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Multimedia Performance Installation with Virtual Reality (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lee, C. (2017, October). Multimedia Performance Installation with Virtual Reality. Presented at 2017 International Computer Music Conference, Shanghai, China

This paper presents an interdisciplinary approach for incorporating computer music and virtual reality (VR) practices into a multimedia performance installation. The approach makes use of the complete surrounding virtual environment made available by... Read More about Multimedia Performance Installation with Virtual Reality.

Design considerations for high-power converters interfacing 10 MW superconducting wind power generators (2017)
Journal Article
Vedreño Santos, F., Odavic, M., Guan, Y., Azar, Z., Thomas, A., Li, G.-J., & Zhu, Z. (2017). Design considerations for high-power converters interfacing 10 MW superconducting wind power generators. IET Power Electronics, 10(12), 1461-1467. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2016.0512

The design of power electronic converters for the integration of wind generated power into the grid is more and more important due to a new class of Superconducting Generators (SG) with power ratings of up to 20 MW. High efficiency of power converter... Read More about Design considerations for high-power converters interfacing 10 MW superconducting wind power generators.

MyoSpat: A hand-gesture controlled system for sound and light projections manipulation (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Di Donato, B., Dooley, J., Hockman, J., Bullock, J., & Hall, S. (2017, October). MyoSpat: A hand-gesture controlled system for sound and light projections manipulation. Presented at International Computer Music Conference, Shanghai, China

We present MyoSpat, an interactive system that enables performers to control sound and light projections through hand-gestures. MyoSpat is designed and developed using the Myo armband as an input device and Pure Data (Pd) as an audiovisual engine. Th... Read More about MyoSpat: A hand-gesture controlled system for sound and light projections manipulation.

A framework for data security in cloud using collaborative intrusion detection scheme (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nagar, U., Nanda, P., He, X., & Tan, Z. (. (2017, October). A framework for data security in cloud using collaborative intrusion detection scheme. Presented at Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Security of Information and Networks - SIN '17, Jaipur, India

Cloud computing offers an on demand, elastic, global network access to a shared pool of resources that can be configured on user demand. It offers a unique pay-as-you go feature which is based on measured usage and can be compared to other utility se... Read More about A framework for data security in cloud using collaborative intrusion detection scheme.

A methodology for the security evaluation within third-party Android Marketplaces (2017)
Journal Article
Buchanan, W. J., Chiale, S., & Macfarlane, R. (2017). A methodology for the security evaluation within third-party Android Marketplaces. Digital Investigation, 23, 88-98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diin.2017.10.002

This paper aims to evaluate possible threats with unofficial Android marketplaces, and geo localize the malware distribution over three main regions: China, Europe; and Russia. It provides a comprehensive review of existing academic literature about... Read More about A methodology for the security evaluation within third-party Android Marketplaces.

Insider threat detection using principal component analysis and self-organising map (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Moradpoor, N., Brown, M., & Russell, G. (2017, October). Insider threat detection using principal component analysis and self-organising map. Presented at Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Security of Information and Networks - SIN '17, India

An insider threat can take on many aspects. Some employees abuse their positions of trust by disrupting normal operations, while others export valuable or confidential data which can damage the employer's marketing position and reputation. In additio... Read More about Insider threat detection using principal component analysis and self-organising map.

Should we teach from materials developed with corpus linguistics? (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Richards, K., & Pilcher, N. (2016, October). Should we teach from materials developed with corpus linguistics?. Presented at IATEFL ESP SIG International Conference, Athens, Greece

In our presentation for the IATEFL ESP-SIG in Athens our intention was to create ‘wobble’ and genuine dialogue around the issue of the importance of ‘context’ in relation to corpus linguistics. We believe we failed to achieve this, as illustrated by... Read More about Should we teach from materials developed with corpus linguistics?.

For Flux Sake: The Confluence of Socially- and Biologically-Inspired Computing for Engineering Change in Open Systems (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pitt, J., & Hart, E. (2017, September). For Flux Sake: The Confluence of Socially- and Biologically-Inspired Computing for Engineering Change in Open Systems. Presented at 2017 IEEE 2nd International Workshops on Foundations and Applications of Self* Systems (FAS*W)

This position paper is concerned with the challenge of engineering multi-scale and long-lasting systems, whose operation is regulated by sets of mutually-agreed, conventional rules. The core of the problem is that there are multiple, inter-dependent... Read More about For Flux Sake: The Confluence of Socially- and Biologically-Inspired Computing for Engineering Change in Open Systems.

The generation of problem-focussed patent clusters: a comparative analysis of crowd intelligence with algorithmic and expert approaches (2017)
Journal Article
Wodehouse, A., Vasantha, G., Corney, J., Maclachlan, R., & Jagadeesan, A. (2017). The generation of problem-focussed patent clusters: a comparative analysis of crowd intelligence with algorithmic and expert approaches. Design Science: An International Journal, 3, Article e16. https://doi.org/10.1017/dsj.2017.19

This paper presents a new crowdsourcing approach to the construction of patent clusters, and systematically benchmarks it against previous expert and algorithmic approaches. Patent databases should be rich sources of inspiration which could lead engi... Read More about The generation of problem-focussed patent clusters: a comparative analysis of crowd intelligence with algorithmic and expert approaches.

Strategy for setted streets: consultation response from Spokes (2017)
Other
Taylor, M. (2017). Strategy for setted streets: consultation response from Spokes. Edinburgh

Response to City of Edinburgh Council consultation on the the use of setted cobbles for streets in the city of Edinburgh. A response to the consultation from Spokes Lothian Cycle Campaign referring to dataBike and the data gathered and published reg... Read More about Strategy for setted streets: consultation response from Spokes.

Electromagnetic waves control for antennas applications (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Spada, L. L., & Hao, Y. (2017, September). Electromagnetic waves control for antennas applications. Presented at 2017 IEEE-APS Topical Conference on Antennas and Propagation in Wireless Communications (APWC), Verona, Italy

Recently, great interest in controlling and manipulating electromagnetic wave propagation from microwave to optical frequencies, has been emerged. Artificial sheet materials with sub-wavelength thickness, meta-surfaces, have been applied to control w... Read More about Electromagnetic waves control for antennas applications.

Synthesis and photo electrochemical characterization of an extended π-conjugated heteroleptic ruthenium (II) complex (2017)
Journal Article
Jella, T., Selvaraj, P., Upadhyaya, H. M., Mallick, T. K., Sundaram, S., & Giribabu, L. (2017). Synthesis and photo electrochemical characterization of an extended π-conjugated heteroleptic ruthenium (II) complex. MOJ Solar and Photoenergy Systems, 1(2), https://doi.org/10.15406/mojsp.2017.01.00007

A new extended π-conjugate heteroleptic ruthenium(II) complex (m-HRD-1) that contains a 4,4'-bis-2-(5(3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)thiophene-2-yl)vinyl)2,2'-bipyridine as ancillary ligand, 4,4’-dicaboxy-2,2'-bipyridine as anchoring group, and two thiocyan... Read More about Synthesis and photo electrochemical characterization of an extended π-conjugated heteroleptic ruthenium (II) complex.

Smart specialisation strategies in the post-linear era of research and innovation (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Deakin, M., Mora, L., & Reid, A. (2017, October). Smart specialisation strategies in the post-linear era of research and innovation. Presented at 10th International Conference for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development

Smart specialisation can be considered an entrepreneurial discovery process which makes it possible to identify where regions can benefit from specialising in specific areas of science and technology. The European Commission suggests the development... Read More about Smart specialisation strategies in the post-linear era of research and innovation.

Compact wideband printed MIMO/diversity monopole antenna for GSM/UMTS and LTE applications (2017)
Book Chapter
See, C. H., Saleh, A., Alabdullah, A. A., Hameed, K., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., Jones, S., & Majeed, A. H. (2018). Compact wideband printed MIMO/diversity monopole antenna for GSM/UMTS and LTE applications. In I. Elfergani, A. Hussaini, J. Rodriguez, & R. Abd-Alhameed (Eds.), Antenna Fundamentals for Legacy Mobile Applications and Beyond (191-209). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-63967-3_10

Over the last decade, significant research effort has been devoted to enhance the isolation between multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) antenna elements. This has led to offer several solutions, which in terms of band calcifications may be categori... Read More about Compact wideband printed MIMO/diversity monopole antenna for GSM/UMTS and LTE applications.

Dual-band planar inverted F-L antenna structure for bluetooth and ZigBee applications (2017)
Book Chapter
See, C. H., Oguntala, G. A., Shuaieb, W., Noras, J. M., & Excell, P. S. (2018). Dual-band planar inverted F-L antenna structure for bluetooth and ZigBee applications. In I. Elfergani, A. Hussaini, J. Rodriguez, & R. Abd-Alhameed (Eds.), Antenna Fundamentals for Legacy Mobile Applications and Beyond (39-52). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-63967-3_2

This chapter will present and analyse a compact and dual frequency inverted L-F antennas for the operating frequency bands to meet the requirement for IEEE 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth and ZigBee standards; the optimal design providing a compromise between... Read More about Dual-band planar inverted F-L antenna structure for bluetooth and ZigBee applications.

Seismic liquefaction performance of strip foundations: Effect of ground improvement dimensions (2017)
Journal Article
Dimitriadi, V. E., Bouckovalas, G. D., Chaloulos, Y. K., & Aggelis, A. S. (2018). Seismic liquefaction performance of strip foundations: Effect of ground improvement dimensions. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 106, 298-307. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2017.08.021

Evidence from field case studies, as well as from experimental and theoretical research, suggest that the detrimental effects of seismic liquefaction on the performance of surface foundations on level ground may be mitigated in presence of a non-liqu... Read More about Seismic liquefaction performance of strip foundations: Effect of ground improvement dimensions.

Analysis of the adoption of security headers in HTTP (2017)
Journal Article
Buchanan, W. J., Helme, S., & Woodward, A. (2018). Analysis of the adoption of security headers in HTTP. IET Information Security, 12(2), 118-126. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-ifs.2016.0621

With the increase in the number of threats within Web-based systems, a more integrated approach is required to ensure the enforcement of security policies from the server to the client. These policies aim to stop man-in-the-middle attacks, code injec... Read More about Analysis of the adoption of security headers in HTTP.