Candidate: Aaron Propp
Date: August 3, 2023
Time: 1:00pm
Location: remote attendance
Supervisor(s): Sebastian Fischmeister
Candidate: Serene Abu-Sardanah
Date: August 1, 2023
Time: 4:00pm
Location: EIT 3142
Supervisors: Omar Ramahi, George Shaker
Cardiac and pulmonary health play a crucial role in overall well-being, as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases continue to pose significant global health challenges. However, traditional monitoring methods like ECG and spirometry have limitations, driving the need for alternative approaches. We introduce a wearable chest-worn radar system operating at 60 GHz, enabling contactless and near-field monitoring of cardio-respiratory activity. By capturing detailed displacement waveforms associated with chest movement during respiration and the cardiac cycle, the radar system provides continuous and accurate extraction of vital signs including respiratory rate (RR), heart rate (HR), and heart rate variability (HRV). To ensure effective performance in close proximity to the skin, electromagnetic simulations were conducted to assess the radar system's capabilities. Subsequently, experiments using the chest-worn radar prototype successfully extracted detailed cardiac and respiratory waveforms. The system effectively differentiated between different breathing types (labored, shallow) and detected apnea. Furthermore, functional waveforms for cardiac activity were mapped against a reference electrocardiogram (ECG), establishing a physiological basis for radar signal measurements during the cardiac cycle. This radar-based monitoring approach exhibits promising potential for accurate and continuous assessment of cardio-respiratory health. It offers advantages over traditional methods, including simplicity, continuous monitoring, and improved patient comfort.
Candidate: Noon Hussein
Title: Secure Harmonized Speed Under Byzantine Attacks for Autonomous Vehicle Platoons
Supervisor: Otman Basir
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Candidate: Rebekah Maffett
Title: Towards high-volume-rate 3D ultrasound for volumetric blood flow measurements
Date: June 19, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM
Place: EIT 3142
Supervisor(s): Yu, Alfred
Abstract:
Candidate: Dong Seob Chung
Title: Understanding the Influence of ZnO and its Modifications on the Stability of Quantum-dot Light Emitting Devices
Date: June 2, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM
Place: EIT 3142
Supervisor(s): Aziz, Hany
Abstract:
Candidate: Carlos Ceja Espinosa
Title: Energy Management Systems for Multi-Microgrid Networks Under Uncertainties
Date: May 15, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM
Place: EIT 3142
Supervisor(s): Canizares, Claudio - Pirnia, Mehrdad
Abstract:
Title: Chiplet-Based Heterogeneous Integration
Candidate: Amir Amini
Title: Time-Domain Power Transistor Behavioural Models for Effective Design of High Power Amplifiers
Date: April 26, 2023
Time: 4:00 PM
Place: EIT 3151-53
Supervisor(s): Boumaiza, Slim
Abstract:
Candidate: Hafiz Muhammad Usman Butt
Title: Real-Time Energy Management Controller for Electric Vehicle Charging and Discharging in Smart Residential Homes
Date: April 11, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM
Place: REMOTE ATTENDANCE
Supervisor(s): El Shatshat, Ramadan - El-Hag, Ayman
Abstract:
Candidate: Lingheng Meng
Title: Engaging Behavior Generation from Human Preferences In A Large Scale Interactive System: A Simulation Experiment
Date: April 10, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: REMOTE ATTENDANCE
Supervisor(s): Kulic, Dana (Adjunct) - Gorbet, Rob
Abstract: