Browsing PhD theses in Engineering and Sciences by Title
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The development of students’ mathematical competencies : The case of biology students
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 396, Doctoral thesis, 2023)This research focuses on the development of mathematical competencies of first-year university students in a Biology department as they engage in nonroutine open-ended mathematical tasks set in the context of biology. The ... -
Digital Twin technology toward more sustainable buildings
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; nr. 440, Doctoral thesis, 2023)The integration of digital technologies in the form of sensor networks and automation systems has a significant impact on the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction- Facility Management (AEC-FM) industry in terms of ... -
Dynamics of undergraduate engineering students’ learning activities in mathematics in an online and in a blended environment
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 291, Doctoral thesis, 2020)This thesis reports from a research study which investigates the role of technology rich environments in undergraduate engineering students’ processes of learning mathematics. The research is founded within a naturalistic ... -
Elevers matematikksamtaler : Læring i og mellom praksiser
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;57, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2012)The aim of this study “Students´mathematical conversations – Learning in and beween practices” is to examine students’ mathematical conversations and the students learning in and between practices. I study what characterizes ... -
Energy Efficiency in Hybrid Mobile and Wireless Networks
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder;49, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2012)Wireless Internet access is almost pervasive nowadays, and many types of wireless networks can be used to access the Internet. However, along with this growth, there is an even greater concern about the energy consumption ... -
Enhancement of Charging Resource Utilization of Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Station with Heterogeneous EV Users
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 416, Doctoral thesis, 2023)This thesis presents innovative charging resource allocation and coordination strategies that maximize the limited charging resources at FCS with heterogeneous EV users. It allows opportunistic EV users (OEVs) to exploit ... -
Enhancing Mathematics Learning Through Peer Assessment Using Mobile Tablet Based Solutions
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder;64, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2013)Higher education is facing unprecedented challenges with an increasing demand for high quality education, driven by tougher global competition. Student numbers are fast growing at most universities, whereas the sources ... -
An exploration of how social science students utilise an opportunity to learn about simulation-based research methods : A design-based study
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 326, Doctoral thesis, 2021)At the core of this thesis lies an exploration of how social science students utilise an opportunity to learn about Modeling and Simulation (M&S)-based research methods. The study is framed within the Cultural Historical ... -
An exploration of teaching and learning activities in mathematics flipped classrooms : A case study in an engineering program
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 271, Doctoral thesis, 2020)This research project is a case-study of three consecutive cohorts of engineering students being subject to the pedagogical approach of flipped classroom (Bergmann & Sams, 2012). The study, which is qualitative and based ... -
Exploring freshwater challenges for conservation efforts : Insights into threatened and invasive fish species using environmental DNA
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 490, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Ferskvannsøkosystemer trues av habitatendringer, menneskeskapte barrierer, fremmede arter, forurensning, overfiske og klimaendringer. Selv om internasjonale lover og forskrifter støtter bevaring, kreves det fortsatt betydelig ... -
Failure prediction of steel components under the coupled effect of excessive plastic deformations and pitting corrosion
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 364, Doctoral thesis, 2022)Nowadays, modern computers have made advanced computational resources accessible to analysts engaged in the field of structural engineering. Through these advancements, the role of numerical modeling has increasingly become ... -
Geometry-Based Channel Models for Car-to-Car Communication Systems and Applications
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 113, Doctoral thesis, 2015)In last two decades, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) have received considerable attention due to new road traffic safety applications that significantly improve the efficiency of traffic flow and reduce the number ... -
Holistic System Design for Distributed National eHealth Services
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Hybrid modeling and control of mechatronic systems using a piecewise affine dynamics approach
(Doctoral Dissertation at the University of Agder; no. 273, Doctoral thesis, 2020)This thesis investigates the topic of modeling and control of PWA systems based on two experimental cases of an electrical and hydraulic nature with varying complexity that were also built, instrumented and evaluated. A ... -
Identification of Nonlinear Causality in Multivariate Systems by Designing Interpretable Machine Learning Models
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 499, Doctoral thesis, 2024)The study focusing on inference and data analysis within networks has become increasingly important. This is due to the growing number of interconnected systems and the vast amounts of data they produce. Many of these ... -
Improving Energy Efficiency and Motion Control in Load-Carrying Applications using Self-Contained Cylinders
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 283, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Because of an increasing focus on environmental impact, including CO2 emissions and fluid spill pollution, inefficient hydraulic systems are being replaced by more environmentally friendly alternatives in several industries. ... -
Industrial Perception of a Human World : A Hitchhiker's Guide to Autonomy
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; nr. 341, Doctoral thesis, 2021)For several decades, industrial automation has helped companies save money and increase workplace safety so that many repetitive and dangerous tasks may be performed in a cost-efficient and secure manner. These systems ... -
Information and Communication Technologies for Integrated Operations of Ships
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder;74, Doctoral thesis, 2013)Over the past three decades, information and communication technologies have filled our daily life with great comfort and convenience. As the technology keeps evolving, user expectations for more challenging cases that ...