IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)
Technology for the Benefit of Humanity // Villanova University, USA / October 12-15, 2023

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  • GHTC 2022 Proceedings Published in IEEE Xplore (10/21/2022)

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    DOI: 10.1109/GHTC55712.2022

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  • GHTC 2021 Proceedings Published in IEEE Xplore (12/3/2021)

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  • GHTC 2020 Proceedings Published in IEEE Xplore (2/15/2021)

     

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  • GHTC 2019 Proceedings Published in IEEE Xplore (3/16/2020)

     

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  • Top 50 most popular papers from GHTC proceedings (3/4/2020)

     

    As of year-end 2019, these are the 50 most popular papers (by downloads) from all published GHTC proceedings in IEEE Xplore.

    (Total downloads of all papers – thru 2019 – since 1st GHTC 2011:  333,786)

    TitleAuthorsYearPublished
    Project power shoe: Piezoelectric wireless power transfer — A mobile charging techniqueP Joses Paul ; R Samuel Desmond Tutu ; W Kevin Richards ; V Maria Jerome2015 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2015, Page(s): 334 - 339
    Disaster management in India — An analysis using COBIT 5 principlesChippi Mohanan ; Vivek Menon2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 209 - 212
    Development of a power source for rural electriciationDavid Xu ; Nicholas S. Powers ; Worawut Sae-Kok2015 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2015, Page(s): 340 - 347
    OpenPLC: An open source alternative to automationThiago Rodrigues Alves ; Mario Buratto ; Flavio Mauricio de Souza ; Thelma Virginia RodriguesIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 585 - 589
    Development and evaluation of solar powered sprayer with multi-purpose applicationsD. Yallappa ; Vijayakumar Palled ; M. Veerangouda ; Sushilendra2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 1 - 6
    Access to prosthetic devices in developing countries: Pathways and challengesMartin Marino ; Shaan Pattni ; Max Greenberg ; Alex Miller ; Emma Hocker ; Sarah Ritter ; Khanjan Mehta2015 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2015, Page(s): 45 - 51
    A review of current upper-limb prostheses for resource constrained settingsBrienna Phillips ; Gabrielle Zingalis ; Sarah Ritter ; Khanjan Mehta2015 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2015, Page(s): 52 - 58
    Characteristics of a 3D-printed prosthetic hand for use in developing countriesCorinne Dally ; Daniel Johnson ; Moriah Canon ; Sarah Ritter ; Khanjan Mehta2015 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2015, Page(s): 66 - 70
    Optical sensing system for detecting water adulteration in milkAditya Dave ; Dishant Banwari ; Satyam Srivastava ; Shashikant Sadistap2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 634 - 639
    Determining the effects of load-shedding on residential electricity consumption using meter data — A case study of Kitwe, Zambia D. Mulongoti ; G. Mugala ; B. Kumwenda ; H. Louie2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 488 - 494
    Magnetic Resonance Coupling Modelling for Electric Vehicles Wireless ChargingErhuvwu Ayisire ; Adel El-Shahat ; Adel Sharaf2018 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2018, Page(s): 1 - 2
    IoT Sensor Network Approach for Smart Farming: An Application in Food, Energy and Water System Yemeserach Mekonnen ; Lamar Burton ; Arif Sarwat ; Shekhar Bhansali2018 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2018, Page(s): 1 - 5
    Development and evaluation of drone mounted sprayer for pesticide applications to cropsD. Yallappa ; M. Veerangouda ; Devanand Maski ; Vijayakumar Palled ; M. Bheemanna2017 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2017, Page(s): 1 - 7
    High quality, low cost education with the Raspberry Pi Narasimha Saii Yamanoor ; Srihari Yamanoor2017 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2017, Page(s): 1 - 5
    IoT-enabled air quality monitoring device: A low cost smart health solutionAkshata Tapashetti ; Divya Vegiraju ; Tokunbo Ogunfunmi2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 682 - 685
    Electronic load controller (ELC) design and simulation for remote rural communities: A powerhouse ELC compatible with household distributed-ELCs in NepalJ. Chan ; W. Lubitz2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 360 - 367
    Smart irrigation using low-cost moisture sensors and XBee-based communicationA. Kumar ; K. Kamal ; M. O. Arshad ; S. Mathavan ; T. VadamalaIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 333 - 337
    Automated microscopy and machine learning for expert-level malaria field diagnosisCharles B. Delahunt ; Courosh Mehanian ; Liming Hu ; Shawn K. McGuire ; Cary R. Champlin ; Matthew P. Horning ; Benjamin K. Wilson ; Clay M. Thompon2015 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2015, Page(s): 393 - 399
    MedizDroids Project: Ultra-low cost, low-altitude, affordable and sustainable UAV multicopter drones for mosquito vector control in malaria disease management John-Thones Amenyo ; Daniel Phelps ; Olajide Oladipo ; Folly Sewovoe-Ekuoe ; Sangeeta Jadoonanan ; Sandeep Jadoonanan ; Tahseen Tabassum ; Salim Gnabode ; Tanging D Sherpa ; Michael Falzone ; Abrar Hossain ; Aerren KublalIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 590 - 596
    New aspect for organic farming practices: Controlled crop nutrition and soilless agricultureP.J. Mahesh ; Minhas Naheem ; Razak Mubafar ; S Shyba ; Sunitha Beevi2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 819 - 824
    Domestic electric consumers response to load-shedding: A case study of Kitwe, Zambia Robert Ngoma ; Abel Tambatamba ; Benta Oyoo ; Henry Louie2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 481 - 487
    Simplified modeling of a PV panel by using PSIM and its comparison with laboratory test resultsAdil Salman ; Arthur Williams ; Hanya Amjad ; M. Kamran Liaqat Bhatti ; M. Saad2015 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2015, Page(s): 360 - 364
    3D printing for disaster preparedness: Making life-saving supplies on-site, on-demand, on-time Srinivas Saripalle ; Humanitarian Maker ; Abi Bush ; Naiomi Lundman2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 205 - 208
    Development of double burner smart electric stove powered by solar photovoltaic energyS. Siddiqua ; S. Firuz ; B. M. Nur ; R. J. Shaon ; S. J. Chowdhury ; A. Azad2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 451 - 458
    LIFESUIT Exoskeleton Gives the Gift of Walking so They Shall WalkMonty K ReedIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 382 - 385
    Applications of Wood's Lamp technology to detect skin infections in resource-constrained settingsHolly Cardillo ; Jennifer Kohler ; Ellie Kriner ; Khanjan MehtaIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 548 - 554
    Off-grid, low-cost, electrical sun-car system for developing countries Otward M. Mueller ; Eduard K. MuellerIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 14 - 17
    Supporting immunization programs with improved vaccine cold chain information systemsRichard Anderson ; Trevor Perrier ; Fahad Pervaiz ; Norasingh Sisouveth ; Bharath Kumar ; Sompasong Phongphila ; Ataur Rahman ; Ranjit Dhiman ; Sophie NewlandIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 215 - 222
    Internet of Things (IoT): A relief for Indian farmersNishant Kumar Verma ; Adil Usman2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 831 - 835
    MyVox—Device for the communication between people: blind, deaf, deaf-blind and unimpaired Fernando Ramirez-Garibay ; Cesar Millan Olivarria ; Alejandro Federico Eufracio Aguilera ; Joel C. HuegelIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 506 - 509
    Multi-Stage Organic Water Filter systemEobin Alex George ; Gaurav TiwariIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 458 - 461
    Global social acceptance of prosthetic devicesAdam Arabian ; Dante Varotsis ; Caitlin McDonnell ; Elinor Meeks2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 563 - 568
    Autonomous OCR dictating system for blind peopleChristos Liambas ; Miltiadis Saratzidis2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 172 - 179
    Simulation Study of Load Frequency Control of Single and Two Area SystemsAdil Usman ; BP Divakar2012 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology ConferencePublication Year: 2012, Page(s): 214 - 219
    Application and modification of Design for Manufacture and Assembly principles for the developing worldAmy E. Wood ; Charles D. Wood ; Christopher A. MattsonIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 451 - 457
    Energy storage integrated solar stove: A case of solar Injera baking in EthiopiaAsfafaw Haileselassie Tesfay ; Ole Jorgen Nydal ; Mulu Bayray KahsayIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 659 - 666
    The IncuLight: Solar-powered infant incubatorVirginia Hall ; Eric Geise ; Nasser H KashouIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 223 - 226
    Solar based lemon grass essential oil distillation for sustainability and livelihood in tribal communityUdaya Bhaskar Reddy Ragula ; Sriram Devanathan ; Renjith Mohan2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 738 - 744
    RFID based vehicle identification during collisionsNayan Jeevagan ; Pallavi Santosh ; Rishabh Berlia ; Shubham KandoiIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 716 - 720
    Sustainable development through the use of solar energy for productive processes: The Ayllu Solar ProjectPaulina Ramirez-Del-Barrio ; Patricio Mendoza-Araya ; Felipe Valencia ; Gonzalo León ; Lorena Cornejo-Ponce ; Marcia Montedonico ; Guillermo Jiménez-Estévez2017 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2017, Page(s): 1 - 8
    High yield groundnut agronomy: An IoT based precision farming frameworkP. Rekha ; Venkata Prasanna Rangan ; Maneesha V. Ramesh ; K. V. Nibi2017 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2017, Page(s): 1 - 5
    LED street lighting as a strategy for climate change mitigation at local government levelRoberto Barraza García ; Gilberto Velázquez Angulo ; Jaime Romero González ; Edith Flores Tavizón ; José Ignacio Huertas CardozoIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 345 - 349
    Technologies for rehabilitation: Problems and opportunities in the Physiotherapy Clinic at PUC Minas - BrazilAngélica Rodrigues Araujo ; Márcia L. Drumond das Chagas e Vallone ; Isabella Cristina Dante Perdigão ; Sara Gladys Fernandes Amaral ; Thelma Virginia Rodrigues ; Carlos Augusto Paiva da Silva Martins ; Plínio Soares Paolinelli MacielIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 402 - 407
    Vortex Bladeless Wind Generator for Nano-GridsAdel El-Shahat ; Md-Mehedi Hasan ; Yan Wu2018 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2018, Page(s): 1 - 2
    Modular converter system for low-cost off-grid energy storage using second life li-ion batteriesChristoph R. Birkl ; Damien F. Frost ; Adrien M. Bizeray ; Robert R. Richardson ; David A. HoweyIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 192 - 199
    Project Stay AlertNayan Jeevagan ; Pallavi Santosh ; Rishabh Berlia ; Shubham KandoiIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 711 - 715
    ICT based solutions for education in rural India- A case studyJineet DoshiIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 302 - 306
    Economically designed solar car for developing countries (Pakistan)M. Farooq ; Adil Salman ; Sohaib Ahmad Siddiqui ; M. Ibrahim Khalil ; Wasim MukhtarIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 356 - 360
    Monitoring system for deep-seated landslides using locally-developed tilt and moisture sensors: System improvements and experiences from real world deploymentJoel S. Marciano ; Calvin G. Hilario ; Mary Ann B. Zabanal ; Earl V. Mendoza ; Brian L. Gumiran ; BenJeMar F. Flores ; Mark O. Peña ; Kennex H. RazonIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 263 - 270
    Deep Learning Based Image Classification for Remote Medical DiagnosisJuliana Shihadeh ; Anaam Ansari ; Tokunbo Ozunfunmi2018 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2018, Page(s): 1 - 8
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  • Top cited papers from GHTC (3/4/2020)

    As of year-end 2019, these are the top cited papers from all published GHTC proceedings :

    TitleAuthorsConferencePublishedCitations
    Smart irrigation using low-cost moisture sensors and XBee-based communicationA. Kumar ; K. Kamal ; M. O. Arshad ; S. Mathavan ; T. VadamalaIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 333 - 337 Cited by: Papers (17)
    OpenPLC: An open source alternative to automationThiago Rodrigues Alves ; Mario Buratto ; Flavio Mauricio de Souza ; Thelma Virginia RodriguesIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 585 - 589 Cited by: Papers (16)
    A review of current upper-limb prostheses for resource constrained settingsBrienna Phillips ; Gabrielle Zingalis ; Sarah Ritter ; Khanjan Mehta2015 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2015, Page(s): 52 - 58 Cited by: Papers (13)
    MedizDroids Project: Ultra-low cost, low-altitude, affordable and sustainable UAV multicopter drones for mosquito vector control in malaria disease management John-Thones Amenyo ; Daniel Phelps ; Olajide Oladipo ; Folly Sewovoe-Ekuoe ; Sangeeta Jadoonanan ; Sandeep Jadoonanan ; Tahseen Tabassum ; Salim Gnabode ; Tanging D Sherpa ; Michael Falzone ; Abrar Hossain ; Aerren KublalIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 590 - 596 Cited by: Papers (12)
    Modular converter system for low-cost off-grid energy storage using second life li-ion batteriesChristoph R. Birkl ; Damien F. Frost ; Adrien M. Bizeray ; Robert R. Richardson ; David A. HoweyIEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2014)Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): 192 - 199 Cited by: Papers (12)
    Simulation Study of Load Frequency Control of Single and Two Area SystemsAdil Usman ; BP Divakar2012 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology ConferencePublication Year: 2012, Page(s): 214 - 219 Cited by: Papers (11)
    IoT-enabled air quality monitoring device: A low cost smart health solutionAkshata Tapashetti ; Divya Vegiraju ; Tokunbo Ogunfunmi2016 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)Publication Year: 2016, Page(s): 682 - 685 Cited by: Papers (10)
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  • GHTC 2018 Proceedings Published (1/21/2019)

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  • GHTC 2017 Proceedings Published (12/27/2017)

    The GHTC 2017 Committee is pleased to announce that the GHTC 2017 Conference Proceedings are now available from IEEE Xplore®.

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    The GHTC 2017 Proceedings can be accessed at http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/mostRecentIssue.jsp?punumber=7837794

     

  • GHTC 2016 Proceedings Published (2/17/2017)

    The GHTC 2016 Committee is pleased to announce that the GHTC 2016 Conference Proceedings are now available as Open Access from IEEE Xplore®.

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    The GHTC 2016 Proceedings can be accessed at http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/mostRecentIssue.jsp?punumber=7837794

     

  • GHTC 2015 Proceedings Published – Open Access (12/28/2015)

    The GHTC 2015 Committee is pleased to announce that the GHTC 2015 Conference Proceedings are now available as Open Access from IEEE Xplore.

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    All GHTC 2015 papers are accessible as Open Access (e.g. no fee/subscription required).