All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the KEYTECH 2024 during 01/09/2024 TO 02/09/2024 in Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific and Technical Committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief, who affirms...

Additive manufacturing (AM) has expanded significantly in recent decades as a result of considerable advancements in laser technology and metal powder fabrication. It enables the quick production of near-net-shape designed parts from a digital CAD file without the need of dies or moulding. Nevertheless,...

World wise consumption of electrical energy has led to the integration of renewable energy resources into the power grids. These renewable energy resources are interfaced to power grids via power electronic converters because of their abilities of precise control, high efficiency, and sustainability,...

Elliptical hollow sections have been recently presented to civil engineering industry and its application is becoming popular in contemporary building design due to its pleasing appearance, however, there are no equation in Eurocode to forecast the load capacity of elliptical tube columns (ETC). The...

The application of nanotechnology is significant in that it is exploited substantially, such as employing CNTs for targeted delivery of anti-cancer drugs. Through molecular dynamics (MD) simulations with Materials Studio Software, the anti-cancerous carbon nanotube drug delivery system for supporting...

Deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have recently shown remarkable success in single image super-resolution (SISR), particularly in medical image super-resolution for microscopy. However, microscopy image reconstruction remains a challenging task through conventional approaches, which often require...

People who are adjusting to life without hands encounter a range of challenges. Losing hands can occur due to several causes, such as trauma, illness, congenital defects, or damage. This paper presents the development of an innovative electromyography (EMG) based prosthetic hand, designed to restore...

Machine learning is vital in enabling medical practitioners to detect diseases such as Ocular at an early stage. It is important to detect ocular disorder to overcome the eternal damage to eyes. Ophthalmic disorders are generally not fatal, but if progress over time, they can significantly affect the...

Lung segmentation can be considered as one of the most important steps in the Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) system for lung cancer at its early stage. Accurate lung segmentation can significantly enhance the efficiency of the CAD system by removing unnecessary parts from the input image. It also helps...

Continuous Positive Air-way Pressure and Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure therapy have been used to treat mild chronic obstructive sleep apnea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These medical conditions are associated with impaired breathing efficiency. Such therapy requires a face mask with...

Coagulation is an intricate process due to which blood clot formation takes place. It is an intrinsic part of hemostasis thrombus blocks the blood vessels, and as a result, bleeding will stop. During cardiopulmonary bypass surgery, the hemostasis status of a patient is mandatory to monitor continually...

This research addresses the challenge of training intravenous (IV) insertion skills in Pakistan, where reliance on expensive silicone-based arm simulators or less realistic plastic manikins’ limits access. It introduces a cost-effective artificial skin patch made from gelatin, gel wax, glycerin, a small...

Exhaled breath analysis offers a non-invasive method for assessing respiratory health. Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels can indicate various physiological conditions, making its detection crucial in numerous biomedical applications. Such a non-invasive diagnosis is possible with a detector that utilises a...

This research delves into the optimization of 3D printing techniques for mold production, with a specific focus on understanding the critical factors influencing and interplaying with energy consumption. First, it aims to discern the pivotal parameters that significantly impact the quality of the printed...

Understanding the molecular scale and mesoscale behavior of cell adhesion proteins is highly useful in solving real-world tissue engineering problems. Therefore, the present study attempts to analyze the mesoscale behavior of adhesions through numerical simulation. The computational fluid dynamics CFD...

Drag reduction over the lifting surfaces has remained a key interest of aerodynamic researchers over the last five decades, due to rising fossil fuel prices, global warming and climate change. The drag over the lifting surfaces is closely related to the required thrust and consumption of fossil fuels...

This paper proposes a novel Augmented Reality (AR)-based programming system that simplifies the complex task of programming robotic manipulators. Traditional programming methods are often timeconsuming and require specialized knowledge in robot kinematics and programming languages. The proposed system...

Coronary artery stents, such as bare metal stents and drug-eluting stents, have limitations due to their permanent nature, potentially leading to late stent failure. Bioresorbable stents (BRS), made from materials like polycaprolactone (PCL), offer a solution by degrading completely over time. This study...

Detection of earliest symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy and its prevention is challenging task in medical sciences. There are main three symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy includes; Microaneurysm (MA), Hemorrhages (HA) and Exudates. Microaneurysm is the initial stage in which small round dots appears which...

The study is based on analyzing dental radiographs for diagnostic accuracy in context of dental image based diagnostic systems. Periapical view radiographs with caries have been used for segmentation and feature extraction of teeth. The study is based on separation of affected teeth and segmentation...

Skin cancer is considered one of the most dangerous and common types of cancer. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer caused by the abnormal growth of melanocytes. If the spread of melanocytes is limited to the subcutaneous layer of the skin, then it would be benign cancer. It can become deadly if the melanocytes...

Stroke-induced hemiplegia frequently causes reduced hand function, which has a substantial impact on patients’ quality of life. Traditional rehabilitation methods often fail to offer targeted, intensive, and engaging therapy. In response, this study presents a novel strategy that employs a soft pneumatic...

Quality Function Deployment (QFD) integrates customer requirements into product and service design. Understanding customer needs is crucial for successful development. Quality Function Deployment (QFD), a set of concepts and tools often used in manufacturing engineering and services to link consumer...

“Two million barrels of oil per day is the goal that the National Oil Corporation (NOC) in Libya aims to achieve as per its strategic plan announced at the beginning of 2023. The corporation instructed the companies within the sector to begin executing this plan to improve oil recovery from the fields...

This study aims to elucidate the impact of welding methods on the hardness and tensile properties of weld joints. Findings revealed that double pass welding significantly increased hardness in the weld zone compared to single pass welding. This difference is attributed to the rapid heating and cooling...

Many workers throughout the world experience noise at work. Unwanted sound, or noise, is a common occupational concern in industrial and service environments. High noise levels can lead to hearing loss, physical and mental stress, decreased productivity, communication difficulties, and an increased risk...

The purpose of this research is to investigate the creation of hydrogen as an energy source through the interaction of aluminum with hydrochloric acid. Only in the presence of hydrochloric acid, which acts as a catalyst, does this reaction occur. The following are the primary benefits of employing aluminum...

In the area of water treatment, nanotechnology offers materials that can be used effectively for the detection and removal chemical and biological contaminants from water. In this study silver titanium nanoparticles (AgTiO2) were synthesized using liquid impregnation method for use in waste water treatment....

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are transforming education by revolutionizing content delivery and management across various education disciplines. This systematic review paper enlightens the recent surge in VR/AR adoption, driven by advancements in immersive technology, and its impact...

The study of degradation and corrosion enable the development of corrosion resistant materials in many different usages specifically in the human body. Certain medical procedures and equipment need placement of biodegradable materials such as the placement of a stent. Magnesium based alloys biodegrade...

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are advancements of computer technology simulating real world experiences. With these advancements, virtual and augmented reality (VAR) are easy to use and becoming more accessible for all ages. These realities enable alternate methods to an in-person experience,...

Construction significantly contributes to Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHGe), accounting for 40% of the total. These emissions are either due to the embodied carbon in construction materials or due to their operational carbon (energy consumption during the service life of the building). Considering the...

Considering the older buildings, the absence of architectural designs poses a significant obstacle, particularly during retrofitting endeavours. Project managers face the daunting task of acquiring missing information, which not only proves challenging but also consumes considerable time in the process....

Most of the old buildings, over their service lives absorbs carbon through processes such as carbonation in concrete and absorption in timber. In comparison with the newer buildings, the older buildings have less insulation which may make them less energy efficient. This study focuses on the analysis...

This study aimed to investigate the complex connection among environmental and psychological factors that impact driver behavior, with an emphasis on the effect of traffic heterogeneity and unfavorable pavement conditions on driving performance. The findings indicate that environmental stimuli and their...

Nitinol (NiTi) alloy consists of nickel (Ni) and titanium (Ti) shows the shape retention and psuedoelasticity while going through phase transformation. NiTi is a strong candidate for engineering applications due to these properties. In this work, NiTi tubes were manufactured via LPBF starting from NiTi...

There is increasing interest in enhancing the sustainability of manufacturing processes. This paper presents a systematic literature review on sustainability approaches used in the fabrication of parts using both metal additive manufacturing (AM) and conventional manufacturing (CM). A search using the...

Titanium and its alloys have found application in biomedical fields primarily because of their sterling mechanical characteristics and bio-compatibility. But they can corrode when in contact with body fluids thereby being a limitation to their longevity. This is why surface modification techniques play...

The accumulation of plastic waste is a significant environmental challenge, particularly in developing regions where recycling infrastructure is limited. This paper presents the development of a compact plastic shredder specifically designed to process ABS and PLA thermoplastics. The shredder offers...

Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) is an additive manufacturing technique that has gained significant attention due to its ability to produce complex geometries with high precision. However, the optimization of process parameters to achieve desired part quality remains a challenge. This paper presents a...

The rising volume of medical glass waste presents considerable challenges to both public health and environmental sustainability. This study aims to design an innovative Medical Glass Waste Shredder to improve waste management practices in healthcare facilities. Current glass shredding solutions face...

Lead-free perovskites, especially Tin (Sn) based, have gained significant attention as promising candidates for solar cell applications due to their lower toxicity and potential for eco-friendly energy solutions. However, challenges such as precursor toxicity, complex film deposition methods, and instability...

This study provides an in-depth computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and thermal performance optimization of a shell and tube heat exchanger, a critical component in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. The heat exchanger, procured from McMaster-Carr, was optimized using...

Hand arthritis is a condition that affects the cartilage at the ends of the joints. The consequences of this condition include severe pain, stiffness, and often deformity of the hand. As the condition progresses, stiffness and deformity increase, impeding the ability to perform daily tasks. To address...