Electronic Theses and Dissertations from 2009: Recent submissions
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Microalgal-Bacterial membrane photobioreactor (MBMPBR) for wastewater treatment and membrane fouling characterization
(2020)This thesis investigated the effects of combined hydraulic retention time (HRT) and nitrogen/phosphorus (N/P) ratio variation, and solo solids retention time (SRT) variation on the biological performance and membrane ... -
New paradigms of distributed AI for improving 5G-based network systems performance
(2023)With the advent of 5G technology, there is an increasing need for efficient and effective machine learning techniques to support a wide range of applications, from smart cities to autonomous vehicles. The research question ... -
Moreau envelopes-based personalized asynchronous federated learning: improving practicality in distributed machine learning
(2023)Federated learning is a promising approach for training models on distributed data, driven by increasing demand in various industries. However, it faces several challenges, including communication bottlenecks and client ... -
Full-duplex MU-MIMO systems under the effects of non-ideal transceivers: performance analysis and power allocation optimization
(2023)Modern Technologies, particularly connectivity, increasingly support many facets of everyday life. The next generation of wireless communication systems aims to provide new advanced services and support new demands. These ... -
Towards a trustworthy data-driven clinical decision support system: breast cancer use-case
(2023)Artificial Intelligence (AI) research has emerged as a powerful tool for health-related applications. With the increasing shortage of radiologists and oncologists around the world, developing an end-to-end AI-based Clinical ... -
Light-weight federated learning with augmented knowledge distillation for human activity recognition
(2023)The field of deep learning has experienced significant growth in recent years in various domains where data can be collected and processed. However, as data plays a central role in the deep learning revolution, there are ... -
Design and evaluation of a clinical organ-targeted positron emission tomography camera
(2023)Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a non-invasive medical imaging technique which usesradioactive tracers to visualize the metabolic or biochemical function of tissues and organs. PET imaging aides in the accurate ... -
Blockchain and artificial intelligence enabled peer-to-peer energy trading in smart grids
(2023)Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading allows smart grid-connected parties to trade renewable energy with each other. It is widely considered a scheme to mitigate the supplydemand imbalances during peak-hour. In a P2P energy ... -
Multicriteria feasibility assessment of BioSuccinic acid production from lignocellulosic biomass
(2023)The goal of any lignocellulosic based biorefinery should be to produce a spectrum of marketable products and energy utilizing all significant components of biomass. Depending on the maturity of available technology, ... -
Biosynthesis of ω–hydroxy fatty acid polyesters in Nicotiana tabacum stigmas
(2023)The aerial surfaces of all land plants are covered by hydrophobic lipid barriers that contain a core structure of polyesters derived from hydroxy fatty acids and glycerol. One type of surface lipid polyester is found in ... -
Deconstructing Canada’s colonial narrative: creating space for Indigenous narratives in Canadian heritage
(2023)Canada’s colonial legacy affects how heritage spaces are interpreted to emphasize nationbuilding at the expense of Indigenous narratives. This project explores how Canadians might collaboratively deconstruct the dominant ... -
Experimental investigation of water entry of a solid object and sand particles
(2023)This thesis presents the results of two different approaches to water entry; first, in Part I, the results of the experimental investigation of the water entry of a solid object, a thick disk in stagnant water, are ... -
Modeling, analysis and countermeasures for attack propagation in wide area measurement systems
(2023)Power grids are critical cyber-physical systems that employ advanced Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), such as Wide Area Measurement Systems (WAMSs), to deliver the energy to end users reliably and ... -
Programming pedagogy in the age of accessible artificial intelligence
(2023)In recent years, new teaching opportunities have emerged as artificial intelligence has gained increasing attention in computational thinking education. However, to design effective pedagogy based on the present research ... -
Preliminary identification and therapeutic support of depression in mental health using conversational AI
(2023)World Health Organization statistics indicate that one out of every eight people suffers from mental illness. Due to the fear of stigma and social discrimination, they start being resilient and end up going through ... -
Assessing the vulnerability of south-central Ontario’s maple syrup industry to climate change: a multidisciplinary approach
(2023)Productivity of Ontario’s maple syrup industry is tied to a specific climate window. As climate continues to change, there is growing concern over the industry’s vulnerability given its reliance on stable climate conditions ... -
Modulation scheme investigation for high-power medium-voltage current source converter based drives
(2023)Pulse width modulated (PWM) current source converter (CSC) based drives are commonly used in high-power (1-10 MW), medium-voltage (MV) (2.3-6.6 kV) applications. These drives feature a simple converter structure, inherent ... -
A framework to avoid maloperation of transformer differential protection under geomagnetic disturbances
(2023)Geomagnetically Induced Currents (GICs), which are generated due to Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs), can saturate the cores of power transformers and their associated Current Transformers (CTs). To avoid maloperation of ... -
Stigma resistance versus self-stigma in university students with mental health problems
(2023)Self-stigma is the process by which an individual is aware of, agrees with, and internalizes demeaning societal stereotypes and prejudices. Stigma resistance is when an individual may be aware of societal stigma, yet ... -
Measurement of bimanual coordination in rehabilitation for poststroke individuals: a systematic review
(2023)A stroke can result in a decreased ability to coordinate the upper limbs, which leads to difficulty in performing the activities of daily living (ADLs). As a result, upper-extremity rehabilitation has been frequently ...
