DCU-Final-Year-Projects-Booklet-2025

55 69. Fluorescent ImagingUsing aDerotator This project primarily involves the recommissioning and improvement of an image derotator rig for use in centrifugal microfluidic testing. This was achieved through the rotation of both the microfluidic disc and the inverse rotation of a dove prism using a Labview program. An imaging device such as a camera is attached to the rig to view through the dove prismand in turn, present an image of the disc. The image of the disc appears still whilst the centrifugal actions continue to work, allowing the disc to be analysed with ease. The secondary objective was to further improve the versatility of the rig by considering a fluorescent imaging system. This allowed a greater variety of discs, and therefore testing, to take place using the rig. Student Programme Mechanical andManufacturing Engineering (Year 5) Project Area Biomedical Engineering, FluidMechanics, Mechanical Design andManufacture Project Technology LabVIEW, Solidworks, microfluidics Student Name(s) Michael Hegarty Email michael.hegarty7@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr David Kinahan 70. Automated Road Sign Detection This project was developed to automate the detection & interpretation of road signs to a high degree of accuracy and efficiency. Utilising Computer Vision &Deep LearningModels, alongside readily available datasets and popular programming libraries, this project aims to provide a heads-up display to convey the information being provided by the road signs to the driver of a vehicle in amore accessible and time-effective approach. Student Programme Mechatronic Engineering (Year 5) Project Area Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Image/Video Processing, Mobile App, Software Development Project Technology Python, Machine Learning Student Name(s) Daniel Kelly Email daniel.kelly246@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Prof Paul Whelan 71. Point-of-Care (POC) Device for RapidNucleic Acid Testing This project aims to develop a portable, user-friendly point-of-care (POC) diagnostic platform utilising centrifugal microfluidic technology for nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs). The systemwill process swab samples to perform nucleic acid extraction, amplification, and detection, providing rapid, accurate results at the point of care. Designed for use in emergency rooms, clinics, and remote or resource-limited settings, the device will offer fast diagnostics for a wide range of conditions, from infectious diseases to genetic testing. The goal is to improve accessibility to critical diagnostics and enhance timely decision- making in medical care. Student Programme Biomedical Engineering (Year 4) Project Area 3-DModelling, Automation, Biomedical Engineering, Data Analytics, Device Design Project Technology Solidworks, microfluidics, Centrifugal Microfluidic Technology Student Name(s) ClodaghWalsh Email clodagh.walsh246@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Éadaoin Carthy