Masters
Master’s Graduate Student Thesis and Project work
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
2025
Methods for Eye-Indoor 3D Modeling Using Consumer Drones and Neural Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) for Virtual Reality
- Tom Sloan
- Supervisors: Bruce Wallace, Rafik Goubran
Publications
T. Sloan, B. Wallace, and R. Goubran, “Impact of Image Resolution on Controlling Drones Using Remote VR Headset Visualization and a Cloud Architecture,” in 2025 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium (SAS), Jul. 2025, pp. 1–6.
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T. Sloan, B. Wallace, and R. Goubran, “Drone-Based Indoor Mapping for Augmented Indoor 3D Modeling Using Neural Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (SLAM),” in IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics (ICCE 2026), Feb. 2026, pp. 1–4. ICCE 2026.
T. Sloan, B. Wallace, R. Goubran, “System for Drone Based Indoor Mapping for Augmented Reality” accepted at 2025 IEEE International Instrumentation Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2025
2024
Methods for Eye-Tracking and Speech Analysis Measurement and Synchronization for Cognitive Assessment
- Emma Boulay
- Supervisors: Bruce Wallace, Rafik Goubran, Frank Knoefel
Publications
Boulay, Emma “Eye-Tracking and Speech Analysis Measurement and Synchronization for Cognitive Assessment.” MASc diss., Carleton University, 2024.
Link to Thesis
Select 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 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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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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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
Lochbihler, Aidan “Methods for Classifying Driver Engagement in Autonomous Vehicles Using Physiological Sensors.” MASc diss., Carleton University, 2024.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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Almhairat, S “The Supportive Smart Home System: Implications and Solutions for Service Providers”, M.A.Sc. Thesis, Carleton University, 2022.
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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A Confidence Framework for Heart Rate Estimation in Video Magnification
- Diane Elhajjar
- Supervisors: Bruce Wallace, Rafik Goubran
Publications
Select Elhajjar, Diane “A Confidence Framework for Heart Rate Estimation in Video Magnification.” MASc diss., Carleton University, 2023. Elhajjar, Diane “A Confidence Framework for Heart Rate Estimation in Video Magnification.” MASc diss., Carleton University, 2023.
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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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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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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
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, 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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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
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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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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B. Chimehi, B. Wallace, “Able Innovations Smart Transport Assist System”, AGE-WELL AGM, 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
Agarwal, A. “Methods for Gait Analysis in a Supportive Smart Home”, M.A.Sc. Thesis, Carleton University, 2022.
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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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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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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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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
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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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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Almhairat, S “The Supportive Smart Home System: Implications and Solutions for Service Providers”, M.A.Sc. Thesis, Carleton University, 2022.
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
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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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.
Award: First Prize Conference Poster
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.
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
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
