Application of Nano-particle for EOR Process

Nano-particles are effectively a bridge between bulk materials and atomic or molecular structures. Application of nano-silica for EOR process, especially for low permeability oil field has broad development prospects. The future work in the host institution will focus on two parts. First, find an economic way to manufacture and modify nano-silica. There are a lot […]

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Enhancement of xylose fermentation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae via integration of a kinase-phosphatase redox cofactor balancing system

Xylose is one of the most abundant sugars in nature and makes up a significant portion of lignocellulose. In order to profitably use lignocellulosic biomass for sustainably producing ethanol and other chemicals, it is important that all of its sugars be efficiently co-fermented. The current organism of choice for such fermentations, Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Baker’s yeast), […]

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Investigation on Lateral Torsional Buckling of steel open-sections

As part of my research project dealing with the design of steel open-sections, to be able to realize a 3 months internship at Georgia Institute of Technology, in collaboration with professor Donald W. White would be a real chance. My research studies aim at providing, reliable and simple to use design formulae for steel open-sections […]

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Enhancement of power system security using synchrophasor data

This research project investigates how to improve the security of operation of a power system using measurements taken at several locations of the power system. In the past, there was no technology available to synchronize these measured data, and thus the applications were limited. Now, the technology has advanced and the measured data can be […]

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Advancement and evaluation of novel a quantitative ultrasound method for tissue characterization in dental diagnostics.

Gingival thickness (biotype) and quality of soft tissues have a significant impact on the outcome of dental restorative and regenerative therapy for many patients. Assessment of periodontal biotype is critical when selecting appropriate protocols in the field of dental surgery. Chosen methodology will have significant ramifications on the restoration of the soft and hard oral […]

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Development of a calibration method for Mecademic’s Meca500 robot arm

Mecademic manufactures the smallest and most precise six-axis robot arm. The repeatability of this robot is better than 0.005 mm, but like any industrial robot, the robot’s accuracy is far worse. Although all robot parts are machined and assembled precisely, the only practical way of improving the robot’s accuracy is to calibrate each individual robot. […]

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Advanced Composite Membranes for Water Vapour Separations

Membrane based energy recovery ventilation (ERV) is now a key component of most energy efficient modern buildings. The ERV market is estimated to grow to $3.8B by 2022. ERVs improve the indoor air quality of buildings through ventilation and reduce the energy cost of ventilation by using building exhaust air to pre-condition fresh building supply […]

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Bridging the Gap: Minerva Canada Teaching Module Project, Phase II

This project is an undertaking in coordination with Minerva Canada which aims to address a gap between industry and the graduates of engineering programs in terms of attitudes, knowledge and applied skills pertaining to health & safety in engineering practice. Through a series of phases from curriculum planning to implementation, the project’s end product will […]

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Slurry Pumps Efficiency, Productivity and Quality Enhancement

Pump industry is a very completive manufacturing sector which is dominated by few manufacturers. Attaining higher market share and the overall demand increase were the two motivations for the industrial partner of this project, Toyo North America, to initiate collaboration with the Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia. To achieve this goal […]

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Climate risk assessment and adaptation practices in mining operations: the use of smart water monitoring systems in surrounding watersheds

This research focuses on identify practical strategies for proactively managing the climate-related risks and design remote water monitoring networks that can support the ecosystem-based adaptation planning, related to hydrologic systems. Aquatic Life Ltd. has developed equipment for remote water monitoring system: Aquahive. This equipment provides the ability to remotely collect, analyze and report data from […]

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