Events

Candidate: Thilan Costa

Title: Perceptual Quality Assessment of High Dynamic Range & Wide Colour Gamut Images and Video

Date: September 5, 2019

Time: 2:00 PM

Place: E5 5047

Supervisor(s): Wang, Zhou - Gaudet, Vincent

Abstract:

Candidate: Ruoxuan Xu

Title: Quantum experiments with single-photon spin-orbit lattice arrays

Date: September 6, 2019

Time: 10:00am

Place: EIT 3145

Supervisor(s): Bajcsy, Michal - Resch, Kevin (Quantum Computing)

Abstract:

I will introduce two single-photon experiments with the lattice of spin-orbit arrays.

The competition invites teams of up to 4 students to choose an important industry problem, and thoroughly research its history, scope, and impact, before pitching the findings to a panel of judges on November 14th to compete for a share of up to $30,000 in funding. To learn more and apply online, visit The Problem Lab website.

Co-operative Education and The Problem Lab are pleased to offer students on their work term the opportunity to win a First Prize Tuition Scholarship of $1,500 or Second Prize Tuition Scholarship of $750, applicable to your next academic term. The Co-op Problem Lab Award is earned by providing the best analysis of an important problem relevant to a co-op employer or the employer’s industry.

Candidate: Edward Chao

Title: Autonomous Driving: Mapping and Behavior Planning for Crosswalks

Date: September 9, 2019

Time: 11:00AM

Place: E7 5419

Supervisor(s): Czarnecki, Krzysztof

Abstract:

Candidate: Khalid Aldubaikhy

Title: Low-Complexity Multi-User MIMO Algorithms for mmWave WLANs

Date: September 10, 2019

Time: 1:30 PM

Place: EIT 3142

Supervisor(s): Shen, Sherman X.

Abstract:

Candidate: Saeed Mohammed Bamatraf

Topic: Non-Invasive Glucose Detection and Monitoring Using Microwave Sensor with Machine Learning

Date: September 11, 2019

Time: 12:00 PM

Place: EIT 3145

Supervisor(s): Ramahi, Omar M.

Please note that this is a CLOSED examination and as such, those in attendance must sign a non-disclosure agreement.

All are welcome to attend.

Candidate: Al-Baraa El-Hag

Title: Enhancing System Reliability Utilizing Private Electric Vehicle Parking Lots Accounting for the Uncertainties of Renewables

Date: September 11, 2019

Time: 3:00PM

Place: EIT 3151-3153

Supervisor(s): El-Shatshat, Ramadan A.

Abstract:

Come out and show off your trash/recycling/compost sorting skills and enter to win great prizes!

UW Sustainability will be here with their waste sorting challenge. Stop by and test your sorting knowledge to find out if you're a waste warrior or a recycling rookie! The rules are simple: you'll have 30 seconds to sort 30 common items into the right bins!

Candidate: In Sik Cho

Title: Development of SOI-based Thermally Actuated Micromirror

 Date: September 16, 2019

Time: 3:00pm

Place: EIT 3145

Supervisor(s): Mansour, Raafat R.

Abstract:

Micromirror is a MEMS device used to steer light by tilting or displacing a reflective surface. It is applied in numerous scanning applications and display technologies such as LiDAR and retinal scanning display.