Ce projet de recherche vise à créer des matériaux légers et flexibles capables de protéger les appareils électroniques contre les interférences électromagnétiques (EMI), en combinant des nanocouches de MoS2 (un matériau 2D conducteur) avec des cadres organiques covalents poreux (COF) inspirés de la structure de la nacre. Pendant 13 semaines au laboratoire NPNL de l’Université […]

This project will help move Pure Air Nova from a validated idea into a clear, pilot-ready product plan and a practical path to market. Based on nearly 100 customer interviews, we will focus on one priority user group, distill their needs into a simple set of product requirements, and develop a prototyping strategy that outlines […]

This project develops an automated control system to reduce manufacturing defects in sustainable composite materials made from natural fibers like flax and hemp. These eco-friendly materials could replace plastics in cars and airplanes, but current production creates wrinkles that weaken products and increase waste. The visiting researcher from France will design a system that applies […]

The Lowland Tapir (Tapirus terrestris), the largest Neotropical herbivore, is increasingly threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation. In northern Argentina, remaining populations are small, isolated, and genetically understudied. This project applies reduced-representation sequencing (NextRAD) to assess genomic diversity, population structure, and connectivity across three ecoregions: Yungas, Gran Chaco, and Atlantic Forest. Results will identify conservation […]

Wildfires pose a growing threat to utility infrastructure in Canada, particularly in regions prone to extreme weather conditions. Utility poles, which support power lines and communication networks, are especially vulnerable to fire damage, leading to costly repairs and service disruptions. With the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires, it is crucial to improve the fire […]

A large amount of plastic waste poses a threat to the environment. In recent years, there has been a movement to develop biodegradable composites. UBCO’s Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory (NPNL) aims to develop biocomposites filaments with appropriate physical properties for 3D printing in collaboration with Advanced BioCarbon 3D (ABC3D). We intend to use poly(lactide […]

Reliable electricity and internet access are essential for basic services (healthcare, education, emergency response) and economic opportunity, yet many rural and off-grid communities, including some Indigenous areas, still lack both. Thus, this research project investigates how rural and off-grid communities can access more affordable and reliable electricity and broadband by planning energy and connectivity together […]

This project will validate a recycled PMMA-based 3D-printing filament with built-in EMI-shielding capability, combining lab-scale material testing with customer feedback. The intern will produce and test filaments for mechanical performance, printability, and EMI-shielding effectiveness, and engage potential users to confirm application fit, performance requirements, and pricing expectations. By completing these activities, the project will help […]

The aim of this project is to study a data-preserving federated learning approach by designing a Riemannian composite optimization model and developing a Riemannian Doulgas-Rachford algorithm for solving the model. In addition to novel contributions to the filed of optimization and machine learning, our proposed model and algorithm are applied in data-preserving healthcare operations where […]

This international research project brings together scientists and students from Canada and Brazil to study how the immune system becomes disrupted in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes—two major chronic diseases. These conditions are linked to ongoing inflammation in the body, which can lead to serious health problems. A hormone-like molecule called interleukin-10 (IL-10) […]

Our overarching goal of this project is to empower children with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed to navigate and thrive in an AI-driven world, while fostering an understanding of ethical, safe, and trustworthy AI practices.

Survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI) face challenges in obtaining integrated care that appropriately meets their needs. This is due, in part, to the nuanced and intersecting factors making TBI a complex clinical issue, but also to the siloed and uncoordinated service provision across public and community-based healthcare organizations. To address this challenge, the aim […]