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    • Geometry-Based Channel Models for Car-to-Car Communication Systems and Applications 

      Avazov, Nurilla (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 ...
    • Digital Twin technology toward more sustainable buildings 

      Hosamo, Haidar (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 ...
    • Synchronising Wisdom and Implementation: A Formal ODD Approach to Expressing Insights on Bullying 

      Xanthopoulou, Themis Dimitra (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder;no. 441, Doctoral thesis, 2023)
      The Social Simulation methodology, a mix of traditionally unassociated fields, utilises computer models to describe, understand, predict, and reflect on social phenomena. The model creation process typically requires the ...
    • Solar cell degradation : the role of moisture ingress 

      Segbefia, Oscar Kwame (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 420, Doctoral thesis, 2023)
      Moisture ingress is one of the key fault mechanisms responsible for photovoltaic (PV) devices degradation. Moisture and moisture induced degradation (MID) products can attack the solar cell and the PV module components ...
    • Enhancement of Charging Resource Utilization of Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Station with Heterogeneous EV Users 

      Konara, Konara Mudiyanselage Sandun Y. (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 ...
    • Autonomous Demand Side Management of Electric Vehicles 

      Muhandiram Arachchige, Ireshika Subodha Tharangi (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 411, Doctoral thesis, 2023)
      Demand-side management approaches that exploit the temporal flexibility of electric vehicles have attracted much attention in recent years due to the increasing market penetration. These demand-side management measures ...
    • Adaptive Control of Systems with Quantization and Time Delays 

      Schlanbusch, Siri Marte (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 413, Doctoral thesis, 2023)
      This thesis addresses problems relating to tracking control of nonlinear systems in the presence of quantization and time delays. Motivated by the importance in areas such as networked control systems (NCSs) and digital ...
    • Real-Time Fault Diagnosis of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor and Drive System 

      Ebrahimi, Saeed Hasan (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 414, Doctoral thesis, 2023)
      Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) have gained massive popularity in industrial applications such as electric vehicles, robotic systems, and offshore industries due to their merits of efficiency, power density, ...
    • Long term stability of silicide based thermoelectric materials and modules 

      de Padoue Shyikira, Antoine (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 412, Doctoral thesis, 2023)
      Silicide-based thermoelectric generators are potential candidates for waste heat recovery at temperatures below 500  C. For the last two decades, the conversion efficiency of modules based on n-type magnesium silicides and ...
    • Approaches and strategy development towards more sustainable ultra-high-performance concrete 

      Lande, Ingrid (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 410, Doctoral thesis, 2023)
      The main research objective of this thesis is to investigate how the use of UHPC can contribute to improving the sustainability of the concrete industry by investigating alternative approaches and develop a comprehensive ...
    • Reuse of Water and Nutrients in Soilless Plant Culture 

      Ezziddine, Maha (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 403, Doctoral thesis, 2023)
      This dissertation proposes two approaches to mitigating the dependency of soilless culture on scarce mineral fertilisers. The first approach aims to increase the lifetime of the NS used in recirculating hydroponic systems, ...
    • Modeling, Simulation and Prediction of Vehicle Crashworthiness in Full Frontal Impact 

      Noorsumar, Gulshan (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 400, Doctoral thesis, 2023)
      Vehicle crashworthiness assessment is critical to help reduce road accident fatalities and ensure safer vehicles for road users. Techniques to assess crashworthiness include physical tests and mathematical modeling and ...
    • The development of students’ mathematical competencies : The case of biology students 

      Liakos, Yannis (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 ...
    • Affinity-Based Reinforcement Learning : A New Paradigm for Agent Interpretability 

      Maree, Charl (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 395, Doctoral thesis, 2023)
      The steady increase in complexity of reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms is accompanied by a corresponding increase in opacity that obfuscates insights into their devised strategies. Methods in explainable artificial ...
    • Development of Motion Control Systems for Hydraulically Actuated Cranes with Hanging Loads 

      Jensen, Konrad Johan (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 394, Doctoral thesis, 2023)
      Automation has been used in industrial processes for several decades to increase efficiency and safety. Tasks that are either dull, dangerous, or dirty can often be performed by machines in a reliable manner. This may ...
    • Sustainable Approaches for Highway Runoff Management During Construction and Operation 

      Ghorbani Mooselu, Mehrdad (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 365, Doctoral thesis, 2022)
      Environmentally friendly approaches for highway runoff management during construction and operation are considered in this project. First, the state of the art in runoff management in terms of characterization, treatment, ...
    • The Augmented Learner : The pivotal role of multimedia enhanced learning within a foresight-based learning model designed to accelerate the delivery of higher levels of learner creativity 

      Woodgate, Derek (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 374, Doctoral thesis, 2022)
      The central theme for this dissertation lies at the intersection of multisensory technology enhanced learning, the field of foresight and transformative pedagogy and their role in helping to develop greater learner creativity. ...
    • Uncertainty analysis of 100-year flood maps under climate change scenarios 

      Alipour, Saba Mirza (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 392, Doctoral thesis, 2022)
      Floods are natural disastrous hazards that throughout history have had and still have major adverse impacts on people’s life, economy, and the environment. One of the useful tools for flood management are flood maps, which ...
    • Interpretable Architectures and Algorithms for Natural Language Processing 

      Yadav, Rohan Kumar (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 388, Doctoral thesis, 2022)
      This thesis has two parts: Firstly, we introduce the human level-interpretable models using Tsetlin Machine (TM) for NLP tasks. Secondly, we present an interpretable model using DNNs. The first part combines several ...
    • Theoretical Studies in Solar Cell Physics 

      Garcia, Alfredo Sanchez (Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 390, Doctoral thesis, 2022)
      In this thesis, we develop analytical models with the purpose of expanding knowledge and gaining understanding of some of the internal mechanisms that limit the efficiency of single-junction solar cells. We focus on three ...