Total::Insight™ is a geospatial and time distribution Decision Support System (DSS) that includes a correlator capable of consuming many sporadic time domain signals and converting them into feature rich tracks. The problem here is how to create an AI/ML embedding that is domain relevant from the tracks.The project objective is to develop, refine and industrialize […]

Drilling is a major operation in the mining industry. Holes are drilled in underground mine structures to insert reinforced steel bars for support and to prevent the mine from collapsing. One of the mining operations is to break mine rocks using explosives into smaller parts that can be transported for further processing. Both cases need […]

Fertilizers derived from organic waste are well positioned to fortify ‘sustainable’ agricultural practices in Canada and elsewhere by reducing energy-expensive fertilizer production, reducing waste and addressing the overuse of pesticides on food crops, medicinal plants and natural health products derived from plant products. Circulus Agtech Inc., with its organic waste-to-fertilizer process, produces excess microbial biomass […]

Computational electromagnetics (CEM) is a field of research devoted to simulating the complicated electromagnetic systems foundational in our technology, security, and exploration. Historically, problems have been solved by breaking them into many small pieces that can be solved by a computer; an approach that makes it difficult to solve very complicated problems. Today, a new […]

H2O2, as a greener oxidant, has been regarded as an environmentally friendly alternative used for selective oxidations, water treatment, pulp bleaching, and topical disinfection. However, by far H2O2 is mainly produced by an indirect process involving sequential hydrogenation and oxidation of an anthraquinone. The current process requires large capital investments and is reliant on energy […]

This project will develop a prototype technology to guide cranes to automatically place building elements using visual reference markers (QR codes). Working with Sparkbird, the R&D arm of WZMH, two interns will develop a software application to estimate the relative positions of the element to be placed with existing elements and the crane, allowing for […]

The research will entail the creation of silver titanium dioxide and cellulose acetate membrane. Their applications in wastewater treatment will be assessed. The different methods of preparation will be compared and the most efficient method shall be determined. Tests will be conducted to simulate wastewater treatment. Expected outcomes include: creating silver titanium dioxide and cellulose […]

Un défi dans le domaine médical est de pouvoir réparer ou remplacer des organes non fonctionnels. Actuellement la solution à ce problème est la transplantation d’organe entre un donneur et un receveur. Cette solution est fonctionnelle mais pose certains problèmes comme le manque de donneurs et la compatibilité entre donneur/receveur. Une solution à ces problèmes […]

Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is an important ally in the fight against climate change that can facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy. In partnership with the Civic Innovation Lab Society, this project will study the deployment of carbon capture technology in buildings in the City of Burnaby, with a focus on hard-to-decarbonize […]

Weight reduction has been one of major driving forces of research and innovation in automotive industries. Changing from the conventional Laser overlap welding to edge welding could save 50% of total weight of joint flanges of workpiece. Also, edge welding can significantly improve the welded joint mechanical properties. However, edge welding is challenging since the […]

Detecting insects and estimating their densities in stored grain bins especially at their low densities is critical for insect control. Our group developed a microwave resonance sensor which can detect insects without grain. The application of the sensor in stored grain bins should be further studied. Therefore, the general goal of this proposed study is […]

Over 5% people across the world are hard of hearing, and require assistance in navigating public transportation/airports. This project attempts at automated sign language synthesis through a virtual avatar for improving day-to-day life of people with hearing impairment. The industry partner has developed a preliminary framework to conduct animation on virtual avatars to play back […]