Engineering Systems

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Engineering Systems ComputingComputer
Engineering

• READY FOR AN EXCITING CHALLENGE?!
• Orientation - September 2012

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Topics

• The ESC CE Programs
• Faculty and Staff
• Laboratories and Facilities
• Activities and Competitions
• Conclusion

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Topics

• The ESC CE Programs
• Faculty and Staff
• Laboratories and Facilities
• Activities and Competitions
• Conclusion

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ESC

• The ESC program was introduced in the School of
  Engineering in 1995.
• It mainly focuses on developing skills for the
  analysis, design and implementation of
  computer-based engineering systems.
• The program evolved in the last 17 years to
  include several options
• Mechatronics
• Embedded Systems
• Computing
• Robotics

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Computer Engineering

• The CE program was proposed in the School of
  Engineering in 2010.
• Computer Engineering mainly focuses on the design
  and organization of computer systems Embedded
  Systems.
• Current Options
• Microsystems
• Electronic Design Automation
• Robotics and AI
• Embedded Systems

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ESC Program
CE Program
Heat Mass Transfer Thermodynamics Fluid Mechanics
System Foundation
Computer Architecture
Computer Networks VLSI Design Adv Comp Arch
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Options

• Microelectronics (ONSemiconductor, AMD, )
• Analog/Digital Circuit Designers
• Computer Architects
• Electronic Design Automation (Altera, Xilinx, )
• Design Front End Tools (Synthesizers)
• Design Back End Tools (Placement/Routing)
• Embedded Systems (AGFA, IMS, )
• ASIC or FPGA engineers (chip designers)
• Embedded systems software developers
• Robotics AI (Xyteck Automation, Titan Medical,
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• Design Navigation and Path Planning Algorithms

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ESC

• Only program in Canada that focuses on developing
  computer-based engineering systems.
• A unique mix of software development, hardware
  design, signal processing, control and modeling
  within a systems perspective.
• Flexibility of career options in the last two
  years.

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Topics

• The ESC CE Programs
• Faculty and Staff
• Laboratories and Facilities
• Activities and Competitions
• Conclusion

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Hussein Abdullah
SOE Director

• Courses
• ENGG4460 (Robotic Systems)

• Research Interests
• Manufacturing Systems
• Robotics and Mechatronics Systems
• Rehabilitation Robotics
• Biosensors and Biotechnology

PhD, U of Glasgow, 1992, P.Eng
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Shawki Areibi
Program Leader

• Courses
• ENGG2410 (Digital Design)
• ENGG3640 (Microcomputer Interfacing)
• ENGG3050 (Reconfigurable Computing)
• ENGG6530 (Reconfigurable Systems)

PhD, U of Waterloo, 1995, P.Eng

• Research Interests
• VLSI Physical Design Automation
• Computer Architecture
• Reconfigurable Computing Systems
• Embedded Systems

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Dalia Fayek

• Courses
• ENGG3450 (Electrical Devices)
• ENGG6450 (Queuing Theory)

• Research Interests
• Video Compression and Streaming
• Network Traffic Engineering
• Bandwidth Customization
• E-Health and Wearable medical devices

PhD, U of Waterloo 2001, P.Eng
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Stefano Gregori

• Courses
• ENGG3390 (Signal Processing)
• ENGG4080 (Micro/Nano Scale Elect)
• ENGG6510 (Analog IC Design)

• Research Interests
• Low-voltage low-power mixed-signal ICs
• Low-power integrated sensors
• Ultra-dense Flash memories
• Data converters
• Micro-sensors and Analog Interfaces

Doctorate University of Pavia, 2002
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Medhat Moussa

• Courses
• ENGG3380 (Embedded Arch Design)

PhD, U of Waterloo 1996, P.Eng

• Research Interests
• User-adaptive Intelligent Systems
• Reconfigurable Computing Systems
• Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems

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Radu Muresan

• Courses
• ENGG4420 (Real Time Systems) (F)
• ENGG4550 (VLSI Digital Systems) (W)
• ENGG4560 (Embedded Systems) (W)
• ENGG6520 (VLSI Digital Systems)

PhD, U of Waterloo, 2003, P.Eng.

• Research Interests
• Low power VLSI systems
• Embedded system design (ASICs)
• Cryptographic hardware
• Real-time embedded hardware

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Graham Taylor

• Courses
• ENGG1210 (Engineering Mechanics) (W)
• ENGG4450 (Software Engineering) (F)
• ENGG6500 (Machine Learning) (F)

Ph.D. U of Toronto 2009

• Research Interests
• Deep Learning, unsupervised feature learning
• Learning from Sequences
• Applications to Computer Vision, Motion Capture

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Julie Vale

• Courses
• ENGG2450 (Electrical Circuits)
• ENGG4280 (Digital Process Control)
• ENGG3410 (Systems and Control)
• ENGG6060 (Systems Modelling)
• ENGG6580 (Advanced Control)

Ph.D., U of Waterloo 2010

• Research Interests
• Control Theory

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Anthony Vannelli
Dean of CPES

• Courses
• ENGG2270 (Math)
• ENGG6090 (Optimization Techniques)

• Research Interests
• VLSI Circuit Layout Algorithms
• Interior Point Algorithms
• Meta-Heuristics for Optimization
• Cellular manufacturing

PhD, U of Waterloo, 1984, P.Eng.
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Simon Yang

• Courses
• ENGG3410 (Systems and Control Theory)
• ENGG4430 (Neuro-Fuzzy/Soft Computing)
• ENGG6570 (Advanced Soft Computing)
• ENGG6580 (Advanced Control Systems)

PhD, U of Alberta, 1999

• Research Interests
• Biological and Artificial Intelligent Systems
• Robotics and Automation
• Intelligent Control Systems

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Staff
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Staff
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Staff
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Topics

• The ESC CE Programs
• Faculty and Staff
• Laboratories and Facilities
• Activities and Competitions
• Conclusion

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Laboratories and Facilities
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Electronics Boards
Microcomputer Interfacing ENGG3640
Reconfigurable Computing, ENGG3050
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Topics

• The ESC CE Programs
• Faculty and Staff
• Laboratories and Facilities
• Activities and Competitions
• Conclusion

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IEEE

• IEEE stands for the Institute for Electrical and
  Electronics Engineers
• IEEE is a technical professional association of
  more than 377,000 individual members in 150
  countries
• Holds more than 300 major conferences annually
• Produces 30 of the worlds published literature
  in electrical engineering, computers
• Has nearly 900 active standards with 700 under
  development
• IEEE Counselor in Guelph
• Dr. R. Muresan (rmuresan_at_uoguelph.ca)
• Dr. S. Gregori (sgregori_at_uoguelph.ca)

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Design Competitions

• ACM International Programming Contest
• Computer Society Int Design Competition
• RoboCup
• RescueRobot
• Formula SAE Racing
• Robotics Club

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Formula SAE Racing

• Design, manufacture and drive a small open
  wheeled formula-one style racecar
• Annual international competition in Michigan
• 2004 competition (only 2nd time for Guelph) came
  in 2nd of all Canadian entries, first all-wheel
  drive system

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Topics

• The ESC CE Programs
• Faculty and Staff
• Laboratories and Facilities
• Activities and Competitions
• Conclusion

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Common MistakesMade by Students

• There are countless mistakes students make. This
  list of mistakes is not exhaustive!!
• Source IEEE Potentials July/August 2012
• Not attending classes
• Not buying the recommended textbook.
• Not doing the homework.
• Studying at the last minute.
• Not setting priorities.
• Not managing your time.
• Aiming low.
• Being overconfident.

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Conclusion

• Remember that the first term (or two) is not a
  real reflection of your capabilities
• One skill is of primordial importance to succeed
  in any postsecondary program

Time Management
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Computer Engineers
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Systems Engineers
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Faculty and Staff wish you a wonderful journey in
SOE!
Thank You!

• This presentation is available on the School of
  Engineering website
• http//www.uoguelph.ca/engineering/orientation2012
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