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Multimodal Intrusion Detection System for Cyber Physical Systems
(2021 , Master Thesis)Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) are deployed to control critical infrastructure in many fields, including industry and manufacturing. In recent years, CPS have been affected by cyberattacks due to the increased connectivity ... -
Multiphase Modular Multilevel Converter Based Drive System For Oil And Gas Recovery In Subsea Applications
(2019 , Dissertation)Adjustable Speed Drives (ASDs) in subsea/offshore oil and gas applications are involved in several processes throughout production, transportation, and treatment phases, as they supply pumps and compressors. Therefore, ... -
NET ZERO ENERGY DISTRICT NZED: A STRATEGY TOWARDS ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN QATAR
(2016 , Master Thesis)In the twenty first century, there are increasing pressures on energy resources, therefore; various nations are competing to lay hands on all possible fossil fuel resources. Unfortunately, these resources are endangered ... -
Neuropathy Classification of Corneal Nerve Images Using Artificial Intelligence
(2019 , Master Thesis)Nerve variations in the human cornea have been associated with alterations in the neuropathy state of a patient suffering from chronic diseases. For some diseases, such as diabetes, detection of neuropathy prior to ... -
NEW APPROACH OF PIPELINES JOINING USING FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS COMPOSITES
(2018 , Master Thesis)It is well known that maintenance of pipelines failures due to leakage or rupture caused by either corrosion or lack of strength is a significant challenge for pipelines engineers. Pipelines joining is considered as a ... -
A New Electrocoagulation Electrode Configuration for The Treatment of Secondary Treated Wastewater
(2019 , Master Thesis)Electrocoagulation (EC) is an effective method that is applied to treat a wide range of wastewater. A new electrode configuration is being proposed with the application of the Dielectrophoresis (DEP) force which is expected ... -
A NON-DESTRUCTIVE METHODOLOGY FOR LEAK DETECTION IN WATER NETWORKS USING INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY (IR) AND GROUND PENETRATING RADAR (GPR)
(2016 , Master Thesis)Two noninvasive and nondestructive methodologies for detecting leaks in water pipes were proposed and tested. The first method combines the use of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for accurate determination of pipe location, ... -
Novel Adsorbents For The Removal Of Oil From Produced Water
(2019 , Master Thesis)Produced water is water that is brought up to the surface of the well during oil and gas operations. Almost all oil and gas wells generate huge amounts of produced water as part of the production process. These large volumes ... -
A Novel Electrocoagulation System For Produced Water Treatment
(2018 , Master Thesis)Produced water, which is generated from the Oil & Gas industries, is becoming a global concern due to its complex composition and large volumes. This thesis introduces a novel electrocoagulation system for the treatment ... -
A Novel Framework For Construction Contractor Selection Using Unique Hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Technique
(2018 , Master Thesis)The successful delivery of a construction project is highly dependent on the contractor allocated to the project and hence the proper selection of the contractor is of significant importance. In public sector, the procurement ... -
A NOVEL HYBRID ELECTRO-COAGULATION/ FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANE SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF PRODUCED WATER
(2018 , Master Thesis)Large volumes of fresh water are consumed in the process of oil and gas exploration, producing even larger volumes of highly contaminated produced water (PW) which exhibits a major environmental problem. This work ... -
Novel Process for Designing Topology Optimized Femoral Stems Printable by Metal Additive Manufacturing
(2019 , Master Thesis)Total hip arthroplasty faces an issue of the high cost and risks of revision surgeries. Studies show that more than 50% of the revision surgeries are the consequence of the aseptic loosening of the implant. The cause ... -
Novel Techniques for Blockchain-enabled IoT Systems Leveraging Reinforcement Learning
(2020 , Master Thesis)In the last decade, blockchain and Smart Contracts (SCs) have attracted unprecedented attention in academia and industry due to their technical innovation of providing an immutable distributed ledger with secure cryptographic ... -
Numerical Analysis of a Sacrificial Cladding Panel Subjected to Localized Near-Field Impulsive Load
(2019 , Master Thesis)Extensive research focus had been given to sacrificial sandwiched panels used to mitigate the effects of blast loads. This is due to their ability to distribute the load and absorbing significant portions of the blast ... -
A Numerical and Experimental Investigation of a Special Type of Floating-Slab Tracks
(2019 , Master Thesis)This thesis presents a research study on the dynamic behavior of a special type of FST used in recently built subway system in Doha, Qatar. The special FST has a continuous concrete slab with periodic grooves for which ... -
NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE POTENTIAL OF USING HYDROGEN AS AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL FOR AN INDUSTRIAL BURNER
(2024 , Master Thesis)The impact of emissions resulting from burning many types of fuels is one of the biggest problems that affect the environment. Attention has recently been drawn to using some gases and mixing them with specific types of ... -
Numerical Simulation of Dynamic Response For Misalignment In Coupled Shafts
(2019 , Master Thesis)Preceded by unbalance, misalignment is the second most common fault in rotating machinery. The impact of misalignment fault on equipment can be severe and may considerably shorten the machine’s lifetime. This dissertation ... -
A Nutrition Game-Based Technology Solution To Incite Children To Take Daily Breakfast From Healthy Food
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)Many children in Qatar are going daily to school without taking their breakfast. They buy, however, unhealthy food from their schools, nearby shops or restaurants, which results in many health problems, like obesity and ... -
ON APPLICATIONS OF MACHINE LEARNING IN IRS NOMA ARCHITECTURES FOR 5G AND BEYOND
(2024 , Dissertation)To foster the advancement of smart city components and the Internet of Things (IoT) applications, future wireless systems need to offer extensive system capacity, ultra-high data speeds, minimal latency, high dependability, ... -
ON RELEVANCE FILTERING FOR REAL-TIME TWEET SUMMARIZATION
(2018 , Master Thesis)Real-time tweet summarization systems (RTS) require mechanisms for capturing relevant tweets, identifying novel tweets, and capturing timely tweets. In this thesis, we tackle the RTS problem with a main focus on the relevance ...
