Student Research

Undergraduate Student Presentations/Publications

(Note: * indicates the author was a student)

  1. A. Akunne*, S. Fortes*, J. Chu, and D. Kwak, “Investigating the Security Vulnerabilities of a Smart Bulb”, In 32nd Annual GMiS Conference, Virtual, October 5-9, 2020.

  2. X. Doh* and D. Kwak, “Understanding the Impact of Covid-19 on Traffic Accidents”, In 32nd Annual GMiS Conference, Virtual, October 5-9, 2020. (First place in Research Poster Competition for Undergraduate – Conceptual Research)

  3. M. Gaglioti* and D. Kwak, “A Recommendation System for Course Planning”, In 32nd Annual GMiS Conference, Virtual, October 5-9, 2020.

  4. A. Gallashaw* and D. Kwak, “Aiding College Students With Depression via Virtual Voice Assistant”, In 32nd Annual GMiS Conference, Virtual, October 5-9, 2020.

  5. P. Hannon* and D. Kwak, “How Reliable are Weather Forecasting Services?”, In 32nd Annual GMiS Conference, Virtual, October 5-9, 2020.

  6. J. Jean-Baptiste*, R. Smith*, J. Chu, and D. Kwak, “Rise of Ad Blockers: A Comparative Study”, In 32nd Annual GMiS Conference, Virtual, October 5-9, 2020.

  7. E. Kim* and D. Kwak, “A Comparison of Text-based Reviews and Ratings”, In 32nd Annual GMiS Conference, Virtual, October 5-9, 2020.

  8. E. Landaverde*, J. Chu, and D. Kwak, “Understanding the Public Sentiment on Face Mask during COVID-19”, In 32nd Annual GMiS Conference, Virtual, October 5-9, 2020.

  9. D. Niedzwiedzki* and D. Kwak, “Visualizing COVID-19 Cases based on Income and Population”, In 32nd Annual GMiS Conference, Virtual, October 5-9, 2020.

  10. D. Ojeda* and D. Kwak, “A Data Management System for Health Care Managers”, In 32nd Annual GMiS Conference, Virtual, October 5-9, 2020.

  11. F. Pia* and D. Kwak, “Using Flashcards via a Voice Assistant”, In 32nd Annual GMiS Conference, Virtual, October 5-9, 2020. (First place in Research Poster Competition for Undergraduate - Computing)

  12. M. Seesselberg* and D. Kwak, “Visualizing COVID-19 Misinformation on Twitter”, In 32nd Annual GMiS Conference, Virtual, October 5-9, 2020.

  13. R. Smith*, J. Jean-Baptiste*, J. Chu, and D. Kwak, “A Network-Wide AdBlocker via Raspberry Pi”, In 32nd Annual GMiS Conference, Virtual, October 5-9, 2020.

  14. X. Doh* and D. Kwak, “Integrating and Visualizing Crash Data for Trip Planning,” In Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, In Virtual Student Scholars Symposium, May 14, 2020.

  15. D. Ojeda* and D. Kwak, “A Web-based Academic Management System,” In Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, In Virtual Student Scholars Symposium, May 14, 2020.

  16. N. Alvino*, P. Hannon*, A. Floyd*, and D. Kwak, “Sentiment Analysis and Visualization for Citizen Opinion in Social Media,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2020, Bozeman, MT, March 26-28, 2020.

  17. G. Bedi* and D. Kwak, “Virtual Help Desk: Using Google Home as a Virtual Receptionist,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2020, Bozeman, MT, March 26-28, 2020.

  18. X. Doh* and D. Kwak, “Integrating Crash Data in Route Selection,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2020, Bozeman, MT, March 26-28, 2020.

  19. A. Floyd*, P. Hannon*, N. Alvino*, and D. Kwak, “A Word Cloud Traffic Information Map based on Twitter Mining,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2020, Bozeman, MT, March 26-28, 2020.

  20. M. Gaglioti* and D. Kwak, “AI Expansion in Education,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2020, Bozeman, MT, March 26-28, 2020. (Oral Presentation)

  21. P. Hannon*, A. Floyd*, N. Alvino*, and D. Kwak, “Determining the Sentiment Values of Roads by Analyzing Traffic Based Tweets,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2020, Bozeman, MT, March 26-28, 2020.

  22. J. John* and D. Kwak, “Access to Healthcare Resources via a Virtual Voice Assistant,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2020, Bozeman, MT, March 26-28, 2020.

  23. E. Kim* and D. Kwak, “A Comparison of Text-based Reviews and Ratings in Movies,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2020, Bozeman, MT, March 26-28, 2020.

  24. D. Niedzwiedzki*, K. Tapia*, and D. Kwak, “Social Chatbots for Mental Health Services,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2020, Bozeman, MT, March 26-28, 2020.

  25. J. Rodriguez*, E. Moran*, and D. Kwak, “A Web-based Decision Tree to Enhance the Capacity of Care Managers,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2020, Bozeman, MT, March 26-28, 2020.

  26. P. Hannon*, A. Floyd*, N. Alvino*, and D. Kwak, “Identifying the Quality of Routing Services,” In Proceedings of The National Conference On Undergraduate Research (NCUR), 2019. http://www.ncurproceedings.org/ojs/index.php/NCUR2019/article/view/2981

  27. P. Kenny*, D. Henriques*, M. Acosta*, and D. Kwak, “Smart Transportation: Bridging the Gap in Traffic Information Systems,” In Proceedings of The National Conference On Undergraduate Research (NCUR), 2019. http://www.ncurproceedings.org/ojs/index.php/NCUR2019/article/view/3004

  28. J. Rodriguez*, E. Moran*, and D. Kwak, “Web-based Visualization for Academic Course Planning,” In 11th Annual GS-LSAMP/NNJ-B2B STEM Research Conference, New Brunswick, NJ, October 11, 2019.

  29. N. Alvino*, P. Hannon*, A. Floyd*, and D. Kwak, “Measuring the Accuracy of Estimations from Navigation Services,” In 31st Annual GMiS Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL, September 25-29, 2019.

  30. A. Floyd*, P. Hannon*, N. Alvino*, and D. Kwak, “Extracting and Monitoring Tweets with Traffic Information,” In 31st Annual GMiS Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL, September 25-29, 2019.

  31. P. Hannon*, A. Floyd*, N. Alvino*, and D. Kwak, “Assigning Sentiment Value to Roads by Analyzing Traffic Tweets,” In 31st Annual GMiS Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL, September 25-29, 2019.

  32. P. Kenny*, D. Henriques*, and D. Kwak, “A Web Application for Traffic Information Mining,” In 31st Annual GMiS Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL, September 25-29, 2019.

  33. E. Nunez*, J. John*, and D. Kwak, “A Virtual Voice Assistant for Care Managing Services” In 31st Annual GMiS Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL, September 25-29, 2019.

  34. J. Rodriguez*, E. Moran*, and D. Kwak, “Web-based Visualization for Academic Course Planning,” In 31st Annual GMiS Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL, September 25-29, 2019.

  35. M. Seesselberg*, I. Morais*, and D. Kwak, “Do People Take the Fastest Route? An Empirical Study,” In 23rd Annual Posters on the Hill, Washington, DC, April 29-30, 2019. Acceptance rate: 60/350 = 17%

  36. N. Alvino*, P. Hannon*, A. Floyd*, and D. Kwak, “The Quality of Routing Services: Comparison of Observed and Estimated Travel Times,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2019, Kennesaw, GA, April 10-13, 2019. (Oral Presentation)

  37. P. Kenny*, M. Acosta*, D. Henriques*, and D. Kwak, “Smart Transportation: Bridging the Gap in Traffic Information Systems,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2019, Kennesaw, GA, April 10-13, 2019.

  38. M. Lanzl*, M. Seesselberg*, M. Villanueva*, K. Kim, and D. Kwak, “Negotiation via Mobile and Web Applications: A Comparative study of the effectiveness and limitations of Traditional Role-Playing Methods,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2019, Kennesaw, GA, April 10-13, 2019.

  39. I. Morais*, M. Seesselberg*, and D. Kwak, “Do People Take the Fastest Route? An Empirical Study,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2019, Kennesaw, GA, April 10-13, 2019.

  40. E. Moran*, J. Rodriguez*, and D. Kwak, “A Novel Web-based Interactive Visualization Flow Chart for Academic Course Planning,” In National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2019, Kennesaw, GA, April 10-13, 2019.

  41. M. Acosta*, P. Kenny*, D. Henriques*, and D. Kwak, “Smart Transportation: Bridging the Gap in Traffic Information Systems,” In 30th Annual GMiS Conference, Pasadena, CA, October 17-21, 2018.

Kean Research Days

(Note: * indicates the author was a student)

  1. A. Floyd* and D. Kwak, “A Word Cloud Traffic Information Map based on Twitter Mining,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  2. D. Niedzwiedzki* and D. Kwak, “Guiding Mental Health Issues through Chatbots,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  3. D. Ojeda* and D. Kwak, “Study Smarter: An Academic Tracker System,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  4. E. Kim* and D. Kwak, “Text-based Reviews and User-Ratings in Movies,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  5. G. Bedi* and D. Kwak, “A Voice Virtual Help Desk System,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  6. J. John* and D. Kwak, “Healthcare Resources Access via a Virtual Voice Assistant,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  7. J. Rodriguez* and D. Kwak, “A Web-based Decision Tree Application for Care Managers,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  8. M. Gaglioti* and D. Kwak, “Video Game AI Concepts for Educational Advancements,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  9. N. Alvino* and D. Kwak, “Citizen Sentiment in Social Media for Public Opinion,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  10. P. Hannon* and D. Kwak, “Sentiment Analysis of Traffic Tweets for Roads,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  11. X. Doh* and D. Kwak, “Selecting Routes based on Crash Data,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  12. D. Henriques* and D. Kwak, “Information Systems: Web App for Smart Transportation,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  13. K. Tapia* and D. Kwak, “A Virtual Chatbot Assistant for Aiding in Substance Abuse Disorders,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  14. P. Kenny* and D. Kwak, “A Backend System Design for a Web Application for Transportation,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  15. M. Nessim*, N. Dhar*, and D. Kwak, “Patient Health Management System,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 27-29, 2020.

  16. M. Lanzl*, M. Seesselberg*, M. Villanueva*, K. Kim, and D. Kwak, “Negotiation via Mobile and Web Applications: A Comparative study,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 23-24, 2019.

  17. P. Hannon*, N. Alvino*, A. Floyd*, and D. Kwak, “The Quality of Routing Services: Comparison of Observed and Estimated Travel Times,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 23-24, 2019.

  18. D. Henriques*, P. Kenny*, M. Acosta*, and D. Kwak, “Smart Transportation: Bridging the Gap in Traffic Information Systems,” In Kean Research Days, April 23-24, 2019.

  19. V. Patel*, P. Senat*, and D. Kwak, “User Interface for Mobile Navigation Apps,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 23-24, 2019.

  20. J. Rodriguez*, E. Moran*, H. Piedra*, and D. Kwak, “A Novel Web-based Interactive Visualization Flow Chart for Academic Course Planning,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 23-24, 2019.

  21. M. Seesselberg*, I. Morais*, and D. Kwak, “Do People Take the Fastest Route? An Empirical Study,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 23-24, 2019.

  22. H. Sivaraman* and D. Kwak, “Traffic Data Analysis and Visualization,” In Kean Research Days, Union, NJ, April 23-24, 2019.

  23. M. Ghosh* and D. Kwak, “Enhancement to Wireless Emergency Alert Services,” In Kean Research Days, April 25, 2018.