A Review of Location Based Services: Current Developments, Trends and Issues (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Abd-Alhameed, R. A., Anoh, K., Asif, R., Migdadi, H., Jan, N., & See, C. H. (2013, September). A Review of Location Based Services: Current Developments, Trends and Issues. Presented at Fifth International Conference on Internet Technologies and Applications (ITA 13), Glyndwr University, Wales, UK

Location based services are a diverse and growing set of related technologies which may be used to provide tracking and location awareness. LBS are employed in both fixed and mobile networks. A concise overview of the development of LBS, and some of... Read More about A Review of Location Based Services: Current Developments, Trends and Issues.

Diagnosis of induction machines under non-stationary conditions by means of the spectral filter (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Vedreno-Santos, F., Riera-Guasp, M., & Pineda-Senchez, M. (2013, August). Diagnosis of induction machines under non-stationary conditions by means of the spectral filter. Presented at 2013 9th IEEE International Symposium on Diagnostics for Electric Machines, Power Electronics and Drives (SDEMPED)

This paper introduces a new way to extract the
fault components of a signal by means of a new proposed filter
based on the Sampling Theorem and the properties of Discrete
Fourier Transform. The proposed method is able to extract
fault components... Read More about Diagnosis of induction machines under non-stationary conditions by means of the spectral filter.

Summary of Existing Models of the Ni-P Coating Electroless Deposition Process: MODELS OF THE NI-P COATING ELECTROLESS DEPOSITION PROCESS (2013)
Journal Article
Stankiewicz, A., Szczygieł, I., & Szczygieł, B. (2013). Summary of Existing Models of the Ni-P Coating Electroless Deposition Process: MODELS OF THE NI-P COATING ELECTROLESS DEPOSITION PROCESS. International Journal of Chemical Kinetics, 45(11), 755-762. https://doi.org/10.1002/kin.20810

Electroless nickel-phosphorous plating is a technique often employed in preparation of protective, decorative, and functional coatings. Several feasible mechanisms are discussed in the literature. The influence of process parameters on metal coating... Read More about Summary of Existing Models of the Ni-P Coating Electroless Deposition Process: MODELS OF THE NI-P COATING ELECTROLESS DEPOSITION PROCESS.

Design of a printed MIMO/diversity monopole antenna for future generation handheld devices: Design of a Printed MIMO/Diversity Monopole Antenna (2013)
Journal Article
See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R. . A., McEwan, N. . J., Jones, S. M. R., Asif, R., & Excell, P. . S. (2014). Design of a printed MIMO/diversity monopole antenna for future generation handheld devices: Design of a Printed MIMO/Diversity Monopole Antenna. International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering, 24(3), 348-359. https://doi.org/10.1002/mmce.20767

This article presents a printed crescent-shaped monopole MIMO diversity antenna for wireless communications. The port-to-port isolation is increased by introducing an I-shaped conductor symmetrically between the two antenna elements and shaping the... Read More about Design of a printed MIMO/diversity monopole antenna for future generation handheld devices: Design of a Printed MIMO/Diversity Monopole Antenna.

Optimisation of electroless co-deposited solid oxide fuel cell electrodes (2013)
Thesis
Nwosu, N. O. E. Optimisation of electroless co-deposited solid oxide fuel cell electrodes. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6448

Research already carried out on the use of the recently patented electroless nickel ceramic codeposition technique as a method of manufacturing solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) electrodes has thus far indicated that, while functional electrodes can be ma... Read More about Optimisation of electroless co-deposited solid oxide fuel cell electrodes.

Metamaterial-based sensor for skin disease diagnostics (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
La Spada, L., Iovine, R., Tarparelli, R., & Vegni, L. (2013, May). Metamaterial-based sensor for skin disease diagnostics. Presented at SPIE Microtechnologies, Grenoble, France

Skin absorption properties, under diseases conditions, are modified due to the structural variations of chromophores and pigments. The measurement of such different absorptions can be a useful tool for the recognition of different skin diseases. In t... Read More about Metamaterial-based sensor for skin disease diagnostics.

Multi resonant platform based on modified metallic nanoparticles for biological tissue characterization (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Iovine, R., La Spada, L., Tarparelli, R., & Vegni, L. (2013, May). Multi resonant platform based on modified metallic nanoparticles for biological tissue characterization. Presented at SPIE Optical Metrology 2013, Munich, Germany

In this contribution optical properties of new metallic nanoparticles for biomedical applications are investigated. These particles consist of a pair of opposing gold prisms with asymmetric dielectric holes. In this configuration the structure exhibi... Read More about Multi resonant platform based on modified metallic nanoparticles for biological tissue characterization.

Nanoplasmonic sensor for chemical measurements (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Iovine, R., La Spada, L., & Vegni, L. (2013, May). Nanoplasmonic sensor for chemical measurements. Presented at SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics, Prague, Czech Republic

In this paper plasmonic nanoparticles arranged in an array configuration for the detection of glycerol concentration in aqueous solution, are presented. Glycerol concentration measurement is crucial for several application fields, such as biomedical... Read More about Nanoplasmonic sensor for chemical measurements.

Fabrication and characterisation of planar and tubular solid oxide fuel cell anodes (2013)
Thesis
Zhang, Y. Fabrication and characterisation of planar and tubular solid oxide fuel cell anodes. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6071

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) are energy conversion devices that convert the chemical energy of a fuel directly into electricity and useful heat, where the latter is recovered at the device’s high working temperature. SOFCs have become important in... Read More about Fabrication and characterisation of planar and tubular solid oxide fuel cell anodes.

Multiple Band-Notched UWB Antenna With Band-Rejected Elements Integrated in the Feed Line (2013)
Journal Article
Zhu, F., Gao, S., Ho, A. T., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., See, C. H., Brown, T. W. C., Li, J., Wei, G., & Xu, J. (2013). Multiple Band-Notched UWB Antenna With Band-Rejected Elements Integrated in the Feed Line. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 61(8), 3952-3960. https://doi.org/10.1109/tap.2013.2260119

To mitigate potential interferences with coexisting wireless systems operating over 3.3-3.6 GHz, 5.15-5.35 GHz, or 5.725-5.825 GHz bands, four novel band-notched antennas suitable for ultra-wideband (UWB) applications are proposed. These include UWB... Read More about Multiple Band-Notched UWB Antenna With Band-Rejected Elements Integrated in the Feed Line.

Diagnosis of induction machines under non-stationary conditions: Concepts and tools (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Riera-Guasp, M., Pons-Llinares, J., Climente-Alarcon, V., Vedreno-Santos, F., Pineda-Sanchez, M., Antonino-Daviu, J., Puche-Panadero, R., Perez-Cruz, J., & Roger-Folch, J. (2013, March). Diagnosis of induction machines under non-stationary conditions: Concepts and tools. Presented at 2013 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD)

This paper is focused on fault diagnostic
methodologies suited for induction machines which are
subjected to fluctuating loads and speeds during their normal
duty cycle. In these cases, the load and speed fluctuate
continuously, near their rated... Read More about Diagnosis of induction machines under non-stationary conditions: Concepts and tools.

Metamaterial-based sensor for hemoglobin measurements (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Spada, L. L., Iovine, R., & Vegni, L. (2012, November). Metamaterial-based sensor for hemoglobin measurements. Presented at 2012 Loughborough Antennas & Propagation Conference (LAPC), Loughborough, United Kingdom

The ratio Oxyhemoglobin to Deoxygenated hemoglobin is an important medical parameter for several diseases diagnostics. In this paper a metamaterial-based sensor, operating in the infrared frequency range, is presented. The structure consists of a pla... Read More about Metamaterial-based sensor for hemoglobin measurements.

Multi-band weakly ground-coupled balanced antenna design for portable devices (2012)
Journal Article
Zhou, D., Abd-Alhameed, R., Alhaddad, A., See, C. H., Noras, J., Excell, P., & Gao, S. (2012). Multi-band weakly ground-coupled balanced antenna design for portable devices. IET Science Measurement and Technology, 6(4), 306-310. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-smt.2011.0151

A balanced antenna for wireless portable devices applications with multiple band operational performance is investigated and discussed. The designed antenna is weakly ground-couple, although can be considered as an energy-efficient radiator. The ante... Read More about Multi-band weakly ground-coupled balanced antenna design for portable devices.

Dual band-notched tapered slot antenna using λ/4 band-stop filters (2012)
Journal Article
Zhu, F., Gao, S., Li, J., Ho, A., See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R., & Xu, J. (2012). Dual band-notched tapered slot antenna using λ/4 band-stop filters. IET microwaves, antennas & propagation, 6(15), 1665-1673. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-map.2012.0502

This study proposed a novel quarter-wavelength band-rejected element for band-notched antennas. It consists of a metal via and a rectangular strip connected to the radiating patch. In order to validate the design, a dual band-notched elliptically tap... Read More about Dual band-notched tapered slot antenna using λ/4 band-stop filters.

Modeling the behavior of a 50MW DSG plant for southern Libya based on the thermodynamic and thermophysical properties of water substance (2012)
Journal Article
Aldali, Y., Davison, B., Muneer, T., & Henderson, D. (2012). Modeling the behavior of a 50MW DSG plant for southern Libya based on the thermodynamic and thermophysical properties of water substance. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 134, https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006893

This paper presents arguments for the use of direct steam generation (DSG) in preference to other forms of generation in particular locations according to the prevailing environmental and economic conditions. In addition, the paper describes the deve... Read More about Modeling the behavior of a 50MW DSG plant for southern Libya based on the thermodynamic and thermophysical properties of water substance.

Miniaturised UWB antenna for a Wireless Body Area Network (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hraga, H., See, C., Abd-Alhameed, R., & McEwan, N. J. (2012, November). Miniaturised UWB antenna for a Wireless Body Area Network. Presented at 2012 Loughborough Antennas & Propagation Conference (LAPC), Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

A miniaturised modified planar inverted-F UWB antenna with a broadband rectangular feeding structure, for a Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN), is proposed. The antenna is designed to cover a wide frequency range from 3 GHz to 13 GHz. Details of the p... Read More about Miniaturised UWB antenna for a Wireless Body Area Network.

Design of a compact tuned antenna system for mobile MIMO applications (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Elfergani, I., Hussaini, A. S., Abd-Alhameed, R., See, C., Child, M., & Rodriguez, J. (2012, November). Design of a compact tuned antenna system for mobile MIMO applications. Presented at 2012 Loughborough Antennas & Propagation Conference (LAPC), Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

A small tuneable MIMO antenna module is investigated for possible UMTS mobile applications. The radiators are realized as slotted planar monopoles. The two-element MIMO antenna module occupies a volume of 50.0 × 37. 5 × 1.6 mm³ , and is printed onto... Read More about Design of a compact tuned antenna system for mobile MIMO applications.

Impedance spectroscopy studies of electroless Ni-P matrix, Ni-W-P, Ni-P-ZrO 2 , and Ni-W-P-ZrO 2 coatings exposed to 3.5% NaCl solution : Impedance spectroscopy studies (2012)
Journal Article
Stankiewicz, A., Masalski, J., & Szczygieł, B. (2013). Impedance spectroscopy studies of electroless Ni-P matrix, Ni-W-P, Ni-P-ZrO 2 , and Ni-W-P-ZrO 2 coatings exposed to 3.5% NaCl solution : Impedance spectroscopy studies. Materials and corrosion : with International Corrosion abstracts = Werkstoffe und Korrosion : Organ der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Korrosion und der Dechema-Beratungsstelle für Werkstoff-Fragen, 64(10), 908-913. https://doi.org/10.1002/maco.201206856

Ni–P matrix, ternary Ni–W–P and Ni–P–ZrO2 coatings, and quaternary Ni–W–P–ZrO2 coatings were deposited using electroless method from a glycine bath. Their corrosion resistance was evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) for various... Read More about Impedance spectroscopy studies of electroless Ni-P matrix, Ni-W-P, Ni-P-ZrO 2 , and Ni-W-P-ZrO 2 coatings exposed to 3.5% NaCl solution : Impedance spectroscopy studies.

Folded Loop Balanced Coplanar Antenna for WLAN Applications (2012)
Journal Article
Alhaddad, A. G., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., Zhou, D., See, C. H., Excell, P. S., & Jones, S. M. R. (2012). Folded Loop Balanced Coplanar Antenna for WLAN Applications. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 60(10), 4916-4920. https://doi.org/10.1109/tap.2012.2207322

A novel balanced rectangular loop antenna is proposed, having an ungrounded coplanar waveguide (CPW) feed configuration and a folded structure at both ends. This antenna is designed for operation over the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WLAN frequency bands. Bond-... Read More about Folded Loop Balanced Coplanar Antenna for WLAN Applications.

Diagnosis of eccentricity in induction machines working under fluctuating load conditions, through the instantaneous frequency (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Vedreno-Santos, F., Riera-Guasp, M., Henao, H., Pineda-Sanchez, M., & Antonino-Daviu, J. A. (2012, October). Diagnosis of eccentricity in induction machines working under fluctuating load conditions, through the instantaneous frequency. Presented at IECON 2012 - 38th Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics Society

This paper introduces a methodology for diagnosing
mixed eccentricity fault in squirrel cage induction machines
which work under variable load conditions in generator or motor
mode; the method is based on the extraction of the instantaneous
frequ... Read More about Diagnosis of eccentricity in induction machines working under fluctuating load conditions, through the instantaneous frequency.