This project aims to revolutionize the design of nanoparticle-infused structural materials by combining Generative AI with a ‘satisficing’ approach—prioritizing practical, manufacturable solutions over purely mathematical optimization. Instead of searching for a single perfect design, our method will generate a variety of high-performing, user-acceptable, and manufacturable structures using AI-driven models. By integrating a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) framework, […]

This research champions anti-racist thinking around housing in the city of Ottawa. This project considers the possibility of antiracist cities by examining how racial inequities are produced through housing, how displacement occurs in the city of Ottawa, and how grassroots advocacy for secure, affordable housing may facilitate spatial and racial justice. This research will contribute […]

This project addresses the growing challenges associated with the increasing demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) within the context of a global shift towards sustainable energy solutions. The surge in EV adoption, while beneficial for the environment, poses challenges on the energy grid due to frequent and high-powered charging, leading to more frequent peaks and potential […]

People in VR can see each other and see the same virtual objects, but the feeling of touch is usually weak or missing. It is not realistic to give everyone a full set of physical replicas for every virtual item they use. Instead, this project will explore how one or two simple physical objects can […]

Mastercard works with improving and securing payments of millions of cardholders and merchants. One of the primary objectives of Mastercard’s work is to detect and prevent fraudulent payments. There are several ways of committing such fraud, often such fraud can happen due to vulnerability of the merchant to such fraudulent threats and several other underlying […]

DNA is a powerful tool for biological applications, including agriculture, because of its predictable properties and biocompatibility. This project will focus on the development of DNA tools for protection of crops. The ability to use these DNA tools to manage crops in a highly selective, low intensity manner can increase the sustainability of the agriculture […]

The project will transfer academic research findings about extractive development on Kaska Dena territory to Kaska Dena organizations. It will involve three activities: 1) making research findings accessible to community members, policy-makers, and government organizations involved in impact assessment through reports and other tools; 2) supporting the development of a database of Kaska Dena knowledges […]

Transport Canada is the regulatory agency in Canada that oversees the certification of RPAS (Remotely piloted aircraft systems) and has presented a roadmap for RPAS manufacturers to demonstrate the evidence that a given platform can meet safety objectives. The project will be completed by the iART alliance and aims to develop the technical evidence required […]

This project is a joint collaboration between researchers at Carleton University and the College of Early Childhood Educators (the College). The College oversees the regulation and professional conduct of over 60,000 Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) in Ontario. A major challenge that the College faces is supporting the high quality and professional practice of RECEs, […]

The space economy is developing quickly and Canada wants to play a role in the new sector of “in-orbit services”, where satellites are repaired and refueled while space debris is removed from space completely. All these activities require the servicing spacecraft to get a good look at the client spacecraft before docking. In this research, […]

Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a globally significant natural source of cannabinoids used in health and pharmaceutical products. However, a major challenge in hemp cultivation is the risk of cross-pollination. Hemp is wind-pollinated species that produces male and female flowers on separate plants. Primarily cultivated outdoors, hemp pollen from male crops grown for fiber or […]

The project will enhance the economics of Ekona’s patented pulsed methane pyrolysis (PMP) reactor. The PMP process allows for co-generation of hydrogen and Carbon Black with 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional methods. However, the yield and quality of CB produced via the PMP is uncertain. The goal of the research partnership […]