Since reforms carried out in China in the 1990s, public intellectuals and academics have experienced an unprecedented amount of freedom with which to conduct research and examine the relationship between China’s past and present and its future. In recent years, however, changes in the political climate in China indicate this period of relative openness may […]

This research focuses on dry comminution technologies and specifically on the Vertical Roll Mill. Goldcorp recently announced a new initiative referred to as H2zero with the goal of reducing water usage in their mining operations by 80 to 100%. The study will compare energy usage in comparison to conventional wet ball mill grinding. The study […]

The primary objective of this project is to develop and test an innovation feedback platform and methodology that will help the Canadian construction industry overcome significant, industry-wide barriers to innovative uses of wood, and become confident in embracing new ideas, products and processes, thereby advancing the uptake of innovative timber solutions at home and abroad. […]

This project deals with the development and optimization of natural biocomposite panels for sustainable, cost effective housing application. The application of these novel panels has several benefits for the public. First of all, pollution by carbon dioxide will be dramatically reduced as these panels not only emit less carbon dioxide for their production, but are […]

The industry uses computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tools to manufacture parts efficiently at high speed. Before batch manufacturing is performed confidently, a trial-and-error cutting test is required to validate if part tolerances are violated, which is a costly and time-consuming procedure. The objective of this research project is to develop a Virtual CNC System, […]

This is a documentary and web project that will focus on the pharmaceutical industry, specifically new approaches that may enable better development and delivery of drugs to underserved populations. The documentary and website will explore the major issues involved in the production of pharmaceuticals, both in Canada and around the world. Specifically, the project will […]

The proposed project is to shake-table test a large-scale innovative structural building system which utilizes an outrigger in combination with a conventional reinforced concrete (RC) core-wall system. The outrigger reduces the bending moment demands on the RC core walls, allowing smaller cores, thereby resulting in significant savings in structural materials and increased useable space within […]

Poor nutrition, sanitation and hygiene, and infectious diseases during pregnancy and early childhood can lead to poor growth and development that can be everlasting negative effects on the child. A large number of clinical trials have been conducted, but as many interventions have not been compared against each other, it is unclear what interventions are […]

Regenerative fuel cells are important in a number of applications such as remote back-up power where fuel logistics are difficult. A key component of a regenerative fuel cell is the oxygen electrode which is required to perform in both a fuel cell mode and in an electrolysis mode. The proposed research project will look at […]

Meat contamination is a severe public health risk and therefore the development of highly precise, rapid, and reliable monitoring devices are necessary. Chemical hazards in meat such as the presence of nitrites and antibiotic residues have potentially carcinogenic, toxic, and/or allergenic effects when exceeding threshold limits set by governing health agencies. Conventional methods to monitor […]

Head-mounted display (HMD) lenses can include a high degree of scattering (ghosting) which reduces brightness and contrast, and is distracting to the user. This can directly impact the utility of the device, if for instance some of the display is illegible because of excess light scatter and blurring. In this research, we want to investigate […]

A novel technology for delivery of biologically active compounds found in hemp oil is being developed. This novel technology significantly reduces the health risks associated with traditional administration of Cannabis products (e.g., smoking and THC-related intoxication) The proposed project, in collaboration with a federally-licensed facility for cannabinoid analysis, Abattis Bioceuticals, engages into the development of […]