Haris Vikalo

Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

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EE 381K-6 Estimation Theory: Final Projects

EE 381K-6 Estimation Theory

Types of final projects

Students may choose either one of the following.

  • Research project. An original research project related to the content of the course. The final report should be a paper in the format of a journal or conference article, containing some element of innovation, even if it is small or incremental. The topics may range from theoretical to applied; applied research projects should aim to introduce course-related techniques to a problem.
  • Survey project. A survey of a topic related to the content of the course. The final report should be a paper in the format of a journal or conference paper that provides a survey of the chosen topic. This type of project should have a detailed survey component and a simulation component, for example, replicating empirical work in the surveyed papers. The report should be unbiased and well written.

Project proposal

Due on 03/27/24, in class.

  • The research paper proposal should state the problem that you are trying to solve, including setup, key assumptions, and methods to be used. For a survey project, the goal is a more detailed overview of the area.
  • Please include a realistic plan of action, including action items and a timeline. At least 2–3 papers that you have read should be cited. Proposal format: 1–2 pages in length, with 2 pages preferred, 11pt or 12pt font, single spacing, and standard 1 inch margins.

Evaluating final reports

Reports are due 05/01/24, 11:59pm.

  1. Research paper

    • 15 points. In the Introduction section, the article should provide background on the general area and motivate the research project.
    • 10 points. In the Introduction, or a Problem Statement section, clearly describe the objectives of the project. Ideally, they should be very close to the objectives outlined in the project proposal.
    • 65 points. The main part of the paper should provide a concise problem statement, setup, and key assumptions; description of methods, including any derivations or algorithms employed; explanation of the project contributions illustrated with analytical and/or simulation results; and give some insight and suggestions for future work.
    • 10 points. Since this is a report, please take care of its clarity and style. Please use 11pt or 12pt font, with references allowed to be 10pt, double-spaced text, and standard 1 inch margins. The preferred length, not including title, abstract, figures, and table of contents, is 10–12 pages.

  2. Survey article

    • 15 points. In the Introduction section, the article should provide background on the general area and motivate the survey.
    • 10 points. The references should be relevant to the topic of the survey. Journal papers are strongly preferred. Including references that present different approaches to the solution of the same problem is desirable.
    • 65 points. The main part of the article, namely the survey of the area, should provide details about the area or problem being surveyed; give a thorough description of the contributions in the cited papers; compare and contrast different contributions, including numerical or simulation illustrations; and give some insight and suggestions for future work.
    • 10 points. Since this is a report, please take care of its clarity and style. Please use 11pt or 12pt font, with references allowed to be 10pt, double-spaced text, and standard 1 inch margins. The preferred length, not including title, abstract, figures, and table of contents, is 10–12 pages.

Potential projects and papers

  1. TBA