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Candidate: Chaojie Ou
Title: End-to-end Deep Learning-based Driver Behavior Modeling for Distraction Recognition and Maneuver prediction
Date: November 29, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: EIT 3142
Supervisor(s): Karray, Fakhreddine
Abstract:
Candidate: Mohammadhossein Basiri
Title: Security of Vehicle Platooning: A Game-Theoretic Approach
Date: November 29, 2019
Time: 1:30 PM
Place: E5 5047
Supervisor(s): Fischmeister, Sebastian - Lashgarian Azad, Nasser (Systems Design)
Abstract:
Candidate: HeeBong Yang
Title: Towards Scalable Electronic Devices with Sorted Carbon Nanotube Thin-Films
Date: November 28, 2019
Time: 1:30pm
Place: QNC 4104
Supervisor(s): Kim, Na Young
Abstract:
Candidate: Ryan Franco De Iaco
Title: Motion Planning and Safety for Autonomous Driving
Date: November 28, 2019
Time: 12:30pm
Place: E7 5419
Supervisor(s): Smith, Stephen L. - Czarnecki, Krzysztof
Abstract:
This thesis discusses two different problems in motion planning for autonomous driving.
Candidate: Mehmet Yilmaz
Title: Novel Volt/VAR Control Strategy for Active Distribution Systems
Date: November 28, 2019
Time: 10:30 AM
Place: EIT 3151-3153
Supervisor(s): El-Shatshat, Ramadan A.
Please note that this is a CLOSED examination and as such, those in attendance must sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Candidate: Hassan Nahas
Topic: High-Frame-Rate Ultrasound Imaging Innovations for Complex Flow Quantification
Date: November 28, 2019
Time: 10:30 AM
Place: EIT 3145
Supervisor(s): Yu, Alfred C.H.
All are welcome to attend.
Candidate: Ala Eldin Omer Mohamed Omer
Topic: Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring Using Electromagnetic Sensors
Date: November 28, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: E5 4047
Supervisor(s): Safavi-Naeini, Safieddin - Shaker, George S.A. (Adjunct)
All are welcome to attend.
Candidate: Mehmet Yilmaz
Title: Novel Volt/VAR Control Strategy for Active Distribution Systems
Date: November 27, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM
Place: EIT 3151-3153
Supervisor(s): El-Shatshat, Ramadan A.
Please note that this is a CLOSED seminar and as such, those in attendance must sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Candidate: Emin Elmar oglu Mammadov
Title: Predictive Maintenance of Wind Generators based on AI Enabled Big Data Analysis
Date: November 27, 2019
Time: 11:00am
Place: EIT 3145
Supervisor(s): Canizares, Claudio A.
Abstract:
Candidate: Chaojie Ou
Title: Deep Learning-based Driver Behavior Modeling for Distraction Recognition and Maneuver Prediction
Date: November 26, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM
Place: E5 5047
Supervisor(s): Karray, Fakhreddine
Abstract:
Candidate: Sean Kauffman
Title: Monitorability Over Unreliable Channels
Date: November 25, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM
Place: EIT 3142
Supervisor(s): Fischmeister, Sebastian
Abstract:
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Candidate: Sepehr Eghbali
Title: Scalable Nearest Neighbour Search with Compact Codes
Date: November 25, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: EIT 3142
Supervisor(s): Tahvildari, Ladan
Abstract:
Candidate: Subhajit Majhi
Title: Performance Limits of Microwave and Dual Microwave/Millimeter Wave Band Networks
Date: November 25, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM
Place: E5 5047
Supervisor(s): Mitran, Patrick
Abstract:
On November 23 and 24, 2019, the Waterloo Nanotechnology Conference will celebrate its 5th anniversary bringing together students, employers, researchers, and entrepreneurs around a common interest in nanotechnology. Join us, as we expand into a two-day conference to explore how nanotechnology is used in industry, its advances in innovative research, and its use to power new ventures.
Candidate: Monsef Tahir
Title: Optimum Coordinated Voltage and Reactive Power Control for Renewable Dominant Smart Distribution System
Date: November 22, 2019
Time: 1:30 PM
Place: EIT 3145
Supervisor(s): El-Shatshat, Ramadan A. - Salama, Magdy A.
Please note that this is a CLOSED examination and as such, those in attendance must sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Candidate: Hanyue Shangguan
Topic: Contrast Agent Design for Molecular Ultrasound Imaging of Aging Clots
Date: November 22, 2019
Time: 12:45 PM
Place: E5 5047
Supervisor(s): Yu, Alfred C.H.
All are welcome to attend.
Candidate: Nigar Sultana
Title: Single-photon Detectors for Satellite-Based Quantum Communications
Date: November 22, 2019
Time: 12:00
Place: RAC1 2009
Supervisor(s): Miao, Guo-Xing - Jennewein, Thomas (Quantum Computing)
Abstract:
Candidate: Monsef Tahir
Title: Optimum Coordinated Voltage and Reactive Power Control for Renewable Dominant Smart Distribution Systems
Date: November 21, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM
Place: EIT 3151-3153
Supervisor(s): El-Shatshat, Ramadan A. - Salama, Magdy A.
Please note that this is a CLOSED seminar and as such, those in attendance must sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Join us for a coffee break! We will have treats, and of course, coffee, tea, and water.
Please bring your own mug and join us for a needed (and well earned) break.
Candidate: He Ren
Topic: Study of Proximity-Induced Quantum Anomalous Hall Effect in Ferromagnetic Insulator/Topological Insulator Heterostructure
Date: November 20, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: EIT 3145
Supervisor(s): Miao, Guo-Xing
All are welcome to attend.
Candidate: Xiaowei Huang
Title: Forensic Analysis in Access Control: a Case-Study of a Cloud Application
Date: November 19, 2019
Time: 1:30
Place: EIT 3145
Supervisor(s): Tripunitara, Mahesh
Abstract:
Candidate: Zhuoran Li
Topic: Video Encoder Control Using Reinforcement Learning
Date: November 19, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM
Place: EIT 3145
Supervisor(s): Wang, Zhou
All are welcome to attend.
To celebrate International Education Week, the Faculty of Engineering is hosting a series of events open to all faculty, staff and students. You are welcome to sign up for one or all events that appeal to you. The goal of this fair is to celebrate the diverse cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds that exist within the Faculty.
University of Waterloo
200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON
N2L 3G1
Phone: (519) 888-4567
Staff and Faculty Directory
Contact the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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