We propose to the develop a process whereby a semen sample can be initially assessed for sperm motility on-site followed by preservation of the remaining sample for transfer to a lab for quantitative sperm quality analyses. A microfluidic device using paper will be developed for the on-site motility test, whereby the device shows a colorimetric […]

Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) is the most widely used additive manufacturing technique,involving a movable heated nozzle through which a molten thermoplastic polymer fiber is extruded onto a platform. Deposited filaments weld together and solidify to form a layer, and successive layers form the final part. In most scientific literature, incomplete weld formation between the filaments […]

La croissance de l’urbanisation ces dernières décennies et les besoins de déplacement de personnes et de biens de consommation qui l’accompagnent, entrainent une forte croissance du volume de transport routier de passagers et de marchandises. La croissance du volume de transport de marchandises est en plus boostée par l’essor du commerce électronique qui entraine des […]

Construction industry is responsible for emitting a significant amount of CO2. To stay within the scope of 1.5°C increase in atmosphere temperature by 2050, It is essential to reduce the embodied carbon of buildings. Mass timber buildings become more popular in the construction industry and the tendency to move toward more sustainable materials has increased. […]

This project analyzes the energy consumption of multi-residential buildings to determine the causes of discrepancies in energy bills of buildings with similar typologies and ages. For this purpose, different indicators such as technical and physical factors (HVAC systems efficiency, building envelope U-Values, and window-to-wall ratio), human-influenced factors (occupant behavior), and social factors (occupant’s energy-saving efforts, […]

La gestion de la demande de puissance électrique (GDP) est un outil émergent pour les opérateurs de réseaux électriques. À l’heure actuelle, au Québec sous la bannière d’Hilo, on l’utilise principalement pour diminuer la pression sur le réseau lors des périodes de grande consommation comme les pointes hivernales. Dans ce projet, on cherche à développer […]

Coatings are widely applied to cutting tools with the benefit of extending tool life, improving cutting efficiency and part quality. Vacuum arc evaporation has been used for the deposition of the coating materials on the cutting tools. This project will investigate the vacuum arc evaporation process in order to improve the coating efficiency and the […]

Canadian energy systems lack an industry specific set of standards to support the development of policy options and plans for clean energy transition and decarbonization of electric power systems. These include inter-organization standards for data, information, insights and metrics on electricity regulatory systems, utility operational capabilities, technology architecture and human resources. The objective of this […]

À l’Institut National de Psychiatrie Légale Philippe Pinel (INPLPP), nos partenaires et leurs collaborateurs ont mis au point un examen pour évaluer le risque de récidive de sujets ayant commis un crime sexuel. Cet examen consiste à immerger le sujet dans un environnement virtuel impliquant des stimuli sexuels humains tridimensionnels et à enregistrer trois types […]