DCU-Final-Year-Projects-Booklet-2025

60 84. Simulation and Exploration of THz Transmission Lines This project investigates the development of accurate and computationally efficient models for terahertz (THz) transmission lines, which are critical for high-speed communication, imaging, and sensing systems. The project focuses on implementing and validating numerical methods, including Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD), RLC ladder approximations, and Numerical Inverse Laplace Transform (NILT), to simulate time-domain behaviour at THz frequencies. The aim is to balance computational efficiency with precision, addressing challenges such as high attenuation and dispersion. The project demonstrates the effectiveness of these methods throughMATLAB simulations, comparing results to exact solutions and exploring their applicability in THz frequency ranges. Student Programme Electronic and Computer Engineering (Year 4) Project Area Digital Signal Processing, Simulation, Wireless Technology Project Technology Fast Fourier Transform, Matlab, Simulink Student Name(s) Mohammed AL Shuaili Email mohammed.alshuaili2@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Marissa Condon 85. Human-Machine Interaction: Intuitive Control Systems This project involves the development of a systemwhich records the movements of the user’s fingers and thumb, and replicates that motion through the use of a robotic hand. The systemwas developed with the intent of being as intuitive to the user as possible, recording handmotion with high levels of accuracy. The unique, user-friendly motion recording systemmakes use of spring-loaded sensors, while the 3D-printed robotic handmoves through servomotors and simple gearing. The communication between these two subsystems is achieved using programmed Arduino® microcontrollers and simple electronics. This results in an accurate and user-friendly systemwhich has the potential to be developed further for real-world applications. Student Programme Mechatronic Engineering (Year 4) Project Area 3-DModelling, AdditiveManufacturing, Arduino, Control Systems, Device Design, Mechanical Design andManufacture, Mechatronic Systems, Robotics, Sensor Technology, Human-computer Interaction Project Technology C/C++, Solidworks Student Name(s) Eoghan Finn Email eoghan.finn7@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Leah Ridgway 86. Challenges with Green Hydrogen Production This project investigates the challenges associated with green hydrogen production. This was completed by designing and building a green hydrogen systemand critically analysing its performance. The aim of the project was to demonstrate the technology and show how green hydrogen (specifically by PEM Electrolysis) is produced, as well as to gather data to analyse where energy was lost at each process. A lot of research has been conducted in the area of green hydrogen and its potential benefits. However, there has been little research carried out on a critical analysis of the entire production process. This project aims to fill that gap in the literature. Student Programme Mechanical and Sustainability Engineering (Year 4) Project Area Arduino, Control Systems, Educational, Renewable Energy Technology Project Technology C/C++ Student Name(s) Jack Lynch Email jack.lynch63@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr James Carton