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Micro-structured optical multi-mode fibers for sensing applications (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bremer, K., Alwis, L., & Roth, B. (2020, March). Micro-structured optical multi-mode fibers for sensing applications. Presented at SPIE Photonics Europe International Symposium, Strasbourg, France

Grating-based Fiber Optic Sensors (FOSs), i.e. relying on Bragg Gratings (BGs), Long Period Gratings (LPGs), Tilted Fiber BGs (TFBGs), have seen a popularity in recent years for sensing applications, however, most of these are inscribed on Single-Mod... Read More about Micro-structured optical multi-mode fibers for sensing applications.

A review of available hybrid renewable energy systems in Malaysia (2020)
Journal Article
Tambi, N. H. M., Afrouzi, H. N., Mehranzamir, K., & Ahmed, J. (2020). A review of available hybrid renewable energy systems in Malaysia. International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems, 11(1), 433-441. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijpeds.v11.i1.pp433-441

The utilization of conventional sources of energy releases harmful pollutants to the environment causing global warming and acid rain. For that reason, it becomes necessary to use a non-depletable, sustainable and eco-friendly renewable energy as a m... Read More about A review of available hybrid renewable energy systems in Malaysia.

Phase 2 - High Visibility Crosswalk Pedestrian Study:Concept to Countermeasure – Research to Deployment Using the SHRP2 Safety Data (2020)
Report
Majka, K., Pierowicz, J., Blatt, A., Anastasopoulos, P. C., Sonduru Pantangi, S., Eker, U., Fountas, G., & Shahriar Ahmed, S. (2020). Phase 2 - High Visibility Crosswalk Pedestrian Study:Concept to Countermeasure – Research to Deployment Using the SHRP2 Safety Data. New York Department of Transportation

This study was focused on evaluating the effectiveness that high-visibility crosswalk (HVC) markings have on improving pedestrian safety. Naturalistic driving data was used to analyze vehicle kinematics and driver behavior in relation to the approach... Read More about Phase 2 - High Visibility Crosswalk Pedestrian Study:Concept to Countermeasure – Research to Deployment Using the SHRP2 Safety Data.

The utilisation and user characteristics of Uber services in London (2020)
Journal Article
Mohamed, M. J., Rye, T., & Fonzone, A. (2020). The utilisation and user characteristics of Uber services in London. Transportation Planning and Technology, 43(4), 424-441. https://doi.org/10.1080/03081060.2020.1747205

Ridesourcing services such as Uber are nowadays a common feature within available transport options of many cities around the world (E.g. London & San Francisco). There has been much publicity about the potential impacts of ridesourcing services and... Read More about The utilisation and user characteristics of Uber services in London.

Design method of a compact static nonimaging concentrator for portable photovoltaics using parameterisation and numerical optimisation. (2020)
Journal Article
Freier Raine, D., Ramirez-Iniguez, R., Jafry, T., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Gamio, C. (2020). Design method of a compact static nonimaging concentrator for portable photovoltaics using parameterisation and numerical optimisation. Applied Energy, 266, Article 114821. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.114821

Portable solar chargers are one of the technologies that can help to achieve universal access to electricity by 2030. However, the large number of solar photovoltaic devices required and their short life-span make achieving this goal a resource and e... Read More about Design method of a compact static nonimaging concentrator for portable photovoltaics using parameterisation and numerical optimisation..

Understanding transport mode choice for commuting: the role of affect (2020)
Journal Article
Ababio-Donkor, A., Saleh, W., & Fonzone, A. (2020). Understanding transport mode choice for commuting: the role of affect. Transportation Planning and Technology, 43(4), 385-403. https://doi.org/10.1080/03081060.2020.1747203

This study examines the relationship between positive and negative user valence and transport mode choice behaviour. We integrate latent attitudes ‘affect’ and ‘salience’ into transport mode choice models using the framework of integrated choice and... Read More about Understanding transport mode choice for commuting: the role of affect.

Modeling and Experimental Study of a Novel Multi-DOF Parallel Soft Robot (2020)
Journal Article
Zhang, J., Wei, H., Shan, Y., Li, P., Zhao, Y., Qi, L., & Yu, H. (2020). Modeling and Experimental Study of a Novel Multi-DOF Parallel Soft Robot. IEEE Access, 8, 62932-62942. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2020.2983260

In view of the demand for flexible drive and large load of the soft robot in the practical application, a novel type of flexible-actuated multi-degree-of-freedom (multi-DOF) parallel soft robot is designed. The proposed robot in parallel combination... Read More about Modeling and Experimental Study of a Novel Multi-DOF Parallel Soft Robot.

Lightning Protection Methods for Wind Turbine Blades: An Alternative Approach (2020)
Journal Article
Mucsi, V., Ayub, A. S., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Zulkipli, M., Muhtazaruddin, M. N., Mohd Saudi, A. S., & Ardila-Rey, J. A. (2020). Lightning Protection Methods for Wind Turbine Blades: An Alternative Approach. Applied Sciences, 10(6), Article 2130. https://doi.org/10.3390/app10062130

Lightning strikes happens in a fraction of time, where they can transfer huge amounts of charge and high currents in a single strike. The chances for a structure to be struck by lightning increases as the height increases; thus, tall structures are m... Read More about Lightning Protection Methods for Wind Turbine Blades: An Alternative Approach.

A dynamic thompson sampling hyper-heuristic framework for learning activity planning in personalized learning (2020)
Journal Article
Aslan, A., Bakir, I., & Vis, I. F. (2020). A dynamic thompson sampling hyper-heuristic framework for learning activity planning in personalized learning. European Journal of Operational Research, 286(2), 673-688. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2020.03.038

Personalized learning is emerging in schools as an alternative to one-size-fits-all education. This study introduces and explores a weekly demand-driven flexible learning activity planning problem of own-pace own-method personalized learning. The int... Read More about A dynamic thompson sampling hyper-heuristic framework for learning activity planning in personalized learning.

Modelling and Motion Analysis of a Pill-Sized Hybrid Capsule Robot (2020)
Journal Article
Huda, M. N., Liu, P., Saha, C., & Yu, H. (2020). Modelling and Motion Analysis of a Pill-Sized Hybrid Capsule Robot. Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 100, 753–764. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10846-020-01167-3

This paper presents a miniature hybrid capsule robot for minimally invasive in-vivo interventions such as capsule endoscopy within the GI (gastrointestinal) tract. It proposes new modes of operation for the hybrid robot namely hybrid mode and anchori... Read More about Modelling and Motion Analysis of a Pill-Sized Hybrid Capsule Robot.