DCU Expo 2024 - Final Year Projects

82 156. 3DPrinting of Micro-Scale Glassy Carbon The project aims to investigate the behaviour of glassy carbon through pyrolysis to see if it can be used to change the shape of a 3D-printedmicro-scale structure, in a predictable and self-orderedmanner to enable self-assembly. This will be achieved by analysing different designs and their behaviour throughout the pyrolysis process. Student Programme Biomedical Engineering (Year 5) Project Area AdditiveManufacturing, AdvancedMaterial Engineering, Materials Testing Project Technology Nanoscribe Describe Student Name(s) Odhran Lang Email odhran.lang2@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr David Kinahan 157. CodePlayer This project investigates ways to teach programming concepts to beginners. Utilising a custom-made text editor, we prioritise accessibility by offering a unique interface compatible with game controllers, catering to individuals more comfortable with gaming devices. Using our own programming language, the project is designed to encourage the user to learn programming concepts easily. By emphasising simplicity, our approach fosters a supportive learning environment where users can grasp fundamental programming concepts effortlessly. With a focus on interactive learning, our platformprovides feedback and tutorials, and encourages experimentation, empowering learners to develop problem-solving skills through a fun use of a game controller. Student Programme Computer Applications Project Area Educational, Gaming, Software Development Project Technology Java, Python, ANTLR4, Pygame Student Name(s) Lukas Balog  | Mustafa Kamal Email lukas.balog2@mail.dcu.ie   | mustafa.kamal3@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr David Sinclair 158. Rainwater Harvesting Rig Drinking water treatment is an expensive, energy-intensive process. This project investigates the domestic application of rainwater and greywater harvesting to supplement non-drinking water uses in Ireland, in conjunction with developing an interactive demonstration rig. The rig shows a simplified version of a typical house with a rainwater and greywater harvesting system installed using aminiature shower, toilet cistern, and kitchen tap to show how a typical system could work. Student Programme Mechanical and Sustainability Engineering Project Area AdditiveManufacturing, Arduino, Control Systems, Mechanical Design andManufacture, Water Conservation Project Technology Solidworks, Arduino, KiCad Student Name(s) Seán Byrne Email sean.byrne276@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Prof Brian Corcoran