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SmartTURVENT: Conceptual and Feasibility Studies of Smart Hybrid Windcatcher and Turbine Roof Ventilator for Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Enhancement and Wind Energy Harvesting (2024)
Conference Proceeding
Mohd Nasir, D., Hughes, B. R., & Ibrahim, A. (in press). SmartTURVENT: Conceptual and Feasibility Studies of Smart Hybrid Windcatcher and Turbine Roof Ventilator for Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Enhancement and Wind Energy Harvesting. In 4th LA SDEWES Conference, Vina Del Mar, 2024: Book of Abstracts

Shifting from fossil fuel-based power and dive into clean energy solutions are strived for 2030 and 2050 under the SDG agenda. There is huge potential to convert roof ventilators as ventilation to energy technologies via taking advantage of low-high... Read More about SmartTURVENT: Conceptual and Feasibility Studies of Smart Hybrid Windcatcher and Turbine Roof Ventilator for Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Enhancement and Wind Energy Harvesting.

A Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller for Trajectory Planning of Skid-Steer Mobile Robots in Agricultural Environments (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Aro, K., Urvina, R., Deniz, N. N., Menendez, O., Iqbal, J., & Prado, A. (2023). A Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller for Trajectory Planning of Skid-Steer Mobile Robots in Agricultural Environments. In 2023 IEEE Conference on AgriFood Electronics (CAFE) (65-69). https://doi.org/10.1109/CAFE58535.2023.10291643

This research presents an integrated trajectory planning strategy with a motion control approach using a Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) framework for Skid-Steer Mobile Robots (SSMRs) in agricultural scenarios. In a single architecture, the... Read More about A Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller for Trajectory Planning of Skid-Steer Mobile Robots in Agricultural Environments.

Design and Adaptive Compliance Control of a Wearable Walk Assist Device (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Shah, S. H., Alam, M. S., Arsalan, M., Ul Haq, I., Khan, S. G., & Iqbal, J. (2023). Design and Adaptive Compliance Control of a Wearable Walk Assist Device. In 2023 International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry (ICRAI). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRAI57502.2023.10089580

The ability to walk independently is a predominant feature that human beings are bestowed with by nature. People with moving disabilities face many challenges in day-to-day activities and they have to rely on others to perform their day-to-day activi... Read More about Design and Adaptive Compliance Control of a Wearable Walk Assist Device.

Effect of stripper pressure and low lean loadings on the performance of a PCC plant for 99% CO2 capture level (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Michailos, S., & Gibbins, J. (2022). Effect of stripper pressure and low lean loadings on the performance of a PCC plant for 99% CO2 capture level. In Proceedings of the 16th Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies Conference (GHGT-16) 23-24 Oct 2022. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4283827

Process modelling based on an open-access design for an MEA post-combustion capture plant that treats CCGT flue gas, has been used to examine the effect of stripper pressure on the energetic performance at low lean loadings as well as potential impro... Read More about Effect of stripper pressure and low lean loadings on the performance of a PCC plant for 99% CO2 capture level.

A Post-Combustion Capture Deployment Derisking Pilot Plant (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Elliott, W., Benz, A., Gibbins, J., Samson, A., Lucquiaud, M., & Michailos, S. (2022). A Post-Combustion Capture Deployment Derisking Pilot Plant. In Proceedings of the 16th Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies Conference (GHGT-16) 23-24 Oct 2022. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4282112

Pilot tests specifically to derisk full scale deployment of amine post-combustion capture plants are becoming of interest as plans for further commercial projects are being developed in the UK and elsewhere. Experience with problems in full-scale de... Read More about A Post-Combustion Capture Deployment Derisking Pilot Plant.

An open-access FEED study for a post-combustion CO2 capture plant retrofit to a CCGT (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Elliott, W., Benz, A., Gibbins, J., & Michailos, S. (2022). An open-access FEED study for a post-combustion CO2 capture plant retrofit to a CCGT. In Proceedings of the 16th Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies Conference (GHGT-16) 23-24 Oct 2022. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4286280

Bechtel National (Reston, VA) have now completed a FEED study for retrofitting a 2x2x1 natural gas-fired combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant with post-combustion carbon capture (PCC) for CO2 storage/utilization. The comprehensive program of... Read More about An open-access FEED study for a post-combustion CO2 capture plant retrofit to a CCGT.

An open-access, detailed description of post-combustion CO2 capture plant (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Elliott, W., Benz, A., Gibbins, J., & Michailos, S. (2022). An open-access, detailed description of post-combustion CO2 capture plant. In Proceedings of the 16th Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies Conference (GHGT-16) 23-24 Oct 2022. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3814671

Bechtel National (Reston, VA) have undertaken a FEED study for retrofitting a 2x2x1 natural gas-fired gas turbine combined cycle power plant with post-combustion carbon capture (PCC) for CO2 storage/utilization. The comprehensive programme of work co... Read More about An open-access, detailed description of post-combustion CO2 capture plant.

A performance modelling study of integrating a MEA direct air capture unit with a CCGT absorber (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Michailos, S., Samson, A., Lucquiaud, M., & Gibbins, J. (2022). A performance modelling study of integrating a MEA direct air capture unit with a CCGT absorber. In Proceedings of the 16th Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies Conference (GHGT-16) 23-24 Oct 2022. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4283821

Even in optimistic decarbonisation scenarios, there are most likely to be residual emissions that cannot be captured at source or avoided. Hence, research on CDR technologies, such as DACCS, to identify ways for effective deployment is essential for... Read More about A performance modelling study of integrating a MEA direct air capture unit with a CCGT absorber.

Capacitive effects and memristive switching in three terminal multilayered MoS 2 devices (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Gater, M., Adawi, A. M., & Kemp, N. T. (2022). Capacitive effects and memristive switching in three terminal multilayered MoS 2 devices. In 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS) (225-229). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISCAS48785.2022.9937227

We report on the electrical properties of gated two-terminal multilayered molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) memristor devices having a planar architecture. The approach based on highly dispersed MoS2 flakes drop cast onto a bottom gated Si/SiO2 (100nm) waf... Read More about Capacitive effects and memristive switching in three terminal multilayered MoS 2 devices.

A Reinforcement Learning-based Assignment Scheme for EVs to Charging Stations (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Aljaidi, M., Aslam, N., Chen, X., Kaiwartya, O., Al-Gumaei, A., & Khalid, M. (2022). A Reinforcement Learning-based Assignment Scheme for EVs to Charging Stations. In IEEE 95th Vehicular Technology Conference: VTC2022-Spring. https://doi.org/10.1109/VTC2022-Spring54318.2022.9860535

Due to recent developments in electric mobility, public charging infrastructure will be essential for modern transportation systems. As the number of electric vehicles (EVs) increases, the public charging infrastructure needs to adopt efficient charg... Read More about A Reinforcement Learning-based Assignment Scheme for EVs to Charging Stations.

Synchronous Multi-User Cross-Platform Virtual Reality for School Teachers (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Kambili-Mzembe, F., & Gordon, N. A. (2022). Synchronous Multi-User Cross-Platform Virtual Reality for School Teachers. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN). https://doi.org/10.23919/iLRN55037.2022.9815966

Motivated by a desire to apply Computer Science and Virtual Reality (VR) technology due to the need for improving secondary school education in Malawi, this paper presents a prototype of a synchronous multi-user cross-platform real-time 3D VR applica... Read More about Synchronous Multi-User Cross-Platform Virtual Reality for School Teachers.

Flexible Ontology-Driven Educational Apps and Social Media for Learners with a Disability (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Nganji, J. T., Brayshaw, M., & Gordon, N. (2022). Flexible Ontology-Driven Educational Apps and Social Media for Learners with a Disability. In P. Zaphiris, & A. Ioannou (Eds.), Learning and Collaboration Technologies. Designing the Learner and Teacher Experience. HCII 2022 (361-375). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05657-4_26

This paper explores how to build ontology-driven learning systems from a flexible disability-aware mentality and augment them into a learning blend that embraces social media. The approach emphasizes the use of user centered flexible software in a bl... Read More about Flexible Ontology-Driven Educational Apps and Social Media for Learners with a Disability.

Development of dense membranes for high-density hydrogen production from ammonia catalytic decomposition (cracking) for PEM fuel cells power in Long-haul Passenger Aircraft Transportation (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Shehu, H., Orakwe, I., Abunomah, O., Ogunlude, P., Ogoun, E., Ramalan, M., …Gobina, E. (2022). Development of dense membranes for high-density hydrogen production from ammonia catalytic decomposition (cracking) for PEM fuel cells power in Long-haul Passenger Aircraft Transportation. In TechConnect Briefs 2022 (134-137)

Aviation is a major greenhouse gas contributor responsible for around 3.2% of global CO2 emissions to the atmosphere. That corresponds to over than 1 billion metric tons of carbon (A metric ton is slightly smaller than the American imperial ton—but t... Read More about Development of dense membranes for high-density hydrogen production from ammonia catalytic decomposition (cracking) for PEM fuel cells power in Long-haul Passenger Aircraft Transportation.

Bringing more exploration and interaction to scenario modeling and data visualisation through 3D GIS and Virtual Reality (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Chen, W., Alessandro, G., David, M., Mark, W., Paola, O., Bethany, W., & Yang, J. (2022). Bringing more exploration and interaction to scenario modeling and data visualisation through 3D GIS and Virtual Reality. In 30th Annual Geographical Information Science Research UK (GISRUK). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6514225

A prototype 3D GIS and Virtual Reality model has been developed to present future scenarios of woodland expansion and climate data visualisation. Spatial Multi-criteria Analysis has been applied to decide where to plant new forests, recognizing a ran... Read More about Bringing more exploration and interaction to scenario modeling and data visualisation through 3D GIS and Virtual Reality.

Internet Crime Enabling: Stalking and Cyberstalking (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Cohen-Almagor, R., & Trottier, D. (2022). Internet Crime Enabling: Stalking and Cyberstalking. In Advances in Information and Communication. FICC 2022 (843–859). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98015-3_57

Cyberstalking is practiced by Internet abusers to harass, victimize and to mock peers, teachers, co-workers, neighbors and others. While typically framed as an individual pursuit, we suggest that it can best be understood as a collective process, bot... Read More about Internet Crime Enabling: Stalking and Cyberstalking.

Lexicon-Based Sentiment Analysis and Emotion Classification of Climate Change Related Tweets (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Fagbola, T. M., Abayomi, A., Mutanga, M. B., & Jugoo, V. (2022). Lexicon-Based Sentiment Analysis and Emotion Classification of Climate Change Related Tweets. In Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Soft Computing and Pattern Recognition (SoCPaR 2021) (637-646). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96302-6_60

The concerns for a potential future climate jeopardy has steered actions by youths globally to call the governments to immediately address challenges relating to climate change. In this paper, using natural language processing techniques in data scie... Read More about Lexicon-Based Sentiment Analysis and Emotion Classification of Climate Change Related Tweets.

Tidal Turbine Benchmarking Exercise: Environmental Characterisation and Geometry Specification (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Tucker Harvey, S. W., Chen, X., Rowe, D., Bhavsar, K., Allsop, T., Gilbert, J., …Willden, R. H. J. (2022). Tidal Turbine Benchmarking Exercise: Environmental Characterisation and Geometry Specification. In Proceedings of the European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference. 14th EWTEC. 2021 (2276-1 - 2276-7)

Uncertainty in tidal turbine loading contributes significantly to conservatism in turbine design. This uncertainty originates not only from a lack of knowledge of the flow field at a particular site, but also from lack of understanding of the fundame... Read More about Tidal Turbine Benchmarking Exercise: Environmental Characterisation and Geometry Specification.

The Role of Gamification in a Software Development Lifecycle (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Gordon, N., Brayshaw, M., Dixon, J., Grey, S., & Parker, D. (2021). The Role of Gamification in a Software Development Lifecycle. In INSPIRE XXVI . Delivering Global Education and Impact in Emergencies Using E-Learning (81-94)

Teaching Software Engineering students raises a number of challenges; in particular that student developers typically demonstrate behaviours that run counter to good software development. These include failing to plan properly, failing to develop the... Read More about The Role of Gamification in a Software Development Lifecycle.

Terminal sliding mode control of an anthropomorphic manipulator with friction based observer (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Ali, K., Mehmood, A., & Iqbal, J. (2021). Terminal sliding mode control of an anthropomorphic manipulator with friction based observer. In 2021 International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry (ICRAI). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRAI54018.2021.9651323

The role of modern control techniques has been instrumental in today’s robotic applications because of their increasing requirements for reliability, accuracy, productivity and repeatability. Robotic manipulators are highly non-linear systems with co... Read More about Terminal sliding mode control of an anthropomorphic manipulator with friction based observer.

Distributed Leader-Follower Formation Control of Quadrotors Swarm Subjected to Disturbances (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Mechali, O., Iqbal, J., Wang, J., Xie, X., & Xu, L. (2021). Distributed Leader-Follower Formation Control of Quadrotors Swarm Subjected to Disturbances. In 2021 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation (1442-1447). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMA52036.2021.9512623

This paper proposes a novel control scheme for a group of quadrotors aircrafts that form a leader-follower configuration and are subjected to nonlinear behavior with lumped disturbances. For each aircraft, a distributed formation control law is desig... Read More about Distributed Leader-Follower Formation Control of Quadrotors Swarm Subjected to Disturbances.