Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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Cost and Sustainability Optimization of Desalinated Water Supply Chains
(2023-11)The increasing demand for freshwater along with the diminishing conventional water resources are the major reasons why the demand for desalinated water has been escalating. Given that the desalinated Water Supply Chain ... -
Sustainability-oriented innovation in the supply chain of the cosmetics industry
(2023-04)The cosmetic industry has continued its strong growth and emerged as one of the industries with the highest prospective for further growth and development. Social media and new trends, the availability of sustainable and ... -
Nested FOPI and PI Controller Comparison and Battery Energy Management for EV Traction System
(2023-11)This work investigates first the use of nested Fractional Order Proportional Integral (FOPI) and conventional integer order Proportional Integral (PI) controllers and examines the effect of having both controllers in inner ... -
Fire Performance of FRCM Strengthened Columns: Experimental Investigation
(2023-11)The utilization of Externally Bonded (EB) fiber systems for the rehabilitation and retrofitting of existing and deteriorated RC structures has grown in recent decades, given their demonstrated promise and convenience. Fiber ... -
Analyzing hydrodynamic changes in the Dubai Creek: a pre- and post-extension study
(2023-11)This thesis presents a comparative study that examines the effects of the Dubai Creek extension on its hydrodynamics and water flushing dynamics. Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai) is a 24km artificial seawater stream located in the ... -
Breast Density Estimation in Mammograms Using Unsupervised Image Segmentation
(2023-11)Breast cancer, the most prevalent cancer in women as of 2020, poses significant health risks. Early detection is crucial for effective management, and mammography serves as a key screening method. Mammograms, produced ... -
Shear performance of FRP Reinforced Deep Beams Made of Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC)
(2023-12)This thesis studied the shear performance of ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) deep beams reinforced longitudinally with glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars without web reinforcements. Eight beams were ... -
Risk Assessment in Construction Projects: Integrating Five Dimensions of Risk
(2023-12)Managing risks is an essential yet complex task for project managers. The ranking of risks is important because it would be impossible to deal with every potential risk at every stage of the project. Having assigned risk ... -
Design-Construction Interface Problems in Sustainable Construction Projects in the UAE
(2023-11)unique demands of sustainable construction projects, necessitating distinct management techniques, specialized materials, and novel building practices, present challenges in efficiently navigating project scope, time, and ... -
Identification and Assessment of Risks and Response Strategies in High-Rise Construction Projects
(2023-11)The construction industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is recognized as one of the most dynamic in the Middle East. This is due to its continuous expansion and the endless investment opportunities it offers. There are ... -
Dynamic Analysis of Modified Hybrid Symmetric Bistable Lamin
(2023-11)Bistable laminates have been studied for decades. Their ability to take a stable shape with minimal actuation force has given them much attention and research for morphing applications. Multiple studies have been done to ... -
Model Parameter Identification of Supercapacitors Using Metaheuristic Gradient Based Optimization
(2023-11)Energy storage plays an essential role in both conventional and renewable energy systems, serving as a backup power source and maintaining grid stability between load-demand cycles. The effective control of energy transfer ... -
A Decision Support Model for Pre-qualifying Construction Contractors using 2S-ECI
(2023-11)The construction industry is distinguished by its complexity and the requirement for innovation and efficiency. The Two-Stage Early Contractor Involvement (2S-ECI) delivery approach has attracted international attention ... -
Workplace Stress Management using EEG-fNIRS Data Fusion and Binaural Beat Stimulation
(2023-11)Work-related stress is a common problem for employees in demanding jobs, often resulting in sleep disorders and reduced job performance. Early detection of mental stress levels in employees and implementing mitigation ... -
Semantic based navigation and lane keeping
(2023-04)This thesis develops a novel method of robotic navigation and lane keeping system for the outdoor environment. The system uses semantic information, that is knowledge of a given map, and camera-based object detection of ... -
Evaluation of Estrone Liposomes using Microfluidics for Breast Cancer Therapy
(2023-11)Breast cancer, the predominant and frequently recurring cancer in women on a global scale, presents challenges to traditional chemotherapy methods. This is primarily due to issues such as systemic toxicity, low solubility, ... -
Corporate Diversification, Earnings Management, and Financial Statement Readability
(2023-11)I examine the implications of corporate diversification on the quality of financial reporting measured as earnings management and financial statement readability. The results reveal that diversified firms have a lower ...