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    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Detection and classification of construction objects by use of machine vision and deep learning 

      Nicolaou, Nicolas (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2024-06-02)
      The construction industry represents a continuously evolving environment where there is always room for process improvement and modernization. Artificial intelligence, as well as other emerging technologies such as machine ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Detection of different degradation mechanisms for photovoltaic systems using data-driven algorithms 

      Goumenos, Panagiotis (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2021)
      A main requirement for the photovoltaic (PV) uptake is the assurance of the lifetime energy yield and formulation of strict warranties to reduce investment risk. This requires reliable detection of PV underperformance ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Detection of human action and ergonomic risk assessment ατ construction sites by use of machine vision and deep learning 

      Lambrides, Evagoras (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2022-12)
      Η διατριβή αφορά στην ερευνητική μελέτη χρήσης της μηχανικής όρασης και της σε βάθος μάθησης για τον εντοπισμό και την παρακολούθηση της ανθρώπινης δραστηριότητας σε εργοτάξια, και για την αξιολόγηση της εργονομίας των ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Development and Validation of the Actuation and Control System for a Gut-on-Chip Device 

      Kekkou, Kyriaki (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2024-05)
      Organs-on-chip are microfluidic devices that recapitulate the micro-environment of biological tissues. They offer a platform to study the organ’s physiology, in health and disease, and enable highly controlled experiments ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Enforcing detectability in discrete event systems via adaptive control sequences 

      Martha, Christou (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2021-04-16)
      Το detectability enforcement είναι μια διαδικασία που γίνεται σε συστήματα διακριτών συμβάντων (discrete event systems (DES)),τα οποία μπορούν να μοντελοποιηθούν ως finite automata with outputs δηλαδή με πεπερασμένο αριθμό ...
    • Master Thesis  

      Engineered Cementitious Composites for the Conservation of 20th Century Concrete Architectural Heritage 

      Theodoulides, Michalis (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2023-12)
      Από τη δεκαετία του 1930, όπου για πρώτη φορά χρησιμοποιήθηκε το οπλισμένο σκυρόδεμα στην Κύπρο, ένα πλήθος κτιρίων με σημαντική ιστορική, πολιτιστική, αισθητική, αρχιτεκτονική και κοινωνική αξία έχουν κατασκευαστεί στο ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Enhancing aerial vehicle detection in transportation monitoring using spatiotemporal object detection models 

      Telegraph, Kristina (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2023-06-01)
      Image object detection has shown tremendous success in recent years, leading to its adaptation to the domain of video. However, the major advancements based on single-shot deep learning models process single frames ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Event-Based Monitoring of Digital Infrastructures 

      Menelaou, Antreas (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2023-12-29)
      In life, decision-making often involves weighing options against each other. Ideally, we swiftly discern the best choice among them, simplifying our selection process. Unfortunately, though, most of the time, in a complex ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Fabrication and characterization of electrospun polymeric phase change fibers for potential use in thermal energy storage 

      Avraam, Kyriakos (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2022-05)
      The need for energy is constantly growing, making it necessary to effectively implement systems to meet the needs of the world's growing population while avoiding energy crises. As the levels of greenhouse gases in the ...
    • Master Thesis  

      Fabrication, characterization and evaluation of electrospun membranes in the recovery of precious metal Ions 

      Kyriacou, Paraskevas (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2023-12)
      Precious Metals (PM), like Palladium and Gold, have gathered great attention in the last few years due to their specific physicochemical properties, including their strong catalytic activity and environmental stability. ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      FanDay 

      Piripitsis, Kyriacos (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2024-05)
      The following thesis focuses on upgrading the fan experience in Cypriot stadiums. My interest in football as well as the observation of the mentality adopted by fans to leave the stadium after the match is the reason for ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      A Forensic Reconstruction of the City: From the Space of Violence to the Space of Democracy 

      Stavrinides, Nikolaos (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2024-06)
      Η παρούσα εργασία μελετά πώς η εισαγωγή της εγκληματολογίας στην αρχιτεκτονική μπορεί να συμβάλλει στον εκδημοκρατισμό του χώρου. Όπως η εγκληματολογία μας μεταφέρει από το περιστατικό της βίας στη δικαιοσύνη, η εργασία ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Forging of multi-metal gears 

      Iona, Lysimachi I. (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2023-05-25)
      Material substitution is becoming increasingly popular in the transport sector, since the reduction of emissions is closely linked to the reduction of vehicular weight. In the case of gears, the aim is to reduce the gearbox ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Gardens, κέντρο φροντίδας και δημιουργικής απασχόλησης για τους ηλικιωμένους 

      Αλέκκου, Ιωάννα (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2023-05-30)
      O κόσμος του σχεδιασμού πρέπει να επανεξετάσει την αρχιτεκτονική των ηλικιωμένων. Εκτός από τις εγκαταστάσεις φροντίδας και νοσηλείας, πολλοί ηλικιωμένοι αναζητούν ένα ενεργό διασυνδεδεμένο τρόπο ζωής. Η παρούσα διπλωματική ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Growth and Characterization of Cuprous Oxide Cu2O 

      Ioannou, Andreas (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2024-06-04)
      In MSc Thesis, the characteristics, properties, and applications of Cuprous Oxide (Cu2O) are extensively analyzed. First, is carried out an extensive literature review on this material, with the previous research with ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      "I Heard It Through The Grapevine!" Το κουτσομπολιό ως έκφραση του κοινωνικού φαντασιακού στον αστικό χώρο 

      Αναστασιάδη, Ερμιόνη (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2022)
      Άνθρωποι, παρατεταμένοι σε σειρά, διαμορφώνουν την κοινωνική δομή σχολιάζοντας την καθημερινότητα. Κουτσομπολεύοντας. Ο δημόσιος χώρος αναπροσδιορίζεται, χρωματίζεται, γίνεται φιλικός ή ανοίκειος, γνώριμος ή εχθρικός. ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      An Implementation of a Route Reservation Architecture 

      Makridis, Christos (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2021-01-05)
      Route Reservation Architecture seems to be a reliable and durable traf?c congestion mitigation mechanism that can signi?cantly reduce drivers’ travel-times. In this framework, a Route Reservation controller is responsible ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      Improved self-consumption in residential buildings using coupled PV-BES systems 

      Afxentis, Stavros (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2023-05-16)
      Environmental concerns about fossil fuel resources for electricity generation lead towards the integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into the modern power grid. Solar photovoltaics is the most widely used technology ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      In silico investigation of cell-matrix mechanobiology inside porous collagen scaffolds 

      Santos-Lopes, Oliver (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2023-06-07)
      Tissue engineering can utilize the use of Porous Collagen Scaffolds (PCS) to act as a guide for cells in wound healing applications. Improving healing time and reducing scar formation leading to improved quality of life ...
    • Master Thesis  Open Access

      In-situ permeability of the unsaturated zone of Nicosia Marl from field wetting experiments 

      Pogiatzis, Loizos (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Πολυτεχνική Σχολή / University of Cyprus, Faculty of Engineering, 2022-06)
      The construction of infrastructure in areas with problematic ground conditions, such as the expansive soil of Nicosia marl in Cyprus, points to large economic losses. This research investigates hydraulic and water retention ...