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Thin Implicit Utah Teapot: Design for Additive Manufacturing (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Qi, Q., & Li, Q. (2018, July). Thin Implicit Utah Teapot: Design for Additive Manufacturing. Presented at The 18th IEEE International Conference on Computer and Information Technology

© 2018 IEEE. Converting a surface-based geometric object into a thin solid is an essential requirement for additive manufacturing. Although offset surface and thickening techniques have been widely used for this task, it is in general difficult to mo... Read More about Thin Implicit Utah Teapot: Design for Additive Manufacturing.

Taxi model of unmanned aerial vehicle: Formulation and simulation (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wasim, M., Ullah, M., & Iqbal, J. (2018). Taxi model of unmanned aerial vehicle: Formulation and simulation. In 2018 1st International Conference on Power, Energy and Smart Grid (ICPESG). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPESG.2018.8384506

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles cannot work efficiently without a control system. Before any form of control is applied to it, modeling of the system is necessary. This work focuses on the development of a Taxi model of UAV. The reformulated model has been... Read More about Taxi model of unmanned aerial vehicle: Formulation and simulation.

Towards efficient loading of change-based models (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Yohannis, A., Rodriguez, H. H., Polack, F., & Kolovos, D. (2018). Towards efficient loading of change-based models. Lecture notes in computer science, 10890 LNCS, 235-250. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92997-2_15

This paper proposes and evaluates an efficient approach for loading models stored in a change-based format. The work builds on language-independent change-based persistence (CBP) of models conforming to object-oriented metamodelling architectures suc... Read More about Towards efficient loading of change-based models.

CFD analysis and experimental validation of magnetic droplet generation and deflection across multilaminar flow streams (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gómez-Pastora, J., Karampelas, I. H., Alorabi, A. Q., Tarn, M. D., Bringas, E., Iles, A., Paunov, V. N., Pamme, N., Furlani, E. P., & Ortiz, I. (2018, June). CFD analysis and experimental validation of magnetic droplet generation and deflection across multilaminar flow streams. Presented at TechConnect Briefs 2018 - Advanced Materials

© 2018 OOSV. All rights reserved. The use of droplet-based microfluidic systems has increased in the last decade due to the advantages these systems present such as compatibility with many chemical and biological reagents, capability of performing a... Read More about CFD analysis and experimental validation of magnetic droplet generation and deflection across multilaminar flow streams.

Chua mem-components for adaptive RF metamaterials (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Georgiou, J., Kossifos, K. M., Antoniades, M. A., Jaafar, A., & Kemp, N. T. (2018, May). Chua mem-components for adaptive RF metamaterials. Presented at 2018 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS)

Chua's mem-components are ideal for creating adaptive metasurfaces for manipulating EM waves given that they hold their state without external biases. In this paper, we propose a generic adaptive reactive element that is in fact a memcapacitor/memind... Read More about Chua mem-components for adaptive RF metamaterials.

An Optically-Programmable Absorbing Metasurface (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kossifos, K. M., Antoniades, M. A., Georgiou, J., Jaafar, A. H., & Kemp, N. T. (2018, May). An Optically-Programmable Absorbing Metasurface. Presented at 2018 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS)

A tunable metasurface absorber is presented in this work using an optically-programmable capacitor as the tuning element. The tuning element does not employ conventional semiconductor technologies to operate but rather a bases its tuning by changing... Read More about An Optically-Programmable Absorbing Metasurface.

Design and analysis of 300MW solar configuration and its comparison with Quaid-e-Azam solar park (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Akram, I., Awais, M., Bashir, A., Khan, R. A. J., & Iqbal, J. (2018). Design and analysis of 300MW solar configuration and its comparison with Quaid-e-Azam solar park. In International Conference on Engineering and Emerging Technologies (ICEET). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEET1.2018.8338638

Pakistan's recent energy crisis demands efficient utilization of renewable energy resources. The country, being richest with respect to solar potential, is experiencing a remarkable progress in power generation from Photovoltaic sources. Quaid-e-Azam... Read More about Design and analysis of 300MW solar configuration and its comparison with Quaid-e-Azam solar park.

Morphodynamic simulation of sediment deposition patterns on a recently stripped bedrock anastomosed channel (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Milan, D., Heritage, G., Entwistle, N., & Tooth, S. Morphodynamic simulation of sediment deposition patterns on a recently stripped bedrock anastomosed channel. Presented at IAHS Scientific Assembly 2017, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Some mixed bedrock-alluvial dryland rivers are known to undergo cycles of alluvial building during low flow periods, punctuated by stripping events during rare high magnitude flows. We focus on the Olifants River, Kruger National Park, South Africa,... Read More about Morphodynamic simulation of sediment deposition patterns on a recently stripped bedrock anastomosed channel.

A Study of Automatic Allocation of Automotive Safety Requirements in Two Modes: Components and Failure Modes (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Parker, D., Godof, A., Papadopoulos, Y., & Saintis, L. (2018, April). A Study of Automatic Allocation of Automotive Safety Requirements in Two Modes: Components and Failure Modes. Presented at SAE Technical Papers

ISO 26262 describes a safety engineering approach in which the safety of a system is considered from the early stages of design through a process of elicitation and allocation of system safety requirements. These are expressed as automotive safety in... Read More about A Study of Automatic Allocation of Automotive Safety Requirements in Two Modes: Components and Failure Modes.

International skills and competencies: tools for teaching in secondary education (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Jones, S. L. (2018, March). International skills and competencies: tools for teaching in secondary education. Presented at 12th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain

In a shrinking, more connected world where we all face common challenges, such as those posed by economic recessions, mass migration or climate change, the acquisition of international skills and transversal competencies has become increasingly impor... Read More about International skills and competencies: tools for teaching in secondary education.

What concerns do medical students have when faced with caring for a dying patient? (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dietsch, B., Wale, J., & Saunders, Z. (2018, March). What concerns do medical students have when faced with caring for a dying patient?. Poster presented at The APM’s Annual Supportive and Palliative Care Conference, in association with the Palliative Care Congress, “Towards evidence based compassionate care”, Bournemouth International Centre

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Existing research suggests that:

Students are highly interested in palliative care competencies and appreciate formal curriculum covering competencies, in conjunction with opportunity to learn skills experientially.

Palliative ca... Read More about What concerns do medical students have when faced with caring for a dying patient?.

Super twisting control algorithm for blood glucose regulation in type 1 diabetes patients (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Alam, W., Ali, N., Ahmad, S., & Iqbal, J. (2018). Super twisting control algorithm for blood glucose regulation in type 1 diabetes patients. In 15th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (IBCAST) (298-303). https://doi.org/10.1109/IBCAST.2018.8312239

This is an increasing belief that consequences due to hyperglycemia can be mitigated using a close loop control system. This paper investigates a robust non-linear control approach based on sliding mode control (SMC) algorithm for type 1 diabetes pat... Read More about Super twisting control algorithm for blood glucose regulation in type 1 diabetes patients.

Model order reduction of dynamical systems: An approach to investigate real and complex poles (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bukhari, M., Ullah, M., Ali, M., & Iqbal, J. (2018). Model order reduction of dynamical systems: An approach to investigate real and complex poles. In 13th International Conference on Emerging Technologies (ICET). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICET.2017.8281748

The process of model order reduction facilitates analysis and realization of complex systems while marinating the essential properties of the system and input/output behavior. This research proposes a novel method for model order reduction. The novel... Read More about Model order reduction of dynamical systems: An approach to investigate real and complex poles.

Towards autonomous cleaning of photovoltaic modules: Design and realization of a robotic cleaner (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hassan, M. U., Nawaz, M. I., & Iqbal, J. (2018). Towards autonomous cleaning of photovoltaic modules: Design and realization of a robotic cleaner. In 2017 1st International Conference on Latest Trends in Electrical Engineering and Computing Technologies (INTELLECT). https://doi.org/10.1109/INTELLECT.2017.8277631

Solar panels typically consist of photovoltaic (PV) cells covered by a protective glass coating, which generate electricity when subjected to radiations. However, the capability of electricity generation is constrained due to layer of dust on PV modu... Read More about Towards autonomous cleaning of photovoltaic modules: Design and realization of a robotic cleaner.

Feature extraction of garments based on Gaussian mixture for autonomous robotic manipulation (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rasheed, T., Khan, A. A., & Iqbal, J. (2018). Feature extraction of garments based on Gaussian mixture for autonomous robotic manipulation. In 2017 1st International Conference on Latest Trends in Electrical Engineering and Computing Technologies (INTELLECT). https://doi.org/10.1109/INTELLECT.2017.8277629

Recent advancements in the domain of robotics have offered support to humans in their everyday activities with the aim of offloading workers from performing repetitive tasks. The present work highlights one such task in garment industry where the rob... Read More about Feature extraction of garments based on Gaussian mixture for autonomous robotic manipulation.

Can vibration statistics of an idealised sine wave be used to examine fatigue properties of porcine trabecular bone? (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Shanker, T.-A., & Zioupos, P. (2017, September). Can vibration statistics of an idealised sine wave be used to examine fatigue properties of porcine trabecular bone?. Presented at HRV2017: 52nd Human Response to Vibration Conference & Workshop, Shrivenham, UK

Fatigue testing on trabecular bone has been performed throughout the years, the data contained could be of use to researchers attempting to find a qualitative link between whole-body vibration and spinal damage. 10 porcine trabecular cores were testi... Read More about Can vibration statistics of an idealised sine wave be used to examine fatigue properties of porcine trabecular bone?.

Prospects for petcoke utilization with CO2 capture in Mexico (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Font-Palma, C., & Díaz, A. G. Prospects for petcoke utilization with CO2 capture in Mexico. Presented at 9th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE 2017), Cardiff, UK

© 2017 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This paper evaluates the introduction of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to Mexico. The gasification technology is presented as a potential alternative to be applied into refinery plants due to high pet... Read More about Prospects for petcoke utilization with CO2 capture in Mexico.

A systemic integration approach to designing interagency responses to wicked problems (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sydelko, P., Midgley, G., & Espinosa, A. (2017, July). A systemic integration approach to designing interagency responses to wicked problems. Presented at 61st Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Systems Sciences, ISSS 2017: From Science to Systemic Solutions - Systems Thinking for Everyone, Vienna

Wicked problems are open-ended, highly interdependent issues that cross agency, stakeholder, jurisdictional, political and geopolitical boundaries. This confounds governments because policies and budgets tend to be aligned within these boundaries an... Read More about A systemic integration approach to designing interagency responses to wicked problems.