Electrical and Computer Engineering
This is the collection for the University of Waterloo's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering .
Research outputs are organized by type (eg. Master Thesis, Article, Conference Paper).
Waterloo faculty, students, and staff can contact us or visit the UWSpace guide to learn more about depositing their research.
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Snapshotting Mechanisms for Persistent Memory-Mapped Files
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-21)In this research, we explore ways to enhance the reliability of persistent memory systems. Using Montage (ICPP'21) as our reference model, we identify areas of potential improvement, especially concerning the risk of data ... -
Denoising Autoencoder for Multi-level Random Telegraph Signal Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-21)Random Telegraph Signals (RTSs) are discrete random fluctuations between different current levels that usually appear in short-channel Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs). The statistical analysis ... -
Perception and Prediction in Multi-Agent Urban Traffic Scenarios for Autonomous Driving
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-21)In multi-agent urban scenarios, autonomous vehicles navigate an intricate network of interactions with a variety of agents, necessitating advanced perception modeling and trajectory prediction. Research to improve perception ... -
PASoC: A Predictable Accelerator Rich SoC for Safety-Critical Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-21)This thesis presents a model of a Predictable Accelerator-rich System-on-Chip (PASoC) for safety-critical systems, which guarantees timing predictability of a memory access in the system. Earlier adoption of accelerator-rich ... -
Aggressiveness-regulated Multi-agent Stress Testing of Autonomous Vehicles
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-20)The emerging era of autonomous vehicles (AVs) presents unprecedented potential for transforming global transportation. As these vehicles begin to permeate our streets, the challenge of ensuring their safety, especially in ... -
Silicon-Based Integration Technology for Terahertz Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-20)Low-loss integration technologies are essential for the design of high-frequency systems and components. Conventional PCB methods, such as metallic transmission lines, become challenging to employ in the Terahertz (THz) ... -
Low-Power and High-Performance Drivers for OLEDoS Microdisplays
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-19)The rapid growth of the microdisplay market, driven by the demand for smartwatches, head-mounted displays in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), and other portable devices, has presented a need to enhance their ... -
Analog Quantum Simulation via Parametric Interactions in Superconducting Circuits
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-19)While universal quantum computers are still years away from being used for simulating complicated quantum systems, analog quantum simulators have become an increasingly attractive approach to studying classically intractable ... -
Rod Coating MoS2 Films and Silver Nanowire Electrodes for 2D Material-based Devices
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-19)Two-dimensional materials have garnered significant attention in the research community due to their unique physical and electrical properties. Among these materials, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is a promising candidate ... -
A Serverless Discrete Optimization Service in the Cloud Based on Boolean Circuit Satisfiability
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-19)This thesis discusses the implementation of a serverless cloud service designed for solving discrete optimization problems encoded as boolean circuit satisfiability. Boolean circuit satisfiability problem involves determining ... -
A Three-Port DC/DC Converter (TPC) for Small-Scale Standalone PV-Battery Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-18)While conventional electricity generation relies on fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas, renewable energy relies on abundant sources like sunlight, wind, water, and geothermal heat, offering eco-friendly alternatives with ... -
Energy Management Strategies for Residential Distribution System Using Smart Meter Data
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-18)Energy management (EM) strategies for a power distribution system have attracted attention in the past few decades. EM within smart residential distribution systems is a long-standing challenge that involves effective ... -
Cardio-respiratory Health Monitoring Using a Wearable Radar System
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-13)Assessing cardio-pulmonary health is a crucial aspect of evaluating overall well-being. With the rise of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases worldwide, monitoring these physiological functions is vital for proper ... -
A High-Resolution CMOS Single-Photon-Counting Spectrographic X-Ray Imager
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-01)Digital X-ray imagers for clinical mammography and computed tomography (CT) have been recently taking advantage of the noise-rejection properties of single-photon-counting (SPC) architectures. However, conventional SPC ... -
Secure Harmonized Speed Under Byzantine Faults for Autonomous Vehicle Platoons Using Blockchain Technology
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-31)Autonomous Vehicle (AV) platooning holds the promise of safer and more efficient road transportation. By coordinating the movements of a group of vehicles, platooning offers benefits such as reduced energy consumption, ... -
The Hardness of Learning Access Control Policies
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-30)The problem of learning access control policies is gaining significant attention in research. We contribute to the foundations of this problem by posing and addressing meaningful questions on computational hardness. Our ... -
Investigation into Photon Emissions as a Side-Channel Leakage in Two Microcontrollers: A Focus on SRAM Blocks
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-29)Microcontrollers are extensively utilized across a diverse range of applications. However, with the escalating usage of these devices, the risk to their security and the valuable data they process correspondingly intensifies. ... -
Prioritized Unit Propagation and Extended Resolution Techniques for SAT Solvers
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-29)NP-complete problems like the Boolean Satisfiability (SAT) Problem are ubiquitous in computer science, mathematics, and engineering. Consequently, researchers have developed algorithms such as Conflict-Driven Clause-Learning ... -
Metasploit for Cyber-Physical Security Testing with Real-Time Constraints
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-29)Metasploit is a framework for cybersecurity testing. The Metasploit Framework introduced the Hardware Bridge API to enable security testing of cyber-physical systems. Cyber-physical systems and tests/attacks on the systems ... -
A Learning Social Referencing Disambiguation Framework for Domestic Service Robots
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-24)The successful integration of domestic service robots into home environments can bring significant services and convenience to the general population and possibly mitigate important societal issues, such as care provision ...