Projets novateurs réalisés

L2M – Market Assessment to Support the Commercialization of an Innovative Structural Thermal Break

Thermal bridging is a significant challenge in building design, increasing heat loss, raising energy demand, and reducing occupant comfort. As awareness of its impact grows, Canadian building standards are evolving to mandate more sustainable and energy-efficient construction practices. However, existing solutions for mitigating thermal bridging, particularly in balconies, are often ineffective, difficult to install, or require non-standard construction methods, limiting their widespread adoption.
This 4-month Mitacs Business Strategy Internship focuses on market assessment and commercialization planning for a novel Structural Thermal Break (STB) technology that mitigates balcony thermal bridging. The intern, directly involved in developing this technology, will receive specialized training in market analysis, commercialization strategy, and intellectual property (IP) development. The project will support creating a comprehensive and practical commercialization plan tailored for industry adoption by identifying limitations in current solutions and addressing barriers to market entry.
A key outcome of this project is to support the procurement of a patent, strengthening the technology’s potential for widespread implementation. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications through market research and strategic planning, contributing to more sustainable and energy-efficient building practices across Canada.

Development of Climate and Infrastructure Forensic Analysis Systems: A BayesianPerspective

This project will upgrade the Climate and Infrastructure Forensic Analysis System (CIFAS), originally developed to characterize snow- and permafrost-related impacts to ground transportation and mine access roads in the Canadian North. My first objective is to enhance the analytical capacity of CIFAS by improving its ability to quantify uncertainties associated with empirical knowledge used to causally connect infrastructure service levels with climate-induced disturbances, as well as with climate projections from climate models. My second objective is to broaden the scope of the forensic analysis framework to consider issues related to freshwater security in Canada. I will illustrate the development of a prognostic tool for rapidly assessing the implications of climate change for lake phenology. The final deliverable will be a novel risk assessment methodology, integrated within CIFAS. Founded upon empirical knowledge, mathematical and statistical modelling, this addition will meaningfully support advancements in climate change policy making, infrastructure design, and management.

Investigation of the therapeutic potential of JAK1-inhibitors in desmin-related cardiomyopathy

In-Flight data analysis at the Fragment Separator FRS at GSI

Artificial intelligence for systematic and efficient production of battery materials

L2M – Mector (A supportive memory solution for dementia patients)

Mector is a user-friendly communication system designed to support seniors with dementia, helping them live independently at home while providing peace of mind to their family caregivers. Dementia often poses significant daily challenges, leaving family members feeling stressed and concerned about their loved one’s safety and well-being, especially when they are alone. Mector addresses these challenges with an easy-to-use smart case attached to a smartphone, facilitating patient communication through daily tasks such as personalized reminders, voice guidance, and alerts for important activities like taking medications, eating regularly, or maintaining daily routines. Additionally, Mector employs advanced technology like AI to track patients’ behaviour patterns and supervise and relay this information to families. It also incorporates smart sensors and location tracking to promptly notify family caregivers if there is a potential safety concern, such as falls, wandering, or missed medications. Through this technology, caregivers can monitor daily activities remotely and receive timely updates, reducing anxiety and helping them feel more confident in caring for their loved ones at home. The partner organization will benefit from providing an innovative, affordable, and practical dementia-care solution that addresses a critical need for families in Canada.

L2M – SEEYA

SEEYA project addresses the growing global epidemic of childhood myopia, a condition that has reached alarming levels due to genetic impacts, urbanization, increased screen time and reduced outdoor activity.

SEEYA advocates a fun way to see, and a new way to play! A series of innovative, engaging, and educational toy sets that promote balanced indoor screen time, outdoor activities, and eye health awareness. By encouraging children to explore the world through different visual effects and perspectives as well as stimulating their creativity from DIY modules, SEEYA therefore to foster healthier vision conditions and habits in an appealing way for younger generations worldwide.

Tracking the microbiome in inflammatory bowel disease with optical imaging

L2M QC Spring 2025 | Concusono: Portable AI-Powered Ultrasound for Concussion Detection

Concussions pose a critical health risk in sports and other high-impact environments, yet timely and accurate diagnosis remains a challenge. Existing tools are expensive, non-portable, and impractical for field use, leading to delayed or missed diagnoses and increased long-term health risks. Concusono is revolutionizing concussion detection with a novel AI-driven portable ultrasound device that provides direct, rapid, and on-the-spot assessment, overcoming the limitations of existing solutions.

Performing Drug Screenings followed by Sequencing on the Droplet Microarray for Precision Oncology

Define the impact of shift work on autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases

Networked Bio-hybrid Systems for Environmental Monitoring