EECS Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A fast time series power flow method for active distribution system control applications
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)Power system balancing, where supply of energy has to equal demand all time, is a very important constraint for electric power systems. In recent years, number of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and penetration of ... -
A hybrid physics aware learning based transmission line resistance estimation algorithm for dynamic line rating application
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)The worldwide push towards a more intelligent, connected and reliable electric power delivery system has led to the propagation of a wide range of new technologies and ideas within the power grid infrastructure. Thus, the ... -
Short term forecasting of solar power with machine learning and time series techniques
(Wichita State University, 2020-12)Solar electric generation is the fastest-growing and lowest-cost form of electric generation today. Since solar power generation is variable, nonlinear, and unpredictable, it is posing technical and economic challenges to ... -
Deep learning for optimal dynamic control of the internet of things
(Wichita State University, 2020-12)In recent years, industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has gained considerable attention in both industry and academia. In manufacturing sector, factories use the real-time big data collected from their IoT-enabled machines ... -
Anfis-fuzzy logic based UPQC in interconnected microgrid distribution systems: Modelling, simulation and implementation
(Wichita State University, 2020-12)This study focuses on the improvement of the power quality in interconnected power distribution systems using connected microgrids. The power quality issues at the secondary distribution level are addressed using a ... -
Modeling the evolution of open quantum systems
(Wichita State University, 2020-07)The motivation for the research is to find a method to describe the evolution of an open single qubit system since the Schrödinger equation cannot be used. Therefore, to do this, the single qubit is first coupled to another ...