Masters

Through the collaboration with Carleton University or University of Ottawa, SAM3 researchers are able to work with graduate students.  This includes working working with students within their Thesis or Project work.

Carleton University Department of Systems and Computer Engineering

2024

Methods for Eye-Tracking and Speech Analysis Measurement and Synchronization for Cognitive Assessment
Emma Boulay
Supervisors: Bruce Wallace, Rafik Goubran, Frank Knoefel

Publications

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Boulay, Emma “Eye-Tracking and Speech Analysis Measurement and Synchronization for Cognitive Assessment.” MASc diss., Carleton University, 2024.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

E. Boulay, B. Wallace, Kathleen C Fraser, Manuela Kunz, Rafik Goubran, F. Knoefel , Neil Thomas, “Improving Synchronization of Eye Fixation and Saccade Measurements with Speech Recognition for Cognitive Assessment”, 2024 Sensor Applications Symposium (SAS), 2024

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

Emma Boulay, Bruce Wallace, Kathleen C. Fraser, Manuela Kunz, Rafik Goubran, Frank Knoefel, Neil Thomas, “A Cost-Effective Webcam Eye-Tracking Algorithm for Robust Classification of Fixations and Saccades” 2024 IEEE International Instrumentation Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2024

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

E. Boulay, B. Wallace, K. Fraser, M. Kunz, F. Knoefel, R. Goubran, N. Thomas, “Design and Validation of a System to Synchronize Speech Recognition and Eye-Tracking Measurements” 2023 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium (SAS), 2023.

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Methods for Classifying Driver Engagement in Autonomous Vehicles Using Physiological Sensors
Aidan Lochbihler
Supervisors: Bruce Wallace, Rafik Goubran

Publications

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Lochbihler, Aidan “Methods for Classifying Driver Engagement in Autonomous Vehicles Using Physiological Sensors.” MASc diss., Carleton University, 2024.

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Saturday, May 4, 2024

Aidan Lochbihler, Bruce Wallace, Kathleen Van Benthem, Chris Herdman, Kirsten Brightman, Will Sloan, Rafik Goubran, Frank Knoefel, Shawn Marshall, Metrics in a Dynamic Gaze Environment, IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements (MeMeA) 2024, 2024

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

A. Lochbihler, B. Wallace, K. Van Benthem, C. Herdman, W. Sloan, K. Brightman, F. Knoefel, S. Marshall, R. Goubran , “Multi-Class Gaze Detection in a Dynamic Environment” 2024 IEEE International Instrumentation Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2024

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

A. Lochbihler, B. Wallace, K. Van Benthem, C. Herdman, W. Sloan, K. Brightman, J. Goheen, F. Knoefel, S. Marshall, “Assessing Driver Task Engagement Through Machine Learning Classification of Physiological Response” 2023 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium (SAS), 2023.

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Monday, May 29, 2023

K. Brightman, K. Van Benthem, C. Herdman, B. Wallace, A. Lochbihler, W. Sloan, F. Knoefel, S. Marshall, “A Follow-up to an Age-Friendly Protocol to Support Investigations of Autonomous Driving Disengagement on Driver Safety: Results and Recommendations “, HCI International 2023.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

A. Lochbihler, B. Wallace, K. Van Benthem, C. Herdman, W. Sloan, K. Brightman, J. Goheen, F. Knoefel, S. Marshall, “Assessing Driver Engagement Through Machine Learning Classification of Physiological Measures”, 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2023.

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Friday, February 24, 2023

A. Lochbihler, B. Wallace, K. Van Benthem, C. Herdman, W. Sloan, K. Brightman, F. Knoefel, S. Marshall, “Assessing Driver Gaze Location in a Dynamic Vehicle Environment”, 2023 IEEE International Instrumentation Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2023.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

K. Brightman, K. Van Benthem, B. Wallace, C. Herdman, W. Sloan, T. Sloan, A. Lochbihler, F. Knoefel, S. Marshall, “Age-friendly protocol to support investigations of autonomous driving disengagement on driver safety” HCI International 2022.

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2023

 Differentiation of Dry and Wet Cough Sounds using Deep Learning model and Data Augmentation
Saiful Huq
Supervisors: Jim Green, Rafik Goubran

Publications

Friday, August 25, 2023

S. Huq, P. Xi, R. Goubran, J. J. Valdés, F. Knoefel and J. R. Green, “Data Augmentation using Reverb and Noise in Deep Learning Implementation of Cough Classification,” 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), Jeju, Korea, Republic of, 2023, pp. 1-6.

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Z. Zhang, Y. Shen, J. Valdes, S. Huq, B. Wallace, J. Green, P. Xi, R. Goubran, F. Knoefel, “Domestic Sound Classification with Deep Learning” 2023 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium (SAS), 2023.

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Cohen-McFarlane, M., Xi, P., Wallace, B., Habashy, K., Huq, S., Goubran, R., Knoefel, F., “Evaluation of Respiratory Sounds using Image-based Approaches for Health Measurement Applications”, IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 2022.

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A Confidence Framework for Heart Rate Estimation in Video Magnification
Diane Elhajjar
Supervisors: Bruce Wallace, Rafik Goubran

Publications

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Elhajjar, Diane “A Confidence Framework for Heart Rate Estimation in Video Magnification.” MASc diss., Carleton University, 2023.

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Sunday, December 31, 2023

D. Elhajjar, B. Wallace, A. Law, R. Goubran, F. Knoefel, “Machine Learning Assessment of Heart Rate Confidence from Video Magnification “, 23rd IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering (BIBE), 2023

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Elhajjar, D., Wallace, B., Law, A., Goubran, R. Knoefel, F., “A Confidence Framework through Temporal Averaging for Heart Rate Estimation in Video Magnification” 2023 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium (SAS), 2023.

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Friday, February 24, 2023

D. Elhajjar, B. Wallace, A. Law, R. Goubran, F. Knoefel, “Assessing Confidence in Video Magnification Heart Rate Measurement using Multiple ROIs”, 2023 IEEE International Instrumentation Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2023.

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Sensor System to Determine Force and Direction for Push Handles on Patient Transport System
Bahareh Chimehi
Supervisors: Bruce Wallace, Rafik Goubran

Video of Push Handle System implemented in ALTA Transport System by Able Innovations

Able Innovations motion assist handle system demonstration

Publications

Monday, October 30, 2023

Able Innovations Demonstrates Push Handle System at AGEWELL AGM

Research partner Able Innovations demonstrated the push handle system at the AGEWELL AGM 2023. This is a direct result of the work done by Bahareh Chimehi in her MASc Thesis. So exciting to see the amazing path to commercialization of this work that is only possible through close collaboration between the SAM3 team and... More

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Chimehi, B. “Sensor System to Determine Force and Direction for Push Handles on Patient Transport System”, M.A.Sc. Thesis, Carleton University, 2023.

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Friday, March 31, 2023

P. Chang, B. Chimehi, J. Huang, N. Levi, B. Wallace, and R. Wang, ‘Transportation Assistant for Patient Transfer Device’, Provisional US Patent and Trademark Office, #63/456,132, March 31, 2023

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

B. Chimehi, B. Wallace, “Decision Tree Machine Learning to Determine Direction of Steering Force for Hospital Bed Push Handle System”, 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2023.

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Friday, February 24, 2023

B. Chimehi, B. Wallace, “Machine Learning to Determine Handle Force and Direction Using Strain Gauge Measurements”, 2023 IEEE International Instrumentation Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2023.

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

B. Chimehi, B. Wallace, “Able Innovations Smart Transport Assist System”, AGE-WELL AGM, 2022

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

B. Chimehi, B. Wallace, “Load Cell Force and Direction Sensor System for Push Bars” 2022 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium (SAS), 2022

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2022

Methods for Gait Analysis in a Supportive Smart Home
Ashi Agarwal
Supervisors: Bruce Wallace, Rafik Goubran

Publications

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Agarwal, A. “Methods for Gait Analysis in a Supportive Smart Home”, M.A.Sc. Thesis, Carleton University, 2022.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Agarwal, A., Wallace, B., Goubran, R., Knoefel, F., Thomas, N., “Method to Improve Gait Speed Assessment for Low Frame Rate AI Enabled Visual Sensor” 2022 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium (SAS), 2022

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Agarwal, A., Wallace, B., Goubran, R., Knoefel, F., Thomas, N., “Walking Gait Speed Measurement Using Privacy Respecting AI Enabled Visual Sensor”, 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2022.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

N. Thomas, A. Agarwal, L. Ault, J. Lariviere-Chartier, L. Kingstone, B. Wallace, F. Knoefel, R. Goubran, Z. Beattie, J. Kaye, “Evaluating changes in gait and activity associated with cognitive impairment using a home-based technology platform”, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2021).

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Agarwal, A., Wallace, B., Ault, L., Larivière-Chartier, J., Knoefel, F., Goubran, R., Kaye, J., Beattie, Z., Thomas, N., “Using Zigbee Sensors to Measure Human Behaviour – Analytical Considerations”, 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2021.

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The Supportive Smart Home System: Implications and Solutions for Service Providers
Saif Almhairat
Supervisors: Bruce Wallace, Rafik Goubran

Publications

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

S. Almhairat, B. Wallace, J. Larivière-Chartier, A. El-Haraki, R. Goubran, F. Knoefel, “Maintaining Synchrony of Dual Machine Learning: A Phase-Locked Loop Approach” 2022 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium (SAS), 2022

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

S. Almhairat, B. Wallace, J. Larivière-Chartier, A. El-Haraki, R. Goubran, F. Knoefel, “Network Effects on Dual Machine Learning Models Predicting Smart Home Sensor Measurements”, 2022 IEEE International Instrumentation Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2022.

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Friday, July 15, 2022

Almhairat, S “The Supportive Smart Home System: Implications and Solutions for Service Providers”, M.A.Sc. Thesis, Carleton University, 2022.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Almhairat, S., Wallace, B., Larivière-Chartier, J., El-Haraki, A., Goubran, R., Knoefel, F., “Supportive Smart Home Systems: Utilization Assessment for Internet Service Provider Networks”, 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2021.

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Heart Rate Detection using Video Magnification: Impact of Algorithmic Parameters and Noise
Leen Yassin Kassab
Supervisors: Bruce Wallace, Rafik Goubran

Publications

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Yassin Kassab, L., Law, A., Wallace, B., Larivière-Chartier, J., Goubran, R. Knoefel, F., “Effects of Lighting and Window Length on Heart Rate Assessment through Video Magnification” 2022 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium (SAS), 2022

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Yassin Kassab, L., Law, A., Wallace, B., Larivière-Chartier, J., Goubran, R. Knoefel, F., “The Effect of Noise on Contactless Heart Rate Measurement using Video Magnification”, 2022 IEEE International Instrumentation Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2022.

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Sunday, May 15, 2022

Yassin Kassab, L “Heart Rate Detection using Video Magnification: Impact of Algorithmic Parameters and Noise”, M.A.Sc. Thesis, Carleton University, 2022.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Yassin Kassab, L., Law, A., Wallace, B., Larivière-Chartier, J., Goubran, R. Knoefel, F., “Effects of Region of Interest Size on Heart Rate Assessment through Video Magnification”, 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2021.

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2020

 Exploiting Wi-Fi Channel State Information for Artificial Intelligence-Based Human Activity Recognition of Similar Dynamic Motions
Itaf Joudeh
Supervisors: Anna-Maria Cretu, Bruce Wallace, Rafik Goubran

Publications

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

I. Joudeh, A. Cretu, B. Wallace, R. Goubran, A. Allegue-Martinez, F. Knoefel, “Location Independence in Machine Learning Classification of Sitting-Down and Standing-Up Actions using Wi-Fi Sensors”, 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2021.

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Friday, May 15, 2020

Joudeh, Itaf O., “Exploiting Wi-Fi Channel State Information for Artificial Intelligence-Based Human Activity Recognition of Similar Dynamic Motions”, M.A.Sc. Thesis, Carleton University, 2020.

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Sunday, July 21, 2019

I. Joudeh, A. Cretu, B. Wallace, R. Goubran, A. Alkhalid, M. Allegue-Martinez, F. Knoefel, “WiFi Channel State Information-Based Recognition of Sitting-Down and Standing-Up Activities”, 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2019.

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Sunday, July 21, 2019

I. Joudeh, A. Cretu, B. Wallace, R. Goubran, “Recognition of Sitting-down and Standing-up Activities using WiFi Channel State Information”, Carleton Data Day 6.0 Symposium, 2019.

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Friday, March 1, 2019

Joudeh, I., Cretu, A., Wallace, R., Goubran, R., Alkhalid, A., Allegue, M., “Methods and Systems for Position Detection Exploiting Wireless Channel State Information”, US Provisional Patent Application, Serial No. 62/815,459, filed March 8, 2019.

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University of Ottawa School of Rehabilitation Sciences

2020

Perspectives of Older Adults & Their Caregivers Regarding the Use and Adoption of Assistive Technology at Home – Implications for Occupational Therapy: A Qualitative Study
Emilie Gagnon, Kayla Licari, Brigitte Lorenz, Rebecca Nadler
Supervisor: Heidi Sveistrup

Publications

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

K. Licari, R. Nadler, B. Lorenz, E. Gagnon, B. Wallace, H. Sveistrup, “Assistive technology at home: Perspectives of older adults and caregivers”, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Conference 2021, 2021

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