This project focuses on developing a low-cost limb prosthesis tailored to resource-constrained and conflict-affected settings. It leverages open-source designs and additive manufacturing to provide customizable, locally fabricated solutions for individuals with limited access to conventional care. The proposed devices will incorporate 3D-printed components within a parametric design workflow that enables rapid patient-specific customization and scalable […]

This project hopes to better understand how land-use planning mechanisms can be reestablished for the benefit of traditional Black lands in the Alto Cauca region of Colombia. Using spatial data derived from community-based research processes, this research hopes to support the development of innovative planning processes aimed to highlight Black land rights in Colombia. This […]

The identification of a victim or suspect is often a top priority in criminal investigations. Biological sex determination can narrow down a list of potential victims or suspects. Although deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a powerful tool in identifying suspects and victims, its use in hair is limited by poor yield and degradation, often being insufficient […]

In response to the City of Ottawa’s Anti-Racism Strategy by analyzing and highlighting the stories and lived experiences of Ottawa’s historical Black communities through newspaper articles. Two key sources, The Ottawa Journal and the Spectrum (a newspaper dedicated to Ottawa’s Black community) will be scanned by the intern to identify excerpts that reflect Black voices […]

The project aims to enhance energy efficiency of buildings by studying thermal break devices at the connection between balcony slabs and floor slab. The intern will design and build floor assembly incorporating the design with the help of the indutry partner. This assembly will be tested at Queen’s niversity to examine the strength and stability […]

Reinforcement Learning in Large Language Models (RL-LLM) is revolutionizing how AI understands and responds to human language, improving virtual assistants in various fields. It teaches models to follow instructions effectively, even with vague prompts, reducing inappropriate responses and false information. RL-LLM’s application extends to sectors like healthcare, finance, and online shopping, enhancing product suggestions and […]

There has been a surprising increase in the demand for aluminum sheet primarily driven by the increased sensitivity to the negative environmental impact of plastic beverage containers, as well as the ever increasing demand to achieve substantive lightweighting of automobiles. Traditionally, aluminum sheets are made by casting molten aluminum into ~500 mm thick ingots through […]

Reptiles are one of the most threatened groups of species in the world and are very vulnerable to threats like human development and climate change. The eastern massasauga rattlesnake is the only remaining venomous snake in Ontario and their numbers and habitat are declining. Given that the populations are isolated and found in different habitats […]

Small modular reactors have been identified by the Canadian government as a “source of safe, clean, affordable energy […] for Canada and Canadians”. Several of these reactor concepts rely on molten salt heat exchange loops, rather than traditional water-based heat exchangers. A key issue is that molten-salt driven corrosion is much less understood. This is […]

Solid-state hydrogen storage in MgH2 has strong potential due to its high energy density, but it is limited by technical constraints. Dehydrogenation requires high temperatures (300–400?°C), which are unsuitable for many applications, and the hydrogen release kinetics remain slow because of the low diffusion within the crystalline structure. To address these challenges, our project adopts […]

This project will develop new bio-based materials to support the removal of persistent organic pollutants from water using light-driven processes. The research will focus on creating porous, plant-protein-based aerogels that can act as stable platforms for immobilizing photocatalytic materials, making them easier to handle, recover, and reuse in water treatment applications. By combining these bio-derived […]

The Educator Experience is a Canadian-based professional development platform designed to support new and emerging post-secondary educators through online learning resources, applied training, and a nationally accessible podcast focused on educator experiences and practice. During Phase 1 (November–March), the project team completed foundational research, needs analysis, and strategic planning to design a private, membership-based podcast […]