DCU-Final-Year-Projects-Booklet-2025

93 183. Functional SkinModel for Advanced Testing of AdhesiveWound Care Products This project aims to develop a functional skin model for testing the performance of wound care adhesives. It builds on existing research into skin reactions during the use of pressure-sensitive adhesives and peel tests. The polyurethane model underwent a series of tensile and peel tests under varying conditions of perspiration and pore density. The experimental results were then compared to existing data from in vivo experiments to validate the accuracy and effectiveness of the model. Student Programme Mechanical andManufacturing Engineering (Year 4) Project Area Biomedical Engineering, Materials Testing Project Technology Excel/VB Student Name(s) Mary Ellen Connelly Email mary.connelly23@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Garrett McGuinness 184. PulsePath PulsePath is a web application designed to enhance crowd safety and optimise resource management at medium to large-scale open-air festivals. By providing real-time crowd density insights, it enables organisers tomonitor congestion, improve response times, and allocate staff and amenities more efficiently—reducing overcrowding risks and enhancing the overall festival experience. The platform features an interactiveMapBox-poweredmap that displays live crowdmovement, facility capacity indicators, and real-time notifications. WebSocket technology ensures instant updates, empowering organisers tomake proactive, data-driven decisions. Developed using Django, Python, PostgreSQL, and React, PulsePath streamlines festival operations while improving safety and cost management. Student Programme Computing for Business Project Area Cloud Computing, Databases, Distributed Systems, GPS/GIS, Software Development, Web Application, Human-computer Interaction Project Technology CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, Python, REST, SQL, React.js, WebSocket, Redis, Celery, MapBox API. Student Name(s) Zeynep Altintas  |  Lizel Sulaj Email zeynep.altintas2@mail.dcu.ie   |  lizel.sulaj2@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Paul Clarke 185. DrillingNon-Cylindrical Holes This project investigates the design and implementation of a square-hole drillingmechanismwithin a workshop setting. Traditional drilling techniques are typically limited to circular holes, which poses a challenge when square holes are required. This project adopts the use of a Reuleaux triangle to develop a reliable and efficient method of drilling a square hole. The study encompasses the mechanical design of the drilling apparatus and the geometric principles behind the Reuleaux triangle. Student Programme Mechanical andManufacturing Engineering (Year 5) Project Area AdvancedMaterial Engineering, Mechanical Design andManufacture Project Technology ANSYSWorkbench, Solidworks Student Name(s) Victor Gromov Email victor.gromov2@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Tamas Szecsi