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Improving the sensitivity of radar-based breast imaging algorithms in diverse patient populations
(NUI Galway, 2018-09-03)
Radar-based imaging is an emerging modality for breast cancer screening. Two commercial radar-based imaging devices are being tested in patient imaging studies. Promising initial results have highlighted the potential of ...
Accurate dielectric characterisation of biological tissues in the microwave range using the open-ended coaxial probe technique
(NUI Galway, 2019-12-19)
Accurate knowledge of the dielectric properties of biological tissue samples is fundamental in the design of novel electromagnetic-based medical devices. Biological tissue samples are typically characterised dielectrically ...
Electrical impedance tomography for static lesion detection and identification in the brain
(NUI Galway, 2020-08-20)
There is a clinical need for a novel approach to the detection of brain haemorrhage and clots. Such static lesions are characteristic of important conditions such as stroke, and traumatic brain injury. In these conditions ...
Contributions to unconstrained palmprint recognition on smartphones
(NUI Galway, 2019-11-27)
This thesis investigates the suitability of unconstrained palmprint as a biometric modality for handheld devices equipped with a camera, such as smartphones. A detailed literature survey is provided, covering existing ...
Deep learning techniques in data augmentation and neural network design
(NUI Galway, 2020-05-22)
In recent years, deep learning has revolutionized computer vision and has been applied to a range of problems where it often achieves accuracies equal to or greater than those obtainable by individual human experts. This ...
Towards improved treatment planning for head and neck microwave hyperthermia
(NUI Galway, 2019-10-08)
Hyperthermia is an emerging cancer treatment modality which involves applying heat to the malignant tumor. The heating can be delivered using electromagnetic energy, mostly in the radiofrequency or microwave range. Accurate ...
Design and development of a performance evaluation framework for remote eye gaze estimation systems
(NUI Galway, 2019-04-02)
In this dissertation, a comprehensive evaluation framework for remote eye gaze estimation systems
that are implemented in consumer electronics applications is developed. For this, firstly, a detailed
literature review ...
Acquisition of dielectric properties of tissues in the microwave range
(NUI Galway, 2019-11-12)
This thesis aims to conduct an investigation into the factors that influence the measurement and interpretation of the dielectric properties of biological tissues in the microwave frequency rage.
Firstly, a novel two-stage ...
Design and development of smart contract system for blockchain based applications
(NUI Galway, 2021-05-17)
The work presented in this thesis describes the design and development of smart contract system for blockchain based applications. The main objective is to investigate the current state of blockchain technology and its ...