• Creating a pipeline for functional connectivity analysis in fNIRS motor control studies 

      Lilleseth, Sindre (ACIT;2022, Master thesis, 2022)
      Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) has shown to be a useful imaging technique for observing the human cortex. Its capabilities of imaging the hemodynamic variations in the cerebral cortex during different ...
    • Detection of Zn in water using novel functionalised planar microwave sensors 

      Frau, Ilaria; Wylie, Stephen; Byrne, Patrick; Cullen, Jeff; Korostynska, Olga; Mason, Alex (Materials Science and Engineering: B;Volume 247, August 2019, 114382, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-11)
      Metal pollution in aquatic environments has attracted global attention. Current methods are not able to monitor water quality in-situ at low-cost. This paper reports on a novel approach for detecting changes in the ...
    • Does pronation corrective heel wedging reduce the risk of diabetes forefoot ulceration by increasing the microcirculation of the plantar skin tissue? 

      Mehta, Cèline Natvig (ACIT;2022, Master thesis, 2022)
      Development of foot ulcers is a known risk in patients with diabetes mellitus, mainly due to atherosclerosis and neuropathy. Though a few national and international guidelines recommend pronation corrective footwear for ...
    • Estimation of effluent nutrients in municipal MBBR process 

      Komulainen, Tiina M.; Baqeri, A. Malik; Nermo, Einar; Keprate, Arvind; Saltnes, Torgeir; Jansen, Katrine M.; Korostynska, Olga (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      The recently updated European Union’s Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive proposal, European Green Deal, Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, and EU’s Energy System Integration highlight a pressing need for innovative ...
    • Ex-vivo Porcine Model for Generating an Internal Surface in Biological Subjects using 3D-GAN 

      de Medeiros Esper, Ian; Romanov, Dmytro; Korostynska, Olga; From, Pål Johan; Mason, Alex (Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2022)
      Robotic automation in the medical industry is complex because of the biological nature of the processed materials and the risks to the patient. Everyone is different, which means that each individual has their own ...
    • Exploratory data analysis of near-infrared spectrum from rats with biodegradable magnesium alloy implant 

      Mathew, Anna (ACIT;2022, Master thesis, 2022)
      Biodegradable Magnesium (Mg) based implants were recently developed to replace non-degradable metallic implants. The optical probe can capture variations in vivo from biological tissues using the near-infrared spectrum. ...
    • Feasibility study of multi-wavelength optical probe to analyze magnesium implant degradation effects 

      Hassan, Hafiz Wajahat; Mathew, Anna; Khan, Haroon; Korostynska, Olga; Mirtaheri, Peyman (Proceedings of IEEE Sensors;, Chapter, 2021)
      Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a rapidly developing and promising technology with potential for spectrographic analysis. Understanding NIRS measurements on the implant-tissue interface for hydrogen gas formation as ...
    • Functionalised microwave sensors for real‑time monitoring of copper and zinc concentration in mining‑impacted water 

      Frau, Ilaria; Wylie, Stephen; Byrne, Patrick; Cullen, Jeff; Korostynska, Olga; Mason, Alex (International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology;First Online 16 November 2019, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-11-11)
      Microwave spectroscopy has been identified as a novel and inexpensive method for the monitoring of water pollutants. Integrating microwave sensors with developed coatings is a novel strategy to make the sensing system more ...
    • GAUSSIAN FILTER FOR BRAIN SPECT IMAGING 

      Nikolov, N.A.; Makeev, S.S.; Korostynska, Olga; Novikova, T.G.; Kriukova, Ye.S. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Abstract Background. The presence of a noise component on 3D images of single-photon emission computed tomo­graphy (SPECT) of a brain significantly distorts the probability distribution function (PD) of the radioactive ...
    • In Vivo Analysis of a Biodegradable Magnesium Alloy Implant in an Animal Model Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy 

      Mathew, Anna; Hassan, Hafiz Wajahat; Korostynska, Olga; Westad, Frank; Mota-Silva, Eduarda; Menichetti, Luca; Mirtaheri, Peyman (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Biodegradable magnesium-based implants offer mechanical properties similar to natural bone, making them advantageous over nonbiodegradable metallic implants. However, monitoring the interaction between magnesium and tissue ...
    • Innovation in Holding Pluck of Pig Carcasses 

      Pincekova, Michaela; Cordova-Lopez, Luis Eduardo; Mason, Alex; Korostynska, Olga (Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2022)
      Improving sustainability in the meat industry is an increasingly discussed topic. The RoBUTCHER project, which seeks to automate the processing of pig carcasses, also addresses this issue. This paper presents new types of ...
    • Microwave Sensors for In Situ Monitoring of Trace Metals in Polluted Water 

      Frau, Ilaria; Wylie, Stephen; Byrne, Patrick; Onnis, Patrizia; Cullen, Jeff; Mason, Alex; Korostynska, Olga (Sensors;21 (9), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-05-01)
      Thousands of pollutants are threatening our water supply, putting at risk human and environmental health. Between them, trace metals are of significant concern, due to their high toxicity at low concentrations. Abandoned ...
    • Model predictive controller of phosphorus removal in a wastewater treatment process 

      Nermo, Einar (Master thesis, 2023)
      Historically, poor sanitation has always been a concern as it causes diseases such as cholera, intestinal worm infections, polio, typhoid, and dysentery. Sanitation problems are still a pressing issue for many people around ...
    • Optimizing Biogas Production and Energy Efficiency in Anaerobic Digestion Process: Development and Evaluation of Control Strategies 

      Mukhtar, Bilal (Master thesis, 2023)
      Anaerobic digestion is a biological process utilized for the conversion of organic matter into valuable biogas and nutrient-rich digestate. This renewable energy technology holds great potential in addressing multiple ...
    • An overview of assessment tools for determination of biological Magnesium implant degradation 

      Hassan, Hafiz Wajahat; Grasso, Valeria; Korostynska, Olga; Khan, Haroon; Jose, Jithin; Mirtaheri, Peyman (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Medical implants made of biodegradable materials are advantageous for short-term applications as fracture fixation and mechanical support during bone healing. After completing the healing process, the implant biodegrades ...
    • Prediction of influent composition in wastewater and sludge based on Statistical and Machine Learning models 

      Mukherjee, Bipasha (Master thesis, 2023)
      For the optimized operation of a wastewater resource recycle facility (WWRF), it is essential to consider significant disturbances such as fluctuations in the influent flow rate and wastewater compositions. The online ...
    • Quality assessment of fresh meat cuts as a performance indicator of knives specifically adapted for robot-assisted operations 

      Røer, Helle; Korostynska, Olga; Bjerke, Frøydis; Romanov, Dmytro; Cordova-Lopez, Luis Eduardo; Mason, Alex; Bjørnstad, Per Håkon; Håseth, Torunn Thauland; Alvseike, Ole (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Manual labour in slaughterhouses is hazardous work. Workers suffer from injuries and occupational illnesses resulting from repetitive movements with sharp knives. There is a need for a robotic tool which can perform versatile ...
    • Real-time water quality monitoring with chemical sensors 

      Yaroshenko, Irina; Kirsanov, Dmitry; Marjanovic, Monika; Lieberzeit, Peter A.; Korostynska, Olga; Mason, Alex; Frau, Ilaria; Legin, Andrey (Sensors;Volume 20, Issue 12, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-17)
      Water quality is one of the most critical indicators of environmental pollution and it affects all of us. Water contamination can be accidental or intentional and the consequences are drastic unless the appropriate measures ...
    • A review of unilateral grippers for meat industry automation 

      Ross, Steven; Korostynska, Olga; Cordova-Lopez, Luis Eduardo; Mason, Alex (Trends in Food Science & Technology;Volume 119, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-12-17)
      With the expectation that meat consumption will grow by 12% over the next decade, coupled with the reported labour issues and viruses attacking human and animal health, there is a growing requirement for red meat slaughterhouse ...
    • RoBUTCHER: A novel robotic meat factory cell platform 

      Mason, Alex; Esper, Ian; Korostynska, Olga; Cordova-Lopez, Luis Eduardo; Romanov, Dmytro; Pinceková, Michaela; Bjørnstad, Per Håkon; Alvseike, Ole; Popov, Anton; Smolkin, Oleh; Manko, Maksym; Christensen, Lars Bager; Takacs, Kristof; Haidegger, Tamás (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)
      Automation is critically important for sustainability in meat production, where heavy reliance on human labour is a growing challenge. In this work, a novel robotic Meat Factory Cell (MFC) platform presents the opportunity ...