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No.1 Project Title: Design of Mirrors/Lenses Arrangement in a Radio Telescope EE-YKH-
Using Quasi-optics. 01-
MAY17
Description/Synopsis: The radiation patterns of a radio telescope system are (Dr Yeap
to be computed. KH)

Co-supervisor:

Prerequisites:

Expected outcome/Deliverable:

No.2 Project Title: Optimization of Lenses Design in a Radio Telescope EE-YKH-

02-
Description/Synopsis: Metamaterials are proposed to be incorporated into MAY17
the design of lenses in radio telescopes. (Dr Yeap
KH)
Co-supervisor:

Prerequisites:

Expected outcome/Deliverable:

No.3 Project Title: Optimization of Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) Systems EE-YKH-
03-
Description/Synopsis: The efficiency of a WPT system is to be optimized MAY17
using directors. (Dr Yeap
KH)
Co-supervisor:

Prerequisites:

Expected outcome/Deliverable:

No.4 Project Title: Design of a Multi-bands Antenna EE-YKH-

04-
Description/Synopsis: A patch antenna with more than one band is to be MAY17
designed (Dr Yeap
KH)
Co-supervisor:

Prerequisites:

Expected outcome/Deliverable:
No.5 Project Title: Design and Development of a Portable Radio Telescope EE-YKH-
05-
Description/Synopsis: A radio telescope is to be constructed from an ASTRO MAY17
dish. (Dr Yeap
KH)
Co-supervisor:

Prerequisites:

Expected outcome/Deliverable:
No.6 Project Title: Segmentation and Grading of Skin Lesions EE-HNS-
01-
Description/Synopsis: Eczema is the most common form of dermatitis. It is MAY17
an inflammation of the skin. The general symptoms of eczema are dry, red (Dr
and inflamed skin. As a result the appearance of diseased skin is different Humaira
from normal skin. This difference can be exploited using image processing Nisar)
techniques using information from the color and texture of lesions in the
images.
In this work image processing algorithm will be developed for segmenting
Eczema skin lesions. It will help in the development of an automated
approach to identify the extent of atopic eczema.
Implementation: Matlab
Output: An automated method to identify the severity and extent of eczema.

Remarks if any:
Area: Image Processing,
Implementation: Matlab ,
Complexity: Medium to High
Output: Algorithms for segmentation and grading of Eczema
No.7 Project Title: Monitoring of Stress using EEG EE-HNS-
02-
Description/Synopsis: EEg is known to be a reliable measure of stress, that MAY17
effects almost everyone at different stages of their life. Moderate stress can (Dr
be beneficial to human beings, however prolonged and excessive stress is Humaira
harmful to the human health. To monitor stress, different methods can be Nisar)
used. A Stroop colour-word test is used as a stress inducer, and the EEG data
are recorded during the experiment. Different feature will be studied. Noise
in the form of music will be added to study its effect on cognition.

This is an extention of a previous project , so data collection is not required.

.https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1504/1504.03343.pdf
https://www.psyc.vt.edu/sites/default/files/inline_files/Page354/west_bell_
1997.pdf
http://cdn.intechweb.org/pdfs/10986.pdf

Remarks if any:
Area: Signal Processing
Implementation: Matlab ,
Complexity: Medium to High
Output: Algorithm
No.8 Project Title: Deep Learning for EEG data analysis EE-HNS-
03-
Description/Synopsis: EEG data is extensively use din the field of MAY17
neuroscience, cognitive science and psychophysiological research. EEG is non (Dr
stationary, high dimensional and multichannel in nature and creates huge Humaira
amount of data. It is not easy to study EEG and identify parameters/features Nisar)
for a specific activity.
In recent years, deep learning approaches have been successfully used to
learn represent image data, audio data etc. However, it is not extensively
studied for electroencephalographic (EEG) data. Considering the properties
of EEG data, convolutional neural networks and deep learning networks may
give good results for feature extraction. Compared with other state-of-the-
art feature extraction methods, the learned features using convolutional
deep belief network have better performance.
Some link are here for reference:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0952197614001092
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=7383844
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6889383/#full-text-section
https://sccn.ucsd.edu/~arno/fam2data/publicly_available_EEG_data.html

Remarks if any:
Area: Signal Processing
Implementation: Matlab,
Complexity: Medium to High
Output: Algorithm
No.9 Project Title: Segmentation of phase contrast images EE-HNS-
04-
Description/Synopsis: Image processing and analysis is an effective tool for MAY17
monitoring and fault diagnosis of activated sludge (AS) wastewater (Dr
treatment process. The AS images comprise of flocs (microbial aggregates) Humaira
and filamentous bacteria. Nisar)
I this project we want to segment phase contrast images of activated sludge.
And count the number of filaments present.
Ground truth approximations are already available for assessment purposes.
assess the segmentations.

Remarks if any:
Area: Signal Processing
Implementation: Matlab,
Complexity: Medium to High
No.10 Project Title: Detection of Heart rate in real time videos in presence of EE-HNS-
motion 05-
MAY17
Description/Synopsis: In this project it is required to measure the heart rate (Dr
of a subject using video sequence. This is an extension of a previous project Humaira
in which heart rate was measured for a subject who is driving a car at low Nisar)
speed.. However in this project we want to measure heart rate of a subject
while he is driving at medium speed 40-60 kms/hr. The associated motion
will introduce blur in the video, hence additional methods will be required to
process the image and measure correct heart rate.

Remarks if any:
Area: Signal Processing
Implementation: Matlab,
Complexity: Medium to High

No.11 Project Title: Student attendance system in class room EE-HNS-

06-
Description/Synopsis: In this project we plan to develop a student MAY17
attendance system using face recognition technique. (Dr
http://klresearch.org/IJMSTM/papers/v2i3_2.pdf Humaira
https://www.academia.edu/6213011/Attendance_Monitoring_Using_Face_R Nisar)
ecognition_
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=7763360

Remarks if any:
Area: Signal Processing
Implementation: Matlab,
Complexity: Medium to High
No.12 Project Title: Tracking of inventory on store shelves using mobile robot EE-HNS-
07-
Description/Synopsis: In this project we plan to develop a system that can MAY17
track inventory on shelves of stores. It may include robot path planning and (Dr
image processing techniques for identifying inventory. Humaira
http://www.dcvelocity.com/articles/20170118-mobile-robot-tracks- Nisar)
inventory-on-store-shelves/

Remarks if any:
Area: Signal Processing
Implementation: Matlab,
Complexity: Medium to High
No.13 Project Title: A PC-based Computer Cluster for High Performance Computing EE-YVV-
01-
Description/Synopsis: MAY17
(Dr Yap
Co-supervisor: VV)

Prerequisites:

Expected outcome/Deliverable:
No.14 Project Title: Designing a Multiprocessor System for a Reliable Elevator EE-YVV-
Control System 02-
MAY17
Description/Synopsis: (Dr Yap
VV)
Co-supervisor:

Prerequisites:

Expected outcome/Deliverable:
No.15 Project Title: Computational Study of Electronic Structures on 4,5- EE-TPL-
Di-Bromo-Phenanthrene used as Organic Light-Emitting Diode 01-
MAY17
Description/Synopsis: In this study, Density Functional Theory (DFT) method (Dr Toh
will be carried out using Gaussian 09 and Quantum ESPRESSO software PL)
packages. Crystallographic Information File (CIF) will be obtained from
Crystallography Open Database (COD). First, a small molecular system of 4,5-
di-bromo-phenanthrene will be choose as local host environment. Using
geometry optimization calculation, the local energy minimum of 4,5-Di-
Bromo-Phenanthrene will be found. The electronic structures of equilibrium
system will then be determined. Next, the molecular size effect will be
predicted in the work. In additional, the computational results obtained will
also be used to compare with experimental data.

Keywords: Computational quantum mechanical modeling method, Polycyclic

aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs), Electronic structures.

No.16 Project Title: Theoretical Analysis of Stability and Electronic Properties on EE-TPL-
Pyromellitic diimide used as Organic Semiconductors and Devices 02-
MAY17
Description/Synopsis: Computational quantum mechanical modeling (Dr Toh
method such as Density Functional Theory (DFT) will be used in this work, PL)
with employing Gaussian 09 and Quantum ESPRESSO software packages.
Next, Crystallographic Information File (CIF) will be obtained from
Crystallography Open Database (COD). First, a small molecular system of 2,6-
Dibenzylpyrrolo[3,4-f]isoindole-1,3,5,7(2H,6H)-Tetraone will be choose as
local host environment. A local energy minimum of 2,6-Dibenzylpyrrolo[3,4-
f]isoindole-1,3,5,7(2H,6H)-Tetraone will be determined using geometry
optimization calculation,. The electronic structures of optimized geometries
will then be calculated. In addition, the molecular dynamic effect will also be
carried out in the work. Last, the computational data obtained will be
compared with experimental values.

Keywords: Density Functional Theory, Pyromellitic diimide, Electronic

properties.
No.18 Project Title: Laplace Transform in Electrical Circuit Analysis using Visual EE-TPL-
Basic Programming 03-
MAY17
Description/Synopsis: Laplace transform is one of fundamental (Dr Toh
mathematical tool, which can be used in various fields of science and PL)
engineering. In this project, Laplace transform will be applied to solve RL, RC,
or RLC circuit problems. Also, the simulation work will be carried out using
Visual Basic Programming.

Keywords: Laplace transform, Circuit analysis, Visual Basic Programming.

No.19 Project Title: Application of Fourier Series to Solve Electrical Circuit Model EE-TPL-
using Visual Basic programming 04-
MAY17
Description/Synopsis: Fourier series is a very effective mathematical tool used to (Dr Toh
simplify very complex problems in various scientific and electrical engineering PL)
areas. This work will be focused on the application of Fourier series in RC, RC,
and RLC electrical circuits. Next, Visual Basic Programming will be carried out in
this study.

Keywords: Fourier series, Electrical circuit, Visual Basic Programming.

No.20 Project Title: Electromagnetic wave propagation in one-dimensional EE-YKC-

photonic crystals with metamaterials 01-
MAY17
Description/Synopsis: One-dimensional photonic crystals are waveguides of (Dr
light and can guide the propagation of light in one direction only. Yeong
Metamaterials are artificial materials designed so that the value of refractive KC)
index is negative (naturally occurring materials have refractive indices with
positive values). In this project, you will learn what one-dimensional photonic
crystals and metamaterials are, and understand how metamaterial photonic
crystals in one dimension can be used to guide light. You will be doing
numerical simulations to examine transmission and waveform properties.

Remarks if any:
This project relies on a basic understanding of electromagnetic theory.
Some programming skill is required as computer codes are written in
matlab and/or fortran (a scientific programming language similar to
matlab). The level of difficulty is between medium.
No.21 Project Title: Electromagnetic wave propagation in two-dimensional EE-YKC-
metamaterial photonic crystals 02-
MAY17
Description/Synopsis: Two-dimensional photonic crystals are waveguides of (Dr
light and can confine the propagation of light in two directions. Yeong
Metamaterials are artificial materials designed so that the value of refractive KC)
index is negative (naturally occurring materials have refractive indices with
positive values). In this project, you will learn what two-dimensional photonic
crystals and metamaterials are, and understand how metamaterial photonic
crystals in two dimensions can be used to guide light. You will be doing
numerical simulations to examine transmission properties.

Remarks if any:
This project relies on a basic understanding of electromagnetic theory.
Some programming skill is required as computer codes are written in
matlab and/or fortran (a scientific programming language similar to
matlab). The level of difficulty is between medium.

No.22 Project Title: EE-TPC-

Fast battery charging circuits for LFP rechargeable battery 01-
MAY17
Description/Synopsis: (Dr Teh
The lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery, also called LFP battery is a type PC)
of rechargeable battery. LiFePO4 batteries have somewhat lower energy
density than the more common lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2) design found in
consumer electronics, but offer longer lifetimes, better power density and
are inherently safer. LiFePO4 is finding a number of roles in vehicle use and
backup power. This project requires the student to develop a fast charging
circuit for LFP battery based on pulse charging method to improve the
charging time.

Prerequisites:
Electronics

Expected outcome/Deliverable:
Charging circuit (hardware)
No.23 Project Title: EE-TPC-
Development of a wearable robotic arm for human rehabilitation 02-
MAY17
Description/Synopsis: (Dr Teh
Surviving a stroke or debilitating injury is often the start of a very long ordeal. PC)
Physical therapy can be slow and strenuous with no guarantee of recovery.
Robotic exoskeletons can sometimes provide the support a ravaged body
needs to healand strength when it cantbut they typically cost more than
a car and must be anchored to a wall and plugged into a socket. Student will
need to study and develop a simple wearable robotic arm capable of lifting
weights.

Prerequisites:
Electronics, mechanical and programming

Expected outcome/Deliverable:
Basic robotic arm

No.24 Project Title: EE-TPC-

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to an automated industrial self- 03-
propelled trolley MAY17
(Dr Teh
Description/Synopsis: PC)
An industrial self-propelled trolley is often used for transporting and handling
materials. The self-propelled trolley for assemble line is powered by the cable
reels. The hydraulic lifting device can be installed on the self propelled
trolley. These suitable to be used in the bad environment, for example, high-
temperature and explosive condition. Student will need to integrate artificial
intelligence (AI) into the trolley to enable it to learn and self-manoeuvre in a
closed environment.

Prerequisites:
Electronics, software programming

Expected outcome/Deliverable:
Self-driven trolley

No.25 Project Title: Microstep Stepper Motor (Extension of Previous Project) EE-LYJ-
01-
Description/Synopsis: The aim of this project is to improve on the microstep MAY17
stepper motor previously designed and implemented by making it able to (Mr Lee
move in the X-Y direction. YJ)

Remarks if any:
Deliverable A microstepping stepper motor that is able to perform X-Y
direction movements with proper applications.
 No.26 Project Title: Automated Electronic Sensor System (Extension of Previous EE-LYJ-
Project) 02-
MAY17
Description/Synopsis: The aim of this project is to improve on the automated (Mr Lee
electronic sensor system previously designed and implemented so that its YJ)
measurements are more accurate and to design a program to calculate the
surface roughness using the data collected by the system.

Remarks if any:
Deliverable An automated electronic sensor system that is able to measure
and store collected data for future extraction and a program to calculate the
surface roughness using the collected data.

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