Fluids used in hydraulic fracturing are designed to open fractures and transport proppant along the fracture to ensure conservation of the fracture. Scientists in the industry use commercially available polymers that are produced at low-cost in high volumes for other industries (e.g. water treatment) without really understanding the reasons why these polymers have the desired […]

Global population growth, urbanization and changing climate patterns have increased the demand for potable water, wastewater reuse and value recovery from wastewater, and treatment of industrial process water. Population growth also results in increased demand for the shipping of goods by ocean freight, with the associated risk of the transport of unwanted marine life from […]

This project proposes a completely novel workflow to automate the detection and quantification of bioturbation (i.e., biological sediment mixing by infaunal organisms) in deep-ocean sediment cores using the proven capabilities of neural networks in complex image interpretation. The new technique will enable precise, objective, and efficient quantification and identification of bioturbation types caused by infaunal […]

In Canada, greenhouse operations heavily rely on fossil fuels. This research proposes designing an optimized pilot simulated rooftop greenhouse, showcasing the feasibility of a combined solar photovoltaic (PV)–heat pump (HP) energy system for Canadian weather conditions. Key innovations include open-source models for Canadian greenhouse heating/cooling loads, the integrated PV-HP system, and the use of open-source […]

**Public Project Overview** This project will develop a new type of robotic tool for sanding, grinding, and polishing using advanced magneto-rheological (MR) actuators. Unlike traditional tools that rely on air pressure or electric servo motors, the MR-based tool can quickly and smoothly adjust how hard it pushes on a surface, making it ideal for high-precision […]

Many rural communities in the maritime Provinces rely on groundwater for drinking water supply. There is concern that the groundwater in these areas may become contaminated with naturally occurring arsenic as the climate changes. Climate change effects including rising sea levels, longer summer droughts, and more intense storms may alter the geochemical conditions in the […]

The goal of this project is to bridge the fields of neuroscience and nonlinear dynamics by leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze recurrence patterns in neural wave data. Specifically, the project focuses on studying traveling cortical waves – a fundamental phenomenon in brain activity – using recurrence quantification analysis enhanced by machine learning techniques. […]

Global funding for life-sustaining therapy to treat HIV-1 has become unstable in recent years, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where 70% of the 37.9 million people with HIV (PWH) reside. Lifelong adherence to therapy is required as HIV integrates into the DNA of long-lived host immune cells, persisting quietly for decades with the potential to reactivate […]

Komuni is a mission-driven application focused on providing accessible, patient-oriented information on hematological malignancies. We plan to onboard a dedicated and curious medical student to join our team for a hands-on learning experience that merges academic research with public health education. During this placement, the student will critically evaluate peer-reviewed literature across six key disease […]

The continued rise in global temperatures, driven by excessive greenhouse gas emissions, has brought carbon dioxide (CO2) to the forefront of global challenges. As the most abundant greenhouse gas, CO2 presents both a critical issue and a unique opportunity: its removal and conversion into value-added products have become key goals for scientists, industries, and policymakers. […]

This project explores how and why building heights have changed across Toronto between 2015 and 2023. Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and building footprints, the intern identifies where redevelopment happened – that is, shorter buildings rebuilt and replaced by the taller ones. The project also looks at factors that may explain these changes—such as geographic […]

PaceZero is hiring an intern to research how to integrate Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) into operations. Areas of interest will focus on, but are not limited to, leveraging technology to enhance sourcing prospective borrowers. More specifically, the intern will research the capabilities and functionality of various Ai programs such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and tl:dv, among others. […]