Electrical Engineering
The Design and Implementation of the Polyphase Filterbank on the Xilinx Field Programmable Gate Array
Designing an algorithm called the Polyphase Filter Bank for NASA’s next-generation Habitable Worlds Observatory and implementing it on a Xilinx Field Programmable Gate Array. Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor Tracee Jamison-HooksAssociate ProfessorSchool of Earth and Space [email protected]
FPGA Driven Artificial Intelligence for Traffic Lights
An FPGA-driven artificial intelligence traffic-light system uses real-time logic on the FPGA and sensor data processed by an STM32 microcontroller to adjust light patterns based on actual traffic conditions. The FPGA handles fast decision updates, while the STM32 manages timing and input signals, working together to reduce wait times and keep traffic flowing smoothly. Video…
Investigating the Efficiency of Rust Programming in Real-Time Environments
This capstone project explores the performance and efficiency of the Rust programming language in real-time environments. Specifically, the project compares Rust to C and C++ by implementing real-time applications on a Raspberry Pi. The study measures various performance metrics such as execution time, RAM/CPU usage, and latency to determine if Rust can be a viable…
Guitar pedal with modular controls and reconfigurable digital core
Low-cost guitar pedal with reconfigurable digital core that can process full, compound effects chains. Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor Michael GoryllAssociate ProfessorSchool of Electrical, Computer and Energy [email protected]
A Smarter Solution for Tire Management
Our project demonstrates an electronic closed loop tire pressure regulation system that uses internal heating instead of mechanical pumps to maintain optimal pressure. A pressure sensor, microcontroller, and MOSFET controlled heating pads work together to detect underinflation and raise internal temperature to restore target pressure. This system showcases practical embedded control, power electronics, and thermodynamic…
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Utilizing Sodium Ion Battery
UPS system which explores the use of sodium-ion batteries as opposed to the standard Lithium-Ion. Sodium being cheaper and less dangerous for use in batteries means that this emerging field is likely to have major benefits for industry use. This project presents what may be the most ideal use of these batteries, that is, being…
Wireless Flow-sensing System for Intracranial Catheter Shunt Valve
Our project is a low frequency wireless MEMS flow valve sensor designed to assess the functionality of hydrocephalus shunt systems noninvasively. By transmitting a 200 kHz signal modulated at 1kHz to an implanted antiparallel diode assembly, the system generates a 600 kHz third harmonic when the valve is open, which is detected and analyzed using…
C++ vs. Rust Embedded Systems
Our project compares Rust and C++. We test this by seeing how they perform across a variety of embedded situations. Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor Glen [email protected]
Simulation and Modeling of MRAM for On-Chip Learning
Synthesizing multiple forms of Magnetic Random Access Memory (MRAM) devices using Object Oriented Micromagnetic Framework (OOMMF) and HSPICE to create an optimal form of memory for on-chip AI computations. Our project models, simulates, and analyzes STT, SOT, and SAS MRAM devices to evaluate switching behavior, energy efficiency, and stability. Video Research poster View the poster…
Blood Iron Monitor
Our project is a blood iron monitor. Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Advisor Martin ReissleinProfessorSchool of Electrical, Computer and Energy [email protected]