Cette recherche sera orientée sur la diminution de la masse volumique des mycomatériaux, un composite de résidu forestier ou agricole collé grâce au mycélium de champignon (racine de champignon). Ce matériau biodégradable peut remplacer le polystyrène expansé dans plusieurs industrie telle que l’emballage et l’isolation thermique et le contrôle acoustique de bâtiment. Une densité inférieure […]

Post-consumer textile waste is a serious concern as over two thirds of the postconsumer textiles end up in landfills. More than 95% of the waste could be recycled but only 15% is actually recycled nowadays. This project will test the thermal cracking of textile wastes at high temperatures (500–550°C) in a lab unit at UBC. […]

Timber-harvesting is an important industry to Canada. At this time, the industry is predicting serious labour shortages over the coming decade. Because of this, the industry is looking to robotics and AI technologies to increase the level of autonomy of timber-harvesting machines, as well as, to make the operations more safe and environment friendly. In […]

This proposed study is a part of a comprehensive investigation to evaluate the corrosion performance in SCC concrete structure. The full project is carried out based on the development of new SCC mixtures containing concrete materials available in Newfoundland and an investigation on the cracking behavior of full-scale SCC structure members. The main purpose of […]

The Smart Vertical Farming project will utilize smart sensor technologies and advanced computing to optimize indoor growing conditions for plants. Researchers will monitor inputs such as fertilizer levels, soil conditions, lighting, temperature, humidity and CO2 levels in real-time and make correlations to the plant growth using cameras to measure foliage density, colour and health. Advanced […]

Ce projet vise à comprendre l’impact du comportement hydraulique du réseau de distribution sur l’optimisation de la surveillance routinière de la qualité de l’eau. La modélisation hydraulique est fondamentale pour comprendre le mouvement de l’eau dans les conduites et la façon dont la qualité de l’eau se dégrade tout long la ville. Ce projet montrera […]

With the abundance of data in the current era of the industrial revolution, it would be essential to have software with offline data security features to perform data-based analysis of equipment life by identifying the factors affecting equipment failure, which leads to the loss of production. Therefore, this project aims to develop software that can […]

Chromatography is the workhorse in biologics manufacturing processes, where its performance significantly contributes to the quality outcomes of the batch, and therefore must be carefully controlled. Process modeling and simulation is the best way to provide control to the process. This proposal aims to develop a hybrid chromatography modeling approach, utilizing state-of-the-art machine learning method, […]

This research aims at investigating the structural performance of engineered bamboo composites (EBCs), namely Dragonwood, to replace traditional Canadian and tropical hardwoods used in jacking applications. Key mechanical properties and failure modes will be documented. The durability and flammability of all three materials will also be evaluated. Despite the obvious environmental advantages of EBCs (e.g., […]

Climate change, extreme weather events, and irregular rainfall patterns have made it inevitable to supplement irrigation needs in rainfed regions such as Prince Edward Island (PEI). This study aims to develop variable rate irrigation (VRI) system to supplement crop water requirements on a need basis for crops in PEI. This project will develop, implement, and […]

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Transformers are one of the key elements in electric power systems whose health ensures reliable, stable electric power for the economy and society. Partial discharge (PD) is known to be a symptom of defects in electrical insulation systems, such as those employed in transformers. Detection and localization of PD in transformers are critical to develop […]