This research proposal aims to automate the Scan-to-BIM Quality Control (QC) process for Modular Off-site Construction (MOC). MOC requires millimeter-level precision, but the 3D scan data (point clouds) consist of raw coordinates without semantic information like wall or floor. Using AI (3D Semantic Segmentation) to automate classification presents a Catch-22 dilemma: training the AI requires […]

The Medventions Atlantic – NL program is based on the proven model from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre which enables high-performing students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds to engage directly with frontline clinical and innovation challenges. The interns are embedded within clinical environments to identify unmet needs, apply early-stage innovation thinking, and co-develop solutions […]

Cyber threats are becoming increasingly complex, with attackers constantly changing their strategies to stay ahead of security defenses. Traditional detection approaches often focus on reacting after an attack has already occurred, leaving organizations vulnerable during critical early stages. This research project focuses on four main areas: (1) it uses patterns from past attacks to forecast […]

The construction industry is one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions, making its decarbonization essential to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG). This project aims to develop a sustainable and durable fiber-reinforced cementitious (FRC) composite by synergistic utilization of recycled fibers and carbon-based quantum dots (CQDs). The proposed study will utilize […]

PataBid Quantify is a construction estimating software platform that helps construction professionals manage bids and project estimates. Our current user interface was built using multiple free, open-source tools pieced together during our early bootstrapped startup phase when we couldn’t afford commercial development solutions. While this approach allowed us to launch our product, it has created […]

The lunar ionosphere is a layer of electrically charged plasma surrounding the Moon whose structure and dynamics remain widely unknown due to lack of consistent observational capacity. To address this need, this research aims to design the Radio Instrument Package for Lunar Ionospheric Observation (RIPLIO). RIPLIO would consist of a multi-satellite constellation in lunar orbit […]

This project brings together Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at University of Alberta (UofA) and Institute of Energy Materials and Devices (IMD-2: Materials Synthesis and Processing) at Forschungszentrum Jülich to develop tougher, longer-lasting oxide coatings for high-temperature use. Our team recently discovered a promising mix of metal oxides that forms naturally on a special […]

Firefighters risk their lives every day to protect ours. Their protective clothing is critical to allow performing their duties while remaining safe. The performance of the fibres used to make their protective clothing is excellent when new; however, this performance degrades over time while the protective clothing is exposed to heat, UV light, moisture, etc. […]

VitalTracer is developing the VT-Patch, a wireless medical device designed to monitor vital signs in children, helping them recover safely at home after hospital care. This project will support VitalTracer’s next development phase by organizing clinical insights, defining technical and user needs, and preparing regulatory documents. The intern will lead this work, making sure everything […]

The project will develop and test a novel technique to precisely determine the position of quantum emitters in diamond, specifically nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers, which are among the most promising building blocks for future quantum technologies. This method leverages tunable electric fields and Optically Detected Magnetic Resonance (ODMR) to map NV centers with accuracy better than […]

Radiation therapy treatment planning is a critical and highly complex step in cancer treatment, requiring significant expertise and time to adapt and personalize treatments to each patient’s condition. Current planning methods often rely on manual expertise and standardized approaches, which can limit the degree of personalization and contribute to variability in outcomes. This project addresses […]

This project supports BioWise Technologies Inc. in advancing the development of sustainable, food-grade fungal proteins through controlled microbial fermentation. The intern will screen and evaluate a library of fungal strains based on protein content and amino acid composition to identify high-performing candidates. Selected strains will undergo purification and genetic characterization, followed by optimization of growth […]