DCU Expo 2024 - Final Year Projects

83 159. CodeCraft CodeCraft is an e-learning platformaimed at helping leaving cert and college-level students learn to code. This platformoffers a user-friendly environment with an intuitive interface designed to engage both new and older students in learning programming through enjoyable, gamified experiences. The goals are to teach programming through practice and encourage creativity while minimising frustration. Features of CodeCraft include tasks such as pre-made and user-generated programming exercises, tests such as verifying whether the code meets task requirements, and hints such as help to overcome obstacles, reducing frustration from lack of progress. Lastly, in terms of engagement andmotivation, daily streaks will be incorporated to promote consistency, and users can gain experience points for a sense of progress. Student Programme Computer Applications Project Area Educational Project Technology CSS, Docker, HTML5, JQuery, JavaScript, Python, REST, Flask, PostgreSQL Student Name(s) Daniel Jablonski  | Mark Bethel Email daniel.jablonski2@mail.dcu.ie   | mark.bethel2@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Michael Scriney 160. Facial Recognition Security System This project is a web application that is designed using facial recognition technology that assists security personnel in detecting unauthorised personnel within a premises. This project allows users to add faces used by the system to recognise themas authorised personnel. The system creates a log every time an event is detected and sends out notifications to users when unauthorised personnel are detected. A user of the system can check these logs andmanage authorised personnel via the web interface. Student Programme Computer Applications Project Area Computer Vision, Databases, Image/Video Processing, Network Applications, Security, Web Application Project Technology CSS, Docker, HTML5, JavaScript, MySQL, Python, React.js, Machine Learning Student Name(s) John Hsian Yuen Naik Email john.naik2@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Michael Scriney 161. Developing aNovel Alginate Coral Composite for In Vitro Cell Expansion and Tissue Engineering – Internal Gelation “Developing aNovel Alginate Coral Composite for In Vitro Cell Expansion and Tissue Engineering – Internal Gelation” explores the innovative use of alginate coral composites for cell expansion and tissue engineering applications through internal gelation. This project investigates the fabrication process of composite beads, aiming to enhance cell proliferation and tissue regeneration. By combining alginate with coral powder using internal gelation techniques, a bioactive scaffold is created to support cell growth and differentiation. The study focuses on optimising the composition and properties of the composite for improved biocompatibility and functionality in tissue engineering. This research contributes to advancing biomaterials for regenerative medicine applications. Student Programme Biomedical Engineering (Year 5) Project Area AdvancedMaterial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitation Engineering, Materials Testing Project Technology Bioprocessing Student Name(s) AkashMathew Email akash.mathew9@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Owen Clarkin