Browsing College of Engineering by Type "Dissertation"
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A METHODOLOGY TO ASSES ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OF EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS IN QATAR WITH A CASE STUDY
(2024 , Dissertation)Addressing the urgent global call for sustainable solutions in the building sector, this study embarked on suggesting an approach to investigate the life cycle sustainability analysis of the school buildings in Qatar in ... -
Advanced DSP Algorithms For Modern Wireless Communication Transceivers
(2019 , Dissertation)A higher network throughput, a minimized delay and reliable communications are some of many goals that wireless communication standards, such as the fifthgeneration (5G) standard and beyond, intend to guarantee for its ... -
AN ANALYTICAL APPROACH-BASED DECISION SUPPORT FRAMEWORK FOR BUILDING SECURE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2024 , Dissertation)Food security refers to a system's capability to provide all individuals with social, physical, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that satisfies their needs and preferences for a healthy and happy ... -
APPLICATION OF STEEL REINFORCED COMPOSITES FOR STRENGTHENING OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS AND COLUMNS: EXPERIMENTAL, ANALYTICAL, NUMERICAL, AND MACHINE LEARNING BASED STUDIES
(06-2 , Dissertation)The use of steel reinforced composites (SRC) has emerged as a cost-effective and promising solution for the strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. The strengthening system in SRC comprises a unidirectional ... -
ARABIC QUESTION ANSWERING ON THE HOLY QUR'AN
(2023 , Dissertation)In this dissertation,we address the need for an intelligent machine reading at scale (MRS) Question Answering (QA) system on the Holy Qur'an, given the permanent interest of inquisitors and knowledge seekers in this sacred ... -
BASALT FRP BARS: DURABILITY AND APPLICATIONS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE ELEMENTS
(2023 , Dissertation)This dissertation is designed to examine the durability characteristics of basalt fiber reinforced polymers (BFRP) bars under severe environmental conditions that are usually encountered in civil engineering structures. ... -
Bio-Inspired Fabrication of Ultrafiltration Membranes Incorporating Polydopamine Functionalized Graphene Oxide Nanoparticles
(2021 , Dissertation)Graphene oxide (GO) and its based materials have gained a significant interest in the membrane functionalization sector in the recent years. Inspired by their unique and tunable properties, several GO-based nanomaterials ... -
CATALYST SYNTHESIS AND ACTIVITY EVALUATION FOR CO2 CONVERSION USING REVERSE WATER GAS SHIFT REACTION
(2023 , Dissertation)Forward and reverse water-gas shift (WGS/RWGS) reactions play a significant role in the production of hydrogen and the reduction of carbon dioxide, respectively. The efficiency of these reactions can be further enhanced ... -
CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF CAMPUS FACILITY MANAGEMENT
(2024 , Dissertation)An effective campus facility management process is crucial to overall firm performance and is becoming a core competency for educational organizations seeking to gain a competitive advantage. The recent literature on campus ... -
CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHANGE ORDER MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(2023 , Dissertation)Change order management is a major challenge in the construction business due to the associated disputes, claims, productivity losses, delays, and cost implications. In order to assure the success of building projects, ... -
Critical Assessment of Post-Award Contract Administration Performance in Construction Projects
(2020 , Dissertation)While proper construction contract administration (CCA) is a core competency and a principal success factor for projects, the process is inevitably complex and improper performance of the associated tasks and processes ... -
CYBERSECURITY ENABLED PROTECTION AND OPTIMIZATION OF ACTIVE DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS IN SMART GRIDS
(2023 , Dissertation)The electrical grid is evolving into smart grid with the integration of renewables and the evolution of advanced information and communication technology (ICT). This enables remote monitoring and control for operators in ... -
DATA-DRIVEN DECISION INTELLIGENCE MODEL TO SUPPORT VALUE-ORIENTED MANAGEMENT IN THE GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
(2024 , Dissertation)This dissertation focuses on devising a framework to prepare government institutions for implementing Artificial Intelligence towards value-oriented management. It explores the factors influencing AI readiness in government ... -
DESIGN OF FULLY POROUS FUNCTIONALLY GRADED TI-6AL-4V FEMORAL STEM FOR STRESS SHIELDING AND IMPLANT'S STABILITY
(06-2 , Dissertation)The main objective of this study is to design titanium alloy femoral stems with cubic porous structures that will be able to reduce stress-shielding and promote stem stability. Stress-shielding is one of the factors that ... -
DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE AI-POWERED DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FRAMEWORK
(2024 , Dissertation)Digital transformation, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming, and reshaping organizational strategies and operational efficiencies. While much of the research has focused on the technical aspects of AI ... -
DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS IN HYDROCARBON ECONOMIES/COUNTRIES
(2024 , Dissertation)Innovation is rapidly reshaping industries worldwide, including hydrocarbon processing, prompting the urgent need for sustainable economic strategies. Hydrocarbon-based economies face challenges in developing and implementing ... -
DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SMART POLYMERIC-BASED SELF-HEALING NANOCOMPOSITE COATINGS FOR CORROSION PROTECTION OF CARBON STEEL
(2024 , Dissertation)Corrosion is a major cause of materials and equipment failure in the Oil & Gas industry and accounts for 1/4 to 1/3 of the total downtime, and its prevention is crucial to ensure reliability of the assets. The smart polymeric ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF A FRAMEWORK FOR IMPROVING ELECTRIC POWER LOSS MANAGEMENT IN NEW UTILITY PROJECTS: A LEAN APPROACH
(2024 , Dissertation)Power loss within electrical networks is a pressing global concern, especially as the world's population continues to grow. Inadequately planned projects have the potential to exacerbate power loss issues, posing a threat ... -
Development of Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysts Using Solution Combustion Synthesis For Fuel Cell Applications
(2019 , Dissertation)Advanced energy storage and conversion systems such as fuel cells and metal air batteries achieved wide attention. Oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) are the prominent reactions that ... -
Development of Internally Pressurized Composite/Metallic/Composite Hybrid Pipes
(2021 , Dissertation)The challenge to the pipeline industry is to meet the increased worldwide demand while reducing the cost. Currently, metallic and composite pipelines are the most cost-effective way of transporting water, oil, and gas. ...
