This research project investigates how residual stress heterogeneity generated during manufacturing affects the performance and durability of gears, which are critical components in power transmission systems. When properly controlled, residual stresses can improve fatigue resistance and extend the service life of mechanical parts. However, their behavior of relaxation during the early stages of operation is […]

This project will study how space weathering, such as solar wind radiation and micrometeoroid impacts, affects planetary surfaces, materials, and biomolecules that are important for future space exploration. Using advanced computer simulations and machine learning, we will model these processes at the atomic level to understand how they alter the chemistry of planetary and material […]

Les blessures sont une problématique montante en escalade de bloc. La grimpe se fait sur maximum 4 à 5 mètres de hauteur sans dispositif d’assurage. Pour quitter le mur, les athlètes se laissent tomber sur un matelas. Malgré les risques associés aux chutes, c’est un sujet peu étudié au Canada. Plusieurs questions demeurent sans réponse: […]

This project aims to integrate cellulose nanocrystals into commercial dry-film antimicrobial coating formulations as a replacement for talc. Ideally, the incorporation of CNCs will lead to concurrent improvements in dry-film durability and long-term antimicrobial efficacy without negatively impacting film appearance or functional performance. As necessary, CNC surface modifications will be explored to improve compatibility with […]

La Ville de Pointe-Claire fait face à des défis croissants liés aux pluies extrêmes, qui causent des refoulements d’égouts, des inondations de surface et une hausse des réclamations citoyennes. Son réseau de drainage, conçu dans les années 1960, est désormais inadapté, d’autant plus que les changements climatiques accentuent la fréquence et l’intensité des précipitations. La […]

Robotic manipulation plays a critical role in various applications, including advanced manufacturing, automation, hazardous material transport, and package delivery. However, realizing the full potential of these systems requires overcoming significant challenges such as the nonlinear coupling between robot and payload dynamics, ensuring energy efficiency, achieving precise control, and enabling collaborative manipulation when multiple robots are […]

This project focuses on improving how we evaluate the condition of asphalt roads by studying how temperature affects the results of deflection tests, a common method for checking pavement strength. Since asphalt reacts differently depending on the temperature, ignoring this factor can lead to incorrect conclusions about road quality. The research will compare current methods […]

Rowing Precision, a Canadian sports technology startup, in collaboration with Brock University, seeks to design and test a versatile, on-boat performance monitoring platform that integrates advanced sensor modules, energy-efficient wireless communication, and an intuitive analytics interface. The system will deliver real-time performance feedback to support informed training decisions and enhance competitive performance.

This project aims to improve a home-based reminder system that supports people living with dementia and their caregivers. The system, called Remindful, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect unusual changes in daily routines that may signal health concerns. This research will make the system more trustworthy by adding features that show how confident the AI […]

The proposed research project will develop and validate a novel automated system that can continuously monitor for PTX (collapsed lungs). This system will integrate inexpensive, flexible, thin, and wearable ultrasonic sensors with machine learning. A hands-free and automated approach to assessing for PTX allows clinicians, or even personnel with less specialized training, to detect PTX […]

Infrastructure is facing significant environmental effects and climate change effects, compound by service conditions, which lead to rapid deterioration of bridges or marine structures for example. Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete structures is perhaps the main concern. Fiberglass reinforcing bars emerged as a promising alternative to steel bars and offer far better durability due […]

With the pressing need to reduce energy from carbon emitting sources, electrification of buildings is a crucial step forward. Electrification requires identifying activities and equipment that use energy received from carbon emitting sources and transitioning them to electric alternatives. The proposed research focuses on developing methods and strategies to overcome challenges associated with building electrification […]