EECS Theses and Dissertations
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A unified graphical approach for a PID controller design with a Smith predictor
(Wichita State University, 2022-12)This dissertation will extend the graphical method to the unified domain to design a PID controller augmented with a Smith predictor so that the closed loop system with deadtime meets nominal stability (NS), nominal ... -
Application of graphical models to inference and analysis of biological networks
(Wichita State University, 2022-12)The inference of gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from gene-expression measurements, and the desire to understand genomic functions and the behavior of these complex networks form a core element of systems biology-based ... -
Modeling the aggregation of bidirectional electric vehicle chargers to perform as static synchronous compensator
(Wichita State University, 2022-07)High Power level Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) Electric vehicles chargers are a key factor to the widespread of Plugged Electric Vehicle (PEV) penetration to the grid. This thesis proposes modelling the aggregation ... -
Secrecy rate of relay and intelligent reflecting surface antenna-assisted mimo
(Wichita State University, 2022-07)This thesis proposes the use of an amplify-and-forward (AF) relay in addition to intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) antennas to ensure higher secrecy rates compared to IRS-only multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) ... -
Improving frequency regulation calculation in power grid integration with solar energy system
(Wichita State University, 2022-07)Everyone requires uninterruptible, dependable power, and the power system must be able to handle the complexity that comes with so many people using power at once in modern times. The performance of the system can be ... -
Distributed network time synchronization: Social learning versus consensus
(Wichita State University, 2022-07)This dissertation proposes a social learning-based distributed network time synchronization (SLDNTS) and compares it to a classic approach: consensus-based distributed network time synchronization (CDNTS) under a Global ... -
Application of machine learning models and feature engineering to predict genomic phenomena
(Wichita State University, 2022-05)This dissertation investigates two topics towards designing tiny machine learningbased intelligent devices for biomedical applications. In the first section, feature engineering and machine learning models are developed ... -
Radio emitter localization via doppler frequency shifts using a single receiver
(Wichita State University, 2021-12)The Doppler effect has been exploited for localization of an electromagnetic interference (EMI) radio source. The differential Doppler (DD) method has been used for many decades. Another method called the direct position ... -
Online localization using only internal sensors on a smartphone
(Wichita State University, 2021-12)Despite the omnipresent smartphones and navigation apps, indoor navigation continues to be a challenge for blind and visually impaired individuals (BVI). Global Positioning System (GPS), while being highly reliable outdoors, ... -
Understanding abstract sketches by reinforcement learning for automated robotic assembly
(Wichita State University, 2021-12)This paper presents a method to understand and reason the spatial configuration of individual parts in an assembled model from a 2D ISO sketch for autonomous small-part assembly. When given disassembled individual parts ... -
Differentially private online learning algorithms for federated optimization
(Wichita State University, 2021-12)The exponential growth of the Internet from the last decade till the present has resulted in the generation of big data from billions of connected devices. Yet, big data are not readily available in many application ... -
Design and implementation of a remote assistance application for persons with visual impairments
(Wichita State University, 2021-07)Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired (BVI) confront numerous problems when completing regular duties or exploring new places. Getting assistance from strangers is not always desirable in such situations. With ... -
Advanced control strategies of PMSM based wind energy conversion systems
(Wichita State University, 2021-07)Wind energy conversion system (WECS) is a system helps to produce the electrical energy by transforming the incoming air stream. This system has two basic steps. First step is the mechanical power which comes from the ... -
Modeling criminal prediction schemes on smart contracts
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)Criminals are increasingly using the blockchain to commit fraud and fund physical-world crimes. The blockchain is particularly advantageous for criminals due to its trustless, decentralized, and pseudonymous properties. ... -
Boolean algebra based interdependency modeling for reliability evaluation of a cyber enabled power system
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)The development of new technology and changes in the climatic conditions brought some new methods in the generation of power. Along with these came the advancements of communication and control infrastructure of cyber which ... -
Using decoy documents to detect masquerade attacks
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)Privacy, security and integrity of data are becoming ever more important in a connected world. While every effort is being made to keep cyber criminals away from sensitive information, sometimes they succeed in bypassing ... -
Mask - aware face recognition system
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)This work presents a novel approach to face recognition that recognizes faces both with and without facial masks worn during the Covid-19 pandemic. The two-fold contribution of this study are: evaluation of the hand-crafted ... -
A method for generating near optimal t-closed equivalence classes
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)A huge volume of data emanates from various digital sources, this data having sensitive information is being stored and released for purposes that serve the common good through the advancement of knowledge. Organizations ... -
In-hospital mortality prediction for patients with congestive heart failure using long short-term memory and gated recurrent units
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)Mortality prediction is a determinant factor in Intensive Care Units (ICU). The high costs associated with a patient’s stay in an ICU can place a burden on any health care system around the world. The ability to accurately ... -
Devil’s DGA
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)Botnets are a collection of devices that have been infected with malware to grant control to a cyber attacker over that device. Botnets are primarily operated over the internet, where the devices can contact the cyber ...
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