Design Engineering & Mathematics


TitleDesign Engineering & Mathematics
AlternativeS&T - D Eng & Maths
FacultyFaculty of Science and Technology

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Conceptual development of a compact unglazed solar thermal facade (STF) for building integration
Shen, J., Zhang, X., Yang, T., Tang, L., Wu, Y., Jin, R., Pan, S., Wu, J. and Xue, P. 2016. Conceptual development of a compact unglazed solar thermal facade (STF) for building integration. SBE16 Tallinn and Helsinki Conference; Build Green and Renovate Deep. Tallinn, Estonia 05 - 07 Oct 2016 Elsevier. pp. 42-54 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.09.096

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The early design stage of a novel solar thermal facade (STF) for building integration: energy performance simulation and socio-economic analysis
Shen, J., Zhang, X., Yang, T., Tang, L., Wu, Y., Pan, S., Wu, J. and Xue, P. 2016. The early design stage of a novel solar thermal facade (STF) for building integration: energy performance simulation and socio-economic analysis. SBE16 Tallinn and Helsinki Conference; Build Green and Renovate Deep. Tallinn, Estonia 05 - 07 Oct 2016 Elsevier. pp. 55-66 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.09.099

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Optimizing the configuration of a compact thermal facade module for solar renovation concept in buildings
Shen, J., Zhang, X., Yang, T., Tang, L., Shinohara, H., Wu, Y., Wang, H., Pan, S., Wu, J. and Xu, P. 2016. Optimizing the configuration of a compact thermal facade module for solar renovation concept in buildings. CUE2016 - Applied Energy Symposium and Forum 2016: Low carbon cities & urban energy systems. Jinan, China 13 - 15 Jun 2016 Elsevier. pp. 9-14 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.12.003

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Experimental study of a compact unglazed solar thermal facade (STF) for energy-efficient buildings
Shen, J., Zhang, X., Yang, T., Tang, L., Shinohara, H., Wu, Y., Wang, H., Pan, S., Wu, J. and Xu, P. 2016. Experimental study of a compact unglazed solar thermal facade (STF) for energy-efficient buildings. CUE2016 - Applied Energy Symposium and Forum 2016: Low carbon cities & urban energy systems. Jinan, China 13 - 15 Jun 2016 Elsevier. pp. 3-8 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.12.002

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The impact of BIM on the distribution of cost and return on investment in UK construction projects
Cusack, L. and Saleeb, N. 2016. The impact of BIM on the distribution of cost and return on investment in UK construction projects. Galiano Garrigós, A. and Kouider, T. (ed.) 6th International Congress on Architectural Technology (ICAT 2016). University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain 12 - 14 May 2016 Universidad de Alicante. pp. 193-209

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Model uses: Foundations for a modular requirements clarification language
Succar, B., Saleeb, N. and Sher, W. 2016. Model uses: Foundations for a modular requirements clarification language. Singhaputtangkul, N. (ed.) 40th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2016). Cairns, Australia 06 - 08 Jul 2016 Central Queensland University. pp. 45-57

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Climate change impact: the experience of the coastal areas of Bangladesh affected by cyclones Sidr and Aila
Kabir, R., Khan, H., Ball, E. and Caldwell, K. 2016. Climate change impact: the experience of the coastal areas of Bangladesh affected by cyclones Sidr and Aila. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2016, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/9654753

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#MDXPD Product Design 2016
2016. #MDXPD Product Design 2016. Middlesex University.

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Beamforming in coexisting wireless systems with uncertain channel state information
Le, T., Navaie, K., Vien, Q. and Nguyen, H. 2016. Beamforming in coexisting wireless systems with uncertain channel state information. 2016 IEEE 84th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall). Montreal, QC, Canada 18 - 21 Sep 2016 IEEE. pp. 1-5 https://doi.org/10.1109/VTCFall.2016.7880920

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Robust optimization with probabilistic constraints for power-efficient and secure SWIPT
Le, T., Vien, Q., Nguyen, H., Ng, D. and Schober, R. 2016. Robust optimization with probabilistic constraints for power-efficient and secure SWIPT. 2016 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM). Washington, DC, USA 04 - 08 Dec 2016 IEEE. pp. 1-7 https://doi.org/10.1109/GLOCOM.2016.7842232

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Architecture for public safety network using D2D communication
Ali, K., Nguyen, H., Shah, P., Vien, Q. and Bhuvanasundaram, N. 2016. Architecture for public safety network using D2D communication. 2016 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference Workshops (WCNCW). Doha, Qatar 03 - 06 Apr 2016 IEEE. pp. 206-211 https://doi.org/10.1109/WCNCW.2016.7552700

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An efficient channel model for evaluating wireless NoC architectures
Agyeman, M., Vien, Q., Hill, G., Turner, S. and Mak, T. 2016. An efficient channel model for evaluating wireless NoC architectures. 7th Workshop on Applications for Multi-Core Architectures (WAMCA) . Los Angeles, California, USA 26 - 28 Oct 2016 IEEE. pp. 85-90 https://doi.org/10.1109/SBAC-PADW.2016.23

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Zero-separating invariants for linear algebraic groups
Elmer, J. and Kohls, M. 2016. Zero-separating invariants for linear algebraic groups. Proceedings of the Edinburgh Mathematical Society. 59 (4), pp. 911-924. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0013091515000322

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EEG-based person identification through binary flower pollination algorithm
Rodrigues, D., Silva, G., Papa, J., Marana, A. and Yang, X. 2016. EEG-based person identification through binary flower pollination algorithm. Expert Systems with Applications. 62, pp. 81-90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2016.06.006

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A novel hybrid firefly algorithm for global optimization
Zhang, L., Liu, L., Yang, X. and Dai, Y. 2016. A novel hybrid firefly algorithm for global optimization. PLoS ONE. 11 (9), pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0163230

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From swarm intelligence to metaheuristics: nature-inspired optimization algorithms
Yang, X., Deb, S., Fong, S., He, X. and Zhao, Y. 2016. From swarm intelligence to metaheuristics: nature-inspired optimization algorithms. Computer. 49 (9), pp. 52-59. https://doi.org/10.1109/MC.2016.292

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Enhancing secrecy rate in cognitive radio networks via stackelberg game
Al Talabani, A., Deng, Y., Nallanathan, A. and Nguyen, H. 2016. Enhancing secrecy rate in cognitive radio networks via stackelberg game. IEEE Transactions on Communications. 64 (11), pp. 4764-4775. https://doi.org/10.1109/TCOMM.2016.2589931

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The interplay between subsidiary internal embeddedness and strategic options: evidence from top information technology multinational enterprises
Zhao, S., Constantiou, I., Papanastassiou, M., Ball, E. and Kazim, Z. 2016. The interplay between subsidiary internal embeddedness and strategic options: evidence from top information technology multinational enterprises. Academy of International Business Annual Meeting. New Orleans 27 - 30 Jun 2016 AIB Executive Secretariat, Michigan, USA.

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Lévy flight artificial bee colony algorithm
Sharma, H., Bansal, J., Arya, K. and Yang, X. 2016. Lévy flight artificial bee colony algorithm. International Journal of Systems Science. 47 (11), pp. 2652-2670. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207721.2015.1010748

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A Physarum-inspired approach to supply chain network design
Zhang, X., Adamatzky, A., Yang, X., Yang, H., Mahadevan, S. and Deng, Y. 2016. A Physarum-inspired approach to supply chain network design. SCIENCE CHINA Information Sciences. 59 (5). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11432-015-5417-4

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A secure network coding based modify-and-forward scheme for cooperative wireless relay networks
Vien, Q., Le, T., Nguyen, H. and Phan, H. 2016. A secure network coding based modify-and-forward scheme for cooperative wireless relay networks. 2016 IEEE 83rd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring). Nanjing, China 15 - 18 May 2016 IEEE. pp. 1-5 https://doi.org/10.1109/VTCSpring.2016.7504104

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A hybrid double-threshold based cooperative spectrum sensing over fading channels
Vien, Q., Nguyen, H., Trestian, R., Shah, P. and Gemikonakli, O. 2016. A hybrid double-threshold based cooperative spectrum sensing over fading channels. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications. 15 (3), pp. 1821-1834. https://doi.org/10.1109/TWC.2015.2496598

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Stochastic decision-making in waste management using a firefly algorithm-driven simulation-optimization approach for generating alternatives
Imanirad, R., Yang, X. and Yeomans, J. 2016. Stochastic decision-making in waste management using a firefly algorithm-driven simulation-optimization approach for generating alternatives. in: Koziel, S., Leifsson, L. and Yang, X. (ed.) Simulation-Driven Modeling and Optimization: ASDOM, Reykjavik, August 2014 Springer.

Book chapter

Economic dispatch using chaotic bat algorithm
Adarsh, B., Raghunathan, T., Jayabarathi, T. and Yang, X. 2016. Economic dispatch using chaotic bat algorithm. Energy. 96, pp. 666-675. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2015.12.096

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A novel approach for multispectral satellite image classification based on the bat algorithm
Senthilnath, J., Kulkarni, S., Benediktsson, J. and Yang, X. 2016. A novel approach for multispectral satellite image classification based on the bat algorithm. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters. 13 (4), pp. 599-603. https://doi.org/10.1109/LGRS.2016.2530724

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Mathematical analysis of energy efficiency optimality in multi-user OFDM systems
Chien, S., Ting, T., Yang, X. and Takahashi, K. 2016. Mathematical analysis of energy efficiency optimality in multi-user OFDM systems. Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing. 16 (3), pp. 252-263. https://doi.org/10.1002/wcm.2516

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Compression-based technique for SDN using sparse-representation dictionary
Al-Jawad, A., Shah, P., Gemikonakli, O. and Trestian, R. 2016. Compression-based technique for SDN using sparse-representation dictionary. 15th IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium (NOMS 2016). Istanbul, Turkey 25 - 29 Apr 2016 IEEE. pp. 754-758 https://doi.org/10.1109/NOMS.2016.7502892

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An improved discrete bat algorithm for symmetric and asymmetric traveling salesman problems
Osaba, E., Yang, X., Diaz, F., Lopez-Garcia, P. and Carballedo, R. 2016. An improved discrete bat algorithm for symmetric and asymmetric traveling salesman problems. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence. 48, pp. 59-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engappai.2015.10.006

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Chance constrained robust downlink beamforming in multicell networks
Nasseri, S., Nakhai, M. and Le, T. 2016. Chance constrained robust downlink beamforming in multicell networks. IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing. 15 (11), pp. 2682-2691. https://doi.org/10.1109/TMC.2016.2516981

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Generalised Cantor sets and the dimension of products
Olson, E., Robinson, J. and Sharples, N. 2016. Generalised Cantor sets and the dimension of products. Mathematical Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society. 160 (1), pp. 51-75. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0305004115000584

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SMASHfestUK: exploring approaches for widening participation and increasing diversity in STEM through the arts
Keith, L. and Griffiths, W. 2015. SMASHfestUK: exploring approaches for widening participation and increasing diversity in STEM through the arts. Science in Public Conference. Bristol, United Kingdom 09 - 10 Jul 2015

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The early design stage for building renovation with a novel loop-heat-pipe based solar thermal façade (LHP-STF) heat pump water heating system: techno-economic analysis in three European climates
Zhang, X., Shen, J., Adkins, D., Yang, T., Tang, L., Zhao, X., He, W., Xu, P., Liu, C. and Luo, H. 2015. The early design stage for building renovation with a novel loop-heat-pipe based solar thermal façade (LHP-STF) heat pump water heating system: techno-economic analysis in three European climates. Energy Conversion and Management. 106, pp. 964-986. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2015.10.034

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On the accuracy of inference on heavy-tailed distributions
Novak, S. 2013. On the accuracy of inference on heavy-tailed distributions. Theory of Probability and Its Applications. 58 (3), pp. 509-518. https://doi.org/10.1137/S0040585X97986710

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Personalisation of 3D virtual spaces for enhanced ubiquitous learning
Saleeb, N., Dafoulas, G. and Loomes, M. 2016. Personalisation of 3D virtual spaces for enhanced ubiquitous learning. in: Neto, F., de Souza, R. and Gomes, A. (ed.) Handbook of Research on 3-D Virtual Environments and Hypermedia for Ubiquitous Learning IGI Global. pp. 87-114

Book chapter

A concept for control of indoor-operated autonomous wheelchair
Stefanov, D., Avtanski, A. and Bien, Z. 2004. A concept for control of indoor-operated autonomous wheelchair. in: Bien, Z. and Stefanov, D. (ed.) Advances in Rehabilitation Robotics: Human-friendly Technologies on Movement Assistance and Restoration for People with Disabilities Berlin Springer.

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Advances in human-friendly robotic technologies for movement assistance/movement restoration for people with disabilities
Stefanov, D. and Bien, Z. 2004. Advances in human-friendly robotic technologies for movement assistance/movement restoration for people with disabilities. in: Bien, Z. and Stefanov, D. (ed.) Advances in Rehabilitation Robotics: Human-friendly Technologies on Movement Assistance and Restoration for People with Disabilities Berlin Springer.

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Wheelchairs within the context of smart house design
Stefanov, D. 2008. Wheelchairs within the context of smart house design. in: Helal, A., Mokhtari, M. and Abdulrazak, B. (ed.) The Engineering Handbook on Smart Technology for Aging, Disability and Independence John Wiley & Sons. pp. 439-457

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Advances in rehabilitation robotics: human-friendly technologies on movement assistance and restoration for people with disabilities
Bien, Z. and Stefanov, D. (ed.) 2004. Advances in rehabilitation robotics: human-friendly technologies on movement assistance and restoration for people with disabilities. Berlin Springer.

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Gait generation for powered Hip-Ankle-Linkage-Orthosis
Lee, J., Mizumoto, R., Obinata, G., Genda, E., Stefanov, D., Aoki, H. and Pei, Y. 2015. Gait generation for powered Hip-Ankle-Linkage-Orthosis. 37th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC). Milan, Italy 25 - 29 Aug 2015 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). pp. 5732 -5735 https://doi.org/10.1109/EMBC.2015.7319694

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Establishing user needs for a stability assessment tool to guide wheelchair prescription
Moody, L., Evans, J., Fielden, S., Heelis, M., Dryer, P., Shapcott, N., Magee, P. and Stefanov, D. 2017. Establishing user needs for a stability assessment tool to guide wheelchair prescription. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 12 (1), pp. 47-55. https://doi.org/10.3109/17483107.2015.1063019

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