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AC and DC Machines
Supervisor: Dr Alan Walton
Bartholomeusz, Christopher Frequency Response Testing of Synchronous Machines Hough, Stuart Analysis of Synchronous Machines using Frequency Response Methods Wong, Chee Wai Shaft Voltages in Synchronous MachinesArtificial Intelligence
Supervisor: Dr P Suganthan and Mr Marcus Gallagher
Cheung, Ho Ying Hand-written Chinese Character Recognition Dempster, Nerrida Reading Ballot Papers using Computer Vision Kennedy, Daniel Incest, Cannibalism, Parochialism and the Genetic Algorithm Wong, Justin Evaluation of Feature Extraction Methods for Numerals RecognitionSupervisor: Dr Brian Lovell
Cuvet, Wendy Jigsaw Puzzle Solver using Computer Vision Lum, Anthony Fingerprint RecognitionCommunications
Supervisor: Dr Mike Cherniakov
Chan, Jude Modulation Technique for a Mobile Multimedia Communication Ko, Joyce Utilisation of a mm Wave Broadband Wireless Internet Communication Petraitis, Paul Modelling of an Autonomous Doppler Navigation System Sensor InputProcessing Unit
Shuley, Luke J Mobile and Indoor Antennas for Digital Television
Device Physics
Supervisor: Dr Tong Yeow
Chiu, Eric Use of Semiconductor Process Simulation Software for Teaching of VLSITechnology
Huang, Jack Modeling of Transient Response of p-n Junction Diodes - Evaluation ofp-n Junction Based Minority Carrier lifetime Extraction Models
Lee, Shy Chyi Numerical Evaluation of Fowler Nordheim Tunnelling Current in MOSStructure
Leow, Geraldine Modelling of Impact Ionisation Physics in Semiconductor Devices Ong, Beow Chuang Gated Diode Measurement Applied to MOSFET Ng, Chye Huat Keith Numerical Simulation of Silicon-on-Insulator Device using MEDICI Tam, Chou Kan Physics Based Modelling of Two-Dimensional Oxidation in VLSITechnology with Numerical Solver
Tay, Chay Huat Technology and Modelling of Trench Capacitors in DRAM Cells Yu, Mu-chi Lisa Evaluation of the Effects of Drain-Induced Barrier Lowering andSource-Drain Punchthrough in MOSFETs
Electronics / Power Electronics
Supervisor: Dr Geoff Walker
Chan, Alvin Modular Transformer Supplying the Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) Cunningham, Clifton A High Power Inverter for Remote Applications Frioni, Victor High Power Digital Audio Amplifier Hemmings, Christopher Improving Class D Audio Amplifiers Hiscock, Scott An Investigation into the Accurate Measurement of Three Phase Power Lei, San Fat Solar Peak Power Point Tracker Neill, William High Power Switched Mode Power Supply Ng, Wai-Ling Low Power, Off Line Power Supply Options / Implementation Ng, Aik Kiat Power Electronics Building Blocks Smallbon, Paul Zero Crossing Detector Whitley, Jason Switch Mode Assisted Linear AmplifiersSupervisor: Dr Marian Majewski
McIntyre, Scott Video Cross Point Switch Design for High Quality PC Video Signals
Embedded Systems
Supervisor: Dr Mark Schulz
Alick, Quenten The Internet Power Line Adapter Busteed, Alex NetBadge: An Electronic Location System Clancy, Ted NetSlate ’99 and the Post-PC Era Corcoran, Brendan The Virtual CD JukeBox Gee, Simon The Zboard: Cost Reduction through Software Emulation Grasso, Raymond EasyServer USB Host Providing Real Connectivity Hill, Craig Cordless Mouse and Keyboard Hughes, Peter Keyboard and Mouse Section of the PC / Video Multiplexer Larcombe, Grant Intelligent Addressable Christmas Tree Lights Leong, Jason NetBadge Personnel Location System Leong, Stephanie Multi-Applicational Smartcard (MASC) System Lum, Andrew Small Component Vending Machine McMahon, Chris Video Conferencing Over ATM Networks O’Brien, Sean Solid State Conversation Recorder Over, Andrew ZBOARD: Affordable Consumer Internet Access Pascoe, Chris GUTSI: A GPS-based UTC Time Source for the Internet Roche, Nathan Coke.Net: A Vending Machine on the Internet Shore, Candice Ethernet Connected Hardware Tester Skeahan, Kent LAN-Cash: A LAN Based Digital Cash System Smyth, Greg CCD vs CMOS Cameras Sullivan, Matthew Computerised Multi-line Phone Recording Device Truong, Tony The Internet Power Line Adapter Warmington, Michael Telephone Line SimulatorSupervisor: Dr Mark Schulz and Richard Cooks
Barker, Keith Digital Phone Line Recording DeviceSupervisor: Dr Geoff Walker
O’Rourke, David Multiplex Wiring for AutomobilesHigh Voltage
Supervisor: Prof Mat Darveniza and Dr Tapan Saha
Cunningham, Daniel Expert System for Transformer Fault Diagnosis Lloyd, Damien Impulse Breakdown Processes Over Insulating Polymer Surfaces McDonald, John The Diagnostic Testing of High Voltage Silicon Carbide Surge Arresters McGuire, Jeff Monitoring of Distribution System Power QualityMicrowave and Electromagnetics
Supervisor: Dr Mike Cherniakov
Ng, Soon Leong 97 GHz Signal Path Losses PredictionSupervisor: Dr Marian Majewski
Richardson, Nick All Empires fall, you just have to know where to push. Microwave / RFSub-carrier Signals Multiplexing for Optical Communication Systems
Supervisor: Dr John Homer
Morrissey, Bradley J Object Detection with Microwave RadarSupervisor: Dr Stuart Crozier
Collie, Elizabeth Micro Radio Frequency Coils for Medical Magnetic Resonance Imaging Yeo, Eng Optimizing the Radio Frequency characteristics of small Bi-planar coilsfor NMR/MRI
Supervisor: Dr David Noon
Kinnon, David Identification of Wires Using Microwave Resonance SignaturesOptics
Supervisor: Dr Marian Majewski
Castro, William Distance measurement System Using Lasers Hamilton, Scott Sun-Tracking Solar Cell Array System Philbrick, Rhys Optical Control of Operation of Two and Three Port Devices Thomas, Patrick An Infrared Laser Range Finder Woodcock, Rebecca Powering of Electronic Systems via Optical Fibres using PhotonsSupervisor: Mr Alex Rakic
Conway, Lisa Modelling of DBR Mirrors for Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting LasersRobotics and Control
Supervisor: Dr Gordon Wyeth
Arrowsmith, Mark A Vision-based Driver Alert System Beynon, Sharon A Vision Controlled Micromouse Brown, Benjamin Robust Vision for Robot Soccer Harding, Stuart An Autonomous Vacuum Cleaner Horn, Scott Thecodont – The Biped Walker Keane, Digby High Speed Communication for Robots: A RoboRoos Project Kennedy, James Design and Implementation of a Distributed Digital Control System inan Industrial Robot
Pfrunder, Anthony An On-board Navigation System for Mobile Robots Schultz, Ben The Performance Analysis of a Robot Vision System on a SmartCamera
Robotics and Control (Cont.)
Supervisor: Dr Gordon Wyeth
Westerhuis, Troy The Implementation of Proximity Sensors and Motor Drivers onto SoccerPlaying Robots
Wills, Peter A Smart Camera Implementation of a Global Vision and Control SystemSupervisor: Mr Geoff Walker
Coleman, Darren Compensator Design using Experimental Design MethodsSignal and Image Processing
Supervisor: Dr Brian Lovell
Andrews, Robert Tracking Multiple Objects in Real Time Cendrillon, Raphael Real Time Face Recognition using Eigenfaces Cheung, Franklin Iris Recognition Heaton, Matthew Applications of Parallel Allpass Filters to Ripple Control Signalling in thePower Industry
Heckenberg, Daniel MIME: A Video-based Hand Gesture Interface McKinnon, David Multiple Object Tracking in Real Time Nicol, Peter Passive Video Surveillance For Security Applications Oiso, Chihiro Face Recognition based on Eigenfaces Parker, Bruce Number Plate Recognition White, Christopher Image Features for Measuring Similarity between Plant SeedsSupervisor: Dr Glen Stickley
Birmingham, Murrough Digital Communications for Ground Penetration RadarSupervisor: Mr Geoff Walker
Nissen, Jason Reprogrammable DSP based Guitar PedalSupervisor: Dr John Homer
Edward, Vanessa Signal Prewhitening Schemes for Detection-Guided LMS Rossotti, Diego Ship Classification using Principal Components Analysis Sohner, Peter Weighted Sum Speckle Reduction of Multi-Pass Images Tjendera, Darwin Speckle Noise Reduction using Multi-pass TechniqueSupervisor: Dr Marian Majewski
Walpole, Justin Performance of Digital Radio Astronomy Receivers in the Presenceof Interference
VLSI / CAD
Supervisor: Dr Sri Parameswaran
Koo, Eng Wei Design of a Low-voltage, Low-power CMOS Amplifier Cell for 16-bitSigma-delta Modulator
Miller, Christina ECCPERT: Elliptic Curve Cryptosystem Development and Design Moodie, David Implementation of a Basketball Scoreboard Controller with VLSI Petroff, Nikolai The Parameterisable Fast Walsh-Hadamard TransformInformation Technology Abstracts
Allder, Jo-Anne
UML Diagrams and Human PreferenceBradley, Daniel R
Generating CORBA Domain Access Policies From Unix Access Control MechanismsBroderick, Stephen
Efficiency of Querying Multiple Websites in XMLClareburt,
Justin E Effective Load Balancing Strategies in Distributed SystemsCoyle, David
Web-Based Student Decision Support Systemde Beer, Adriaan A
A Real Time Multi-Tasking SimulatorHauber, Gabriel J
Optimization Techniques for Binary Code Translated from a Register Based Machine to a Stack Based MachineHenderson, Michael
A Framework for Event CorrelationHenricksen, Karen
Adaptive Applications in Mobile EnvironmentsHo, Anthony
Redesign of the Kerberos Key Distribution CentreHo, Charley C
Workflow Service Provisioning: Generic Business Process DesignsHunter, Christopher
Improving Tool Support for the Logic Refinement CalculusIsaacs, Martin
A New Hidden Surface Removal Algorithm for Terrain ModelsKappler, Jesse
A Consideration of the Internet Text Database Discovery ProblemKemp, Colin
Fully-functional ProgrammingKerr, Michael
The Event-Condition-Action ParadigmLin, Joe Y
Technology Deployment in Workflow Service Provisioning Conference Management Case StudyMacFarlane, Sally
A handover protocol supporting QoS in wireless ATM networksMarchesi, Nathan
Design of a Standard Internet Query ProtocolMcCombe, Sean
Visualisation of Dependence in a Collection of Relational QueriesMcCrystal, Peter
Testing World Wide Web SitesOlde-Wolbers, Michelle
Multi-Query Optimization in Data Warehouse DesignOlver, Nerys
The Integration of Browsing and QueryingRitson, Laura
Graph Drawing Aesthetic MetricsRohl, John
Industrial Application of Lightweight Formal MethodsRoom, Toby
Study of Data Management Problems in the Genomics DomainRoss, David
An Implementation of a Secure File Transfer ProtocolSteel, James R
Generating Human-Usable Textual Notations for Information ModelsTibbett, Mathew C
Integrating Heterogeneous Data from the InternetVajjhal, Gautam
Data Mining Algorithms and Real World ApplicationsWalters, Ian
Reducing Machine Dependence in Emulator DesignWeekes, Graham
Investigating the Use of Structured Data to Search for Software Components in an Internet EnvironmentWilkinson, Anthony J
Dynamic Schema Integration in the Context of Distributed SearchWillis, Jon
Workflow and Agents: An InvestigationWorrill, Joshua
What principles and features are important in the design of online help?Yates, Joseph D
Map-Based Navigation of the Internet