College of Engineering: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Time-Aware Workload Charactrization And Prediction For Proactive Auto-Scaling Of Web Applications
(2019 , Master Thesis)Proactive auto-scaling techniques aim to predict the future workload of web applications to provision the required resources, such as virtual machines (VMs), ahead of time. Nevertheless, deciding the optimal number of ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Road Users Perception of Dynamic Message Signs And Lane Control Signs
(2019 , Master Thesis)The state of Qatar is continuously developing and has been capitalizing enormously in upgrading transportation. The latest upgrade in transportation was the introduction of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). ... -
High-Power Multiport Dc-Dc Converter For PV Farm Applications
(2019 , Master Thesis)The trend toward generating electricity from renewable energy sources has encouraged researchers to work on finding more reliable and efficient ways of combining various sources, storage systems, and loads with different ... -
Externally Bonded And Near-Surface Mounted FRP Strips For Shear Strengthening Of RC Deep Beams
(2019 , Master Thesis)This thesis presents an experimental study on the efficacy of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) strips using externally bonded (EB) and near surface mounted (NSM) techniques for the shear strengthening of reinforced ... -
Application of Machine Learning Techniques for The Prediction of Decompressive Hemicraniectomy Prognosis in Acute Ischemic Stroke
(2019 , Master Thesis)Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the world with the number of people suffering from it increasing every year. Ischemic strokes, one of the two main types of stroke, occur when blood clots block brain ... -
Improvement of The Time to Diagnosis for Adult Lymphoma Patients in The State of Qatar: A Retrospective Cohort Study-Based Approach
(2019 , Master Thesis)Prior to diagnosis, patients with Lymphoma might not recognize their symptoms, while others would assume that there is a simple explanation, therefore, they do not need a medical consultation. On the other hand, some ... -
Optimization Of Urban Systems Using A Nexus Based Urban Algae Production
(2019 , Master Thesis)Global urbanization–triggered resource stress and climate change have become the prime motivators for sustainable development goals among countries. A system based nexus in the main three resources—food, water, and ... -
Engineering A Fertilizing Draw Solution For Irrigation Using Forward Osmosis / Reverse Osmosis Hybrid System
(2019 , Master Thesis)Large volumes of fresh water are consumed in the human’s daily activities, producing large volumes of highly contaminated wastewater which exhibits a major environmental problem. Wastewater is treated using multiple ... -
IOTA Viability In Healthcare Industry
(2019 , Master Thesis)The Internet of Things is a novel paradigm which involves the increasing prevalence of objects and entities supported with identifiers and the ability to exchange the data over a network. However, with all these advantages ... -
Fault Diagnosis Of Sensor And Actuator Faults In Multi-Zone Hvac Systems
(2019 , Master Thesis)Globally, the buildings sector accounts for 30% of the energy consumption and more than 55% of the electricity demand. Specifically, the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system is the most extensively ... -
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 ... -
Digital Facilities: A Bim Capturing Reality Framework And Integration With Building Management System
(2019 , Master Thesis)Qatar University (QU) had been sharing the vision of the country in developing various technological aspects and approaches in order to achieve global standard qualities and accomplishments. In this research, from the ... -
Tendering Process Improvement With Prototype Design Implementation
(2019 , Professional Masters Project)Failure of projects due to over budgeting, variations and claims as well as delays in the project time line is common in construction industry. This issue is critical, and it needs to be searched in detail for a sustainable ... -
Development Of Multi-Phase Variable Frequency Drives For The Oil & Gas Industry
(2019 , Master Thesis)Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants rely heavily on LNG compressors exceeding 100 MW power range. These compressors are mainly driven by gas turbines and high power helper motors operated via Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). ... -
QoE-Aware Resource Allocation For Crowdsourced Live Streaming: A Machine Learning Approach
(2019 , Master Thesis)In the last decade, empowered by the technological advancements of mobile devices and the revolution of wireless mobile network access, the world has witnessed an explosion in crowdsourced live streaming. Ensuring a ... -
Toward The Development Of Printable Perovskite Solar Cells
(2019 , Dissertation)PSCs have become a significant performer in third generation photovoltaics with power conversion efficiency, greater than 22% for active areas less than 1 cm2. However, with efficiency improvement, concerns regarding the ...
