This research project will contribute to the preservation of the existing building stock and mitigate potential seismic risks by developing simplified numerical models to contribute to the seismic assessment of local unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings. Old URM structures are a prominent building type across Eastern Canada, contributing to the rich architectural heritage and cultural fabric […]

The societal ecological transition required to address climate change must occur rapidly, to save as much as we can of the planet’s ecosystem. To do that, long-term moralization processes need to be complemented with short-term behavioral change interventions. A key component of successful behavioral change, whether in the short or long run, is understanding the […]

The proposed project will help the Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) improve how they reach and support families from diverse backgrounds, like Indigenous communities and newcomers, who care for children with disabilities. By studying FSI’s current efforts—such as using translators and creating Indigenous-led mentorship programs—the research aims to discover effective strategies for making peer […]

Realistic data generation has become a hot topic in health research, especially to determine optimal randomized clinical trial design. A growing field of research is “virtual” trials, which are trials conducted through computer simulations to generate synthetic data such that the generated distribution mimics the original data distribution without simply copying the original observations. Especially […]

The intern will conduct an analysis of carbon and costs associated with different end of life scenarios for two common housing typologies, a single family house and a plex. This data for the different scenarios will be compiled into a diagram to help industry stakeholders easily understand the impact of different circular operations. The partner […]

Alors que beaucoup d’efforts sont faits pour favoriser la mobilité active dans les grands centres urbains, trop peu d’attention est portée sur les municipalités régionales (5000 à 50 000 habitants) et les défis particuliers qui s’y rapportent. La promotion de la mobilité active demande de bien comprendre les besoins, enjeux et freins propres à chaque […]

This project leverages an innovative approach to optimize CarInspect’s vehicle inspection logistics, streamlining processes, reducing costs, and developing a scalable model to meet new client demands and set a new industry standard.

The spectral composition of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) reportedly results in higher crop yield and reduced thermal damage to plants. Given that the stomata response represents a link between the plant and the outside environment, exploring the relationship between photosynthesis, stomatal conductance, and transpiration is paramount. This study will investigate the photosynthetic efficiency and stomatal conductance […]

Efficiency of irrigation practices will become increasingly critical to both economic performance for agricultural businesses and environmental sustainability. Precision irrigation allows for reductions in resource consumption and waste products released to the environment as well as bolsters the ability for a crop-producing business to maintain consistent-market-quality production at the lowest possible cost. The efficacy or […]

FONEX Data System Inc. is developing solutions to address the challenges that telecommunication service providers face in upgrading their access networks to sustain the growth in data traffic. A key component of these solutions is the development of a low-cost, widely tunable external cavity laser (ECL) utilizing Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) technology. A significant advantage […]

Pour le projet de recherche proposé, la stagiaire travaillera sur l’évaluation de l’initiative “Vélovolt”, qui vise à promouvoir l’adoption des vélos à assistance électrique (VAE) par des particuliers à travers des prêts à long terme via des employeurs. La recherche examinera les obstacles et motivations à l’utilisation des VAE, en tenant compte de facteurs tels […]

Liver transplants can be a lifesaving treatment for people living with liver disease. However, many patients die on the waiting list every year. This major concern has raised the need to find alternatives to organ replacement therapy. Morphocell Technologies’ product, ReLiver™, uses stem cells to treat liver disease. Stem cells have the ability to self-renew […]