitro Electric Field Mediated Gene Delivery , Raj Himatlal Shah

High Speed Switching for Plasma Based Electroporation , Shivangi Sharma

Development of Small-Scale Power Supplies for Wearable Medical Diagnostic Devices , Donny Stiner

Novel Approach to Integrate CAN Based Vehicle Sensors with GPS Using Adaptive Filters to Improve Localization Precision in Connected Vehicles from a Systems Engineering Perspective , Abhijit Vasili

Modeling, Control and Analysis of Inverter-Based Generators in the Power Grids , Yangkun Xu

Fiber-Based Supercapacitor for Wearable Electronics , Rohit Lallansingh Yadav

Modeling, Identification, and Stability Analysis of Inverter-Based Resources Integrated Systems , Miao Zhang

Data-Oriented Approaches towards Mobile, Network and Secure Systems , Shangqing Zhao

Strategies in Botnet Detection and Privacy Preserving Machine Learning , Di Zhuang

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Architecture design and optimization of Edge-enabled Smart Grids , Adetola B. Adeniran

Multimodal Data Fusion and Attack Detection in Recommender Systems , Mehmet Aktukmak

Artificial Intelligence Towards the Wireless Channel Modeling Communications in 5G , Saud Mobark Aldossari

Enhancement of 5G Network Performance Using Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) , Faeik Tayseer Al Rabee

Investigation of Machine Learning Algorithms for Intrusion Detection System in Cybersecurity , Mohmmed Alrowaily

Comprehensive Optimization Models for Voltage Regulation in PV-rich Multi-phase Distribution Systems , Ibrahim Alsaleh

Design and Implementation of Solid/Solid Phononic Crystal Structures in Lateral Extensional Thin-film Piezoelectric on Silicon Micromechanical Resonators , Abdulrahman Alsolami

Analysis of Computational Modeling Methods as Applied to Single-Crystal Organohalide Perovskites , Jon M. Bebeau

Development of a Monolithic Implantable Neural Interface from Cubic Silicon Carbide and Evaluation of Its MRI Compatibility , Mohammad Beygi

Performance Enhancement Techniques for Next-Generation Multi-Service Communication and Medical Cyber-Physical Systems , Ali Fatih Demir

Microfluidically Reconfigurable Millimeter-Wave Switches, Antenna Arrays and Filters with Fast-Actuation Using Movable Metallized Plates and Integrated Actuation , Enrique J. Gonzalez Carvajal

Multilayered Transmission Lines, Antennas and Phased Arrays with Structurally Integrated Control Electronics Using Additive Manufacturing , Merve Kacar

Cost Efficient Algorithms and Methods for Spectral Efficiency in Future Radio Access , Murat Karabacak

Design of DeLRo Autonomous Delivery Robot and AI Based Localization , Tolga Karakurt

Theory, Fabrication, and Characterization of Perovskite Phototransistor , Fatemeh Khorramshahi

Modeling and Control of Renewable Energy in Grids and Microgrids , Yin Li

Next-Generation Self-Organizing Communications Networks: Synergistic Application of Machine Learning and User-Centric Technologies , Chetana V. Murudkar

Reliability Analysis of Power Grids and its Interdependent Infrastructures: An Interaction Graph-based Approach , Upama Nakarmi

Algorithms Enabling Communications in the Presence of Adjacent Channel Interference , Berker Peköz

Electrospun Nanofibrous Membrane Based Glucose Sensor with Integration of Potentiostat Circuit , Kavyashree Puttananjegowda

Service Provisioning and Security Design in Software Defined Networks , Mohamed Rahouti

Reading and Programming Spintronic Devices for Biomimetic Applications and Fault-tolerant Memory Design , Kawsher Ahmed Roxy

Implementation of SR Flip-Flop Based PUF on FPGA for Hardware Security , Sai Praneeth Sagi

Trauma Detection Personal Locator Beacon System , Sakshi Sharma

Network Function Virtualization In Fog Networks , Nazli Siasi

Socially Aware Network User Mobility Analysis and Novel Approaches on Aerial Mobile Wireless Network Deployment , Ismail Uluturk

Spatial Stereo Sound Source Localization Optimization and CNN Based Source Feature Recognition , Cong Xu

Hybrid RF Acoustic Resonators and Arrays with Integrated Capacitive and Piezoelectric Transducers , Adnan Zaman

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Fabrication and Characterization of Electrical Energy Storage and Harvesting Energy Devices Using Gel Electrolytes , Belqasem Aljafari

Phasor Measurement Unit Data-Based Steady State and Dynamic Model Estimation , Anas Almunif

Cross Layer-based Intrusion Detection System Using Machine Learning for MANETs , Amar Amouri

Power Conditioning System on a Micro-Grid System , Tamoghna Banerjee

Thermal Response in a Field Oriented Controlled Three-phase Induction Motor , Niyem Mawenbe Bawana

Design and Development of a Wireless EEG System Integrated into a Football Helmet , Akshay V. Dunakhe

Machine Learning, Game Theory Algorithms, and Medium Access Protocols for 5G and Internet-of-Thing (IoT) Networks , Mohamed Elkourdi

Improving Stability by Enhancing Critical Fault Clearing Time , Ammara M. Ghani

RF Power Circuit Designs for Wi-Fi Applications , Krishna Manasa Gollapudi

Enhancing Secrecy and Capacity of Wireless Systems Using Directive Communications , Mohammed A. Hafez

Statistical Anomaly Detection and Mitigation of Cyber Attacks for Intelligent Transportation Systems , Ammar Haydari

Absorber and Window Study – CdSexTe1-x/CdTe Thin Film Solar Cells , Chih-An Hsu

Methods and Algorithms to Enhance the Security, Increase the Throughput, and Decrease the Synchronization Delay in 5G Networks , Asim Mazin

Piezoelectric ZnO Nanowires as a Tunable Interface Material for Opto-Electronic Applications , Anand Kumar Santhanakrishna

Security Framework for the Internet of Things Leveraging Network Telescopes and Machine Learning , Farooq Israr Ahmed Shaikh

Diversity and Network Coded 5G Wireless Network Infrastructure for Ultra-Reliable Communications , Nabeel Ibrahim Sulieman

The Design of Passive Networks with Full-Wave Component Models , Eric Valentino

CubeSat Constellation Design for Intersatellite Linking , Michael T. White

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Design of Micro-Scale Energy Harvesting Systems for Low Power Applications Using Enhanced Power Management System , Majdi M. Ababneh

A Study on the Adaptability of Immune System Principles to Wireless Sensor Network and IoT Security , Vishwa Alaparthy

Validation of Results of Smart Grid Protection through Self-Healing , Felipe Framil Assumpção

A Novel Framework to Determine Physiological Signals From Blood Flow Dynamics , Prashanth Chetlur Adithya

The Effect of Processing Conditions on the Energetic Diagram of CdTe Thin Films Studied by Photoluminescence , Shamara P. Collins

Physical Electronic Properties of Self-Assembled 2D and 3D Surface Mounted Metal-Organic Frameworks , Radwan Elzein

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Top 75 Emerging Research Topics in Electrical Engineering

Discover the cutting-edge frontiers of electrical engineering with our comprehensive list of the Top 75 Emerging Research Topics

Table of contents

1.1 smart grids and micro-grids, 1.2 energy harvesting and storage, 1.3 electric vehicles and transportation, 2. communications and networking, 2.1 5g and beyond, 2.2 iot and wireless sensor networks, 2.3 satellite and space communications, 3.1 autonomous systems, 3.2 biomedical and healthcare robotics, 3.3 machine learning and control, 4.1 nano-electronics and quantum computing, 4.2 flexible and wearable electronics, 4.3 neuromorphic engineering and brain-computer interfaces, 5.1 sparse signal processing, 5.2 explainable ai and interpretability, 5.3 adversarial machine learning and security.

In the ever-evolving realm of Electrical Engineering, innovative research continually drives the field’s progression, shaping our future technologies and solutions. As we step into an era dominated by AI, IoT, renewable energy, and more, the scope for innovative research widens. In this article, iLovePhD listed the top 75 emerging research topics in the field of Electrical Engineering.

1. Power Systems and Renewable Energy

a. Distributed control strategies for micro-grid management.

b. Blockchain applications for secure energy transactions in smart grids.

c. Resilience and robustness enhancement in smart grid systems against cyber threats.

d. Integration of renewable energy sources in micro-grids.

e. AI-based predictive maintenance for smart grid components.

a. Next-gen battery technologies for energy storage systems.

b. Wireless power transfer and energy harvesting for IoT devices.

c. Super-capacitors and their applications in renewable energy storage.

d. Materials research for efficient energy conversion and storage.

e. Energy-efficient architectures for IoT devices powered by energy harvesting.

a. Charging infrastructure optimization for electric vehicles.

b. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and bidirectional power flow.

c. Lightweight materials and design for electric vehicle batteries.

d. Autonomous electric vehicle technology and its integration into smart cities.

e. Energy-efficient route planning algorithms for electric vehicles.

a. AI-driven optimization for 5G network deployment.

b. mmWave communication technologies and their implications.

c. Quantum communication for secure and high-speed data transfer.

d. 6G technology and its potential applications.

e. Edge computing and its role in 5G networks.

a. Energy-efficient protocols for IoT devices.

b. AI-enabled edge computing for IoT applications.

c. Security and privacy in IoT data transmission.

d. Integration of AI with IoT for intelligent decision-making.

e. Communication challenges in massive IoT deployment.

a. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations for global connectivity.

b. Inter-satellite communication for improved space exploration.

c. Secure communication protocols for space-based systems.

d. Quantum communication for secure space-based networks.

e. Space debris mitigation and communication systems.

3. Control Systems and Robotics

a. AI-driven control for autonomous vehicles and drones.

b. Swarm robotics and their applications in various industries.

c. Human-robot collaboration in industrial settings.

d. Autonomous navigation systems for underwater vehicles.

e. Control strategies for multi-agent systems.

a. Robotics in surgical procedures and rehabilitation.

b. Wearable robotics for physical assistance and rehabilitation.

c. Robotic prosthetics and exoskeletons for enhanced mobility.

d. Telemedicine and remote healthcare using robotic systems.

e. Ethics and regulations in medical robotics.

a. Reinforcement learning for control system optimization.

b. Neural network-based adaptive control systems.

c. Explainable AI in control systems for better decision-making.

d. Control strategies for complex systems using deep learning.

e. Control system resilience against adversarial attacks.

4. Electronics and Nanotechnology

a. Quantum-resistant cryptography for future computing systems.

b. Development of reliable qubits for quantum computers.

c. Quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing.

d. Nano-scale transistors and their applications.

e. Hybrid quantum-classical computing architectures.

a. Stretchable electronics for wearable applications.

b. Smart textiles and their integration with electronic components.

c. Biocompatible electronics for healthcare monitoring.

d. Energy harvesting in wearable devices.

e. Novel materials for flexible electronic devices.

a. Neuromorphic computing for AI and cognitive systems.

b. Brain-inspired computing architectures and algorithms.

c. Non-invasive brain-computer interfaces for diverse applications.

d. Ethics and privacy in brain-computer interface technology.

e. Neuroprosthetics and their integration with neural interfaces.

5. Signal Processing and Machine Learning

a. Compressive sensing for efficient data acquisition.

b. Sparse signal reconstruction algorithms.

c. Sparse representations in machine learning.

d. Deep learning for sparse signal recovery.

e. Applications of sparse signal processing in various domains.

a. Interpretable machine learning models for critical applications.

b. Explainable deep learning for decision-making.

c. Model-agnostic interpretability techniques.

d. Human-centric AI and its interpretability.

e. Visual and intuitive explanations in machine learning models.

a. Robust deep learning models against adversarial attacks.

b. Adversarial machine learning in cybersecurity.

c. Detecting and mitigating adversarial attacks in AI systems.

d. Secure and private machine learning protocols.

e. Ethical considerations in adversarial machine learning.

As technology continues to redefine boundaries and explore new horizons, these research topics in Electrical Engineering stand at the forefront, ready to shape the future of our world. The amalgamation of these fields showcases the diversity and depth of possibilities waiting to be unlocked by the curious minds and diligent efforts of researchers and engineers in the years to come.

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• Brain-machine interfaces
• Cognitive radio
• Electric vehicles
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• Electromagnetic compatibility
• Electronic design automation
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• Energy efficiency
• Energy forecasting
• Energy storage
• Grid stability
• Health technology
• HVAC systems
• IoT devices
• Microgrid technology
• Molecular electronics
• Nanoelectronics
• Power systems
• quantum computing
• Quantum cryptography
• Quantum internet
• Remote Sensing
• renewable energy
• Smart buildings
• Smart grids
• Smart grids cybersecurity
• Speech and audio processing
• sustainable manufacturing
• Terahertz electronics
• VLSI design
• Wearable technology
• Wireless protocols

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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Analysis, Measurement, and Modeling of Millimeter Wave Channels for Aviation Applications , Zeenat Afroze

Physics-Based and Behavioral Models for Fuel Cells , Charles Chima Anyim

Novel Structures and Thin Film Techniques for Reconfigurable RF Technologies With Improved Signal Integrity , Jinqun Ge

Suitability of Quantized DEVS-LIM Methods for Simulation of Power Systems , Navid Gholizadeh

Quantized State Simulation of Electrical Power Systems , Joseph Micah Hood

Optimization of Ultrawide Bandgap Semiconductor Materials for Heterostructure Field Effect Transistors (HFETs) , Mohi Uddin Jewel

Deep Learning Based Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis for Bearing , Guangxing Niu

High-Performance Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Power Modules Enabled by Advanced Two-Phase Mini-Channel Cooling , Bo Tian

Magnetic Softness Tuned Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles for Highly Efficient Cancer Theranostics , Jie Wang

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

MIMO Antenna Systems for Wireless Handheld Devices , Ahmed H. Abdelgawwad

Applications of Laser Liftoff Technique for Wide Bandgap Power and Flexible Electronics , Md Didarul Alam

Non-intrusive Microwave Surface Wave Technique For Cable Damage and Aging Detection , Ahmed Shah Arman

Pulse Width Modulation-Based Voltage Balancing and Circulating Current Control for Modular Multilevel Converters , Md Multan Biswas

Networked Digital Predictive Control for Modular DC-DC Converters , Castulo Aaron De la O Pérez

Development of Micro-Sized Algan Deep Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes and Monolithic Photonic Integrated Circuits , Richard Speight Floyd III

Distributed Interdigital Capacitor (IDC) Sensing for Cable Insulation Aging and Degradation Detection , Md Nazmul Al Imran

Epitaxial 4H-SiC Radiation Detectors for Harsh Environment Applications , Joshua W. Kleppinger

Growth, Characterization and Evaluation of CdZnTeSe Single Crystals for Room Temperature Radiation Detectors , Ritwik Nag

Automated Contingency Management for Water Recycling System , Shijie Tang

Closed Form Implicitly Integrated Models for Computationally Efficient Simulation of Power Electronics , Andrew Wunderlich

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Real Time Simulation and Hardware in the Loop Methods for Power Electronics Power Distribution Systems , Michele Difronzo

Time-Domain Measurement of Magnetization Dynamics in Ferrofluids , Brian Egenriether

Increased Detectivity and Low Temperature Performance Analysis of Sub-20μm Micropixel Array A1GaN UV Photodiodes , Samia Islam

Operating Strategies and Disturbance Characterization for DC Microgrids , Miles Leonard-Albert

Real-Time Probabilistic Solvers for Digital Twins of Power Electronic Systems , Matthew Aaron Milton

Ultrawide Bandgap Algan-Channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor Heterostructure Field Effect Transistors With High- K Gate Dielectrics , Md Abu Shahab Mollah

Temperature Dependence of Electroluminescence and Current-Voltage Characteristics of Arrays of Deep Ultraviolet Algan Micropixel Led , Dhruvinkumar Prakashchandra Patel

Robust Adaptive Model Predictive Control of Nonlinear Sample-Data Systems , Lixing Yang

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Methods for Dynamic Stabilization, Performance Improvement, and Load Power Sharing In DC Power Distribution Systems , Hessamaldin Abdollahi

Data-Driven Modeling Through Power Hardware in the Loop Experiments: A PV Micro-Inverter Example , Hayder Dawood Abbood Almukhtar

Novel Multi-User Chirp Signaling Schemes for Future Aviation Communication Applications , Nozhan Hosseini

The Hybridization of a Graphene and Silicon Carbide Schottky Optoelectronic Device by the Incorporation of a Lead Sulfide Quantum Dot Film , Joshua Letton

Channel Modeling and Tropospheric Effects on Millimeter Wave Communications for Aviation Applications , Jinwen Liu

30 GHz Path Loss Modeling and Performance Evaluation for Noncoherent M-ary Frequency Shift Keying in the 30 GHz Band , Mohanad Razak Mohsen

Room Temperature Semiconductor Radiation Detectors Based on CdZnTe and CdZnTeSe , Mohsin Sajjad

Optimization of Vehicle to Grid System in a Power System With Unit Commitment , Charles Uko

Design of High Efficiency Wireless Power Thansfer System With Nonlinear Resonator , Yibing Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

DC Bus Stabilization and Dynamic Performance Improvement of a Multi-Converter System , Silvia Arrua

Fabrication and Characterization of Thin Films for Heterojunction Solar Cells and Radiation Detectors , Towhid A. Chowdhury

Low Frequency Injection as a Method of Low-Level DC Microgrid Communication , Matthew Davidson

Modeling and Loss Analysis of SiC Power Semiconductor Devices for Switching Converter Applications , Soheila Eskandari

Path Loss Models for Two Small Airport Indoor Environments at 31 GHz , Alexander L. Grant

Wireless RF Induced Energy Absorption and Heating of Lanthanum-Nickel Alloy in the Near-Field , Michael Dillon Lindsay

Fractional Order and Virtual Variable Sampling Design of Repetitive Control for Power Converters , Zhichao Liu

Curbside Antenna to Vehicle Path Loss Measurements and Modeling in Three Frequency Bands , Patrick Murphy

Finite Element Electromagnetic (EM) Analyses of Induction Heating of Thermoplastic Composites , Ankit Patel

Constrained Consensus in Continuous-Time Multi-Agent Systems , Zheqing Zhou

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Study Of 4H-SiC And ALxGA1-xN Based Heterojunction Devices For Ultraviolet Detection Applications , Venkata Surya Naga Raju Chava

Photovoltaic Inverter Control to Sustain High Quality of Service , Yan Chen

Novel Wideband EBG Structures For Isolation Improvement Between Cosite Antennas , Paul John Czeresko III

High Resolution Radiation Detectors Based On 4H-SiC N-Type Epitaxial Layers And Pixilated CdZnTe Single Crystal Devices , Cihan Oner

Ku-Band AG Channel Modeling , Albert Smith

Quantifying Time Retarded Electromagnetic Fields and Their Applications in Transmission Lines , Brandon Thomas Gore

Structurally Integrated Reconfigurable Wideband Array For Conformal Applications , Michael Damon Wright

Multifunction Radio Frequency Composite Structures , David L. Zeppettella

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Dynamic Model and Control of Quadrotor in the Presence of Uncertainties , Courage Agho

Ultra High-Speed Signaling and Return on Technology Investment (ROTI) for the Electrical Interconnects Sector , Azniza Abd Aziz

High Quality Low Offcut 4h-Sic Epitaxy and Integrated Growth of Epitaxial Graphene for Hybrid Graphene/Sic Devices , Anusha Balachandran

Cable Health Monitoring System Built Into Power Converter Using Time Domain Reflectometry , Hossein Baninajar

Low Bandwidth Communication for Networked Power Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation , Sean Borgsteede

Fault Protection In DC Microgrids Based On Autonomous Operation Of All Components , Qiu Deng

Distributed Optimization Method for Intelligent Control of DC Microgrids , Yuanyuan Fan

Three Segment Adaptive Power Electronic Compensator for Non-periodic Currents , Amin Ghaderi

Study of Mos2 and Graphene-Based Heterojunctions for Electronic and Sensing Applications , Ifat Jahangir

Evaluation Of Multicarrier Air Interfaces In The Presence Of Interference For L-Band And C-Band Air-Ground Communications , Hosseinali Jamal

Analysis and Design of a Highly Compact Ellipse-Shaped Ultra-Wideband Bandpass Filter (Uwb-Bpf) with a Notched Band , Xuetan Liu

Study of Ultra Wide Band Gap AlxGa1-xN Field Effect Transistors For Power Electronic Applications , Sakib Mohammed Muhtadi

Growth and Characterization of Anisotropic GaSe Semiconductor for Radiation Detection and THz Applications , Haseeb Nazir

Physical Characterization of Electrodeposited PCB Copper Foil Surfaces , Blessing Kolawole Ojo

Wideband Low Side Lobe Aperture Coupled Patch Phased Array Antennas , Dhruva Poduval

Software Modelling For Real World Faults On AC Transmission Protective Systems Analysis And Effects , Iandale Tualla

Improved N-Type 4h-Sic Epitaxial Layer Radiation Detectors and Noise Analysis of Front-End Readout Electronics , Khai V. Nguyen

Integrating Nano-Patterned Ferromagnetic and Ferroelectric Materials For Smart Tunable Microwave Applications , Tengxing Wang

An Application of Dempster-Shafer Fusion Theory to Lithium-ion Battery Prognostics and Health Management , John Weddington

A Lebesgue Sampling based Diagnosis and Prognosis Methodology with Application to Lithium-ion Batteries , Wuzhao Yan

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Positive Feedforward Control Design For Stabilization Of A Single-Bus DC Power Distribution System Using An Improved Impedance Identification Technique , Silvia Arrúa

Simulation Of GaN Based MIS Varactor , Bojidha Babu

High Gain Pattern Reconfigurable Antenna Arrays for Portable and Body-Centric Wireless Applications , Nowrin Hasan Chamok

An Improved Ship Design Tool for Comparing Performance of Multiple Ship Designs across User-Defined Missions , Helder Jose de Almeida Pais

Estimating Local Average Power In A Line-Of-Sight Indoor Channel: Spatial Sampling And Processing , Israt Jahan Disha

Time-Domain Measurement Of Ultrafast Magnetization Dynamics In Magnetic Nanoparticles , Brian Egenriether

Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control Of Direct Matrix Converter And Dual-Output Power Converters , Ozan Gulbudak

Distributed Optimization And Control Of Islanded Microgrids , Md Rishad Hossain

Engineering Model Of III-Nitride Power Heterostructure Field Effect Transistor On Silicon Substrate , Mohammad Mirwazul Islam

A Comparison Of FPGA Implementation Of Latency-Based Solvers For Power Electronic System Real-Time Simulation , Matthew Aaron Milton

Investigation Of Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Devices For Radiation Detection Applications , Rahmi Orhon Pak

Modeling and Loss Analysis of Wide Bandgap Power Semiconductor Devices , Kang Peng

Miniaturized RF Components With A Novel Tunable Engineered Substrate For Wireless Communication Systems , Yujia Peng

Wireless Channel Modeling For Networks On Chips , William Rayess

Comparative Analysis Of Current Control Methods For Modular Multilevel Converters , Jordan D. Rogers

Applications Of Impedance Identification To Electric Ship System Control And Power Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation , Jonathan Siegers

System Level Analysis And Design For Wireless Inter-Chip Interconnection Communication Systems By Applying Advanced Wireless Communication Technologies , Xin Zheng

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of Pseudomorphic and Quasi-Pseudomorphic AlGaN Based Deep Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes Over Sapphire , Fatima Asif

III-V Nitride Based Microcantilever Heaters for Unique Multimodal Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds at Low Temperature , Ifat Jahangir

Defect Characterization of 4H-SIC by Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy (DLTS) and Influence of Defects on Device Performance , Mohammad Abdul Mannan

AN INVESTIGATION INTO QUASI-TUNABLE RF PASSIVE CIRCUIT DESIGN , Terry L. Moss

Fabrication and Characterization of Graphene based Biocompatible Ion-Sensitive Field Effect Transistor (ISFET) , Rina Patel

Investigation of Modular Multilevel Converter Performance under Non-Ideal Distribution System Conditions , Rostan Rodrigues

Technology Development and Characterization of AIInN/GaN HEMTs for High Power Application , Mahbuba Sultana

Dual-Band Non-Stationary Channel Modeling for the Air-Ground Channel , Ruoyu Sun

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Electrical & Computer Engineering Theses & Dissertations

Theses and dissertations published by graduate students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Old Dominion University since Fall 2016 are available in this collection. Backfiles of all dissertations (and some theses) have also been added.

In late Fall 2023 or Spring 2024, all theses will be digitized and available here. In the meantime, consult the Library Catalog to find older items in print.

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Dissertation: An Advanced Simulation Architecture for Testing Autonomous and Connected Vehicles Enabled by Virtual Reality , Defu Cui

Thesis: OpenSim-Based Musculoskeletal Modeling: Foundation for Interactive Obstetric Simulator , Bahador Dodge

Dissertation: Framework for Implementing Advanced Radar Plotting Aid Capability for Small Maritime Vessels , Jason Stark Harris

Thesis: Generation Of Plasma with a Rotating Electric Field , Franklin Price Mosely

Dissertation: Deep-Learning-Based Classification of Digitally Modulated Signals , John A. Snoap

Dissertation: Wearable Sensor Gait Analysis for Fall Detection Using Deep Learning Methods , Haben Girmay Yhdego

Dissertation: Towards a Robust Defense: A Multifaceted Approach to the Detection and Mitigation of Neural Backdoor Attacks through Feature Space Exploration and Analysis , Liuwan Zhu

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Dissertation: A Preventive Medicine Framework for Wearable Abiotic Glucose Detection System , Saikat Banerjee

Dissertation: Development of High Quantum Efficiency Strained Superlattice Spin Polarized Photocathodes Via Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition , Benjamin Belfore

Dissertation: Optimization of 8-Plate Multi-Resonant Coupling Structure Using Class-E 2 Based Capacitive-Wireless Power Transfer System , Yashwanth C. Bezawada

Dissertation: Detection, Tracking, and Classification of Aircraft and Birds from Multirotor Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems , Chester Valentine Dolph

Thesis: Emotion Detection Using an Ensemble Model Trained with Physiological Signals and Inferred Arousal-Valence States , Matthew Nathanael Gray

Thesis: Fabrication of NMOS Logic Gates , Samantha Hahn

Dissertation: Cyber Resilience Analytics For Cyber-Physical Systems , Md Ariful Haque

Thesis: Integrative Physiology-Coupled Pilot-Centered Flight Simulation , Shawn C. Harrison

Thesis: Frequency Agile OFDM System for Radio Communication in High Frequency Bands , Erin E. Hill

Dissertation: Applied Deep Learning: Case Studies in Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing , Md Reshad Ul Hoque

Dissertation: Development and Validation of a Three-Dimensional Optical Imaging System for Chest Wall Deformity Measurement , Nahom Kidane

Thesis: Machine Learning Classification of Digitally Modulated Signals , James A. Latshaw

Dissertation: E-Beam Irradiation Beamline at Jefferson Lab for Wastewater Treatment , Xi Li

Thesis: Chen-Fliess Series for Linear Distributed Systems , Natalie T. Pham

Dissertation: Recrystallization of Cu(In,Ga)Se 2 Semiconductor Thin Films Via Metal Halides Treatment , Deewakar Poudel

Dissertation: Fabrication of Nb 3 Sn by Magnetron Sputtering for Superconducting Radiofrequency Application , Md Nizam Sayeed

Thesis: Development of a Fuzzy Logic Model-Less Aircraft Controller , Christopher M. Scott

Thesis: Design and Analysis of Electrical Power and Communication Systems for 3U SeaLion CubeSat Mission , Joseph D. Siciliano

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Dissertation: Enhancing Thermal Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells with a Polymer Through Grain Boundary Passivation , Tanzila Tasnim Ava

Dissertation: Specification, Control, and Applications of Z-Source Circuit Breakers for the Protection of DC Power Networks , Sagar Bhatta

Dissertation: Protection and Disturbance Mitigation of Next Generation Shipboard Power Systems , Marounfa Djibo

Dissertation: Wiener-Fliess Composition of Formal Power Series: Additive Static Feedback and Shuffle Rational Series , Subbarao Venkatesh Guggilam

Dissertation: Deep Learning Approaches for Seagrass Detection in Multispectral Imagery , Kazi Aminul Islam

Thesis: Security Improvements for the Automatic Identification System , Robert E. Litts

Dissertation: Electrostatic Design and Characterization of a 200 keV Photogun and Wien Spin Rotator , Gabriel G. Palacios Serrano

Dissertation: Commissioning & Characterization of Magnetized Gridded Thermionic Electron Source , Mark Stefani

Dissertation: Towards Characterizing Adversarial Opportunity and Behavior in Critical Infrastructure Network , Md Sharif Ullah

Dissertation: Joint Linear and Nonlinear Computation with Data Encryption for Efficient Privacy-Preserving Deep Learning , Qiao Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Thesis: Deposition and Characterization of Indium Nitride and Aluminum Nitride Thin Films by Reactive Sputtering , Sushma Swaraj Atluri

Dissertation: A Novel Non-Enzymatic Glucose Biofuel Cell with Mobile Glucose Sensing , Ankit Baingane

Thesis: Hardware Development for the Generation of Large-Volume High Pressure Plasma By Spatiotemporal Control of Space Charge , Nikhil Boothpur

Dissertation: Secure Mobile Computing by Using Convolutional and Capsule Deep Neural Networks , Rui Ning

Dissertation: Topology Control, Scheduling, and Spectrum Sensing in 5G Networks , Prosanta Paul

Dissertation: Longitudinal Brain Tumor Tracking, Tumor Grading, and Patient Survival Prediction Using MRI , Linmin Pei

Dissertation: Model-Based Approach for Diffuse Glioma Classification, Grading, and Patient Survival Prediction , Zeina A. Shboul

Dissertation: Diagnostic Studies of Non-Thermal Atmospheric Pressure Nanosecond Plasma Jets , Shutong Song

Thesis: Highly Transmissive Scalable Colored Coatings for Architectural Photovoltaic Panels , Akbar Ali Syed

Dissertation: Deep Cellular Recurrent Neural Architecture for Efficient Multidimensional Time-Series Data Processing , Lasitha S. Vidyaratne

Dissertation: Virtual SATCOM, Long Range Broadband Digital Communications , Dennis George Watson

Dissertation: Comprehensive Designs of Innovate Secure Hardware Devices against Machine Learning Attacks and Power Analysis Attacks , Yiming Wen

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Thesis: Pulse Power Effects on Transient Plasma Ignition for Combustion , David Wayne Alderman II

Thesis: Demonstration of Visible and Near Infrared Raman Spectrometers and Improved Matched Filter Model for Analysis of Combined Raman Signals , Alexander Matthew Atkinson

Dissertation: Laser-Spark Multicharged Ion Implantation System ‒ Application in Ion Implantation and Neural Deposition of Carbon in Nickel (111) , Oguzhan Balki

Thesis: Radio Frequency Toolbox for Drone Detection and Classification , Abdulkabir Bello

Thesis: Computational Analysis of Antipode Algorithms for the Output Feedback Hopf Algebra , Lance Berlin

Thesis: Solid State Polyaniline Supercapacitors Based on Electrodes Fabricated with Electropolymerization , Jonathan R. Blincoe

Thesis: Design, Implementation, and Analysis of Electrical System Architecture for CubeSat to Ground Communications , Anthony G. Cappiello

Thesis: A Design of Inductive Coupling Wireless Power Transfer System for Electric Vehicle Applications , Sarika Reddy Daida

Dissertation: A Multi-Agent Systems Approach for Analysis of Stepping Stone Attacks , Marco Antonio Gamarra

Dissertation: Using Feature Extraction From Deep Convolutional Neural Networks for Pathological Image Analysis and Its Visual Interpretability , Wei-Wen Hsu

Dissertation: Enhanced Sensing Performance of Novel Nanostructured ZnO Gas Sensors in Ethanol Vapor Concentration Detection Applications , Pengtao Lin

Dissertation: Performance of Cognitive Radio Networks with Unknown Dynamic Primary User Signals , Sara L. MacDonald

Dissertation: Effect of Grain Size and Interface Engineering on the Photovoltaic Performance and Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells , Abdullah Al Mamun

Dissertation: A Laser Ion Source for Thin Film Deposition: Characterization of Source and Growth Conditions , Md Mahmudur Rahman

Thesis: Cyber Security- A New Secured Password Generation Algorithm with Graphical Authentication and Alphanumeric Passwords Along With Encryption , Akash Rao

Dissertation: MIMO Radar Waveform Design and Sparse Reconstruction for Extended Target Detection in Clutter , Christopher Alan Rogers

Dissertation: On Analytic Nonlinear Input-output Systems: Expanded Global Convergence and System Interconnections , Irina M. Winter Arboleda

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Dissertation: Deep Recurrent Learning for Efficient Image Recognition Using Small Data , Mahbubul Alam

Thesis: Characterization of Language Cortex Activity During Speech Production and Perception , Hassan Baker

Dissertation: Coexistence and Secure Communication in Wireless Networks , Saygin Bakşi

Thesis: Model-Less Fuzzy Logic Control for the NASA Modeling and Control for Agile Aircraft Development Program , Keith A. Benjamin

Thesis: Non-Destructive Evaluation for Composite Material , Desalegn Temesgen Delelegn

Thesis: Improved Thermal Stability of Cesium-Doped Perovskite Films With PMMA for Solar Cell Application , Christine M. Gausin

Thesis: A Dual Resonant Transformer and a Dielectric Antenna for Picosecond Pulse Radiation , Khiem Huynh

Thesis: A Novel Power Sharing Control Method for Distributed Generators in DC Networks , Christina James

Thesis: IDPAL - Input Decoupled Partially Adiabatic Logic: Implementation and Examination , Kevin A. Johnson

Thesis: New Method of Nickel Oxide as Hole Transport Layer and Characteristics of Nickel Oxide Based Perovskite Solar Cell , Loi Nguyen

Dissertation: Non-Invasive Picosecond Pulse System for Electrostimulation , Ross Aaron Petrella

Dissertation: Optimization of Top Contact for Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cells , Grace Cherukara Rajan

Dissertation: Generation of Large-Volume Diffuse Plasma by an External Ionization Wave From a Single-Electrode Plasma Jet , Seyed Hamid Razavi Barzoki

Dissertation: 3D Bioprinting Systems for the Study of Mammary Development and Tumorigenesis , John Reid

Dissertation: Development of a Laser-Spark Multicharged Ion System – Application in Shallow Implantation of Sic by Boron and Barium , Md. Haider Ali Shaim

Thesis: Learn-To-Fly Control System Design , Alexander Brent Streit

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Thesis: Diffusion Modeling of Impurities Through the Molybdenum Back Contact of CIGS Solar Cells , Chinedum John Akwari

Dissertation: Study of Modified Deposition Process for Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cell Back Contact , Tasnuva Ashrafee

Thesis: Virtual Substrate Synthesis for Low-Cost High Efficiency III-V , Sean J. Babcock

Dissertation: Speech Based Machine Learning Models for Emotional State Recognition and PTSD Detection , Debrup Banerjee

Thesis: Study of a High-Efficient Wide-Bandgap DC-DC Power Converter for Solar Power Integration , Yashwanth Bezawada

Thesis: Modification of Deposition Process Parameters for Uniform Indium Layer Deposition , Isaac Butt

Dissertation: Enhancement of Thermoelectric Properties of ALD Synthesized PbTe and PbSe by Phonon Engineering , Xin Chen

Thesis: A Correlational Study of SansEC Sensors’ Electric Field Distribution on Lightning Attachment , Kayla M. Farrow

Thesis: Recurrent Neural Networks and Matrix Methods for Cognitive Radio Spectrum Prediction and Security , Alexander M. Glandon

Thesis: A Study of the Sensitivity of Energy Conversion Efficiency to Load Variation in Class-E Resonant Power Inverter , Richard Samuel Jennings

Thesis: Investigation of Low Cost Substrate Approaches for III-V Solar Cells , Marlene Lydia Lichty

Thesis: Deposition of Silicon Thin Films by Ion Beam Assisted Deposition , Tejaswini Miryala

Dissertation: Low Temperature Plasma for the Treatment of Epithelial Cancer Cells , Soheila Mohades

Dissertation: The Efficacy of Programming Energy Controlled Switching in Resistive Random Access Memory (RRAM) , David Malien Nminibapiel

Dissertation: Computational Modeling for Abnormal Brain Tissue Segmentation, Brain Tumor Tracking, and Grading , Syed Mohammad Shamin Reza

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Thesis: Microbubble Generation By Piezoelectric Transducers For Biomedical Studies , Mohammed Alkhazal

Thesis: Carbon and Boron Nitride Nanotube Fabricated Supercapacitors , Derek Christian Demuth

Dissertation: Simulation, Measurement, and Emulation of Photovoltaic Modules Using High Frequency and High Power Density Power Electronic Circuits , Yunas Erkaya

Thesis: Analysis and Implementation of Communications Systems for Small Satellite Missions , Jason S. Harris

Thesis: IDPAL - Input Decoupled Partially Adiabatic Logic Family: Theory and Implementation of Side-Channel Attack Resistant Circuits , Matthew Edward McAllister

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Electrical Engineering Theses and Dissertations

Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

STUDY OF RADIATION EFFECTS IN GAN-BASED DEVICES , Han Gao

Quantum and Classical Learning Algorithms for Grid Integration of Energy Storage and Renewables: Operation, Modelling, and Planning , Bin Huang

Advances in Modern Power Distribution System Planning, Operation, and Market Participation , Yanling Lin

Design and Fabrication of a Low Power 7.2 Terabit Transmitter for Exascale Computing , Scott McWilliams and Scott McWilliams

High Performance Scene Generator for Testing of Imaging Sensors , Austin Modoff

Modeling and Compensating of Noise in Time-of-Flight Sensors , Bryan Rodriguez

On The Integration Of Hydrogen Into Integrated Energy Systems: Reliability Assessment And Optimal Operation And Planning , Tao Wu

SERIES APERTURE COUPLED FED PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA , Guang Yang

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Development and Application of a Design Flow for Photonic Integrated Circuits , Ifeanyi Achu

In Band Full Duplex For Wireless Communication, A Medium Access Control Perspective , Yazeed Alkhrijah

Distribution Network Planning and Operation With Autonomous Agents , Abdulraheem Hassan Alobaidi

High Gain and Wide Bandwidth Dielectric Resonator Antennas Fed by Two Different Excitation Techniques , Khalid Alsirhani

The Transport of Acoustic Energy at Two-Dimensional Material Interfaces , Jesus Bolivar

First Order Enhanced Coupling Strength (ECS) Gratings for Laser-Electro Absorption Modulator (EAM) Transmitters , Freddie Castillo II

Second-Order Enhanced Coupling Strength Grating Out-Couplers for a Monolithic Laser-Electro-Absorption Modulator , Maryam Dezfuli

Distribution Network Operation With Solar Photovoltaic And Energy Storage Technology , Mohammad Ramin Feizi

Enhanced Design for Testability Circuitry for Test , Hui Jiang

An Efficient Integrated Circuit Simulator And Time Domain Adjoint Sensitivity Analysis , Jiahua Li

Advances in Power System Operation and Optimization , You Lin

GoLightly : A GPU Implementation of the Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method , S. David Lively

Empirical Models of 3D Air-to-Air Communication Channels , Neil Matson

Orbital Angular Momentum Orthogonality-Based Crosstalk Reduction: Theory And Experiment , Unaiza Tariq

Closed-Loop Brain-Computer Interfaces for Memory Restoration Using Deep Brain Stimulation , David Xiaoliang Wang

Raman Thermometry Of Graphene Based Thermal Materials , Pengcheng Xu

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Characterization of UAV-based Wireless Channels With Diverse Antenna Configurations , Mahmoud Badi

A 12-bit 1GS/S SAR-Assisted Pipeline ADC with Harmonic Injecting Residue Amplifier , Liang Fang

Three-Dimensional (3D) Memory I/O Interface Design Using Quad-Band Interconnect (QBI) And Eight-Level Pulse Amplitude Modulation (8-PAM) , Xiaoyan Wang

Electricity Market Operations With Massive Renewable Integration: New Designs , Shengfei Yin

Context-Aware Sensing and Fusion for Structural Health Monitoring and Night Time Traffic Surveillance , Xinxiang Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Heuristic-Based Threat Analysis of Register-Transfer-Level Hardware Designs , Wesley Layton Ellington

Learning Deep Architectures for Power Systems Operation and Analysis , Mahdi Khodayar

A 2.56 Gbps Serial Wireline Transceiver that Supports An Auxiliary Channel and A Hybrid Line Driver to Compensate Large Channel Loss , Xiaoran Wang

Machine Learning Applications In Power Systems , Xinan Wang

Design of a Drone-Flight-Enabled Wireless Isolation Chamber , John Wensowitch

On-Chip Nonreciprocal Components for Full-Duplex Communications and Gaussian Regulated Gate Driver for Electromagnetic Interference Reduction , Chang Yang

Model-Based and Data-driven Situational Awareness for Distribution System Monitoring and Control , Ying Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Sparse Transducer Imaging , Sen Bing

Wireless Channel Characterization Based on Crowdsourced Data and Geographical Features , Rita Enami

Wireless Channel Characterization based on Crowdsourced Data and Geographical Features , Rita Enami

High-Speed Successive Approximation Register (SAR) ADC Design with Multiple Concurrent Comparators , Tao Fu

Stochastic Orthogonalization and Its Application to Machine Learning , Yu Hong

Parametric Amplification Study and Applications in Millimeter-Wave Transmitters , Sherry Huang

Reducing the Production Cost of Semiconductor Chips Using (Parallel and Concurrent) Testing and Real-Time Monitoring , Qutaiba Khasawneh

Performance-Aware and Power-Efficient Three Dimensional (3D) Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Utilizing Evolutionary Algorithms , Nahid Mirzaie

Feedback Mechanisms for Centralized and Distributed Mobile Systems , Yan Shi

Technology-dependent Quantum Logic Synthesis and Compilation , Kaitlin Smith

Leveraging Geographical and Spectral Information for Efficient Cellular Systems , Matthew Tonnemacher

Operation and Planning of Data Centers in Electricity Networks , Ali Vafamehr

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Standing-Wave Dielectric Array Antennas , Ayman Althuwayb

High-Performance and Energy Efficient Multi-Band I/O Interface for 3D Stacked Memory , Ahmed Alzahmi

Microgrids: Resilience, Reliability, and Market Structure , Saeed Dehghan Manshadi

Circularly Polarized Two-Dimensional Microstrip Standing-Wave Array Antenna , Yang Fan

Investigation of the effects of harmful radiation on type-II strained layer superlattice focal plane arrays operated in the long wave infrared , Patrick Fumo

Computational Theories For Human Stereo Vision , Han Gao

Enhanced Coupling Strength Gratings for Outcouplers in Optical Waveguides , Ruo-Hua He

A Novel Ultrasound Imaging Technique Using Random Signals , Anahita Khalilzadeh

Indirect Imaging using Heterodyne Remote Digital Holography , Muralidhar Madabhushi Balaji

Linear Phase Multi-Frequency Notch Filter via Quadratic Programming , Yueran Ma

Coordination Operation of Natural Gas and Electricity Network with Line-pack , Junyang Mi

A Comparative Analysis of Integrated Optical Waveguide Isolators with Magneto-Optic Layers , Reyhane Oztekin

Investigating the Effect of Detecting and Mitigating a Ring Oscillator-Based Hardware Trojan , Lakshmi Ramakrishnan

A 56-GS/s 8-Bit Time-Interleaved SAR ADC in 28-nm CMOS , Kexu Sun

Indirect Imaging Using Computational Imaging Techniques , Aparna Viswanath

High-Speed Single-Channel SAR ADC Using Coarse and Fine Comparators with Background Comparator Offset Calibration , Guanhua Wang

Subspace Averaging of Auditory Evoked Potentials , Xiaoliang wang

Accurate Vehicle Detection Using Multi-Camera Data Fusion and Machine Learning , Hao Wu

Using GS/s ADC to Evaluate the EMI of GaN-based Power Devices , Chi Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Design, Fabrication, and Demonstration of Square Holey Dielectric THZ Waveguides , Nafiseh Aflakian

Spatial Division Multiplexing Using Ince-Gaussian Beams , Sahil Sakpal

Securing Database Users from the Threat of SQL Injection Attacks , Nisharg Shah

A Low Power High Speed Mobile Memory I/O Interface Using Reconfigurable Multi-Band Multi-Modulation Signaling , Yue Yu

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• Publication RF Amplification and Filtering Techniques for Cellular Receivers ( University College Dublin. School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2021 ) Bozorg, Amir   The usage of various wireless standards, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and 4G/5G cellular, has been continually increasing. In order to utilize the frequency bands efficiently and to support new communication standards with lower power consumption, lower occupied volume and at reduced costs, multimode transceivers, software defined radios (SDRs), cognitive radios, etc., have been actively investigated. Broadband behavior of a wireless receiver is typically defined by its front-end low-noise amplifier (LNA), whose design must consider trade-offs between input matching, noise figure (NF), gain, bandwidth, linearity, and voltage headroom in a given process technology. Moreover, monolithic RF wireless receivers have been trending toward high intermediatefrequency (IF) or superhetrodyne radios thanks to recent breakthroughs in silicon integration of band-pass channel-select filters. The main motivation is to avoid the common issues in the currently predominant zero/low-IF receivers, such as poor 2nd-order nonlinearity, sensitivity to 1/f (i.e. flicker) noise and time-variant dc offsets, especially in the fine CMOS technology. To avoid interferers and blockers at the susceptible image frequencies that the high-IF entails, band-pass filters (BPF) with high quality (Q) factor components for sharp transfer-function transition characteristics are now required. In addition, integrated low-pass filters (LPF) with strong rejection of out-of-band frequency components are essential building blocks in a variety of applications, such as telecommunications, video signal processing, anti-aliasing filtering, etc. Attention is drawn toward structures featuring low noise, small area, high in-/out-of-band linearity performance, and low-power consumption. This thesis comprises three main parts. In the first part (Chapters 2 and 3), we focus on the design and implementation of several innovative wideband low-noise (transconductance) amplifiers [LN(T)A] for wireless cellular applications. In the first design, we introduce new approaches to reduce the noise figure of the noise-cancellation LNAs without sacrificing the power consumption budget, which leads to NF of 2 dB without adding extra power consumption. The proposed LNAs also have the capability to be used in current-mode receivers, especially in discrete-time receivers, as in the form of low noise transconductance amplifier (LNTA). In the second design, two different two-fold noise cancellation approaches are proposed, which not only improve the noise performance of the design, but also achieve high linearity (IIP3=+4.25 dBm). The proposed LN(T)As are implemented in TSMC 28-nm LP CMOS technology to prove that they are suitable for applications such as sub-6 GHz 5G receivers. The second objective of this dissertation research is to invent a novel method of band-pass filtering, which leads to achieving very sharp and selective band-pass filtering with high linearity and low input referred (IRN) noise (Chapter 4). This technique improves the noise and linearity performance without adding extra clock phases. Hence, the duty cycle of the clock phases stays constant, despite the sophisticated improvements. Moreover, due to its sharp filtering, it can filter out high blockers of near channels and can increase the receiver’s blocker tolerance. With the same total capacitor size and clock duty cycle as in a 1st-order complex charge-sharing band-pass filter (CS BPF), the proposed design achieves 20 dB better out-of-band filtering compared to the prior-art 1st-order CS BPF and 10 dB better out-of-band filtering compared to the conventional 2nd-order C-CS BPF. Finally, the stop-band rejection of the discrete-time infinite-impulse response (IIR) lowpass filter is improved by applying a novel technique to enhance the anti-aliasing filtering (Chapter 5). The aim is to introduce a 4th-order charge rotating (CR) discrete-time (DT) LPF, which achieves the record of stop-band rejection of 120 dB by using a novel pseudolinear interpolation technique while keeping the sampling frequency and the capacitor values constant.   73
• Publication Frequency Control of Virtual Power Plants ( University College Dublin. School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2022 ) Zhong, Weilin   ; 0000-0001-6737-4873 The Virtual Power Plant (VPP) concept refers to the aggregation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) such as solar and wind power plants, Energy Storage Systems (ESSs), flexible loads, and communication networks, all coordinated to operate as a single generating unit. Using as starting point a comprehensive literature review of the VPP concept and its frequency regulation technologies, the thesis proposes a variety of frequency control and state estimation approaches of VPPs, as follows. First, the thesis studies the impact of coordinated frequency control of VPPs on power system transients, in which ESSs are utilized to provide fast frequency regulation. The thesis also proposes a simple yet effective coordinated control of DERs and ESSs able to integrate the total active power output of the DERs, and, thus, to improve the overall power system dynamic performance. The impact of topology on the primary frequency regulation of VPPs is also investigated. With this regard, two types of VPPs topologies are considered, that is, a topology where the DERs that compose the VPP are scattered all-over the transmission grid; and a topology where the DERs are all connected to the same distribution system that is connected to the rest of the transmission grid through a single bus. Next, the thesis proposes a control scheme to improve the dynamic response of power systems through the automatic regulators of converter-based DERs. In this scheme, both active and reactive power control of DERs are varied to regulate both frequency and voltage, as opposed to current practice where frequency and voltage controllers are decoupled. To properly compare the proposed control with conventional schemes, the thesis also defines a metric that captures the combined effect of frequency/voltage response at any given bus of the network. Finally, the thesis presents an on-line estimation method to track the equivalent, time-varying inertia as well as the fast frequency control droop gain provided by VPPs. The proposed method relies on the estimation of the rate of change of the active and reactive power at the point of connection of the VPP with the rest of the grid. It provides, as a byproduct, an estimation of the VPP’s internal equivalent reactance based on the voltage and reactive power variations at the point of connection. Throughout the thesis, the proposed techniques are duly validated through time domain simulations and Monte Carlo simulations, based on real-world network models that include stochastic processes as well as communication delays.   132
• Publication Low-Complexity Digital Predistortion for 5G Massive MIMO and Handset Transmitters ( University College Dublin. School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2022 ) Wang, Xiaoyu   The demand for new wireless communication systems to support high mobility and low latency necessitates a rethink of the architecture of wireless communication systems as well as the design of their key components. This thesis presents several novel techniques to solve the major challenges in digital predistortion (DPD) for millimeter wave multi-input multi-output (MIMO) and handset transmitters to lower the hardware cost and computational complexity of the fifth generation (5G) communication systems. The first part of the thesis focuses on the architecture of the MIMO DPD solution for 5G transmitters. To extract DPD model coefficients, a feedback data acquisition path is required. In conventional single-input single-output (SISO) systems, the output is usually acquired directly from the power amplifier (PA) with a coupler. In massive MIMO systems, the number of RF chains is large. Using dedicated feedback paths for each PA separately is not feasible. To lower the hardware cost, a novel data acquisition scheme is proposed to obtain the output signals in far field over the air (OTA) using a single antenna and feedback loop, and then reconstruct the output of each PA. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate that the proposed OTA data acquisition can accurately reconstruct the output of each PA in the MIMO systems and the DPD solutions derived from the reconstructed data can successfully linearize the nonlinear MIMO transmitters. In the multi-user scenario, the nonlinearity of the transmitters varies with the movement of user equipments (UEs), and the DPD model coefficients need to be updated accordingly. To meet the requirement of high mobility, the complexity of the system update must be low. In the second part of the thesis, we present a new DPD system, where DPD model can be updated fast and accurately without capturing PA output or applying costly model extraction algorithms. In the proposed method, nonlinear characteristics of the PA are encoded into low-dimensional PA features using feature extraction algorithms. To identify DPD model coefficients, PA features are extracted first and the DPD model coefficients are then generated directly by DPD generator with PA features. Experimental results show that the proposed DPD solution can linearize PA with very low complexity compared to that using the conventional solutions. Finally, the focus shifts to handset transmitters. Conventionally, DPD is usually deployed for high power base stations. With the continuously increasing bandwidth, DPD may also be required for handset PAs in 5G communication systems. Different from the models used for base stations, DPD model for handset PAs must have very low complexity because of the stringent power budget limit. At the same time, the tolerance for load mismatch must also be considered. The third part of the thesis analyzes the characteristics of handset PAs with load mismatch and introduces a low-complexity DPD model based on magnitude-selective affine (MSA) function. Experimental results demonstrate that the extended MSA (EMSA) model shows better linearization performance while keeping much lower complexity than the conventional DPD models.   9
• Publication Circularly Polarized Antennas for 5G Millimetre-Wave Communications ( University College Dublin. School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2022 ) Sadeghi-Marasht, Samaneh   The need of a higher data rate, lower latency, and cost efficiency led to the fifth-generation (5G) emerging as a new communication standard. This generation includes many unused frequencies with high available bandwidth channels that can provide higher capacities such as millimeter-wave (mm-wave) bands. One of the main challenges of working at high frequencies of this generation is path loss that needs to be addressed. To overcome this issue, a high gain antenna with a small size is required. Consequently, the first major question arises: how to effectively increase the gain and efficiency of the antenna at a high frequency with a small size. Importantly, it is vital to transport as much as data is possible without any sensitivity to the alignment of the transmitter or receiver antenna that can be satisfied by using circularly polarized (CP) radiating waves. Thus, the second research question emerges: how to provide high gain small size antenna with CP at high frequencies. To address the first two major research questions in this thesis we designed a miniature dual-band CP antenna that works at 28 GHz and 38 GHz with high gain. This antenna can be implemented in mobile devices, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and base stations (BSs) because of the small sizes of 11 × 14 × 0.508 mm3. For getting a deep insight into the structure and the design procedures of the dual-band antenna, characteristic mode analysis (CMA) is employed. Note that the CMA is not sensitive to the feeding position and the material in this analysis is not lossy. Therefore, after using CMA, the optimization is conducted in the full-wave simulation as the feeding is added to the structure, and the material is lossy. The single CP antenna covered the bands of 27-28.4 GHz and 34.7-40 GHz, with a maximum gain of 6.3 dBiC and 5.51 dBiC at 28 GHz and 38 GHz, respectively, whereas the radiation efficiency is 94% and 96% with the ARBW of 2.5% and 1.5%. A phased antenna array is then constructed to provide a higher gain for this designed dual-band antenna. In a phased antenna array we consider four designed single element antennas close to each other to create a 2 × 2 antenna array with high gain at 28 GHz and 38 GHz. For a 4 × 4 antenna array, an electromagnetic band-gap (EBG) is used to reduce the mutual coupling between elements in the array. The radiating signals will be sent to different users with circular polarization via electronic beamforming. The position of each antenna element is also optimized to provide the constructive radiating wave towards our desired directions. The array was able to steer the beam between -26.5 to 29.5 degrees for the lower band and -29.5 to 35.5 degrees for the higher band with the maximum gain of 12.8 dBiC and 11.5 dBiC, respectively. Another method to enhance the gain is implementing a lens structure in front of the radiating antenna. Here, a significant challenge is to maintain the CP of the incoming CP wave while the gain is increased. Therefore, the third research question is how to design a lens with the capability of enhancing the gain and keeping the CP when the lens is fed by a CP antenna source. Concerning the third major research question, in this thesis, we designed a CP lens structure. First, a multi-layer lens with a thickness of 2.03 mm was designed, and then a one-layer lens structure with a thickness of just 0.508 mm was made. The lens was located in front of different radiating antennas. These lens structures resulted in significant gain enhancement for various feeding antennas working at 28 GHz. The unit cell of the one-layer lens can provide a broad phase shift compared to the multi-layer counterpart. The proposed lens structures not only increased the gain of the incoming CP wave but also kept its polarization to overcome the issues of reflectivity, absorption, inclement weather, and mis   16
• Publication Contributions to the theory and development of low-jitter bang-bang integrated frequency synthesizers ( University College Dublin. School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2022 ) Avallone, Luca   The advent of next-generation wireless standards demands ever-increasing data-rate communication systems. It mainly involves a higher carrier frequency to take advantage of wider bandwidth channels and more complex modulation schemes to pack more information into each symbol. In this context, the bottleneck is represented by the frequency synthesizer used to generate the local oscillator signal for the transceiver, which has to operate under stringent low output jitter requirements. Such performance must be provided at low power dissipation and area consumption in order to meet the requirements of low-cost and high integration level of the modern communication systems. The digital phase locked loop architecture can meet the required jitter performance while synthesizing fractional-N frequencies. Such PLLs offer significant advantages over their traditional analog counterpart in terms of area occupation, flexibility and scalability in advanced deep sub-µm CMOS technologies. The digital PLL topology based on a bang-bang phase detector, denoted bang-bang PLL, which is a single bit digital phase detector, leads to a less complex and more power-efficient architecture, but, on the other hand, it also introduces a hard nonlinearity in the loop, making the analysis of the bang-bang topology more challenging than in the multi-bit case. A comprehensive phase noise analysis of bang-bang digital PLLs is presented which overcomes the limitations of previous models and it is valid in all cases where physical noise sources (i.e. reference and DCO) are dominant with respect to quantization errors. In particular, (i) input-referred jitter is estimated by means of a linear time-domain analysis derived from a nonlinear DPLL model, and (ii) phase noise spectra are predicted using a discrete-time domain model that accounts for time-variant effects that arise from the intrinsic multirate nature of the DPLL. The possibility of accurately determining the DPLL jitter and phase noise spectra, enabled by the novel analysis presented in this thesis, is key to significantly speeding up the design-space exploration phase, since it allows one to perform quick and precise parametric sweeps. However, even when designed properly, bang-bang PLLs are affected by the unavoidable bang-bang phase detector quantization noise, which is added on top of the intrinsic reference and DCO phase noise. The quantization noise can be appreciated in the PLL's output spectrum as increased in band noise with respect to the analog counterpart, that, in fact, still achieves superior performance in terms of jitter-power. This results in worse integrated jitter performance for the same intrinsic levels of reference and oscillator phase noise. To overcome the binary phase detector quantization noise in DPLLs, state-of-the-art works rely on a multi-bit time-to-digital converter to digitize the PLL phase error with a physical resolution below the input jitter, leading to increased design complexity, with an associated area and power penalty. In order to overcome the ultimate limit of the bang-bang PLL, a digital PLL based on a bang-bang phase detector with adaptively optimized noise shaping has been fabricated in a 28nm CMOS process. The prototype occupies a core area of 0.21 mm2 and draws 10.8 mW power from a 0.9 V supply. The integrated jitter is 69.52 fs and 80.72 fs for the integer-N and the fractional-N case, respectively. Achieving a jitter-power figure-of-merit of -251.5 dB in fractional-N mode, the proposed system effectively bridges the gap to analog implementations. The first chapter of this work is introductory, and is intended to give some background information needed to underpin the remaining part of the thesis. The following chapters, 2, 3 and 4, collect the results achieved during the PhD activity, and each of them is associated with a publication. In the last chapter, conclusions are drawn and the open points are discussed in order to be considered for future work.   196
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Engineering Dissertation Topics

A dissertation (or a final year project report) is a comprehensive technical report of the research work carried out. A dissertation must present some new, original concepts that lead to further research. The core area of a dissertation consists of a hypothesis (or a research question) upon which an investigation is conducted and, in most cases, inevitably leads to further research. A dissertation must be focused, concise and must address the research topics at every level. Also, along with research, a dissertation is expected to present complete evidence of research work in the form of research methods. Sometimes it’s hard to even know where to start. Herein, many engineering research areas, currently being sought after in the industry and academia, are suggested, including electronics, sensors technology, environmental engineering, supply chain engineering, computer science engineering, electrical engineering and civil engineering, to help you start your research.

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Sensors Technology Dissertation Topics

Environmental engineering dissertation topics, supply chain engineering dissertation topics, supply chain management dissertation topics, computer science engineering dissertation topics, electrical engineering dissertation topics, civil engineering dissertation topics, management related engineering dissertation topics, electronics and communications dissertation topics.

Over the past decade the rise of electronic communication has been revolutionised; it is the fastest growing technology. There are numerous areas of research in this field; however, the most demanding ones are highlighted below.

• Defining the boundaries of electrical signals for current electronics (communication) systems.
• The limitation of fibre optic communication systems and the possibility of further improving their efficiency.
• Developing the embedded communication system for the national grid to optimise energy usage.
• Improvement of inter-symbol interference in optical communications.
• A study of the various forms of errors and the development of an equalisation technique to reduce the error rates in data.
• Gaussian pulse analysis and the improvement of this pulse to reduce errors.
• Realising the potential of RFID in the improvement of supply chain.
• Radiation in integrated circuits and electronic devices.
• Design of high speed communication circuits that effectively cut down signal noise.
• Spectral sensing research for water monitoring applications and frontier science and technology for chemical, biological and radiological defence.
• Nano-structured membranes for preparative purifications of biopharmaceuticals.

The rise of smart technology has been revolutionising sensor technologies, and there is a high demand to make more efficient and compact sensors. The following topics are a few areas that researchers are currently working in to realise further potentials.

• Design and development of a pressure sensor for a solar thermal panel.
• An investigation into wind speed and direction sensors to optimise the operations of wind turbines.
• Utilising MEMS for profiling airflow around large building structures.
• Development of micro sensors to measure oil flow rate in tanks.
• Development and implementation of micro sensors to study pressure of the blood stream.
• Development of sensors to measure heat generated from solar panels.
• Sensing and controlling the intensity of light in LEDs.
• Research and computational simulation of a natural olfactory biosensor.
• Development of glucose biosensors using nanotechnology.

We are living in the age of technology where the driving force is to reduce the environmental impact of engineering products. Many countries have been undertaking projects supporting the environment and aiming to reduce carbon emissions. The following engineering dissertation topics are of utmost interest for researchers in the industry.

• Analysing the impact of aviation industry on the environment and the potential ways to reduce it.
• The environmental cost of the so called green energy, ‘wind energy’.
• An analysis of factors that hinder the realising of cutting-edge technology for reducing carbon emissions from automobiles.
• Design and development of a system for measuring the carbon index of an energy intensive company.
• Process improvement techniques to identify and remove waste in the automotive industry.
• Process mapping techniques to identify bottle necks for supply chain industry.
• A study of compressor operations on a forging site and mapping operations to identify and remove energy waste.
• Improving processes to reduce kWh usage and reduce inefficiencies.
• Developing a compact device to measure energy use for a household.
• In the forging industry how can changing burners within furnaces help organisations achieve energy efficiency?
• How can gas consumption be reduced and efficiency introduced to reduce kWh usage?
• How can voltage reduction devices help organisations achieve efficiency in electricity usage?
• What are carbon credits and how can organisations generate them?
• There are some organisations that use water excessively, with bills totalling more than £25,000. Identify the main reasons for such water usage and investigate better ways to introduce water efficiency and create savings.
• Identify the ways by which efficient control systems using information systems can be introduced to study the energy usage in a machining factory.
• A project to set up ways to measure natural gas flow ultrasonically and identify waste areas.
• How can water conductivity probes help determine water quality and how can water be reused?

Supply chain plays an important role in the manufacturing business sector. It is important that the supply chain is well supported by efficient methods and processes. Your engineering dissertation topics could be about:

• Highlighting the difference between the supply chain engineering and management for a company to improve output.
• Analysing the key factors in process planning and optimisation of supply chain for a manufacturing company.
• Developing a supply chain template for a small but thriving online business.
• How can organisations achieve success by reducing bottlenecks in supply chain?
• Just-in-time – is it really valid? Measurement of losses within just-in-time process implementation.
• How can process efficiency be introduced to reduce waste within the manufacturing process?
• Supplier relationship is an important factor for the success of just-in-time. How can organisations ensure successful transactions?
• Research to identify efficient logistics operations within a supply chain.
• Research to introduce efficiency within information systems and support timely transfer of knowledge and information.
• The effect of globalisation on supply chain engineering/management for large multi-national companies.
• Research studying the impact of culture on supply chain industries: identification of factors that generate inefficiencies with the supply chain.

Supply chain management involves the administration, management, control and supervision of the movement of goods and services from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer and to the end consumer. Supply chain management involves coordinating and integrating these elements using an effective and efficient approach and methodology. Supply chain management is important for businesses to ensure there is minimum waste, drive innovation thereby creating integrated value chains. Supply chain management plays an important and central role in the success of a business. Please find a list of topics on supply chain management that may be useful for your engineering dissertation:

• A detailed investigation into the need and use of dynamic staff to determine and rectify supply chain problems with a specific focus on the construction industry.
• Research into eco-friendly and sustainable practices in supply chain management.
• Research to develop a learning organisation and its impact on supply chain management.
• Research to measure and develop intellectual capital within the supply chain industry.
• A detailed study of innovative forecasting and demand planning strategies for supply chain management
• Research study to create measurements to study the impact of learning organisation on performance measurement in supply chain industry
• Impact of training on knowledge performance index within supply chain industry.
• The behaviour of Carbon index with the implementation of a learning organisation.
• Developing a framework for supply chain management in densely populated urban cities
• Detailed investigation and analysis taking into account supply chain and logistical strategies for perishable goods.
• The influence and impact of emerging e-commerce technologies on supply chain management.

Computer science engineering focuses on the key elements of computer programming and networking with a focus on gaining knowledge of the design, implementation and management of information systems. Information systems play a major role in computer science engineering and an integral component to the successful operations of organisations. The management of information technology systems is a major element for organisations. The following could be used for an engineering dissertation as well as a computing dissertation:

• How can organisations ensure that information system is effectively used to maintain process efficiency?
• How can learning organisations influence the development of information systems?
• The role of risk management in information technology systems of organisations.
• Research to identify and reduce e-waste using information technology strategies and systems.
• Current status and research on E-waste in the United Kingdom
• Development of measurement systems to measure e-waste.
• A detailed review of the role of information technology in improving productivity and transforming organisations.
• An investigation into the use of information technology as a tool for sustained competitive advantage.
• A high-level investigation and detailed review into best practices for the implementation of information technology in modern day organisations.

Electrical engineering is focused on the design, development, testing, supervision and the manufacturing of electrical equipment. Electrical engineers design the electrical systems of automobiles, aircrafts, power generation equipment, communications systems, radar and navigational systems. The design and development of these electrical components are key and central to modern day life. There are several topics within this area that you could research for your electrical engineering dissertation:

• Development of a system to study the efficiency of motors in order to reduce kWh usage
• Setting up of a control system to monitor the process usage of compressors.
• Develop a scheme to normalise compressor output to kWh.
• Research to investigate, develop and introduce schemes to ensure efficient energy consumption by electrical machines.
• Research to study transformer losses and reduce energy loss.
• Research to study metering techniques to control and improve efficiency.
• Research to introduce smart metering concepts to ensure efficient use of electricity.
• Integration of smart metering pulsed outputs with wireless area networks and access real-time data.
• Developing effective strategies and methodical systems for pay as you go charging for electric vehicles
• A detailed review and investigation into the key issues and challenges facing rechargeable lithium batteries
• Trends and challenges in electric vehicles technologies
• Smart charging of electric vehicles on the motorway

The main emphasis of civil engineering in recent times is focused on sustainable development of quality, durable structures that deliver value for money, maximise the benefits from innovation and meets the specifications of the end users. Construction of sustainable houses has been a top priority within civil engineering. The following research topics are being actively undertaken and may be a good area for you to base your research on your own engineering dissertation:

• Development of sustainable homes making use of renewable energy sources.
• The use of sustainable materials for construction: design and delivery methods.
• The role of environmental assessment tools in sustainable construction
• The use of warm mix asphalt in road construction
• Research to study properties of concrete to achieve sustainability.
• Development of waste reduction strategy to achieve sustainable concepts
• High-level review of the barriers and drivers for sustainable buildings in developing countries
• Research to study the impact of sustainability concepts on organisational growth and development.
• Sustainable technologies for the building construction industry
• Building Information Modelling in the construction industry
• Research regarding micromechanics of granular materials.
• Research to study and develop water treatment processes.
• Research to set up remote sensing applications to assist in the development of sustainable construction techniques.
• High-level strategies, best practice guidelines and methodologies for sustainable construction.
• State of the art practice for recycling in the construction industry.
• Key factors and risk factors associated with the construction of high rise buildings.
• An investigation into health and safety in the construction industry.

Engineering management is the application of the practice of management to the practice of engineering. Engineering management integrates problem-solving, engineering, technological developments and advancements in organizational structure, administrative, and planning abilities of management in order to oversee the operational performance of complex engineering driven enterprises. These two topics go hand in hand and support each other quite well. It is important that both sides are well balanced. The following research topics could be useful for your engineering dissertation:

• Steps to conduct management of change to ensure smooth process improvement.
• Research to sustainably manage a project team.
• Research to study the management of engineering projects and various risks involved with them.
• Research to identify process improvement plans to support business strategies.
• Efficient supply chain management to ensure and develop key motivational skills within staff members.
• How leadership can help efficiency within a learning organisation.
• Developing an integrated approach to strategic management in organisations.
• Creating and sustaining competitive advantage in engineering organisations.
• Developing frameworks for sustainable assessments taking into account eco-engineering measures.
• The role of engineers in managing development in emerging countries.

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Program description.

A century ago, the radio offered mass entertainment; 50 years later, television replaced it. Today we watch movies on handheld devices. Each evolutionary step was made possible by advances in electrical engineering. The Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering program is filled with students and faculty keenly aware of this cycle of progress. They prize the School of Engineering's emphasis on invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship — what we call i2e — and they maintain that emphasis through top-flight laboratories and a fierce dedication to advanced research.

Your studies with us will prepare you for a research career in electrical engineering after graduation. But you’ll also be capable of sharing these lessons with your own students, should you choose to teach at the university level.

Graduate students who have exhibited a high degree of scholastic proficiency and have given evidence of ability for conducting independent research may consider extending their goals toward the doctorate. The Ph.D. degree is awarded after completing the program of study and research described below, and upon preparation and defense of a dissertation representing an original and significant contribution deemed worthy of publication in a recognized scientific or engineering journal.

Thesis Advisor and Academic Advisor

Many factors enter into a student’s choice of an advisor for his/her research. In addition to the scientific, intellectual and personality factors which influence the pairing of student and professor, financial aspects must also be considered. For most full-time students, the ideal situation is to find an advisor who has a research topic of mutual interest, as well as funds available from research grants and contracts which can support the student as a Research Assistant (RA). A prospective student is encouraged to contact faculty members in his/her research area regarding the possibility of advising before applying to the Ph.D. program. A student who joins the Ph.D. program without securing a thesis advisor will be assigned an academic advisor, who will guide the student in terms of course selection and research activities before the qualifying exam. A Ph.D. student candidate must obtain the commitment of a faculty member in the student’s chosen area of major research interest to be the student’s thesis advisor before taking the qualifying exam.

Usually, the thesis advisor is a full-time faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and as such is considered chair of the student’s Guidance Committee. If a student wishes to have someone outside the ECE department to serve as his/her advisor, the student should submit the CV of the person and a letter of commitment from the person to serve as the advisor to the Ph.D. EE Program Director for approval. The thesis advisor must have a Ph.D. degree in the student’s proposed area of research.

Graduate Manual

For further information, please refer to the graduate manual, which can be found on the student resources page: https://engineering.nyu.edu/academics/departments/electrical-and-computer-engineering/student-resources

Admission to graduate programs in the Tandon School of Engineering requires the following minimum components:

• Statement of Purpose
• Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts
• Proficiency in English

The  NYU Tandon Graduate Admissions website  has additional information on school-wide admission.

Some programs may require additional components for admissions.

See the program's  How to Apply  for department-specific admission requirements and instructions.

Entrance Requirement

Students entering the doctoral program with a Bachelor’s degree must meet the entrance requirements for the Master’s program in the appropriate area of concentration. Students entering at the Master’s level for the Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering program are normally expected to have a Master’s in Electrical Engineering. Generally, admission to these Ph.D. programs is conditional on a student achieving a 3.5 grade point average in prior B.S. and M.S. programs. GRE is required for all applicants.

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of 75 credits, comprised of the following:

Additional Program Requirements

Qualifying examination.

Students must pass the PhD qualifying examination before the deadline to continue in the program and register in ECE-GY 999X PHD DISSERTATION IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPT . This is an oral exam and students must have completed certain course and project requirements before taking the oral exam. Results of the exam will be recorded in the student’s transcript as RE-GY 9990 PHD QUALIFYING EXAM . Detailed information about the requirements to be satisfied before taking the qualifying exam including both course requirement, project scope and application process can be found in ECE graduate student manual, available under the ECE department webpage.

Formation of Guidance Committee

Upon passing the qualifying examination, students should consult with their thesis adviser to identify additional members and form a guidance committee. The committee should be composed of at least three members with the thesis adviser usually acting as Chairperson. If the dissertation adviser is not a tenured or tenure track (T/TT) Tandon faculty member of the Department, then a T/TT Tandon faculty member of the Department in the student’s research area must be invited to serve as the Committee Chair. The committee should include at least two ECE T/TT faculty (including the adviser, and the NYUAD and NYUSH T/TT faculty), and may include at most two external members from outside the Department who are in the student’s area of major research interest. Students must submit the names of the members of their Guidance Committee to the Office of Graduate Studies with a copy to the ECE Graduate Office within 6 months of passing the qualifying exam. The Guidance Committee conducts the area examination and thesis defense, and approves the final thesis. The Guidance Committee appointment form can be obtained from the Office of Graduate Studies.

Area Examination

In the area exam, students review prior research in the chosen dissertation topic and present preliminary research results and an additional research plan. The area exam is conducted by the Guidance Committee, but may be open to other interested faculty and students. The Guidance Committee attends and evaluates the student’s performance and determines whether the student demonstrates the depth of knowledge and understanding necessary to carry out research in the chosen area. Results of the exam will be recorded in the student’s transcript as ECE-GY 9980 Electrical Engineering Area Exam .

Students must submit a written report that summarizes prior research and the future plan at least one week before the scheduled exam time. The report should follow the PhD dissertation template and be at least 25 pages long. The student must take and pass the area exam within 2 years after passing the PhD qualifying exam. Students who fail to pass the exam by the deadline will be disqualified from the program.

Thesis and Thesis Defense

Upon completion of the doctoral dissertation, the candidate undergoes an oral thesis defense. The defense is conducted by the Guidance Committee, but is open to all members of the ECE faculty and other invited people. The student must submit a complete draft of the dissertation to the Guidance Committee members at least one week before the scheduled defense. The student should consult the Office of Graduate Studies regarding how to submit, reproduce and bind the final manuscript.

Seminar Attendance

Students are required to register in ECE-GY 9900 Seminar in Electrical and Computer Engineering for at least 4 semesters. Satisfactory grade is given only if the student attends more than 2/3 of the seminars offered in a semester. Part-time students who have difficulty attending the seminar because of work conflict may be exempted from this requirement upon approval of the Ph.D. EE program director. Students should submit the approval note when applying for graduation.

Publication Requirement

PhD candidates must either have a peer-reviewed journal paper (accepted or published), or have at least one paper under review by a peer-reviewed journal on the thesis research subject.

For the journal paper(s), a letter of acceptance by a journal, or a letter of submission to a peer-reviewed journal along with acknowledgment of its receipt by the journal, will constitute the required evidence. If there is no accepted/published journal paper, the student should have at least one accepted conference paper that appeared in the proceedings of a peer-reviewed conference.

Sample Plan of Study

RE-GY 9990 PHD QUALIFYING EXAM is the prerequisite for GA-GY 9993 Writing and Communication for Engineers and Scientists and ECE-GY 999X PHD DISSERTATION IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPT . This course is often taken in the Summer of the second term.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

• Be prepared for a research career in electrical engineering and/or university-level teaching.
• Gain strong fundamental knowledge in several electrical engineering disciplines, skills for independent research in a sub-discipline and the ability to prepare and defend a dissertation representing an original and significant contribution for publication in a recognized scientific or engineering journal.
• Have acquired breadth and depth across a number of electrical engineering sub-disciplines.

Transfer Credit Policy

Nyu policies, tandon policies.

For PhD students with a prior MS degree, they are allowed to transfer up to 36 credits, of which 30 credits must be from their prior MS degree in ECE or a closely related field. For PhD. students admitted without a prior MS degree, they can transfer at most 6 credits. For the blanket transfer of 30 credits from a prior MS. degree in ECE or a closely related field toward the PhD degree in EE, the student must provide a copy of his or her prior MS degree and the official academic transcripts. For individual course transfer, the student must provide an official transcript in a sealed envelope as well as catalog descriptions of the courses to be transferred, for evaluation and approval by the department graduate advisor. The official transcript and/or diploma submitted during the student’s admission process can be used in place of new submission. Graduate courses taken at other schools of NYU or taken as an undergraduate student at NYU Tandon School of Engineering are exempt from this policy, but are subject to the general polity of the Tandon School of Engineering regarding such courses. This policy is effective for students entering in Spring 2018 and later.

University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages .

Additional academic policies can be found on the  Tandon academic policy page . 

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Doctor of philosophy in electrical engineering, the doctor of philosophy degree in electrical engineering is awarded to those who demonstrate expertise and passion in advanced engineering principles, are able to investigate engineering problems independently, and contribute to global knowledge in the field. .

Your work for this degree will include engineering research, completion of a thesis based on that research and analysis, and advanced studies in engineering, mathematics, and related computer sciences.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in the field of Electrical Engineering (PhD-EE) is conferred by the Department of Electrical Engineering, International Technological University, in recognition of competence in the subject field and the ability to investigate engineering problems independently, resulting in an original contribution to engineering knowledge. The work for the degree consists of advanced studies in engineering, mathematics and related physical sciences; engineering research, preparation of a dissertation based on that research; a dissertation defense; and publication.

Program Structure

Required courses.

60 credit hours beyond the Masterʼs degree level, including: 30 hours of coursework and Independent Study and 30 hours of Doctoral Dissertation.

Passing a written qualification exam is required for admission to candidacy.

Passing a comprehensive oral examination is required with presenting dissertation topic proposal and sufficient preparation for advanced research for the proposed dissertation topic.

Passing a comprehensive, final oral defense examination is required to defend the PhD dissertation.

Publication in an internationally recognized academic journal is required to complete the PhD dissertation.

Doctoral Courses

Courses numbered 700 or above in the Electrical Engineering and Math courses are designed as PhD courses. Other courses may be accepted as PhD courses with the approval of the PhD advisor and chair of the ECE Department.

Dissertation Advisor

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain consent from a faculty member in the student’s major department to serve as his/ her prospective dissertation advisor as soon as the student is accepted as a Doctoral student. The department chair must approve the advisor and inform the chair of Doctoral Program Council (DPC) of the approval. A Doctoral student and his/her dissertation advisor jointly develop a study plan for courses and research in a particular area, and submit it to the Department Chair for approval.

Qualification Examination

The qualifying exam must be administered within two years of the date of admission for full-time students, and within three years for part-time students. The qualification exam can be retaken only once.

The qualification examination will be in written form. There will be three fields within the examination. Mathematics is a required field. The student may choose the two other fields from among the four fields listed below:

• Integrated Circuit Design
• Bioelectronics Design
• Wireless Communications
• System Design

Some courses in the above areas are:

Doctoral Relevant Courses:

• Integrated Circuit Design (EEN 715, EEN 717)
• Bioelectronics Design (EEN 717, EEN 736, EEN 739)
• Wireless Communication (EEN 749, EEN 758, EEN 774)
• IoT System Design (EEN 758)
• EEN 717 Advanced Integrated Circuit Design
• EEN 736 Advanced MEMS Design
• EEN 739 Bioelectronics and Bioengineering
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Electronics and electrical engineering are the studies of harnessing electricity and the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance the lives of human beings. It is exciting and futuristic to think about significant technological advancements and electronic technology breakthroughs like smart grid systems, electronic vehicles, sustainable power consumption, wireless wearables, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), AR (Augmented Reality), VR (Virtual Reality), and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Advanced developments in technology for electronics research and development contribute to the efficient use of energy for our daily needs. PhD Assistance may assist you in selecting the latest topic for study in electronics and electrical engineering.

Here are some of the topic research topics in electronics and electrical engineering.

Electrical engineering topics include the following:

• Study on the use of a modified PNN classifier with SMO optimization techniques for diagnosing the severity of skin cancer conditions
• A study on battery integrated multiple input DC-DC boost converter
• A study on the impact of Evaluation of compact fluorescent lights in a 50 Hz electrical network
• A Systematic Evaluation of deep neural network-based dynamic modelling method for AC power electronic systems:
• A Review of 2D van der Waals Devices Using Electronic Modulation of Semimetallic Electrode
• A Study on frequency stability of hybrid industrial microgrids using optimal fractional sliding mode
• Review on Latent Features of Neural Network Design for Power Electronic Systems Using Impedance Modelling
• Understanding Effective Power Electronics Using Circuit Simulation
• First-principles calculations of phosphorus-doped SnO2 transparent conducting oxide: Structural, electronic, and electrical properties
• Adaptive position control of a brush-based DC motor
• Implementation of an A-Source DC–DC Boost Combination Phase-Shifting Full-Bridge Converter for Electric Car Rapid Charging Applications
• PM machines with high power and high speed.
• Series connected super-capacitor and li-ion capacitor cells: active voltage equalisation.
• Design choice in the direct drive in-wheel motors.
• Reluctance Motors.
• Nanoelectronics.
• Atomic layer interface engineering.
• Using photovoltaics, graphene, and silicon carbide.
• Piezoelectrics and ferroelectrics.
• Studying behaviour thru computational modelling.
• Computation research in new technologies, materials.
• Power electronics tools and equipment.
• Electrical motors and their redesigning.
• Energy networks and their mathematical foundations.
• Computer-aided design for electrical engineering.
• Smart grid monitoring.
• Soft magnetic composites.
• Electric vehicle motors and gearbox.
• Distributed generation systems: loss detection of grid events via pattern identification.
• Challenges of autonomous power systems.
• Extra-functionality devices: advanced technology modelling.
• Switched reluctance motors.
• Electric vehicles and health monitoring of power semiconductor modules.
• Cost Functions for Efficient Electrics Vehicle Drive Systems.
• Wind Turbine Generators: 3D temperature mapping.
• DFIG Machines: improving energy efficiencies.
• Power electronics.
• Drives and controls.
• Power systems and energy storage.
• Hybrid electric aerospace.
• Renewable energy.
• Advanced propulsion science.
• Designing compressor motors.
• Motor design for aerospace—fault tolerant.
• Wind turbine energy technologies.
• Diagnosing green growth in India.
• HPVPS stages (high power virtual systems).
• Top speed motors and their topologies.
• Low cost effective trains.
• Low-cost virtual systems.

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Engineering is one of the most rewarding careers for students. With solid research, investigation and analysis, engineering students dig deep through different engineering ideas throughout the length of their degree programmes.

All undergraduate, Master and Phd engineering students must complete a dissertation on a topic that adds some value to their area of study.

Engineering is a branch of science that deals with the design and creation of products, machines, systems, and processes. Engineering students are responsible for the overall implementation of engineering projects, i.e., the invention of new products or services, the design of new products and systems, development of new processes, materials, or methods.

Here are some of the many responsibilities of an engineer.

• Engineers design machines, buildings, and systems that help people do their jobs more quickly or efficiently.
• They determine ways to make devices safer, faster, or more efficient.
• Engineers create new technology to automate manual work and save time.

Engineering topics can be divided into different disciplines, such as civil, electrical, mechanical, and industrial. So without further delay, here are the engineering dissertation topics you have been looking for.

Engineering Dissertation Topics 

Civil engineering.

Civil engineers design and oversee construction projects such as roads, bridges, hospitals, water treatment plants, and airports.

Civil Engineering Dissertation Topics

The following list of civil engineering dissertation topics will help you with your next dissertation essay.

• Bridges and Tunnels
• Environment and Climate Change
• Building Structure
• Planning and management in the construction industry
• Construction technology
• Sustainable construction materials
• Health, safety, and environment
• Building information modelling (BIM)
• Smart buildings
• Construction management and project management
• Sustainable design

Complete list of civil engineering dissertation topics

Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineers design and develop complex electrical machines, electronic devices, and power systems. They also use their skills to solve problems in robotics, medical technology, computer engineering, and other technologies.

Electrical Engineering Dissertation Topics

There are many research topics in Electrical Engineering. Some of them are listed below:

• Electrical circuits and devices
• Electrical systems, devices, and components
• Electrical power engineering
• Power electronics and power generation
• Power transmission
• Power distribution
• Control and automation
• Transmission systems
• Signal processing and communications
• Electronic engineering system design

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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineers design and develop engines, cars, aeroplanes, and other machinery used in factories. They also help manufacturers improve product quality by creating processes that increase efficiency while reducing costs.

Mechanical engineering covers a wide range of topics, from the materials used in the design and construction of products to the analysis of complex systems and processes. The field is diverse, but some of the many fields of topics may include.

Mechanical Engineering Dissertation Topics

The following list includes some of the most common topics in mechanical engineering:

• Human factors and systems engineering
• Design for manufacturing
• Machine design and control
• Manufacturing systems
• Materials science, engineering, and technology
• Manufacturing process technology, product design, and development
• Engineered materials and structures
• Materials processing, fabrication, and inspection technologies
• Mechanics of materials (including solid mechanics)
• Thermodynamics and heat transfer in engineering systems

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Industrial Engineering

Industrial engineers work with manufacturing companies to improve efficiency by redesigning processes. An example to see how products move through production lines or how workers perform their jobs more effectively.

Industrial Engineering Dissertation Topics

• Sustainable development and its impact on the environment
• Design of products and services to meet the needs of the consumer
• Industrial safety and health management systems
• Energy-efficient products, processes, and buildings
• Sustainable production systems
• Environmental Management System (EMS) for manufacturing industries
• Intelligent materials, devices, and systems
• Managing natural resources in an environmentally responsible way

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Computer Engineering

Computer engineers are concerned with all aspects of information technology, including hardware, software, and systems. Computer engineers analyze problems in computer science and apply their knowledge to design new processes and devices. They may specialize in areas such as artificial intelligence or embedded systems.

Computer Engineering Dissertation Topics

• Designing a system to provide an automated control system for an aircraft
• Computer organization, software engineering, and programming languages
• Design of a computer-based neural network controller for use in controlling an aircraft
• Creation of a computer program to simulate the operation of a molecule in a given chemical reaction
• Development of a real-time software package for the control of complex industrial machines
• Development of an intelligent software system for controlling large-scale industrial processes

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Metallurgy engineers are involved in designing and constructing equipment to extract metals from ores. They also develop processes for treating the ores to recover valuable metals and other materials sold at high prices because of their growing demands. Moreover, metallurgical engineers may specialize in producing steel by smelting iron ore or coal into pig iron (a low-grade form of steel). They may also work with other types of scarce metals in a limited quantity under the earth’s crust, such as aluminum or titanium.

Metallurgy Engineering Dissertation Topics

• The use of Nickel and Nickel Alloys in the Manufacturing Industry
• The Effect of Processing Techniques on the Properties of Ferrous Metals
• Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steels
• Corrosion Behavior and Corrosion Inhibiting Mechanisms in Ferrous Metals
• Corrosion and Corrosion Resistance Control in Cast Iron and Steel Castings and Forgings
• Corrosion Control in High-Strength Low-Alloy Steels by Selective Annealing
• Corrosion Behavior in Stainless Steels Used for Structural Applications
• Mechanical Properties of Ferrous Metallics by Thermal Treatment and Chemical Modification Methods

Needless to say, engineering is a diverse field with a pool of opportunities for those looking to build a career in this booming field. If you’re still wondering which engineering topice is best for you, the choice will depend on your interests and abilities.

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Electrical engineering is the branch of engineering which handles the designing, maintenance, and control of power electronic & power system devices . As well as they apply the electricity/power in that devices.  Electrical engineering is often called EEE. They consider the effective power supplies of electrical devices and perform testing tasks to ensure electrical protection .

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• Processed with Multiple Data Acquisition & Investigation
• Worked in various Electrical Schematics Environments
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• Able to design new and customize Electrical Circuit Design/Models

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Important Electrical Components

• Deals with unenclosed electrodes
• It ties with the power loads between 2 nodes
• It is used to isolate the circuits in the form of high / medium voltages
• It resets the fuse when power over supplied in the switches
• It is a component in which humidity is measured
• It is a thermal electrical component
•   It is an electromagneticelectrical component
• Functions with the electro-mechanisms
• Rotation rate determines the centrifugal sensing forces
• Sensing angles / tilts of the switch devices
• Motion limits sensing switch mechanisms
• Snap action sensingswitch mechanisms
• Switches operated by foots/ends
• Configuration setting internal array of switches
• Range of push button / key buttons
• Passes and outbreaks the current flows
• It uses the light dependent resistors
• Humidity is evaluated by hygrometer
• It uses the gauss meters & magnetometer
• Thermal cutoff is the switch which is dealing (opened/closed) with the temperatures
• Bolometers measures the radiations of power exploitations
• Thermistor is the resistor which works according to the NTC/PTC ups & downs
• Thermopile / Thermocouple creates a relational voltage to the delta humidity
• Resistance temperature detector deal with the wire temperature variations
• Accelerometers identifies the electrical gravity & acceleration
• Strain gauge identifies the winding, enlarging & enfolding aspects
• Gas / Liquid flow is identified by the flow meters
• Electrical vibrations are sensed by motion sensors
• Gravity based directions are recognized by inclinometers
• Linear situations are detected by linear variable differential transformer
• Rate of rotation & proportional angles are recognized by rotary encoders
• Piezoelectric sound tones are created by audio buzzers
• Complete audio of the electronic devices are produced by loudspeakers

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• These elements measures the electric signals with high speed
• Probe loading is used to measure the circuit diagrams with higher frequency
• Probe input capability results in high frequency
• It is used to measure the immobile probes which cannot reaches the circuit
• Instances of CP are huge buss bars, unusual shapes & closed break controls
• It allows to read power ingestion of the electrical devices like oscilloscopes & DMMs
• Radio waves are receiving and responding to the frequencies in a given range
• Transmits the radio signals & determines the frequency fluctuation rates
• The power flow is floated in the surface of the circuits & never goes in-depth
• It produces the various kinds of electric waves & acts as a testing tool
• Triangular, sine & square are the sorts of waveforms
• These shapes are exposed while diagnosing the electrical processes
• It is used to test the electrical circuits voltage
• At the end it is tied with dual twisted cables & neon bulbs
• It identifies the flow of the power supply in every cables/wires
• Effective voltage tester is compatible with the 500 volts (V)
• Laboratories voltages are measured by the DVMs
• It represents the voltages in the forms of LCD/LED

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• Gradient-based Techniques
• Conjugate Gradient Techniques
• Sequential Quadratic Programming Techniques
• Intellectual Optimization Techniques
• PSO, Ant Colony, Immune & EDA Techniques
• DEA & GA Evolutionary Techniques
• Multi-Objective Optimization Techniques
• Sequential Minimal Optimization Techniques
• Convex Optimization Techniques
• Co-ordinate Descent Techniques
• Stochastic Optimization Techniques
• Gibbs Sampling & Swarm Techniques
• Tabu & Genetic / Annealing Techniques
• Metropolis-Hastings Techniques
• Dropout & Back-propagation Techniques
• Eigenvalue Decomposition Techniques

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Major Research Areas in EEE

• AI & Signal Processing
• High Voltage Engineering
• P ower Electronics
• Power Systems

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Latest Research Topics in EEE

• Remnant/fossil & petroleum fuels are stimulating the RES
• In addition, power supply from these are inadequate inherent
• Copper & core damages diminishes the electrical devices efficiency
• Power supply variations determines the copper losses
• Core losses are determined according to the persistent power supplies
• Less hysteresis materials  can be used to minimize the core losses
• These are capable of acquiring massive electrical data than meter readers
• It is used to predict & analyze the power consumption by several techniques
• Pre-programing of power load supply & demand helps to avoid the grid failures
• UHVDC is also known as high voltage DC
• It is widely used to reduce the power losses during transmitted in far distances
• It attains the transmission proficiency 99 out of 100%

These are some of the latest research topics in electrical engineering . These areas need research initiations to overcome the shortcomings arouse in them. For example, switch regulators and circuit breakers are complex to design. Along with these, solar cells of renewable energy resources are needed to be experimented with to enrich their performance.

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Latest Trends in EEE

• Improved Performance of Power Electronic Devices
• Innovative Solar Energy based Power Cells
• Integration of Micro / Smart Grids with RES
• Positioning of Renewable Energy Systems

The above listed are the latest trends that makes the EEE much more innovative. Here RES stands for Renewable Energy Sources . For instance, solar energy power cells are the effective systems and help to produce the power units with cost effective.

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PhD in Electrical Engineering Topics

In general, electrical engineering is denoted as the engineering discipline that is concentrated on the design, application, and study of systems, devices, and equipment that are functional through electromagnetism, electronics, and electricity. In this article, we deliberate the significance of a PhD in electrical engineering topics using the experience of our research professionals. Firstly, we start with the substantial research field based on electrical engineering along with its specifications.

Research Areas in Electrical Engineering

• RFID systems
• Medical electronics
• Antennas and EM modeling
• Radar and sonar
• Uncooled and coherent wavelength division multiplex technology
• Advanced liquid crystal devices
• Photonic generation of THz signals
• Wireless over fiber devices and systems
• Ultrafast photonic devices
• Connected electronic and photonic systems
• Resistive switching
• Laser processing
• Diamond electronics
• Quantum nanoelectronics
• Optical materials and electronic devices
• Information security and retrieval
• Sensor networks
• IP networks
• Wireless communications
• Telecommunication networks and services
• High-speeded optical systems
• Optical packet networks
• Dense WDM optically routed networks
• Large-scale optical networks
• Optoelectronic devices and systems

Our research experts are skillful to provide the best research project in electrical engineering systems. Since, they are well-versed in mathematical logic, numerical analysis, time and space analysis, information about latest phd in electrical engineering topics, the tools, and the usage of algorithms and protocols. For instance, if you have selected your area as electrical engineering , at that time you can select your research topic from the following research fields in electrical engineering.

Research Fields in Electrical Engineering

• Electrical materials science
• Mechatronics
• Renewable energies
• Electrochemistry
• Nanotechnology
• Microwave engineering
• Electromagnetics and waves
• Power Electronics
• Spanning a huge number of specializations
• Hardware engineering
• Instrumentation and electronics
• Signal processing
• Radio frequency engineering
• Telecommunication engineering
• Power engineering
• Computer engineering

Above mentioned are the notable research fields in contemporary research based on electrical engineering. The research scholars should select their PhD in electrical engineering topics from the latest research fields. For more research references based on electrical engineering, the research scholars can reach us. Below, we have highlighted the algorithms that are used to implement the research project.

Algorithms in Electrical Engineering

• Bayesian learning
• Reinforcement learning
• Combining multiple learners
• Hidden Markov models
• Neural networks
• Dimensionality reduction
• Bayesian decision theory

These are the emerging subjects in electrical engineering that are gaining widespread significance in the research platform. We must aware of the current trends and developments in the research area before presenting the research phd in electrical engineering topics. There are also some expectations from reviewers that you must be sure to satisfy. We have discussed the substantial algorithms that are used in electrical engineering research projects.

Current Trends in Electrical Engineering

• Battery charging and discharging control of a hybrid energy system using a microcontroller
• TMTDYN: A Matlab package for modeling and control of hybrid rigid continuum robots based on discretized lumped system and reduced order models
• Establishment of a smart living environment control system
• Renewable energy in sustainable electricity and economic development
• Energy models for renewable energy utilization and to replace fossil fuels
• A new framework for the advancement of power management strategies in hybrid electric vehicles
• Robust power management via learning and game design
• Particle swarm optimization for microgrid power management and load scheduling
• High voltage driver with a switch capacitor cell and a current sensing resistor for implementing functions of zero voltage switching and overcurrent
• A modified Y Source DC/DC converter with high voltage gains and low switch stresses
• High voltage gain interleaved boost converter with Anfis-based Mppt controller for fuel cell-based applications
• An improved SCADA framework for integrated renewable substations-based microgrid central control systems
• Linear LAV-based state estimation integrating hybrid SCADA /PMU measurements
• Towards highly efficient state estimation with SCADA measurements in distribution systems
• Decentralized constrained optimal control of the multi-machine power system stability improvement
• The reduction and power quality improvement in grid-connected PV system
• Effect of intermittent power supply on the German power system
• Design and implementation of an automated residential water heating system using sustainable energy and PLC techniques
• Corporate eco-efficiency and financial performance: evidence from Guinness Nigeria PLC
• A novel hybrid fuzzy logic controller-based RFLC for fault limiting in transmission networks and its dynamic analysis
• Modified voltage control strategy for DC network with distributed energy storage using a fuzzy logic controller
• A solar-powered reconfigurable inverter topology for AC/DC homes with fuzzy logic controller
• Inverse kinematic analysis of 4 DOF pick and place arm robot manipulators using a fuzzy logic controller
• In DFIG-based WECS connected to the grid using UPQC controlled by fractional order PID and Anfis controllers
• Design of optimal PID controller for LFC and AVR in power system using PSO
• Simulation 3 DOF RRR robotic manipulator under PID controller
• Voltage controller of DC-DC buck-boost converter with proposed PID controller
• Design, analysis, and application of a new disturbance rejection PID for uncertain systems
• Forecasting methodologies of solar resources and PV power for smart grid energy management
• The cooperative internet of things enabled smart grid
• Optimal and autonomous incentive-based energy consumption scheduling algorithm for smart grid
• Can active learning benefit the smart grid a perspective on overcoming the data scarcity
• Smart grid in the context of industry 4.0 an overview of communications technologies and challenges
• A survey on smart grid technologies and applications
• Control and analysis of microgrid frequency droop with fuzzy-based WECS with EV
• Formal requirements for microgrid using Kaos and reference architecture
• Implementation of efficient energy generation of microgrid from solar power plant

We have added the above-mentioned as research trends to show and uplift your research skill level. To tell the truth, PhD in electrical engineering topics are an innovative trend set in recent days. There are lots of research topics that are coming up from the recently used applications and research techniques in the electrical engineering field . So, contact us for your requirements in research development. For your reference, our research experts have listed down the pioneering research topics in electrical engineering.

Research PhD in Electrical Engineering Topics

• Photonics and optical communications
• Sensing devices
• Microelectronics and nanoscale engineering
• Electronic engineering for agricultural applications
• Communication, digital signal processing, and radio networks
• Advanced material science and technology development
• Resilient energy and multi-energy systems
• Robotics systems, artificial intelligence, and automation
• Low-costts virtual systems and effective trains
• Top speed motors and their topologies
• High power virtual systems (HPVPS)
• Diagnosing green growth in India
• Motor design for aerospace fault tolerant
• Designing compressor motors and advanced propulsion science
• Renewable energy and hybrid electric aerospace
• Drives and controls
• DFIG Machines: improving energy efficiencies
• Wind turbine generators: 3D temperature mapping
• Cost functions for efficient electric vehicle drive systems
• Electric vehicles and health monitoring of power semiconductor modules
• Switched reluctance motors
• Extra functionality devices: advanced technology modeling
• Challenges of autonomous power systems
• Distributed generation systems: loss detection of grid events via pattern identification
• Electric vehicle motors and gearbox
• Soft magnetic composites
• Smart grid monitoring
• Computer-aided design for electrical engineering
• Energy networks and their mathematical foundations
• Electrical motors and their redesigning
• Power electronics tools and equipment
• Computation research in new technologies and materials
• Studying behavior thru computational modeling
• Piezoelectric and ferroelectrics
• Using photovoltaic, graphene, and silicon carbide
• Atomic layer interface engineering
• Design choice in the direct drive of wheel motors
• Series connected supercapacitor and li-ion capacitor cells for the active voltage equalization
• PM machines with high power and speed

Along with that, our research professionals have enlisted the notable research phd in electrical engineering topics its implementation process in the following.

Project Topics in Electrical Engineering

• Solar panel is deployed to charge the battery and the operational amplifiers are utilized to monitor the voltage along with the LED to monitor the condition of the battery
• It is the integrated control of lighting appliances and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). In addition, Arduino is deployed to regulate home appliances through remote
• It is used to implement the circuits with the mechanical loads in the average speed
• It is deployed to enhance the power factor through the set of capacitors that are connected parallel to switch the capacitors and that is functional as per the value of power factor
• It is used to switch the room light when a person gets in and switch it off when he leaves the room. Consequently, it displays on the LCD about the person’s entry

The research scholars will be overwhelmed to know that still there are lots and many more phd in electrical engineering topics being developed now and then depending on the real-time requirements. In addition, we have enlisted the list of simulation tools used in the research implementation.

Simulation Tools in Electrical Engineering

• The laboratory virtual instrument engineering workbench is abbreviated as LabVIEW and it is the engineering software system. It is deployed to access the data insights and hardware
• Personal simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis is abbreviated as PSPICE. It is used for the simulation and authentication process of the mixed signal and analog circuits
• It is deployed to implement the graphical simulation along with the specific toolboxes for the electric transients, transmission line, and switches for power supply, simulating and analyzing the renewable energy sources
• Solar advisor model in Simulink
• Wind turbine model in Simulink
• Its toolboxes offer various functions such as curve fitting, system identification, control system design, linear algebra, linear system implementation, optimization, etc.

The following is about the questions along with their appropriate answers and these are the questions that are frequently asked by research scholars to develop their research skills in electrical engineering. In addition, our research experts have answered these questions through their years of experience in this field.

Questions based on Electrical Engineering Research

What are the different types of power electronics.

• AC to AC converters
• DC to AC converters
• DC to DC converters
• AC to DC converters

Which project is best for electrical engineering?

• PLC and SCADA-based traffic control system
• Photovoltaic solar power generation with maximum power point tracking
• Zigbee based solar powered forest fire detection and control system
• GSM-based substation monitoring and control system
• Android-based electrical appliance control

What are the current research topics in renewable energy?

• Think tank platform for the renewable energy industry
• Membrane-enhanced reforming technology
• Bio-oil production from biomass pyrolysis technology
• Lignocellulose hydrolysis technology
• Design and construction of biodiesel production plant

Our research professionals are providing the finest research assistance for research students based on electrical and electronics engineering and electrical and communication engineering. While guiding the PhD scholars, we used to follow and provide the following processes.

• Preparation of research topic and proposal
• Paper preparation and publication support
• Annexure II
• Demonstration for the proposed research
• Provision of synopsis
• Thesis will be written along with the support of research scholars

The research projects based on electrical engineering are rendering online guidance to make research projects , pile up the assignments, implementation process, homework help, paper publication, thesis writing, phd in electrical engineering topics and much more. We have well-experienced subject-specific experts, developers, and so on who are contented to help the research scholars at all times. You can connect with us to aid more and our 24/7 customer care support is ready to offer assistance always. So, ping us to acquire the finest knowledge.

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Jinkun Zhang PhD Dissertation Defense

April 8, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm.

Announcing: PhD Dissertation Defense

Name: Jinkun Zhang

Title: Low-latency Forwarding, Caching and Computation Placement in Data-centric Networks

Date: 4/8/2024

Time: 3:30:00 PM

Location: EXP-459,

Committee Members: Prof. Edmund Yeh (Advisor) Prof. Stratis Ioannidis Prof. Kaushik Chowdhury

Abstract: With the exponential growth of data- and computation-intensive network applications, such as real-time augmented reality/virtual reality rendering and large-scale language model training, traditional cloud computing frameworks exhibit inherent limitations. To address these challenges, dispersed computing has emerged as a promising next-generation networking paradigm. By enabling geographically distributed nodes with heterogeneous computation capabilities to collaborate, dispersed computing overcomes the bottlenecks of traditional cloud computing and facilitates in-network computation tasks, including the training of large models. In data-centric networks, communication and computation are resolved around data names instead of host addresses. The deployment of network caches, by enabling data reuse, offers substantial benefits for data-centric networks. For instance, consider a scenario where multiple machine learning applications seek to train different models simultaneously. This application could (partially) share data samples and/or computational results. Optimal caching of data and/or results can significantly reduce the overall training cost, compared to each application independently gathering and transmitting data.

This dissertation aims to minimize average user delay in a general cache-enabled computing network. We introduce a low-latency framework that jointly optimizes packet forwarding, storage deployment, and computation placement. The proposed framework effectively supports data-intensive and latency-sensitive computation applications in data-centric computing networks with heterogeneous communication, storage, and computation capabilities. To minimize user latency in congestible networks, we model delays caused by link transmissions and CPU computations using traffic-dependent nonlinear functions. We consider a series of related network resource allocation problems in a unified network model.

We first investigate the joint forwarding and computation placement problem, then the joint forwarding and elastic caching problem. Despite the non-convexity of the former subproblem, we provide a set of sufficient optimality conditions that lead to a distributed algorithm with polynomial-time convergence to the global optimum. For the latter subproblem, we demonstrate its NP-hardness and non-submodularity, even after continuous relaxation. We propose a set of conditions that provide a finite bound from the optimum. To the best of our knowledge, our method represents the first analytical progress in addressing the joint caching and forwarding problem with arbitrary topology and non-linear costs. Upon solving the above two subproblems, we formally propose the low-latency joint forwarding, caching, and computation placement framework. We formulate the mixed-integer NP-hard total cost minimization problem jointly over forwarding, caching, and computation offloading variables. Developing on the established result for both subproblems, we propose two methods, each with an analytical guarantee. The first method achieves a 1/2 approximation guarantee by exploiting the “submodular + concave” structure of the problem, leading to an offline distributed algorithm. In real scenarios, however, request patterns and network status are not known prior and can be time-varying. To this end, our second method leads to an online adaptive algorithm exploiting its “convex + geodesic-convex” nature, with a proven bounded gap from the optimum.

The proposed solutions are followed by a few extension problems. Specifically, we generalize the computation from “single-step” to “service chain” applications. We also generalize the solution to incorporate congestion control by considering an “extended graph”. Furthermore, several network resource allocation optimization problems related to data-centric networking are introduced, expanding the scope of this dissertation. For example, we investigate joint caching and transmission power allocation in wireless heterogeneous networks, where the total transmission energy is minimized subject to constraints for SINR lower bounds, cache capacities, and total power budget at each node. We also study the optimal multi-commodity pricing with finite menu length, where novel asymptotic bounds on quantization errors are devised.

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School of Engineering and Applied Science's first Lightning Talk Competition

Students from the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering and the Computer Science and Engineering Department earn the top three spots in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences first Lightning Talk Competition.  From left: Grant Iraci, Vidhi Rasik Solanki and Md. Arafat Ali

Photo: Sethu Thakkilapati

By Justin Huang

Published April 2, 2024

In place of the retired annual Graduate Poster Competition, 15 graduate students from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences gathered on March 8 to compete in the first Lightning Talk Competition. Contestants each presented a two-minute oral presentation accompanied with a singular PowerPoint slide aimed toward communicating their research effectively to a trio of judges.

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The grand prize for the best pitch was the honor of presenting again at the UB Celebration of Student Academic Excellence, as well as gift cards for the top three placements. 

The organization behind the Lightning Talk Competition was headed by Caitlin Hoekstra, director of Career Development and Experiential Learning in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. She identified the benefits of switching from posters to pitches; by condensing months of research into two minutes, it showed employers that these students were not only technically capable but could also articulate their work. The event gave students a chance to practice their communication skills and served as a way to bring together the SEAS community. 

“It’s an outlet to hear what others are doing in different disciplines,” Hoekstra says. “These talks spur people to think creatively and share what normally would be foreign, technical information in an accessible format.”

Pitch topics varied, ranging from aerospace parts to algorithmic coding solutions. Despite the subject matter, most contestants faced the same challenge– deciding what to include within the talking time and slide restrictions. 

“Fitting everything into two minutes was a big challenge. [Even when] I excluded the nitty gritty details, I still couldn't finish within the time limit,” says third place finisher and civil engineering PhD student Vidhi Rasik Solanki. 

Despite the challenge, Solanki successfully outlined alternative electrical infrastructure configurations for earthquake simulation testing. The design of the pitch competition pushed her outside her boundaries, and she capitalized on that opportunity. 

“This is my fifth, or nearly sixth, year in my PhD career. Yet, I was nervous because this was one of the first competitions I participated in, [but] I loved it,” says Solanki.

Second place finisher and computer science student Grant Iraci emphasized the practical implications of his research. The presentation explored tracking rates within written software to improve coding for sensors. 

“It’s challenging once you’ve been in the technical weeds for so long, but this is how you become a professional researcher,” Iraci says. 

Iraci’s work centered around improving technology for other computer scientists to use. By utilizing tracking rates in embedded systems, his research helps detect inconsistencies in written software. 

“The driving factor for me was really stressing that we can use tools, theory and math to support the people writing the software and make their job easier,” says Iraci.

While some students engaged in a learning experience, others took the competition as an opportunity to sharpen their existing skills. Environmental and water resources engineering student Md. Arafat Ali took home first place in the Lightning Talk Competition pitching a material to filter carcinogens from water supplies. He was also a finalist last year for UB’s Three Minute Thesis Competition, a similar competition that he attributes his success to. 

Ali took a different approach when it came to his singular PowerPoint slide– rather than trying to fit detailed graphs and diagrams, his presentation consisted of rudimentary clip art collage. His concise pitch and simple graphics made the complex topic of separating the chemical bonds of polyfloral alcohol substances understandable.

“I wanted to express my idea without using chemical jargon or technical wording for people who don’t have this background,” says Ali. 

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