Rock slopes and underground excavations are important aspects of mining, civil engineering and energy projects. The shear strength, or resistance to sliding, of rock joints (e.g., cracks and fractures) is the dominant component for stability of underground excavations and large rock slopes. Laboratory testing of these features is challenging, expensive and difficult to interpret. Emerging […]

Polyurethane is a flammable polymer that can release toxic gases when exposed to fire, restricting their application in areas such as pipe liners. This project aims to develop fire-proof polyurethane composites pipe liners with a long cycle time and good stability in harsh environments. Given the increasing demand for advanced materials in industry, we will […]

This research project focuses on improving wireless communication systems by studying and optimizing new technologies called Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS). These surfaces can control how wireless signals travel, helping expand coverage and improve connection quality in urban and rural areas. A special type of RIS, known as STAR-RIS (Simultaneously Transmitting and Reflecting), allows signals to […]

Le projet de recherche vise à exploiter la puissance des unités de traitement graphique (GPU) pour accélérer les simulations des transitoires électromagnétiques (Electromagnetic Transients : EMT) dans les réseaux électriques. Le projet comporte deux volets complémentaires. Dans le premier volet, l’accent est mis sur le développement de simulations EMT hautement performantes sur GPU. Nous explorons […]

Manufacturing companies often face challenges like unexpected equipment breakdowns, shifting production needs, and resource shortages or surpluses, which can lead to delays in production schedules. Traditional systems struggle to manage these issues effectively. Our project introduces a better solution using Digital Twin (DT) technology, which creates a real-time digital replica of a factory’s operations. This […]

Ce projet vise à développer un outil pour aider les décideurs à suivre l’état de l’économie circulaire (ÉC) dans la région de Sorel-Tracy, au Québec. L’ÉC est un modèle économique qui cherche à réduire l’extraction de ressources, à optimiser leur usage, tout en minimisant leur impact sur l’environnement. Aujourd’hui, il existe peu d’outils pour mesurer […]

This project explores the use of wetting agents containing thiocarbonyl functional groups to enhance copper extraction from metal sulfides. By investigating reaction mechanisms, optimizing reagent concentrations, and refining leaching conditions, the research aims to improve copper recovery while minimizing environmental impact. The study will assess the catalytic behavior and reaction kinetics of these agents in […]

Titanium alloys are used to manufacture aerospace components that require high strength at high operating temperatures such as fan blades, heat shields and jet engine exhaust cones. Parts that have complex geometries are commonly formed at high temperature (around 900°C) so as to achieve maximum ductility during the forming process. By applying a small oscillating […]

The timber-harvesting and processing industries anticipate that the use of robotics and AI technologies will increase productivity, safety and job satisfaction of machine operators to help address the shrinking labor force. We have engaged with our partner, FPInnovations, on research to increase the autonomy of log-loading machines with the goal to demonstrate the technology on […]

The objective of this research project is to design, fabricate and test a prototype wireless power transmission system that uses a thermophotovoltaic (TPV) system to receive the power beam. By using a TPV system as the receiver (instead of a photovoltaic cell) the electromagnetic radiation can have almost any wavelength. This opens a broad range […]

The City of Vernon’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) aligns with British Columbia’s CleanBC Roadmap 2030, aiming for significant GHG reductions by the year 2050. With an expected population increase of 20,000 by 2045, Vernon’s updated Housing Action Plan (HAP) must analyze the GHG impacts of new housing developments to meet CAP targets while balancing affordability. […]

Public and asset safety is essential for operation of electric utilities. In this project, risk assessment of public and asset safety around AC transmission line structures is proposed. It can be investigated through two aspects: 1) Public safety around AC transmission line structures during power line faulty conditions; and 2) Corrosion rates of transmission line […]