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

2026

M. Saif El Nasr, B. Wallace, K. Van Benthem, C. Herdman, A. Lochbihler, K. Brightman, R. Goubran, F. Knoefel, S. Marshall. “Measurement of visual object detection and tracking algorithms in a driving simulator environment.” 2026 IEEE International Instrumentation Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2026

Nasr, M. S. E., Masson, P., Wallace, B., A., Benthem, K. V., Herdman, C., Keillor, J., Goubran, R., Knoefel, F., & Marshall, SM. “Identifying Mature Driver Risk from Naturalistic Driving”, at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), 2025.

M. Saif El Nasr, P. Masson, B. Wallace, A. Abarghooei, K. Van Benthem, C. Herdman, J. Keillor, R. Goubran, F. Knoefel, S. Marshall, “Investigating the Links between Mature Driver Health, Collision Risk, and Vignette-based Telematic Measurements” at IEEE Medical Measurement and Applications Symposium (MeMeA 2025), 2025

A. Laghai, B. Wallace, K. Fraser, M. Kunz, R. Goubran, F. Knoefel, S. Shafiyan, N. Thomas, “Identifying Cognitive Decline via Speech and Gaze in Naturalistic Reading”, 48th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), 2026

A. Laghai, B. Wallace, K. Fraser, M. Kunz, R. Goubran, F. Knoefel, N. Thomas, A. Frank, S. Shafiyan, “Longitudinal Gaze-speech Cognitive Decline Biomarkers From Oral Reading”, at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), 2026.

Laska, B., Goubran, R., Vukovic, B., Wallace, B., Ault, L., & Laghai, A. (2026). Enabling Independence: Assessing Activities of Daily Living to Inform Safety. Accessibility Institute, Carleton University.

A. Laghai, S. Shafiyan, N. Thomas, M. Kunz, K. Fraser, B. Wallace, R. Goubran, F. Knoefel, “Can Gaze–Speech Coupling in Reading Help Clinicians Detect Cognitive Decline Remotely?” ISG 2026

Sina Shafiyan, Neil Thomas, Manuela Kunz, Kathleen Fraser, Bruce Wallace, Rafik Goubran, Amir Laghai, Frank Knoefel, “Saccadic Markers of Cognitive Decline: Preliminary Findings from a Multimodal Eye Movement and Speech Assessment”, AGEWELL AGM, 2025

W. Sloan, B. Wallace, R. Goubran, H. Sveistrup, “Improved Activity Recognition Through Fusion of Earable Pairs” at IEEE Medical Measurement and Applications Symposium (MeMeA 2025), 2025

W. Sloan, B. Wallace, R. Goubran, H. Sveistrup, “Cross-Body Transfer Learning for Human Activity Recognition” at 2025 IEEE International Instrumentation Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2025

W. Sloan; B. Wallace; R. Goubran; H. Sveistrup, “Use of head-mounted inertial sensors for mobility tasks: Protocol for a Scoping Review”, JMIR Research Protocols, 2025

W. Sloan, B. Wallace, A. Pepe, H. Sveistrup, F. Knoefel, A. Fraser, M. Bromwich, “Feasibility for Clinical Physical Mobility Measurement using Hearing Aid Accelerometers” 2024 Sensor Applications Symposium (SAS), 2024

W. Sloan, B. Wallace, A. Pepe, H. Sveistrup, F. Knoefel, A. Fraser, M. Bromwich, “Hearing aid accelerometry can be used for clinical assessment”, AGE-WELL AGM, 2023.

W. Sloan, B. Wallace, A. Pepe, H. Sveistrup, F. Knoefel, A. Fraser, M. Bromwich, “Hearing Aid Accelerometer Based Pedometry Assessment for Older Adults” 2023 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium (SAS), 2023.

Bruce Wallace, Phillippe Forster, Rafik Goubran, Heidi Sveistrup, William Jones, Thomas Fletcher “Small ECG Device Dry Electrode Lead Analysis to Ensure ECG Signal Quality’, AGEWELL AGM, 2025

P. Forster, B. Laska, R. Goubran, B. Wallace, P. Liu, H. Sveistrup, “Method for the Measurement of the Dicrotic Notch in the Photoplethysmogram Signal” at 2025 IEEE International Instrumentation Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2025

2025

Sloan, Thomas “Indoor 3D Modeling Using Consumer Drones and Neural Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) for Virtual Reality” MASc diss., Carleton University, 2024.

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.

Link to Paper

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” at 2025 IEEE International Instrumentation Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2025

2024

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2023

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Able Innovations motion assist handle system demonstration

Able Innovations Demonstrates Push Handle System at AGEWELL AGM

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

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.

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.

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

2022

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

2020

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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