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Infinite-dimensional Lur'e systems: input-to-state stability and convergence properties (2019)
Journal Article
Guiver, C., Logemann, H., & Opmeer, M. R. (2019). Infinite-dimensional Lur'e systems: input-to-state stability and convergence properties. SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization, 57(1), 334-365. https://doi.org/10.1137/17M1150426

We consider forced Lur'e systems in which the linear dynamic component is an infinite-dimensional well-posed system. Numerous physically motivated delay- and partial differential equations are known to belong to this class of infinite-dimensional sys... Read More about Infinite-dimensional Lur'e systems: input-to-state stability and convergence properties.

Development of a Benchmarking Model for BIM Implementation in Developing Countries (2019)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T., & Chan, D. (2019). Development of a Benchmarking Model for BIM Implementation in Developing Countries. Benchmarking, 26(4), 1210-1232. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-05-2018-0138

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore building information modeling (BIM) implementation and practices in developed economies by developing a benchmarking model that will enhance BIM adoption and implementation in developing countries.... Read More about Development of a Benchmarking Model for BIM Implementation in Developing Countries.

Measuring and testing the scalability of cloud-based software services (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Al-Said Ahmad, A., & Andras, P. (2019). Measuring and testing the scalability of cloud-based software services. In 2018 Fifth International Symposium on Innovation in Information and Communication Technology (ISIICT) (67-74). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISII

Performance and scalability testing and measurements of cloud-based software services are critically important in the context of rapid growth of cloud computing and supporting the delivery of these services. Cloud-based software services performance... Read More about Measuring and testing the scalability of cloud-based software services.

Influences on urban freight transport policy choice by local authorities (2019)
Journal Article
Akgün, E. Z., Monios, J., Rye, T., & Fonzone, A. (2019). Influences on urban freight transport policy choice by local authorities. Transport Policy, 75, 88-98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2019.01.009

Individual freight transport policies have been investigated in the literature extensively in the last 10–15 years, yet there has surprisingly been very little attention to the process of selecting urban freight transport (UFT) policy measures. This... Read More about Influences on urban freight transport policy choice by local authorities.

Deriving Machine to Machine (M2M) Traffic Model from Communication Model (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Barakat, B., Keates, S., Arshad, K., & Wassell, I. J. (2019). Deriving Machine to Machine (M2M) Traffic Model from Communication Model. In The Fifth International Symposium on Innovation in Information and Communication Technology (ISIICT 2018) (27-31).

The typical traffic models proposed in literature can be considered as heuristic models since they only reflect the stochastic characteristic of the generated traffic. In this paper, we propose a model for M2M communications that generates the traffi... Read More about Deriving Machine to Machine (M2M) Traffic Model from Communication Model.

Textile-Based Potentiometric Electrochemical pH Sensor for Wearable Applications (2019)
Journal Article
Manjakkal, L., Dang, W., Yogeswaran, N., & Dahiya, R. (2019). Textile-Based Potentiometric Electrochemical pH Sensor for Wearable Applications. Biosensors, 9(1), Article 14. https://doi.org/10.3390/bios9010014

In this work, we present a potentiometric pH sensor on textile substrate for wearable applications. The sensitive (thick film graphite composite) and reference electrodes (Ag/AgCl) are printed on cellulose-polyester blend cloth. An excellent adhesion... Read More about Textile-Based Potentiometric Electrochemical pH Sensor for Wearable Applications.

Metasurfaces for Advanced Sensing and Diagnostics (2019)
Journal Article
La Spada, L. (2019). Metasurfaces for Advanced Sensing and Diagnostics. Sensors, 19(2), 355. https://doi.org/10.3390/s19020355

Interest in sensors and their applications is rapidly evolving, mainly driven by the huge demand of technologies whose ultimate purpose is to improve and enhance health and safety. Different electromagnetic technologies have been recently used and ac... Read More about Metasurfaces for Advanced Sensing and Diagnostics.

Effect of High Visibility Enforcement Programs on Aggressive Driving Behavior: An Empirical Analysis Using SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study (NDS) Data (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fountas, G., Sonduru Pantangi, S., Anastasopoulos, P., Pierowicz, J., Majka, K., & Blatt, A. (2019, January). Effect of High Visibility Enforcement Programs on Aggressive Driving Behavior: An Empirical Analysis Using SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study (NDS)

This paper investigates the effect of High Visibility Enforcement on different types of aggressive driving behavior: speeding, tailgating, unsafe lane changes and ‘other’ aggressive driving behavior types (occurrence of not-yielding right-of-way and... Read More about Effect of High Visibility Enforcement Programs on Aggressive Driving Behavior: An Empirical Analysis Using SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study (NDS) Data.

Membrane Desalination in Shale Gas Industry: Applications and Perspectives (2019)
Book Chapter
Onishi, V. C., Reyes-Labarta, J. A., & Caballero, J. A. (2019). Membrane Desalination in Shale Gas Industry: Applications and Perspectives. In A. Basile, E. Curcio, & Inamuddin (Eds.), Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes (243-267).

Shale gas has drawn increasing investments as an unconventional primary resource to renovate the global energy market. Over the last decade, factors linked to supply reliability and the recent developments in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fractur... Read More about Membrane Desalination in Shale Gas Industry: Applications and Perspectives.

Thermophoresis of a spherical particle: modelling through moment-based, macroscopic transport equations (2019)
Journal Article
Padrino, J. C., Sprittles, J. E., & Lockerby, D. A. (2019). Thermophoresis of a spherical particle: modelling through moment-based, macroscopic transport equations. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 862, 312-347. https://doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2018.907

We consider the linearized form of the regularized 13-moment equations (R13) to model the slow, steady gas dynamics surrounding a rigid, heat-conducting sphere when a uniform temperature gradient is imposed far from the sphere and the gas is in a sta... Read More about Thermophoresis of a spherical particle: modelling through moment-based, macroscopic transport equations.

Statistics the propeller for quantitative analysis: construction students challenges and level of understanding with various statistical tests (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Osunsanmi, T. O., Aigbavboa, C., & Ajayi, O. M. (2018, April). Statistics the propeller for quantitative analysis: construction students challenges and level of understanding with various statistical tests. Presented at Cobra 2018, London

Towards improving the Nigeria construction industry various research has been conducted adopting a quantitative research design. Despite the frequent research, the industry it is still faced with the same problem such as cost overrun and poor safety... Read More about Statistics the propeller for quantitative analysis: construction students challenges and level of understanding with various statistical tests.

Dynamic Analysis Model of a Class E2 Converter for Low Power Wireless Charging Links (2019)
Journal Article
Bati, A., Luk, P., Aldhaher, S., See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R., & Excell, P. (2019). Dynamic Analysis Model of a Class E2 Converter for Low Power Wireless Charging Links. IET Circuits, Devices and Systems, 13(3), 399-405. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-cds.20

A dynamic response analysis model of a Class E2 converter for wireless power transfer applications is presented. The converter operates at 200 kHz and consists of an induction link with its primary coil driven by a class E inverter and the secondary... Read More about Dynamic Analysis Model of a Class E2 Converter for Low Power Wireless Charging Links.

Dynamics Analysis of a Turbulent Methane Flame in MILD Combustion Conditions (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Manias, D. M., Tingas, E., Im, H. G., & Minamoto, Y. (2019). Dynamics Analysis of a Turbulent Methane Flame in MILD Combustion Conditions. In AIAA Scitech 2019 Forum. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2019-1731

The dominant physical processes that characterize the combustion of a lean methane/air mixture, diluted with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), under turbulent MILD premixed conditions are identified using the combined approaches of Computational Singu... Read More about Dynamics Analysis of a Turbulent Methane Flame in MILD Combustion Conditions.

Double-Port Slotted-Antenna with Multiple Miniaturized Radiators for Wideband Wireless Communication Systems and Portable Devices (2019)
Journal Article
Alibakhshikenari, M., Khalily, M., Virdee, B. S., Ali, A., Shukla, P., See, C. H., …Limiti, E. (2019). Double-Port Slotted-Antenna with Multiple Miniaturized Radiators for Wideband Wireless Communication Systems and Portable Devices. Progress in Electro

Proof-of-concept is presented of a novel slot antenna structure with two excitation ports. Although this antenna provides a wide impedance bandwidth, its peak gain and optimum radiation efficiency are observed at its mid-band operational frequency. The... Read More about Double-Port Slotted-Antenna with Multiple Miniaturized Radiators for Wideband Wireless Communication Systems and Portable Devices.

Energy autonomous electronic skin (2019)
Journal Article
García Núñez, C., Manjakkal, L., & Dahiya, R. (2019). Energy autonomous electronic skin. npj Flexible Electronics, 3(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41528-018-0045-x

Energy autonomy is key to the next generation portable and wearable systems for several applications. Among these, the electronic-skin or e-skin is currently a matter of intensive investigations due to its wider applicability in areas, ranging from r... Read More about Energy autonomous electronic skin.

Design of PMSM for EMA Employed in Secondary Flight Control Systems (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Giangrande, P., Al-Timimy, A., Galassini, A., Papadopoulos, S., Degano, M., & Galea, M. (2018, November). Design of PMSM for EMA Employed in Secondary Flight Control Systems. Presented at 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircra

The more electric aircraft (MEA) initiative aims to improve weight, fuel consumption and maintenance costs of the aircraft, by increasing the use of electric power in actuation systems. Considering this scenario, electromechanical actuators (EMAs) fo... Read More about Design of PMSM for EMA Employed in Secondary Flight Control Systems.

Critical Success Factors of Implementing Building Information Modelling and Sustainability Practices in Construction Projects: A Delphi Survey (2019)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T., & Chan, D. W. (2019). Critical Success Factors of Implementing Building Information Modelling and Sustainability Practices in Construction Projects: A Delphi Survey. Sustainable Development, 27(4), 587-602. https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.1925

The research study aims to explore and assess the critical success factors (CSFs) that can amplify the integration of building information modeling (BIM) and sustainability practices in construction projects. Delphi survey technique was employed to s... Read More about Critical Success Factors of Implementing Building Information Modelling and Sustainability Practices in Construction Projects: A Delphi Survey.