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Towards a Usable-Security Engineering Framework for Enhancing Software Development
(2015-05)Computer systems are fundamental tools for almost every single process in life. People from all over the globe use computer systems for an unlimited number of purposes. Consequently, a close relationship between people ... -
Towards Enhanced Security for Automotive Operating Systems
(2018-12)Modern automotive infotainment systems are represented by highly complex components with broad functionality and network capabilities. As a result, they are becoming more exposed to the outer world, thus turning into ... -
Towards Green Building: Energy Efficient Roof System for Buildings
(2017-12)The present work focusses on investigating the thermal performance of different energy efficient roof systems for buildings for different climates. Buildings constitutes about 40 percent of total energy consumed by United ... -
Towards Intelligent Intrusion Detection Systems for Cloud Computing
(2018-07)Statistics presented in the background chapter show the tremendous number of security breaches that occurred in recent years. Furthermore, securing the new advanced technologies has become more challenging. Cloud computing ... -
Towards Net Zero Energy Buildings: A Parametric Study on Building Energy Performance for Different US Climate Zones
(2018-04)A Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) can produce as much energy as it requires over an annual basis. This research investigated the building energy performance of different parameters over six US climate zones to ascertain ... -
Transcriptomic and proteomic identification of signaling molecules involved in egg activation in the sea star, Patiria miniata
(2021-07)During egg activation in all species, the critical mechanism to restart the zygote metabolism and prevent polyspermy is an intracellular Ca2+ increase. The signaling molecules, including the receptors on the sperm and egg, ... -
Transfer Learning with Convolutional Neural Networks Applied to Periocular Biometrics
(2018-01)Biometrics technologies are designed for recognition of the unique physiological and behavioral features of an individual for identification and verification applications. There have been noteworthy advances in this field ... -
Tuning Micro-Electro-Mechanical Resonators for Maximum Dynamic Range
(2017-07)This research seeks to improve the linear dynamic range (LDR) of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) resonators, which are commonly used in sensing and timing applications. We address specifically the need for devices ... -
Tuning of the Zero Dispersion Point for Micro Electrical Mechanical Systems
(2019-05)Resonant micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) are increasingly common in applications, including inertial sensors and frequency sources. These devices operate at resonance and take advantage of their size, ability to ... -
Two Channel SDM Communication System Simultaneously Operating at 10Gb/s Using C-band Transceivers
(2018-09)Increasing the bandwidth of optical fiber communications to cope with high-speed network traffic is an important goal for the communications industry. Therefore, optical communication is growing at a very rapid pace, ... -
Two-Point Boundary Value Problems for Higher Order Nonlinear Hyperbolic Equations
(2019-05)Two–point boundary value problems in a multidimensional box for higher order nonlinear hyperbolic equations are considered. The concepts of a strongly isolated solution, and locally and globally strong well–posedness of ... -
Two-Stage Mixed Integer Stochastic Programming and Its Application to Bond Portfolio Optimization
(2019-05)We consider a two-stage stochastic bond portfolio optimization problem, where an investor aims to optimize the cost of bond portfolio under different scenarios while ensuring predefined liabilities during a given planning ... -
UE Based Performance Evaluation of 4G LTE Network
(2019-05)In the past ten years, we have witnessed an increase in demand for mobile services as we have come to depend more and more on mobile phones as an indispensable part of everyday life. And not merely for making phone calls ... -
Understanding the Reaction Kinetics of Polyurethane Flexible Foam
(2022-07)Polyurethane flexible foam is used throughout daily life predominantly as cushions for chairs and mattresses. Currently new foams are made through extensive research and development via trial and error. There are many ... -
Unified Model Combining the Boundary Conditions Encountered at the Input, the Carrier Optical Fiber and the Output in Spatially Multiplexed Optical Communication Channels
(2019-04)Spatial domain multiplexing allows for expansion of optical fiber data rates by utilizing the spatial dimensions within the fiber. One form of this multiplexing method utilizes oblique input angles to generate ring-like ... -
Unveiling Migration Patterns Using Data and Network Science
(2021-12)Many real-world phenomena have recently been witnessed, motivating scientists to provide a comprehensive understanding of worldwide networks, such as the human migration phenomenon. Human migration research is multidisciplinary ... -
Uplink Throughput Prediction and Device Geolocation in Cellular Communication System Using Machine Learning Methodology
(2021-05)Continuously increasing the number of interconnecting devices, cloud services, and social media usage require enormous amounts of mobile data. Due to the rapid increase in cellular data demand, accurate cellular ... -
Use of Garmin Autopilot Envelope Protection System for Simplified Vehicle Operations in General Aviation
(2020-05)The general aviation industry suffers from high rates of fatalities and accidents occurring due to loss of control while in flight. This thesis research aims to implement a simple yet effective simplified vehicle operations ... -
Using a Personalized Machine Learning Approach to Detect Stolen Phones
(2015-12)With the increasing number of smartphone penetration, mining smartphone data that make smartphone smarter became a top research area, there are a lot of event data which we can use to predict behavior or detect anomalies. ... -
Using Dispersive Raman Spectroscopy to Assess Remodeling in Vascular Constructs used in Tissue Engineering
(2018-05)Tissue engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs) are a promising alternative to surgery for the treatment of thrombotic occlusion of small diameter (< 6 mm) arteries. It is important that TEVG composition prevent compliance ...