Dans les années 2000, la NASA et Boeing ont développé un concept d’avion à fuselage intégré, avec des moteurs positionnés au-dessus de la voilure, vers l’arrière de l’appareil. Cette configuration visait à réduire la traînée ainsi que le bruit perçu au sol lors des phases de décollage et d’atterrissage. Un avion en vol stable doit […]

The proposed project aims to investigate the pathway and mechanisms of the anaerobic biotransformation of the persistent organochlorine pesticide chlordecone (CLD). At the home institute, University of Toronto (Toronto, Canada), the intern has successfully identified a a trichloroethylene (TCE)-dechlorinating culture, KB-1, that can completely transform 1.5 mg/L (3.1 µM) of CLD within 200 days when […]

The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) is a national convener of city builders — policymakers, urban professionals, civic leaders, community advocates, and academics — who collaborate to advance inclusive, sustainable communities across Canada. Through this project, CUI seeks to address how Calgary can meet its net-zero emissions goals by 2050 through residential densification. The project models […]

Dementia affects over 55 million people globally, with a new case diagnosed every three seconds 1, contributing to annual healthcare costs exceeding $1.3 trillion, including a projected $16.6 billion in Canada by 2031 2. Up to 40% of dementia cases are linked to modifiable lifestyle factors such as sleep and physical activity 3. However, health-conscious […]

Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is a promising technology for fabricating large metal components, but consistent thermal monitoring is challenging due to camera positioning variability. This project addresses that issue by developing two key systems: a pre-calibrated mounting jig and a fixed calibration fixture. The partner organization, which operates a WAAM system, requires precise camera […]

In the interest of sustainability, novel aircraft configurations such as the blended-wing-body (BWB) have garnered a great deal of attention for their potential to dramatically improve aircraft fuel efficiency. The BWB concept has been studied extensively using aerodynamic shape optimization to predict its performance benefits and study the key design features of the aircraft. In […]

This international project brings together researchers from Canada and Japan to improve the accuracy and reliability of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The goal is to enhance how large language models (LLMs)—the technology behind tools like ChatGPT—respond to medical questions by grounding them in verified facts. At the National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Tokyo, […]

Epilepsy is a debilitating neurological disorder affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide (World Health Organization). This project proposes to develop a SMART (Seizure Monitoring At the Right Time) Headset for these patients to monitor their brain signal and track their movements, heart rates and breathing patterns. This headset will have new types of sensors suitable […]

Pipelines are a critical component of energy infrastructure but are vulnerable to threats such as cracks and geohazards, which can cause severe failures. To mitigate these risks, cost-effective integrity management is essential, aiming to operate pipelines effectively and efficiently by maintaining safety and delivering economic benefits. The intern’s PhD project proposes a Risk based Inspection […]

Vision Extrusions Group LTD is a recognized leader in the building products industry. They produce a wide range of products (as shown in Figure 1) including windows, doors, decks, fences, etc. utilizing extruded polymeric profiles as a substitute for wood. In the proposed project, the following objectives have been set by the partner organization to […]

Biocovers are earthen structures built into landfills and other industrial facilities to collect and degrade greenhouse gas emissions from the site. They are widely considered one of the most effective ways to combat methane. In order to assess the performance of those biocovers, operators have to attend to the biocover regularly and use a flux […]

Optimization of an ergonomics program within a manufacturing facility. AI camera based system for postural injury risk identification will be utilized to improve productivity and quality of injury risk identification. The project will then continue to applying the RACE Recognize, Assess, Control, Evaluate model. Physical Demands Analysis and process and design solutions for risk reductions […]