Graduate Theses - supervised by  Prof. Emil M. Petriu

   Ph.D. Theses

  16.   X. Wang, “Intelligent Recognition of Texture and Material Properties of Fabrics,” Ph.D. Thesis, 2011.

  15.   M. Abdallah,A Novel Computational Approach for the Management of Bioreactor Landfills,” Ph.D. Thesis, 2011.

  14.   J. Zhou, “Velocity and  Acceleration Estimation and Uniform Hardness Perception in 6-DOF Haptic Rendering,”

          Ph.D. Thesis, 2010. 

  13.    A.-M. Cretu, Experimental Data Acquisition and Modeling of 3D Deformable Objects using Neural Networks,”

          Ph.D. Thesis, 2009.

  12.   Q, Chen, "Real-Time Vision-Based Hand Tracking and Gesture Recognition," Ph.D. Thesis, 2008.
 
11.   A. El-Sawah, "Towards Context-Aware Gesture Enabled User Interfacse," Ph.D. Thesis, 2008.
  10.   M.D. Cordea, “A 3D Anthropometric Muscle-Based Active Appearance Model for Model-BasedVideo Coding,"
          Ph.D. Thesis, 2007.
   9.    R. Abielmona, "A Wireless Network of Intelligent Sensor Agents for the Mapping of Multiple Environmental
          Parameters," Ph.D. Thesis, 2007.

   8.    M.H. Assaf, "Digital Core Output Test Data Compression Architecture Based on Switching Theory Concepts,"
          Ph.D. Thesis, 2003
   7.    A. Chubukjan, “Computational Aspects in Modelling Electromagnetic Field Parameters in Microstrips,"
          Ph.D. Thesis, 2000
   6.    M. E. Stieber, "Aspects of Vision-Based Sensing and Control for Space Robots," Ph.D. Thesis, 1998.
   5.    J.S. Basran, "Agent-Based Management of a Task-Level Multi-Robot Assembly Cell," Ph.D. Thesis, 1998.
   4.    H.O. Ali, "Near-Field Computation Using the Finite Element Method," Ph.D. Thesis, 1997.
   3.    S.S.K. Yeung, "Model-Based Tactile Object Recognition Using Pseudo-Random Encoding", Ph.D. Thesis, 1996.
   2.    C. Archibald, "A Computational Model for Skills-Oriented Robot Programming," Ph.D. Thesis, 1995.
   1.    D.I. Havelock, "High-Precision Position Estimation in Digital Image Metrology," Ph.D. Thesis, 1989.

  Master's Theses


  47.     A. Stathakis, “Vision-Based Localization using Reliable Fiducial Markers,” M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2011.

  46.     J. M. Vawter, “Alternative Pointing Devices: Design and Evaluation of a System Supporting Multiple Users,” M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2010.

  45.     G. Kim, Designing Robust Fiduciary Markers for Indoor Localization,” M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2010.

  44.     D. Liu, “Modification of Fuzzy C-Means Clustering and its Application in Image Segmentation,” M.Eng. Project, 2010.

  43.     V. Hinić,Brain Computer Interface System for Communication and Robot Control Based on Auditory Evoked

            Event-Related Potentials,” M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2009.

  42.     S. Andrews, "Measurement-Based Modeling of Contact Forces and Textures for Haptic Rendering," M.Sc. Thesis, 2007.
  41.     A. Kazantsev, “Recovery of Pseudo-Random Coded Coloured Structured Light Information for 3D Object Recognition
            from Uncooperative Coloured Surfaces,” M.Sc. Thesis, 2007.
  40.     I.M. Pasca, ”Neural Network Digital Hardware Implementation,”  M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2007.
 
39.     B.A, Merhy “Segmentation par Analyse de Texture de Grilles d’Occupation Probabilistes ŕ Échantillonnage Partiel,
            M.A. Sc.
Thesis, 2006.    
   38.    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.
  
37.     J.-C. Delannoy,Modeling Articulated Bodies with Distributed Mass for Virtual Interactive Environments,
            M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2006.
   36.    E. Sadok, “Web Services for
IEEE 1451.1 Sensor Network Controllers,” M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2006.
   35.    M. Dostaler, “Multi-Level Random Data Based Correlator Model,” M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2005.
   34.    D. Biswas, "A System-on-a-ChipTesting Methodology," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2005.  
   33.    C. Jin, “Test Implementation of Embedded Core-Based Sequential Circuits Using Verilog
HDL under Altera Max Plus II
            Development Environment,” M.Sc. Thesis, 2004.

  
32.    L. Jin, "Hardware and Software Co-Design in Space Compaction of Cores-Based Digital Circuit," M.Sc. Thesis, 2004.
   31.    C. Pasca, "Smart Tactile Sensor," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2004.
   30.    W. Wong, "View Interpolation for Shared Virtual Environments," M.Sc. Thesis, 2004.
   29.    N. Georganas, “Car Supplier and Manufacturer Connectivity Issues,” M.B.A. Thesis, 2004
   28.
    Q. Chen, “Evaluation of
OCR Algorithms for Images with Different Spatial Resolutions and Noise,” M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2003.
   27.    A.-M. Cretu, “Neural Network Modeling of 3D Objects for Virtualized Reality Applications,” M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2003.
   26.    D. Laberge, “Visual Tracking for Human Computer Interaction,” M.Sc. Thesis, 2003.
   25.    E. Huluta, "Discrete Wavelet Transform Architecture for Image Coding and Decoding," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2003.
   24.    L.P. McNamee, "Photogrammetric Calibration of Mobile Robot Kinematics," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2003.
   23.    D. Oprea, "Signal Integrity and EMI/EMC on PCB," M.Eng. Project, 2002.
   22.    J. Wu, "MFC-Based Application for Rendering of Deforming NURBS Surface," M.Eng. Project, 2001.
   21.    H.R. Hassan, "Operational (In-Field) Calibration Methodology of Video Quality Evaluation of MPEG2
            Compressed  Data for Broadcast," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2001.
   20.    P. Rusu, "Neuro-Fuzzy Based System for Mobile Robot Navigation,"M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2001.
   19.    M. Bondy, “Voice Stream Based Lip Animation for Audio-Video Communication,” M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2001.
   18.    A. Moica, "Coprocessor for Decoding Multi-Valued Pseudo-Random Sequence Patterns," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2000.
   17.    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.ScThesis, 2000.
   16.    Z. Sakr, "3D Object Recognition Using Pseudo-random Encoded Structured Light," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 2000.
   15.    M.D. Cordea, "Real Time 3D Head Pose Recovery for Model BasedVideo Coding," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1999.
   14.    J. Mao, “Reduction of the Quantization Error in Fuzzy Logic Controllers by Dithering,” M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1998.
   13.    L. Zhao, "Random Pulse Artificial Neural Network Architecture," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1998.
   12.    Ph. Lavoie, "3D Oject Reconstruction Using Structured Light and Two 2D Images," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1996.
   11.    A. Roczniak, "Spherical Near- to Far-Field Estimation from Amplitude Measurements," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1996.
   10.    C. Gal, "Multi-Sensor (IR) Data Fusion for Mobile Robot Navigation Using Occupancy Grid Method,"
            M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1994.
     9.    G. Eatherley, "Autonomous Vehicle Docking Using Fuzzy Logic," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1994.
     8.    D.M. Colven, "Tactile Pattern Recognition Using Neural Networks," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1993.
     7.    N. Trif, "Model-Based Visual Recognition of 3-D Objects Using Pseudo-Random Grid Encoding,"
            M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1993.
     6.    M. Greenspan, "Robotic Active Tactile Skills," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1992.
     5.    H. Khalfallah, "Visual Position Recovery for an AGV Using Pseudo-Random Encoding," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1991.
     4.    L.-P. Normand, "Sonar-Based Real World Mapping System," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1990.
     3.    J.S. Basran, "Application of Pseudorandom Binary Sequences to the Absolute Position Measurement
            of Automated Guided Vehicles," M.A.Sc.
Thesis, 1989.
     2.    B. Karoui, " Active Force Controlled Part Assembling for a Robotic Assembly Cell," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1988.
     1.    T. Goguen, "Vision Based Parts Fetching for a Robotic Assembly Cell," M.A.Sc. Thesis, 1988.
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