Using simplified language understandable to a layperson, provide a general, one-paragraph description of the proposed research project to be undertaken by the intern(s) as well as the expected benefit to the partner organization. (Approx 150 words) Lake Utopia paper mill as part of the J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) is believed to be one of the […]

Electric buses have achieved first demonstration deployments in Canada. As bus fleet operators ramp up their implementation over the next 5-10 years, with many planning to fully convert their fleets to electric, charging capacity will become a challenge. This project will build up tools to examine the efficacy of energy storage located on the power […]

COVID-19 is a highly infectious respiratory disease that is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. RT-qPCR is a nucleic acid testing that is widely adapted to confirm the infection. Point-of-care IgM/IgG testing strips have been adopted in some countries for screening and surveillance. However, these antibody testing strips are restricted to a positive/negative testing result. Because […]

Rapid prototyping, or 3D printing, has inspired the imagination of the general public, from simple build-it-yourself “hobby” machines using polymer-based binder material with inkjet functionality, to portable printers that can fashion components in zero gravity on the International Space Station. The functionality is user-friendly, in that printed material is dropped onto a substrate in viscous […]

In the framework of developing of low-cost bones regeneration implant, bioactive copper oxide phosphate glasses/HA-Chitosan hydrogel are to be investigated to determine optimal formulation producing a HA/hydrogel matrix with structure similar to that of natural bone.

The integration of significant capacities of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as renewable wind and solar generation for a more sustainable energy future creates several challenges to the reliable and efficient operation of power distribution systems. These include: (i) Uncertain and intermittent nature of renewable generation compromises power quality for end-customers. (ii) Up-to-date distribution-system network […]

This collaborative research project between iMD research and prof. Benoit Gosselin aims to design and test an tiny, inexpensive and easy-to-use wearable multi-sensing platform to continuously monitor patients remotely, and help greatly to manage COVID-19. The envisioned platform will use CMOS custom integrated circuits and advanced packaging technology to achieve an extreme level of miniaturization. […]

Sanofi Pasteur has established a cutting-edge facility for the production of different types of vaccines in Toronto. This state-of-the-art facility is comprised of various complex mixing operations, which play significant role in the vaccine production. Currently, there is lack of sufficient information about the hydrodynamics of these mixing units for the process validation. In this […]

The subject of this research project is the innovative and proprietary Liquid-Solid Circulating Fluidized Bed (LSCFB) technology that achieves Continuous Fluidized Ion Exchange (C.F.I.X.). This patented technology combines the benefits of fluidization with uninterrupted continuous resin regeneration to provide increased production efficiency and capacity. The main objective of the project is to study particle flow […]

This project will undertake the development of a cost-effective, continuous monitoring, wireless temperature sensor. The sensor development undertaken with NURO will integrate the hardware with software algorithms designed to track and deliver a simple output for healthcare monitoring. The device is anticipated to be employed for tracking of COVID-19 in front line workers by monitoring […]

L’industrie minières ne cesse de développer les moyens lui permettant d’améliorer à la fois la sécurité de ces travailleur et l’efficacité de sa productivité. L’usage des véhicules connectés et automatisés (CAV) représente la future étape transformatrice de cette industrie lui permettant d’atteindre ces deux objectifs toute en permettent à celle-ci de prendre le virage de […]

Until an effective vaccine becomes widely available for COVID-19, a frequent home test of the coronavirus on a weekly basis might become a new norm. Therefore, developing rapid, accurate, stable, and cost-effective tests is critical for combatting the spread of COVID-19 over the long term. Aptamers are single-stranded DNA oligonucleotides that can be selected from […]