DCU-Final-Year-Projects-Booklet-2025

123 273. Passive NFC Environmental Sensor The goal of this project is to develop a passive NFC sensor that can be permanently installed in locations without a power supply or network connection. It will be designed to be read periodically using NFC transceivers or NFC-enabled smartphones. The project will include designing an NFC 13MHz magnetic coupling system, a communications receiver, a power circuit, and a low-power microcontroller paired with sensor hardware and software. Additionally, a smartphone user interface and NFC communications protocol software will be developed. The project will also focus on researching and implementing state-of-the-art power-scavenging and energy-harvesting techniques tomaximise the available power for the sensor’s operation. Student Programme Electronic and Computer Engineering (Year 4) Project Area Android, Arduino, Circuit Modeling, Embedded Systems, Internet of Things, Mobile App, Sensor Data, Sensor Technology, Software Development, Telecommunications, Wireless Technology Project Technology C/C++, JavaScript, XML Student Name(s) PreciousWilson Email precious.wilson5@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Conor McArdle 274. Intruder AlarmBased on Home Assistant This project shows the development of an intruder alarm system using Home Assistant hosted on a Raspberry Pi. The system interfaces with various sensors via the Raspberry Pi’s GPIO pins, integrating features such as motion-detecting cameras, a smart doorbell, and a remote keypad implemented using ESPHome. Alarm notifications are relayed tomobile devices over the public internet, ensuring real-time alerts. The project demonstrates a cost-effective, customisable, and scalable home security solution, leveraging open-source technologies to enhance user control and accessibility. The system’s integration with Home Assistant allows for seamless automation and remote monitoring, providing a robust and user-friendly security platform. Student Programme Electronic and Computer Engineering (Year 4) Project Area Automation, Embedded Systems, Internet of Things, Mobile App, Network Applications, Security, Sensor Technology, Software Development, Wireless Technology, Human-computer Interaction Project Technology C/C++, Docker, Python Student Name(s) Alen Skaria Sabu Email alen.skariasabu2@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Martin Collier 275. TheOptimisation of Hydrogen Release fromAmmonia Borane for UAV Applications Using aDesign of Experiment Approach This project explores the release of hydrogen fromammonia borane, a chemical energy storage system. The study focuses on identifying and optimising key parameters affecting dehydrogenation, including temperature, mixing speed, and catalyst ratio. An experimental rig incorporating a catalyst that operates without heat input is analysed to enhance hydrogen yield and efficiency. The findings aim to advance hydrogen storage and release technologies, contributing to the development of efficient and scalable solutions for clean energy applications. Student Programme Mechanical and Sustainability Engineering (Year 5) Project Area Data Analytics, Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy Technology Project Technology Design Expert Student Name(s) Cian O’Dwyer Email cian.odwyer35@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr James Carton