Abstract This project presents a novel approach to enhance the control performance of unknown multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) nonlinear systems. The proposed method integrates a fractional-order fuzzy sliding mode controller with online fractional-order reinforcement learning (FOFSMC-FRL). The controller utilizes two Takagi–Sugeno–Kang (TSK) fuzzy neural network actors to approximate the

Abstract This project proposes an online optimization approach for a fractional-order PID controller using a fractional-order actor-critic algorithm (FOPID-FOAC), aiming to enhance the performance of nonlinear systems. The FOPID-FOAC scheme combines the advantages of fractional-order PID controllers and actor-critic reinforcement learning algorithms. The proposed FOAC algorithm employs fractional

Abstract "Sustainability has been one of the major overarching topics across industries over the past few years. Sustainability in the built environment is no exception and given the recent focus on climate change, it cannot be seen as a luxury anymore. However, sustainability should never come at the expense of the convenience of the building users nor on the architectural aesthetics. Accordingly

Abstract This research track is to study the construction and demolishing waste from different sides; the main reasons of the waste generation and how to avoid it by reducing the waste through the different stages of the construction project, the different methods of reusing the waste in new construction activities during the construction activities, the recycling of the rest of the construction

Abstract Biomass waste is an abundant, renewable, and sustainable resource, derived from various sources like forests, agriculture, and industrial activities. However, its utilization has been limited, with little focus on low-carbon valorization. This work introduces a novel approach to convert wood sawdust, a biomass waste, into 100% water-soluble organic fertilizers through a one-pot

Abstract This project aims to revolutionize the design and optimization of multi-stage parabolic trough solar collectors (PTCs) to address the limitations of conventional PTC systems, such as inefficiency and high costs for home applications. The research focuses on developing a novel design that integrates multiple stages of heat absorption and transfer mechanisms, leveraging cutting-edge

Abstract The project focuses on a multidisciplinary approach aimed at evaluating the feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability of integrating solar thermal technologies into industrial and power applications. This research topic seeks to address the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions in industrial sectors while mitigating the environmental impact associated with conventional

Abstract The goal of Net-Zero Manufacturing is to reduce the green hous and carbon emissions from manufacturing level to zero or negative levels by 2050 or earlier. This goal can be achieved by applying clean technologies, energy efficiency and carbon capture and storage. There are different and various approaches to reach to Net Zero targets.

Abstract Sheet metal forming is a principal production engineering application, requiring defect-free products with appropriate mechanical properties. Efficient metal forming relies on understanding material behavior during the process. Feasibility studies determine if part design is suitable for manufacturing. Accurate material cards, derived from extensive testing data, are needed to replicate

Abstract "A full three-dimensional numerical model is being performed to study the thermal and hydraulic performance of the heat exchanger inside the tankless water heaters. Heat exchangers with different U shape tube aspect ratios have been numerically tested, to improve durability by reducing occurrences of a blockage, and to maintain higher temperatures on the upper finned coils. Without any