Epidural injection is a medical intervention to inject therapeutics directly at the vicinity of the spinal cord and the nerves branching from it. This procedure may be performed for regional anesthesia, e.g., for painless labour, or pain management, e.g., for persistent low back pain. For epidural injection, a long thin needle is inserted into the […]

Due to urbanization in the GTA, many green areas are replaced by impervious infrastructure, preventing runoff infiltration and increasing flood risks. The Meadoway project proposed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) aims to restore meadow habitats with native plants along a hydro-corridor over 16 km across Scarborough, which can potentially improve the runoff […]

Dans ce projet, nous proposons l’émulation d’une plateforme transactionnelle dans un marché local de l’énergie pour apprendre et tester les différents algorithmes et approches d’optimisation et de contrôle décentralisés sur les échanges entre les agents, comprendre les contraintes techniques et les bloqueurs, et définir les enjeux d’intégration des RED dans le réseau électrique. Dans un […]

Steam is flexible and very cost-effective in terms of gases that can be used to transfer heat. All steam systems require that the steam arrives at the right quantity, temperature, and pressure for it to work efficiently. The presence of foreign materials such as air, condensate, and other gases can lead to a reduction in […]

Teck Resources Limited is exploring ways to improve water treatment efficiency as part of its commitment to responsible environmental practices. While various technologies are currently in the piloting stage there is no need to continue exploring potential treatment options for future implementation. The objective of this project is to generate technical and engineering information that […]

Climate change puts new stresses on plants like severe weather conditions or the easier spreading of diseases. Thus, protecting our native and agricultural plants becomes a key challenge for the agriculture and forestry industry. However, present approaches e.g., using strong herbicides are lacking in the sustainable point of view. A more sustainable approach to plant […]

The proposed project involves pre-commercial research and development for a BC-based Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) product, including: i) development and characterization of novel materials – transport layers in the (MEA) of high-power density PEM fuel cells; and ii) establishment of standardized material testing protocols/procedures to be injected into Ballard’s next-generation products, targeted at the heavy-duty […]

This project examines the feasibility of low-cost evolutionary housing strategies to accommodate changing uses in Canada. It is a partnership between the University of Waterloo school of Architecture and architect John van Nostrand who has developed numerous prototypes for evolutionary housing in Canada and internationally. The research will begin with an analysis of existing prototypes […]

Automated production lines use in food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacture can subject the product being produced and especially the product packaging to high levels of mechanical stress. These stresses can take many forms, be it impact, side pressure, vertical pressure, etc. Plant quality assurance engineers are constantly making adjustments to their automated systems to reduce […]

Individual stamped sheet metal components need to be joined to create sheet metal assemblies used in cars. Powerful laser light delivered by a robot is used to quickly weld these assemblies by making dozens of individual welds within a few minutes. For economical production, it is essential to minimize the total production cycle time. At […]

Textile industry has been revolutionized over the years with inventions and creative innovations on fabrics to improve performance, comfort and durability. Developing such high performance and durable textiles without compromising human safety is a major challenge. This project will investigate the interactions between fabric systems with human skin and major skin colonizing bacteria. In addition, […]