DCU-Final-Year-Projects-Booklet-2025

99 201. Experimental Study of Fracture Toughness of Multi-Layered Tissue Phantoms This project investigates the fracture toughness of multi-layered tissue phantoms, synthetic models mimicking human skin. Four layers—epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, andmuscle—are recreated using gelatine and agar. These layers are tested and combined into a single multi-layered phantom for fracture analysis. The trouser test is used tomeasure the force required to propagate cracks, evaluating toughness in two specific modes. This research enhances the understanding of biomechanical behaviour in synthetic tissues and allows for potential applications in medical research, surgical training and product testing. Student Programme Biomedical Engineering (Year 5) Project Area 3-DModelling, Biomedical Engineering, Tissue Engineering Project Technology Solidworks Student Name(s) Roman Gyrin Email roman.gyrin2@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Antony Kho 202. Educational Hub for Students This project focuses on developing an AI-powered course recommendation system for universities. The system uses machine learning algorithms, particularly collaborative filtering with K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), to provide personalised course recommendations to students. By analysing student-course interaction data, such as courses taken, academic history, and success rates, the platform suggests courses aligned with students’ interests, academic performance, and career goals. The goal is to help students make informed course selections, thereby improving both retention and success rates. The system is built using Django, ensuring scalability and ease of integration with existing university systems. Student Programme Computing for Business Project Area Artificial Intelligence, Educational, Web Application, Human-computer Interaction, Machine Learning Project Technology CSS, JavaScript, Python, Machine Learning, Django Student Name(s) GerardWambenza  |  Victory Aibangbe Email gerard.wambenza2@mail.dcu.ie  |  victory.aibangbe2@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Dongyun Robin Nie 203. SafeHer – Personal Safety and Support Platform forWomen SafeHer is a platformdesigned to enhance the personal safety of women in everyday situations. It offers real-time location sharing, an emergency alert system, and a discreet panic button to notify trusted contacts during emergencies. The app features a stealth mode, allowing users to activate safety functions without drawing attention. Additionally, SafeHer enables users to report hazardous locations, contributing to a community-driven safety network. The platform empowers women with customisable features, ensuring timely assistance and peace of mind. SafeHer fosters security through the seamless integration of tracking and alert systems, keeping users connected to their support network when needed. Student Programme Computing for Business Project Area Databases, GPS/GIS, Mobile App, Software Development, Web Application, Personal Safety Project Technology CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, MySQL, Python, React.js, Django, Flutter Student Name(s) SammyJoeMacri  |  Kheeleswari Devi Ramanjooloo Email sammyjoe.macri2@mail.dcu.ie  |  kheeleswari.ramanjooloo2@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Prof Cathal Gurrin