Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: Recent submissions
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One-shot Unsupervised Learning for Improved Human-Robot Collaboration
(2017-05-16)As robots become commonplace in human environments such as households and manufacturing facilities, they require new control methods for e↵ectively collaborating with their human partners in common pick-and-place tasks, ... -
Automated Feature Analysis in Biological Images
(2017-05-11)This thesis is comprised of three projects that I worked on during the period of my Master of Science degree. All three projects use computer vision and image processing techniques to improve microscopy image analysis ... -
Model of Two-Phase Motor and Compressor for FIDVR Analysis
(2017-05-10)The main focus of this research is dynamic load modeling for Fault Induced Delayed Voltage Recovery (FIDVR). FIDVR is the phenomenon whereby the system voltage remains at uncontrolled reduced levels for several seconds ... -
Some Applications of Machine Learning in Edge Computing, Wireless and Mobile Systems
(2017-02-27)Recent advancement in Deep Learning for Image Classification and Perception tasks have contributed to incredible advancements in consumer technology. Devices such as Google Home, projects such as self-driving cars are now ... -
Capacitive Power Transfer Through Rotational and Sliding Bearings
(2017-01-05)Throughout the history of electrification, applications have existed for the transmission of electrical energy from stationary sources to moving loads. Electrical equipment which is expected to move along tracks, or in ... -
Integrated Inductors and Capacitors with Co-Located Electric and Magnetic Fields
(2017-01-05)Passive components such as inductors and capacitors are fundamental components needed in all power electronics converters, and in many designs, they comprise a significant portion of the total weight and volume of the ... -
A Dynamic Tariff Market Design for Electrical Energy in a Distribution System
(2016-09-08)The work in this thesis is motivated by the need to design an energy marketplace for use in a Dynamic Distribution System. The Dynamic Distribution System is a proposed techno-economic approach to increased penetration of ... -
Servo Control of Linear Variable Reluctance Actuators Using Augmented Feedback Linearization
(2016-08-23)Solenoids are commonly used in fuel injection systems, in process automation, medical systems, etc. They have numerous advantages: they are fast, reliable, compact and produce a high force output, making them a competitive ... -
Design of Active Filter Using Substrate Integrated Waveguide
(2016-05-13)In this project we have designed circuit models for Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) filter at X band with a bandwidth of 1 GHz. These equivalent models are designed in ADS using lumped and semi-lumped approach. Based ... -
Vienna Rectifier with Gallium Nitride
(2016-05-14)As the technology on wide bandgap materials such as gallium-nitride (GaN) has advanced rapidly, commercial GaN power devices with satisfying performance are available now. It is widely-known that GaN-based switching devices ... -
Microgrid Energy Management System
(2015-12-18)The concept of microgrid is emerging to be a viable approach to integrate various types of electricity sources and storage devices within or close to load locations. While the fundamental technical features of microgrids ... -
Surface Roughness Scattering of Electrons in Bulk MOSFETS
(2015-12-18)Surface-roughness scattering of electrons at the Si-SiO2 interface is a very important consideration when analyzing Si metal-oxide semiconductor eld-e ect transistors(MOSFETs). Scattering reduces the mobility of the ... -
Automated acquisition approaches for multidimensional multiphoton microscopy
(2015-08-24)Recent development in laser scanning microscopy relies increasingly on the automation.Important part of the laser scanning microscopes like laser, galvanometer, photomultiplier tube(PMT), filter are now automated and come ... -
Efficiency Mapping of Single Phase Induction Machines for Motoring and Generating Operations
(2015-08-21)Single Phase Induction Machines formthework horse of various fractional-power domestic and agricultural applications such as vacuum cleaners, fans, water pumps etc. They are often designed to be simple, rugged and low-cost. ... -
A Generalized Hamiltonian Model for Power System Dynamics with Relay Action
(2015-08-21)The electrical system is a complex network of buses, loads, transmission lines in addition to other voltage and current regulating components. This complexity makes dealing with power system stability an ongoing challenge ... -
Study of Stability and Power Quality of Grid-Connected Inverter for Vehicle-to-Grid Application
(2015-08-21)The objective of this research is to investigate stability and power quality of a parallel grid-connected inverter system for vehicle-to-grid application. The grid-connected inverter system includes a voltage source inverter, ... -
pd-gem5: Simulation Infrastructure for Parallel/Distributed Computer Systems for Network-Driven Optimization
(2015-08-21)In developing and optimizing a parallel/distributed computer system, it is critical to study the impact of the com-plex interplay amongst processor, node, and network architectures on performance and power efficiency in ...