1163 Mechanical Engineering

    Although ridesharing can provide a wealth of benefits, such as reduced travel costs, congestion, and consequently less pollution, there are a number of challenges that have restricted its widespread adoption. In fact, even at a time when improving communication systems provide real-time detailed information that could be used to facilitate ridesharing, the share of...

    Healthcare-associated infections are common and are costly to treat from an institutional perspective and the demands placed on impacted patients’ health and seeking treatments to stabilize and foster the best possible outcomes. Dr. Safdar has led research and quality improvement projects with a particular emphasis on reducing the burden of multi-drug resistant infections. Most...

In radiotherapy, time-dependent uncertainties can degrade deterministic treatments and lead to suboptimal outcomes for the patient. Ultimately, this can cause over- or under-treatment, leading to dysfunctional organs from excessive radiation exposure or tumor metastasis from poor coverage and a failed treatment. Managing time-dependent uncertainties in radiotherapy is crucial towards the success of the treatment and...

XR technologies have the potential to radically change our world. This talk will dive into the synergies between the digital and physical worlds, exploring the potential application areas including crime scene investigation, cultural heritage and health in the home. The talk will look at how XR technologies can provide support of a variety of tasks,...