Face à la pollution causée par les plastiques, les bioplastiques apparaissent comme une alternative écologique viable. Toutefois, les limitations existantes de leurs propriétés cherchent à être surmontées grâce au renforcement par des fibres naturelles. Le biopolymère le plus utilisé sur le marché, en particulier dans l’impression 3D, est le PLA grâce à son prix compétitif, […]

Fires on construction sites can cause serious injuries, deaths, and property loss. One of the best ways to prevent fires is by helping workers recognize fire hazards early, but current safety training is often limited and not very effective. We are developing a virtual reality (VR) training tool that can help construction workers and young […]

Ce projet vise à valoriser les résidus lignocellulosiques en créant des biocomposites imprimables en 3D dans une démarche de développement durable afin de capturer le dioxyde de carbone (CO2). L’acide polylactique (PLA), un polymère biodégradable issu se ressources renouvelables, est associé à du biochar produit à partir de résidus forestiers par pyrolyse, et du tanin, […]

This project introduces a novel, commercially promising ocular implant for the treatment of degenerative retinal diseases, initially targeting age-related macular degeneration (AMD) as a leading cause of vision loss. Current treatments for AMD require frequent intravitreal injections due to the rapid clearance of therapeutics from the eye. This frequent need for injections can cause significant […]

Contemporary machine learning has been very successfully applied to processing static images and words in consumer applications, resulting in billions of dollars in recent acquisitions of machine learning companies by Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, and Google. However, applications to dynamic information (e.g. movies, controlling robotics) has been less well-developed. In this project, will develop and apply […]

The successful integration of tailings deposits into existing landforms requires knowledge on how much they will compress and release water under load over time. Typically this is characterized using laboratory based methods, but these tests on small samples cannot capture the behaviour of a full scale deposit. This project will develops a method to use […]

This project focuses on exploring how a new water based technology—called a nanobubble generator—can help solve common challenges in agriculture, aquaculture, and water treatment across Canada. Nanobubbles are minuscule gas bubbles that improve water quality by increasing oxygen levels, cleaning surfaces, and reducing the need for harmful chemicals. While this technology has seen success in […]

Luma is an augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation platform designed to help surgeons see important blood vessels and anatomy directly on a patient during surgery. Right now, surgeons often have to rely on memory or markings to make decisions, which can lead to longer, riskier operations. Our project will explore who buys new surgical tools […]

Polarys Data est un projet qui vise à aider les gouvernements à mieux utiliser les données publiques pour prendre des décisions plus efficaces. Actuellement, ces données sont souvent dispersées, difficiles à consulter et à comprendre, ce qui ralentit les processus et augmente les coûts. Polarys propose de rassembler automatiquement ces données dans une plateforme intelligente […]

Periodontitis, or advanced gum disease, is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects roughly 1 in 3 North Americans. In severe cases, periodontitis leads to tooth and bone loss, but it’s also been linked to a range of serious health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory illness, autoimmune disease, and even Alzheimer’s. Despite its prevalence and […]

We are seeking to bring to market a new moisture barrier layer for firefighting and other protective gear. Currently used PFAS based moisture barriers dominate the market but are responsible for causing both cancer and microplastic water contamination. Efforts to find effective alternatives are hampered by the need for replacement products to meet high performance […]

In Canada, greenhouse operations heavily rely on fossil fuels. This research proposes designing an optimized pilot simulated rooftop greenhouse, showcasing the feasibility of a combined solar photovoltaic (PV)–heat pump (HP) energy system for Canadian weather conditions. Key innovations include open-source models for Canadian greenhouse heating/cooling loads, the integrated PV-HP system, and the use of open-source […]