DCU Expo 2024 - Final Year Projects

57 81. Electronic Lab-on-a-Disc (eLoaD) Instrumentation Development and Validation Through Electrochemical Sensing This project aimed to develop a bench-top centrifugal system for biological and chemical sensing using low-cost components. The project’s objective was tomake improvements to an existing systembased on recent developments in wireless power transfer. The eLoad device uses inductive power transmission for wireless power transfer to a rotatingmicrocontroller and Bluetooth communication for real-time wireless data transmission. Firmware was developed on a Teensy microcontroller to control the instruments’ functions. Furthermore, an HMI was developed using LabVIEW to interface with the microcontroller to control the systemand visualise any data generated by the instrument. This system was tested using a three-cell electrochemical sensor and validated against commercial instrumentation. Student Programme Mechatronic Engineering (Year 5) Project Area Arduino Project Technology Microfluidics Student Name(s) Barry Collins Email barry.collins28@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Nigel Kent 82. Energy PredictionModel of Pedelec E-Bike UsingMachine Learning The project involves amachine learningmodel capable of predicting the energy consumption of a pedelec e-bike journey based on personalised data. It establishes a framework for data acquisition, processing, and training, ensuring continuous improvement of the model after each journey. The primary objective is tomitigate “range anxiety,” commonly associated with electric vehicles, which refers to the worry that there isn’t enough power for the journey. The model’s accurate predictions instil confidence in e-bike users, enabling them to commute without worrying about running out of power. Through this innovative approach, the project aims to significantly contribute to the ongoing global effort to promote sustainable mobility solutions and reduce global carbon emissions. Student Programme Mechatronic Engineering (Year 5) Project Area Circuit Modeling, Data Analytics, Renewable Energy Technology, Sensor Data, Software Development, Energy Prediction Project Technology Matlab, Python, Machine Learning Student Name(s) Tony Liu Email tony.liu6@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Mingming Liu 83. Livescór - An Interactive GAAReporting App Our main objective with Livescór is to develop an innovative application to provide instantaneous updates and comprehensive information on GAAmatches. Livescór is a dynamic GAA reporting and social interaction application. Our primary aim is to create an application tailored for GAA aficionados keen on staying up-to-date on the latest scores, statistics, and developments. Our vision is to revolutionise the way individuals engage with and immerse themselves in the realmof GAA. Our target demographic spans GAA Fans, GAA Clubs, reporters, and the wider GAA Community. Livescór endeavours to not only provide a dynamic platform for real-time GAA updates but also to foster a community where sports enthusiasts can engage, learn, and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of GAA reporting. Student Programme Enterprise Computing Project Area Mobile App, Web Application, Bootstrap, Firebase Project Technology CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, Python, Bootstrap, Firebase Student Name(s) Jamie Grant  |  Daniel Chebac  |  Evanna Scott Email jamie.grant5@mail.dcu.ie   |   daniel.chebac2@mail.dcu.ie  |  Evanna.scott6@ mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr JohnMcKenna