In this project, our intern will explore advanced quantum computing techniques to tackle the Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP), a complex challenge that involves finding the most efficient routes for vehicles to deliver goods. They will work with cutting-edge neutral-atom quantum computing platforms, which offer significant advantages in solving such problems. By developing and implementing quantum […]

Nicotine is a highly addictive chemical and smoking is still, to this day, the leading cause of preventable death. Several pharmacological strategies have been approved for smoking cessation and nicotine addiction treatment. However, these strategies are not always effective and lead more often than not to relapse. Hence, new nicotine cessation products and devices are […]

This project aims to understand plant-pollinator relationships and species diversity in Corner Brook Pulp and Paper (Kruger) managed forests; and determine how these relationships may change under continued climate warming.

This project will provide a biomechanical comparison of commonly used patient handling techniques performed using a standard hospital bed outfitted with and without a Vendlet (vendlet.com) patient transfer device. This Vendlet technology has the potential to significantly reduce the musculoskeletal and joint strain to health care providers in both acute and long-term care facilities. The […]

In this project, the results from Ultraviolet Near-Infrared Optical Northern Survey will be used to model dark matter mass distribution around galaxies in the galactic cluster. Observing weak gravitational lensing of background galaxies from the optical multi-band survey and determining its parameters will help us to simulate dark matter halos around galaxies, that cause lensing, […]

Nanoacademic Technologies Inc., a scientific software development company based in Montréal, has recently developed and commercialized QTCAD®, a computer-aided design tool enabling to predict quantum hardware performance before prototyping and manufacturing phases, thus enabling to streamline the design workflow and minimize trial and error. While the tool currently focuses on spin qubits in semiconductors, extensions […]

This proposed research project will be performed to understand the influence of female apparel on running biomechanics, soft tissue vibrations, and responses to neuromuscular fatigue in prolonged running. There is an emerging and growing need in sporting goods research and development departments to study female-specific running patterns in order to create products that ensure comfort, […]

The trees surrounding the source drinking water lakes in Cape Breton Regional Municipality influence the pH and electrical conductivity of throughfall water in preliminary studies, particularly conifers like black spruce. The Kelly Lake Watershed that provides drinking water to the community of Louisbourg suffers from an acidity pulse each spring, potentially influenced by overland flow […]

As climate change concerns rise due to our increased dependence on fossil fuels, fuel cells are a promising clean energy technique that can be used to address Canada’s growing energy concerns. A fuel cell uses hydrogen fuel in combination with oxygen to produce electricity with only water as a by-product compared to harmful fossil fuel […]

This MITACS supported collaborative project with Lassonde Inc., was to develop a tool for shelf-life prediction of packaged snack foods by obtaining data under accelerated testing conditions. The gathering of data involves holding the pre-packaged snack bars (provided by the company) at different elevated temperatures for selected times. The product quality during storage is periodically […]

A modular quantum computer is a system that utilizes the principles of quantum mechanics to store and process information. Although quantum computers have the potential to offer significantly greater computational power than classical computers, their development is complicated by a lack of scalabil-ity. To address this issue, small quantum processors or modules are employed, which […]

Lors de mon projet de stage, j’utiliserai les données de la mission Gaia, qui mesure la distance, le mouvement propre et la vitesse radiale de millions d’étoiles, afin de retracer l’orbite galactique d’étoiles au sein d’associations cinématiques jeunes du voisinage solaire et déterminer l’époque de leur formation. J’étudierai aussi leur évolution au fil du temps […]