Graduate Theses - supervised by Prof. Emil M. Petriu
Ph.D.
Theses
D27. V. Prado da Fonseca, Object Identification and
Pose Estimation Using Bio-Inspired Tactile-Enabled Multi-Joint Fingers for
In-Hand Manipulation, Ph.D. Thesis, 2020, http://hdl.handle.net/10393/40205
D26. J. Stolle, Debris Hazard Assessment
in Extreme Flooding Events, Ph.D.
Thesis, 2019, (co-supervision with Dr. I. Nistor, and Dr. N. Goseberg), 2020 Governor General's Gold Medal in Science and Engineering, http://hdl.handle.net/10393/39621
D25. A. Panchapakesan, Optimizing Shipping
Container Damage Prediction and Maritime Vessel Service Time in Commercial
Maritime Ports Through High Level Information Fusion, Ph.D. Thesis, 2019, (Dr.
R. Abielmona, co-supervisor), http://hdl.handle.net/10393/39593
D24. F. Cheraghchi, Maritime Transportation Optimization Using Evolutionary Algorithms in
the Era of Big Data and Internet of Things,
Ph.D. Thesis, 2019, (co-supervision with Dr. B. Raahemi), http://hdl.handle.net/10393/39451
D23. T.E. Alves de Oliveira, Multimodal Bioinspired Artificial Skin
Module for Tactile Sensing, Ph.D. Thesis, 2019, (Dr. A.-M. Cretu, co-supervisor), https://ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/38776
D22. S. Ureten, Single and Multiple Emitter Localization in Cognitive
Radio Networks, Ph.D. Thesis, 2017, (co-supervision
with Dr. A. Yongacoglu), http://hdl.handle.net/10393/35692
D21. M.R. Abid, Visual
Recognition of a Dynamic Arm Gesture Language for Human-Robot and Inter-Robot
Communication, Ph.D. Thesis, 2015, https://ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/32800
D20. F. Shi, Local Part Model for
Action Recognition in Realistic Videos, Ph.D. Thesis, 2014, (Dr. R. Laganiere, co-supervisor), http://hdl.handle.net/10393/31147
D19. H. R. Maamar, Supplying Partners Suite of Protocols for P2P 3D
Streaming Over Thin Mobile Devices, Ph.D. Thesis, 2013, (Dr. A. Boukerche, co-supervisor), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/23709
D18. N.
Dardas, Real Time Hand Gesture Detection and Recognition for Human Computer
Interaction, Ph.D. Thesis, 2012, (Dr. A. El Saddik, co-supervisor), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/23499
D17. Y. Zhao, Human Emotion Recognition from Body
Language of the Head Using Soft Computing Techniques, Ph.D.
Thesis, 2012, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/23468
D16. M.
Fouad, Towards Template Security for Iris-Based Biometric Systems, Ph.D.
Thesis, 2012, (Dr. A. El Saddik, co-supervisor),
http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/22736
D15. X. Wang, Intelligent
Recognition of Texture and Material Properties of Fabrics, Ph.D.
Thesis, 2011, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/20349
D14. M.
Abdallah, A Novel Computational Approach for the Management of Bioreactor
Landfills, Ph.D.
Thesis, Civil Eng. Dept., 2011, (co-supervision with Drs. Kennedy, Narbaitz,
and Warith
) http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/20314
D13. J. Zhou, Velocity and Acceleration Estimation
and Uniform Hardness Perception in 6-DOF Haptic Rendering, Ph.D.
Thesis, 2010, (co-supervision with Dr. N.D. Georganas), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/30093
D12. A.-M.
Cretu, Experimental Data Acquisition and Modeling of 3D Deformable Objects using
Neural Networks, Ph.D.
Thesis, 2009, (Dr. G. Patry co-supervisor), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/29872
D11. Q. Chen, Real-Time
Vision-Based Hand Tracking and Gesture Recognition, Ph.D. Thesis, 2008,
(co-supervision with Dr. N.D. Georganas), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/29518
D10. A. El-Sawah, Towards Context-Aware Gesture Enabled User Interfaces, Ph.D.
Thesis, 2008, (co-supervision with Dr. N.D. Georganas), http://www.FAssafruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/29520
D9. M.D. Cordea, A 3D Anthropometric Muscle-Based Active Appearance Model for
Model-Based Video Coding," Ph.D. Thesis, 2007, (Dr. D.C. Petriu
co-supervisor), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/en/handle/10393/29467
D8. R. Abielmona, "A Wireless Network of Intelligent Sensor Agents for the Mapping of
Multiple Environmental Parameters," Ph.D. Thesis, 2007, (Dr. V. Groza
co-supervisor), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/29557
D7. A. Chubukjan, Computational Aspects in Modelling
Electromagnetic Field Parameters in Microstrips,
Ph.D. Thesis, 2000, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/8713
D6. M.E. Stieber, "Aspects of Vision-Based Sensing and Control for Space Robots,"
Ph.D. Thesis, 1998, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/4439
D5. J.S. Basran, Agent-Based Management of a Task-Level Multi-Robot Assembly Cell, Ph.D. Thesis, 1998, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/4192
D4. H.O. Ali, Near-Field Computation Using the Finite Element Method, Ph.D. Thesis, 1997, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/9798
D3. S.S.K. Yeung, Model-Based Tactile Object Recognition Using Pseudo-Random Encoding, Ph.D. Thesis,
1996, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/9496
D2. C. Archibald, A Computational Model for Skills-Oriented Robot Programming, Ph.D. Thesis,
1995, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/10141
D1. D.I. Havelock, "High-Precision Position Estimation in Digital Image Metrology,"
Ph.D. Thesis @ Carleton University, 1989, (co-supervision with Dr. D. Coll), , https://curve.carleton.ca/system/files/etd/ac8d0e30-5c61-409f-bac6-7e40e05bf45b/etd_pdf/88af774e8de4bda94e8d6adf60335eef/havelock-highprecisionpositionestimationindigitalimage.pdf
M.A.Sc. Theses and Masters Projects
M67. M. J.
Welyhorsky, Neuro-Fuzzy Grasp Control
for a Teleoperated Five Finger Anthropomorphic Robotic Hand, M.A.Sc. Thesis
2021, https://ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/42563
M66. J. Muteba Kande, Multi-Objective Heterogeneous Multi-Asset Collection Scheduling
Optimization with High-Level Information Fusion, M.A.Sc. Thesis 2021, (Dr.
R. Abielmona, co-supervisor), https://ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/42557
M65, Q. Zhu,
Teleoperated Grasping Using an Upgraded Haptic-Enabled Human-Like Robotic Hand
and a CyberTouch Glove, M.A.Sc. Thesis 2020, https://ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/41117
M64. B. Monteiro
Rocha Lima, Object Surface Exploration Using a Tactile-Enabled Robotic Fingertip, M.A.Sc.
Thesis, 2019, http://hdl.handle.net/10393/39956
M63 C. S. Madubuike, Behavior-Based Neuro-Fuzzy
Control System for Mobile Robot Navigation, M.Eng. Project, 2019
M62. A.
Teske, Automated
Risk Management Framework with Application to Big Maritime Data, M. Sc. Thesis, 2018, (Dr. R.
Falcon, co-supervisor), http://hdl.handle.net/10393/38567
M61. D. Zhi, Depth
Camera-Based Hand Gesture Recognition for Training a Robot to Perform Sign
Language, M. Sc. Thesis, 2018, http://hdl.handle.net/10393/37768
M60. A.K. Chandu,
Benchmarking Big Data Frameworks for
Maritime Analytics, M.Comp.Sc. Project,
2018, (Dr. R. Falcon, co-supervisor)
M59. D. Kucherhan,
Tactile
Feedback for Dexterous Manipulation Operations using Assistive Prosthetic
Fingers, M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2017, http://hdl.handle.net/10393/36855
M58. N. Primeau, Risk-Aware Decision
Support for Critical Infrastructure Protection using Multi-Objective
Optimization, M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2017, (Dr. R.
Abielmona, co-supervisor), https://ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/36841
M57. D. Gu, 3D
Densely Connected Convolutional Network for the Recognition of Human Shopping
Actions, M.Sc. Thesis, 2017, (co-supervision with Dr. R. Laganiere), http://hdl.handle.net/10393/36739
M56. A. Plachkov, Soft
Data-Augmented Risk Assessment and Automated Course of Action Generation for
Maritime Situational Awareness,
M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2016, (co-supervision with Drs. V. Groza, R. Abielmona, and D.
Inkpen), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/35336
M55. B. Desjardins, Reliable Robot-Assisted Sensor Relocation via Multi-Objective
Optimization, M.Sc. Thesis, 2016, (Dr.
R. Abielmona, co-supervisor), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/35034
M54. M.H. Zargari, Automatic Derivation of LQN Performance Models from UML Software Models
using Epsilon, M.Sc. Thesis @ Carleton University, 2016, (co-supervision
with Dr. D.C. Petriu)
M53. Z. Li, Haptic
Dissection of Deformable Objects using Extended Finite Element Method,
M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2014, (co-supervision with Dr. J. Lang), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/31445
M52. J. McCausland, Risk-Aware Wireless Sensor Network for
Critical Infrastructure Protection, M.A.Sc.
Thesis, 2014, (Drs. A.-M. Cretu, R. Abielmona, co-supervisors), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/30328
M51. D. De Youngster, An Isometry-Invariant Spectral Approch for Macro-Molecular Docking, M.Sc. Thesis,
2013, (co-supervision with Drs. E. Paquet
and H. Viktor), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/30226
M50. P.J. Santos, Facial
Expression Cloning with Fuzzy Membership Functions, M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2013, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/26260
M49. A. Panchapakesan, A
Hybrid Genetic Algorithm and Evolutionary Strategy to Automatically Generate
Test Data for Dynamic, White-Box Testing, M.Sc. Thesis, 2013, (Dr.
R. Abielmona, co-supervisor), https://ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/26132
M48. M. Jacques, Development of a Multimodal Human-computer Interface for the Control of
a Mobile Robot, M.A.Sc.
Thesis, 2012, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/22896
M47. A.
Stathakis, Vision-Based
Localization using Reliable Fiducial Markers, M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2011, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/20507
M46. J. M. Vawter, Alternative Pointing
Devices: Design and Evaluation of a System Supporting Multiple Users,
M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2010, (Dr. Lapointe, NRC,
co-supervisor), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/28783
M45. G. Kim, Designing Robust Fiduciary Markers for
Indoor Localization, M.A.Sc.
Thesis, 2010, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/28703
M44. D. Liu, Modification of Fuzzy C-Means
Clustering and its Application in Image Segmentation, M.Eng.
Project, 2010.
M43. V.
Hinić, Brain
Computer Interface System for Communication and Robot Control Based
on Auditory Evoked Event-Related Potentials, M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2009, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/28226
M42. S.
Andrews, Measurement-Based Modeling
of Contact Forces and Textures for Haptic Rendering, M.Sc.
Thesis, 2007, (co-supervision with Dr. J. Lang), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/27570
M41. A. Kazantsev,
Recovery of Pseudo-Random Coded Coloured
Structured Light Information for 3D Object Recognition from Uncooperative
Coloured Surfaces, M.Sc. Thesis, 2007.
M40. I.M.
Pasca, Neural Network Digital Hardware Implementation, M.A.Sc.
Thesis, 2007, (Dr. D. Inkpen
co-supervisor), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/27902
M39. B.A. Merhy,
Segmentation
par Analyse de Texture de Grilles dOccupation Probabilistes ΰ Ιchantillonnage Partiel, M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2006, (co-supervision with Dr. P. Payeur), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/27322
M38. M.A. Hossain, On a New Graph Theory Approach to Designing Zero-Aliasing Space Compressors for Built-In Self-Testing, M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2006, (co-supervision with Dr. S. Das), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/27372
M37. J.-C. Delannoy, Modeling Articulated Bodies with Distributed Mass for Virtual Interactive Environments, M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2006, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/27238
M36 E.F. Sadok, Web Services for IEEE 1451.1 Sensor Network Controllers, M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2006, (co-supervision with Dr. R. Liscano), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/27291
M35. M. Dostaler, "Multi-level random data based correlator model, M.A.Sc. Thesis,
2005, (Dr. Das co-supervisor), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/26893
M34. D.
Biswas, "A System-on-a-Chip
Testing Methodology," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2005, (co-supervision with Dr.
S. Das), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/26854
M33. C. Jin, Test Implementation of Embedded Core-Based
Sequential Circuits Using Verilog HDL under Altera Max Plus II Development
Environment, M.Sc. Thesis, 2004, (co-supervision with Dr. S. Das), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/26669
M32. L. Jin, "Hardware
and Software Co-Design in Space Compaction of Cores-Based Digital Circuit,"
M.Sc. Thesis, 2004, (co-supervision with Dr. Das), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/26670
M31. C.
Pasca, "Smart Tactile Sensor,"
M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2004, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/26741
M30. N.
Georganas, Car Supplier and Manufacturer
Connectivity Issues, M.B.A. Thesis, 2004, (co-supervision with Dr. C.
Navarre), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/26642
M29. W. Wong, View Interpolation for Shared Virtual Environments, M.Eng. Project,
2004.
M28. Q. Chen, Evaluation of OCR Algorithms for Images with Different Spatial
Resolutions and Noise, M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2003, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/26601
M27. A.-M. Cretu, Neural Network Modeling of 3D Objects for Virtualized Reality
Applications, M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2003, (Dr. G. Patry co-supervisor), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/26465
M26. D. Laberge, Visual Tracking for Human
Computer Interaction, M.Sc. Thesis, 2003, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/26504
M25. E. Huluta, Discrete
Wavelet Transform Architecture for Image Coding and Decoding,
M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2003, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/26491
M24. L.P. McNamee, Photogrammetric Calibration of
Mobile Robot Kinematics, M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2003, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/26522
M23. D. Oprea, Signal Integrity and EMI/EMC on PCB, M.Eng. Project, 2002.
M22. J. Wu, "MFC-Based Application for Rendering of Deforming NURBS Surface,"
M.Eng. Project, 2001.
M21. H.R. Hassan, "Operational (In-Field) Calibration Methodology of Video Quality
Evaluation of MPEG2 Compressed Data for Broadcast," M.A.Sc. Thesis,
2001, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/9030
M20. P. Rusu, "Neuro-Fuzzy Based System for Mobile Robot Navigation," M.A.Sc.
Thesis, 2001, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/9389
M19. M. Bondy, Voice Stream Based Lip Animation for Audio-Video Communication,
M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2001, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/9169
M18. A. Moica, "Coprocessor for Decoding Multi-Valued Pseudo-Random Sequence Patterns,"
M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2000, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/9262
M17. J.Y Liang, Response Data Compaction in BIST under Generalized Mergeability Based
on Switching Theory Formulation and Utilizing a New Measure of Failure
Probability, M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2000,
(co-supervision with Dr. S. Das), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/9208
M16. Z. Sakr, "3D Object Recognition Using Pseudo-random Encoded Structured Light,"
M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2000, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/9085
M15. M.D. Cordea, "Real Time 3D Head Pose Recovery for Model Based Video Coding,"
M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1999, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/8860
M14. J. Mao, Reduction
of the Quantization Error in Fuzzy Logic Controllers by Dithering, M.A.Sc.
Thesis, 1998, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/8512
M13. L. Zhao, "Random Pulse Artificial Neural Network Architecture," M.A.Sc.
Thesis, 1998, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/8489 ; http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/tape17/PQDD_0006/MQ36758.pdf
M12. Ph. Lavoie, "3D Object Reconstruction Using Structured Light and Two 2D Images,"
M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1996, (co-supervision with Dr. D. Ionescu), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/10255
M11. A. Roczniak,
"Spherical Near- to Far-Field
Estimation from Amplitude Measurements," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1996,
(co-supervision with Dr. G. Costache), http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/9776 .
M10. C. Gal, Multi-Sensor
(IR) Data Fusion for Mobile Robot Navigation Using Occupancy Grid Method,
M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1994, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/6843
M9. G. Eatherley,
"Autonomous Vehicle Docking Using Fuzzy
Logic," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1994, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/6731
M8. D.M. Colven, "Tactile Pattern Recognition Using Neural Networks," M.A.Sc.
Thesis, 1993, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/6513
M7. N. Trif, "Model-Based Visual Recognition of 3-D Objects Using Pseudo-Random Grid
Encoding," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1993, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/6700
M6. M. Greenspan, "Robotic Active Tactile Skills," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1992, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/7557
M5. H. Khalfallah,
"Visual Position Recovery for an AGV
Using Pseudo-Random Encoding," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1991, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/7518
M4. L.-P. Normand, "Sonar-Based Real World Mapping System," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1990, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/5949
M3. J.S. Basran, "Application of Pseudorandom Binary Sequences to the Absolute Position
Measurement of Automated Guided Vehicles," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1989, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/5329
M2. B. Karoui, "Active Force Controlled Part Assembling for a Robotic Assembly Cell,"
M.A.Sc. Thesis,1988, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/5462
M1. T. Goguen, "Vision Based Parts Fetching for a Robotic Assembly Cell,"
M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1988, http://www.ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/5289