Electrical and Computer Engineering: Recent submissions
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Online Vehicle Subgroup Scheduling for Feature-Level Cooperative Classification
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-28)In future transportation systems, autonomous vehicles (AVs) are expected to operate under complex driving environments without human intervention. Their ability to continuously perceive and understand the surrounding ... -
Performance and Wearability of Electronic and Infrared Stealth Textiles
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-28)The functionality of smart textiles continues to make progress, but its wearability is often not guaranteed at the same time. The rough and porous fabric surface, the added materials (eg. electronic materials) not possessing ... -
Cryogenic CMOS Compact Modeling for Cryo-Electronic Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-27)Quantum computing holds the promise of a monumental leap in computational power, enabling the resolution of previously insurmountable problems with astonishing speed compared to classical computers. Emerging computing ... -
Deep Learning-Based Driver Behavior Detection on Simulated and Real Data
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-27)Driver behaviour has a significant influence on vehicle accidents. Measuring and providing feedback on driver behaviour can provide significant benefits for understanding and improving road safety. Mobile phones can be ... -
Understanding Driving Behaviours: Classification and Regression Approaches
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-25)The emergence of self-driving technology is poised to revolutionize transportation by empowering vehicles to operate autonomously. These advancements are classified into distinct levels of automation, delineating the ... -
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, ...