DCU Expo 2024 - Final Year Projects

63 99. Wrinkling of Adhesive Skin Patches This project investigates the adhesive properties of medical patches that use pressure-sensitive adhesives to attach to the skin. Although there are peel tests that can currently determine adhesive properties, sudden movement froma patient wearing a skin patch can lead to it buckling or wrinkling. The project involves designing a test rig to investigate the buckling-driven adhesive failure of skin patches on a suitable substitute for human skin and visually analysing the results. It is not only evaluating the wrinkling of the patches, but also choosing an ideal material to use as a skin surrogate to ensure efficient results. Ultimately, it utilises the ZwickRoell tensile machine to conduct the wrinkling test on multiple skin patches, and all data and graphs obtained are analysed. Student Programme Biomedical Engineering (Year 5) Project Area Biomedical Engineering, Device Design, Mechanical Design andManufacture, Simulation, Statistical Analysis, Materials Testing Project Technology Excel/VB, Solidworks Student Name(s) Megan Shanny Doyle Email megan.doyle84@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Garrett McGuinness 100. PolicyPeek PolicyPeek is a Chrome extension that will accurately summarise terms and conditions/policies on websites customers often use. It is important for any individual to at least briefly read T&Cs whenever prompted by websites and services just so that you knowwhat you are signing into. PolicyPeek allows its users to scrape the terms and conditions froma website using its URL and with the use of algorithms, summarises the content. Features of the app include drop-down menus and prompts to further narrow down certain policies (e.g data) and highlight themby importance to the user. The goal is to get users aware of what they sign up for on the vast internet where it is easy to get caught up in unfavourable contracts or have your data stolen, PolicyPeek is here to give you that peace of mind. Student Programme Computer Applications Project Area Natural Language Processing Project Technology CSS, HTML5, JavaScript Student Name(s) AsimAbdullah  |  Lateef Sanusi Email asim.abdullah6@mail.dcu.ie   |   lateef.sanusi3@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Harshvardhan Pandit 101. Retrofitting Residential Buildings by Integrating Sustainable Technologies: PV Panel andHeat Pumps The project focuses on integrating sustainable technologies into residential areas through retrofitting, while evaluating their pros and cons. Retrofitting involves adding new or modified technology to older systems, which were not available or deemed necessary during the initial design. Today, various methods of retrofitting exist, such as adding glazing to windows, installing solar panels, or replacing doors. Using Design Builder software, the project incorporates these technologies into a standard residential model to analyse their impact on home performance. This comprehensive approach allows for testing and assessment of sustainable technology integration, facilitating informed decision-making regarding their implementation in residential settings. Class Mechanical andManufacturing Engineering (Year 4) Project Area 3-DModelling, Data Analytics, Sustainable Technology Project Technology Design Builder Student Name(s) Conor Booth Email conor.booth3@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Reihaneh Aghamolaei