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A Probabilistic Framework Based on Mathematical Models with Application to Medical Data Streams
(2012-08-01)
This thesis presents a new probability-based framework which exploits existing domain knowledge in the form of mathematical models and uses real-time data streams to individualise model parameters.
We apply this new ...
Nature Inspired Computational Optimisation Methods for System Dynamics
(2012-06-10)
This thesis aims to provide the state of the art "nature-inspired computing" (NIC) approaches and investigate their applications in system dynamics (SD) models. Specifically, we will focus on particle swarm optimisation ...
A web-based system for determining drug dosing levels in kidney impairment
(2014-02-03)
University Hospital Galway, Ireland (UHG) uses a hybrid system to maintain patient
records. Some wards have an electronic health record (EHR), while others are still
dependent on paper records. The continued use of ...
Self-aware buildings: an evaluation framework and implementation technologies for improving building operations
(2015-05-22)
Significant advances have been made in developing national and international policies aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings that address both new construction and retrofitting activities in buildings. ...
Investigation into the Influence of Temperature on the Cryopreservation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
(2012-09-28)
Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) are utilised in regenerative medicine due to their
multilineage differentiation potential, ease of isolation, capacity for in vitro
expansion and wide-spread availability in the adult tissues. ...
Physical and numerical modelling of impeded tidal flows: Effects of aquaculture structures on hydrodynamics and material transport
(2012-04-13)
The effects of aquaculture structures on flows are investigated in this thesis through a two-pronged approach. Small-scale flow interactions between the structures and the surrounding waterbody are studied through physical ...
Seismic Design of Concentrically Braced Steel Frames
(2012-03-01)
The aim of this project is to develop a robust numerical model that accurately replicates the behaviour of CBFs during earthquakes. This numerical model is then used to validate a codified performance based design approach ...
Calibration of detailed building energy simulation models to measured data using uncertainty analysis
(2014-05-30)
Over the past few decades, advances in technology, most notably the industrial revolution of the late 18th-century, has brought about dramatic improvements in the socioeconomic circumstances of developed nations. This has ...
Ultrawideband Radar for the Early Detection of Cancer Within the Heterogeneous Breast
(2012-01-18)
Ultrawideband (UWB) microwave imaging is an emerging breast screening modality
based on the electromagnetic reflections generated by the dielectric contrast between
soft tissue types within the breast at microwave ...
A Transparent Unidirectional Wave Division Multiplexing Passive Optical Network Architecture
(2012-06-21)
Fiber optic networks are becoming increasingly important for new communication infrastructures. Within the optical networking domain there are many different standards and technologies. The current most advanced technology ...