PhD thesis by ”   Dhafar Sami Hammadi Hamdoon ” Department of Computer Science

Discussion of PhD thesis in the College of Computer Science and Mathematics -Department of Computer Science entitled:

“Integrating Real Time, AIoT and Circular Economy for Sustainable Manufacturing: Waste Management”

By the student: “Dhafar Sami Hammadi Hamdoon”

Under the supervision of: Prof. Dr. Dhuha Basheer Abdullah

The thesis addressed:    The development of an integrated Physical System Real-Time Edge Artificial Intelligence of Things) RT-EdgeAIoT (for solid waste management and sorting. It integrates deep learning algorithms with Internet of Things (IoT) systems to serve circular economy principles and meet sustainable manufacturing requirements.

The thesis addressed:     The innovation of a lightweight neural network architecture (DH-DYOLOP) guided by a dynamic loss function (DACAL), and the development of a comprehensive dataset (USWDD-16) that categorizes waste into 16 classes. Additionally, it involved employing a Fuzzy Logic unit for the mechanical control of sorting mechanisms on edge computing devices (Raspberry Pi 4).

The thesis aims to: Achieve precise, real-time automated sorting of diverse and hazardous waste within resource-constrained environments. By reducing the computational burden of AI models, it provides an applied solution that enhances the purity of recyclable materials and supports the infrastructure of smart cities.

 

This thesis achieves the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

1. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

 

2. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

 

3. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

 

4. SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

 

5. SDG 13: Climate Action.

 

The discussion committee consists of:

Prof.Dr. Baydaa Ibraheem Khaleel (Chairman)

Prof.Dr. Saja Jasim Mohammed (Member)

Asst.Prof.Dr. Basim Mohammed Mahmood (Member)

Asst.Prof.Dr. Maiwan Bahjat Abdulrazzaq (Member)

Asst.Prof.Dr. Ashraf Abdulmunim Abdulmajeed (Member)

Prof. Dr. Dhuha Basheer Abdullah (Member and Supervisor)