We propose to develop a microfluidic device that enables the selection of viable sperm directly from semen via a simple dip approach. The device will feature a chamber incorporating a porous membrane. The sperm selection method involves only two steps – users load the device with a semen sample and place the device in buffer. […]

The proposed project aims to enhance Ciena’s existing AXI protocol tracing solution for FPGAs by adding a timing feature through synchronized counters. This improvement will allow for more accurate data flow tracking and performance within FPGA systems. By integrating this timing capability, the enhanced module will provide Ciena with better diagnostics and debugging tools, leading […]

Le Palais des Congrès de Montréal est une institution publique à vocation commerciale qui génère d’importantes retombées économiques pour le Québec. Un défi majeur pour cette institution est la planification annuelle de plus de 350 événements de nature et d’envergure variées, tout en respectant diverses contraintes opérationnelles et commerciales pour atteindre les objectifs fixés par […]

Traditional airplane wings operate via an intricate system, including rigid control surfaces, motors, cables, and hydraulics. Wings can deform, e.g., slide and tilt rigid control surfaces, to control airflow passing over them. Though with high reliability, traditional wings are heavy. A lighter alternative is smart wings constructed via morphable materials, such as shape memory alloys/polymers […]

This project aims to develop an innovative method to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of inspecting aerospace parts, such as aero-engine blades. These components often have intricate shapes, making precise inspection a significant challenge. To overcome this, the project combines data from two measurement systems: one that captures detailed 3D scans and another that provides […]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive, debilitating, chronic respiratory disease that affects 600 million people worldwide and is responsible for 3 million deaths worldwide each year. Given the recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the availability of large datasets from both the public and private sectors, our project applies AI to analyze […]

The main objective of this project is to design an effective CO2 capture and conversion technology for alcohols and DME production. The process is based on microwave-assisted CO2 adsoprtion process integrated with hydrogen and syngas. The modelling of the novel microwave adsorption system will be performed. The process simulation tool will be provided to determine […]

Comment redonner la juste valeur aux matières résiduelles issues de la production des objets? Le projet est une collaboration entre le fabricant de luminaires Lambert et Fils et l’équipe de recherche de Guillaume Sasseville, professeur en design des objets à l’École de Design de l’UQAM. Le projet consiste à concevoir, à analyser les opportunités et […]

Providing three-dimensional (3D) coordinates and more importantly drone navigation in GPS-denied environments has been always challenging. Limiting factors such as signal reflection from walls (multipath), lack of Global Positioning System (GPS) signals in confined spaces and non-line of sight (NLoS) communication with orbiting satellites, build a barrier to navigate indoor drones. In this work, we […]

This four-year research project aims to develop a strategic and operational implementation plan for an intelligent approach to integrate safety management processes of production systems in factories. Such safety protocol management is needed for e.g. equipment maintenance operations in manufacturing plants. The involved graduate students will develop novel safety management strategies using Artificial Intelligence, based […]

Current condo reserve fund studies use a lot of subjective judgment, many unrealistic assumptions, and a biased analysis horizon. As a result, many condo corporations have found their reserve fund inadequate to addressing the maintenance, repair and replacement needs of the common elements of the condo buildings they manage. The research project aims to change […]

This project aims to improve the production of monoclonal antibody (mAb) based medicines by developing a novel method for measuring antifoaming agents within perfusion bioreactors used to produce mAbs. Antifoams are necessary to keep bioreactors running smoothly, but they are also widely believed to contribute to reactor membrane fouling, which increases costs and severely limits […]