Abnormal knee loading is known to contribute towards knee osteoarthritis, causing tissue damage and pain. High tibial osteotomy is a surgical procedure that corrects abnormal knee loading conditions and alleviates osteoarthritis symptoms. However, we don’t fully understand how different surgical procedures affect joint tissues. Establishing the relationship between joint structure and joint surgery presents an […]

Canada aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Buildings play a big role in this effort, so this research focuses on developing a tool to design and retrofit buildings for greater energy efficiency and sustainability. Using advanced computer models and data from building simulations, this tool predicts […]

Motor impairment is a common symptom after stroke and recovery of motor function is important for regaining the patient’s independence in activities of daily living. Being able to predict motion recovery and outcomes soon after stroke could support clinicians, patients and families to set proper goals for rehabilitation and appropriate plans of time and resource […]

Reinforcement Learning (RL) driven Electronic Design Automation (EDA) is revolutionizing layout placement optimization for integrated circuits, enabling a faster design process. By incorporating the RL techniques, we enhance the historically precise yet labor-intensive process for smart integrated circuit (IC) fabrication. This innovative approach streamlines IC design, accounting for factors such as foggy and proximity effects, […]

CAVD shows in the deposition of calcifications in the aortic valve, which eventually leads to heart failure. We recently found that the types (phases) and morphologies of calcifications that form in the disease are completely different in men and women. This suggests that calcification in the two sexes follows an entirely different pathway. In this […]

3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) could potentially increase the efficiency of construction projects and profitability. However, 3DCP typically mixes contain high volume of paste which implies high volume of binder. The expeditious development of 3DCP requires exploring other prospective and sustainable mixes besides the use of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) based mixes to meet the high-volume […]

Au Canada, 288 800 personnes âgées de 15 ans et plus utilisent un fauteuil roulant manuel ou motorisé ou un quadriporteur. Les bénéfices de aides à la mobilité pour les personnes ayant des incapacités sont bien connus. Volting (www.volting.org) est une technologie actuellement en développement qui se distingue du fauteuil roulant par sa capacité à […]

Printed electronics has the potential to deliver low-cost, high-volume fabrication of electronic devices, but is currently held back by the lack of a specialized quality control solution. Today, verification of functional properties such as conductivity is done with teams of technicians using simple multimeter probes, lacking the speed and accuracy required to characterize roll-to-roll production. […]

Waste paper is considered to have no value, destined for landfills. There is significant potential to process this waste and convert it to value added carbon-based products that will be developed, tested, and produced, namely Biochar, activated carbon, and carbon electrodes. Biochar is used in the agriculture industry for soil remediation to promote plant growth, […]

This project aims enhance the safety and reliability of hydropower systems by preventing the creation of significant sub-atmospheric pressures (i.e. vacuum) in penstocks during rapid dewatering events. Air-intake systems relieve vacuum conditions, but the 3D flow dynamics around these systems during emergency scenarios are not fully understood. The project will develop a comprehensive suite of […]

Le projet a pour objectif de renforcer le procédé d’extrusion de pièces en aluminium pour améliorer la productivité, augmenter la complexité des formes et garantir les performances mécaniques des profilés. Caractériser l’anisotropie des profilés extrudés en alliages d’aluminium (AA6063 et AA6082) fabriqués dans différentes conditions. Pour ce faire, il faudra effectuer des essais de micro […]

An asset management plan and policy serve as crucial tools for organizations aiming to optimize their asset utilization and management. These plans and policies provide a roadmap for maintaining and upgrading assets, ensuring cost-efficiency, and enhancing operational reliability. By implementing a well-structured asset management plan, organizations can make informed decisions regarding asset lifecycle management, reduce […]