This project explores how disaster researchers are using machine learning (ML) and what that actually changes in disaster research. It starts by collecting a broad set of published studies where ML is used to study disasters and climate risks such as floods, heatwaves, wildfires, and storms. For each study, the project records what kinds of […]

Quantum sensing exploits quantum mechanical effects to achieve unparalleled precision in measuring magnetic and electric fields, temperature, and time, enabling transformative applications across healthcare, environmental monitoring, aerospace, secure communications, and next-generation navigation systems. As quantum computing and communication technologies accelerate globally, the development of robust, scalable, and highly sensitive quantum sensors has become a critical […]

The proposed project is focused on developing an improved therapeutic protein for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). More than 10% of the world population (primarily those over the age of 50) are impacted by OA, an inflammatory joint disease that affects all the joint tissues due to cartilage loss and to date lacks curative treatment. […]

This project will explore and test the idea of BEsTech, a platform that helps companies find the right additive manufacturing (3D printing) services, materials, and experts faster and without relying on middle agents. Instead of building full software, the project will study real industry needs, test simple prototypes, and learn how people would use and […]

Craniofacial and maxillofacial reconstruction is often limited by insufficient autologous bone and the shortcomings of current graft alternatives, which can degrade unevenly, bond poorly, or fail to support vascular growth. These issues are especially critical in cases of trauma, congenital defects, or cancer-related bone loss, where reliable, bioresorbable grafts are essential. This project evaluates and […]

This project aims to explore whether RepGen, an academic tool that helps software teams automatically reproduce bugs in deep learning and AI systems, can become a useful product for industry. By interviewing more than 100 developers, companies, and technical teams, the project will identify who needs this tool the most, what features they care about, […]

The Voltage meter is a first of its kind device created with the intention of bridging the gap between the symptomatology we understand from our frail patients’ (those who score 0-1 on the Frailty Index) experience and a numerical way to quantify rehabilitative progress or decline in the clinical environment. We know that there is […]

This project focuses on validating the market potential and commercialization pathway for a sustainable activated carbon product produced using novel pyrolysis of Brewer’s Spent Grain (brewery waste). The work will assess customer segments, value propositions, production feasibility, cost structure, and pilot-scale readiness for Maple Carbon Technologies Inc. The internship will generate evidence-based insights to support […]

The proposed technology, called polycoat flooring, aims to ease the electricity bill of Canadian households through no added effort, simply by harnessing otherwise wasted mechanical energy and transforming it into usable electricity. Through a simple and highly intuitive installation process, this product provides an alternative aesthetically pleasing flooring option that generates electricity by simply walking […]

Chemical insecticides play an important role in global food production, ensuring reliable pest control and high crop yields. However, their intensive use also brings significant challenges—environmental contamination, risks to human health, and the rise of resistant pest populations. Addressing these issues is critical to maintaining both agricultural productivity and sustainability. This project seeks to discover […]

This research project will contribute to the literature on Canada’s criminal justice system by using de-identified race-based data from Nova Scotia’s Department of Justice to understand Black people’s experiences in the province’s correctional facilities. It addresses two main problems: Gaps in knowledge about Black people’s experiences in provincial correctional facilities, and the need to improve […]

Net Zero Atlantic is a non-profit organization, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, that is seeking to advance a sustainable and inclusive transition to a carbon-neutral Atlantic Canada through the provision of credible and objective data and support services. In service of this objective, Net Zero Atlantic leads applied research projects designed to help inform Atlantic […]