DCU Expo 2024 - Final Year Projects

69 117. ParkIT ParkIT is an innovative automated car parking systemthat revolutionises the traditional parking experience. It utilises automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) for seamless entry and exit, eliminating the need for physical tickets. Users interact with ParkIT through a user-friendlymobile app, where they can easilymanage payments andguest access. Real-time updates on parkingavailability andpricingare also provided through the app. By eliminating paper tickets, ParkIT promotes a streamlined, eco-friendly experience. ParkIT’s blend of convenience, efficiency, and security makes it a valuable solution for various parking facilities. Student Programme Computer Applications Project Area Android, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Automotive Technology, Cloud Computing, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Distributed Systems, Embedded Systems, Image/Video Processing, Mobile App, Optical Character Recognition, RaspberryPi, Security, Software Development, Web Application Project Technology Python, Machine Learning, Dart, Flutter, Firebase, OpenCV, Tesseract Student Name(s) ColmMcCarthy  |  Niall Cian Quigley Email colm.mccarthy75@mail.dcu.ie  |   niall.quigley24@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Michael Scriney 118. Development of a Thermal Model to Determine the Heating and Cooling Load in a Greenhouse in an Irish Climate This project addresses the growing demand for sustainable food production methods. It aims to develop energy efficient greenhouse designs. The expected outcome is to develop a thermal model through a software called DesignBuilder to investigate the heating and cooling demands placed on a greenhouse in a typical Irish climate. The project aims to simulate various scenarios and environmental conditions to provide optimal energy efficiency. This project will feature various HVAC systems and components and it also aims to provide a comprehensive analysis in energy efficiencies for each model displayed. The conventional heating and cooling systems will be employed first, then they are to be replaced by renewable resources. Finally the reduction in CO 2 emissions will be recorded and analysed. Student Programme Mechanical andManufacturing Engineering (Year 4) Project Area 3-DModelling, Thermodynamics Project Technology DesignBuilder Student Name(s) MulhimMustafa Email mulhim.mustafa4@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Mohammad Saffari 119. AIOFitness The project’s main aim is to help individuals with diverse fitness goals, whether they wish to buildmuscle, lose weight, track their formor enhance their overall physique. The app is divided into several sections, with the main two being form tracking and personalised workouts. Users can select workouts andmeals tailored to their goals, receive exercise instructions with form checking, track their progress, and set specific fitness objectives. Users have the option to also use integrated features for external devices such as an Apple watch to escalate the user experience. Overall AIO Fitness is a solution that not only helps individuals achieve their fitness goals but also provides themwith the necessary knowledge and information tomaintain and live a healthy and active lifestyle. Student Programme Computer Applications Project Area Databases, Educational, GPS/GIS, Image/Video Processing, Information Retrieval, Intelligence PatternMatching, Mobile App, Motion Analysis, Software Development, Machine Learning Project Technology Swift, Machine Learning, Firebase, CreateML Student Name(s) Sergiu Lucaci  |  David Ghiurcan Email sergiu.lucaci2@mail.dcu.ie   |   david.ghiurcan2@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Michael Scriney