Construction zones are one of the leading contributors to Toronto’s ever-growing congestion. The aim of this study is to develop an integrated construction zone traffic management framework to minimize disruption of the traffic and reduce the effect in terms of congestion. This study leverages historical and real data collected from on-board construction trucks provided by […]

Construction zones are one of the leading contributors to Toronto’s ever-growing congestion. The aim of this study is to develop an integrated construction zone traffic management framework to minimize disruption of the traffic and reduce the effect in terms of congestion. This study leverages historical and real data collected from on-board construction trucks provided by […]

Youths experience increased vulnerability to mental health challenges associated with their development and living contexts. Effective mental health promotion must consider the multidimensional determinants of resilience. To address these needs, Dr. Jenny Liu (Elevate applicant) has developed and validated an innovative model, Multi-System Model of Resilience (MSMR), which measures resilience capacities and needs at the […]

Youths experience increased vulnerability to mental health challenges associated with their development and living contexts. Effective mental health promotion must consider the multidimensional determinants of resilience. To address these needs, Dr. Jenny Liu (Elevate applicant) has developed and validated an innovative model, Multi-System Model of Resilience (MSMR), which measures resilience capacities and needs at the […]

Individuals with limited or poor credit history are often unable to access credit from traditional sources such as banks. While some alternative lenders will provide credit to such individuals, these lenders typically lack reliable sources of information which can be used to accurately assess the risk that the loans they make will not be repaid, […]

Schneider Electric (SE) is developing their EcoStruxure Building Operations (EBO) system as a next generation Building Management System (BMS) that will combine data collected from the building into a Smart Digital Model (“Digital Twin”) that will be able to answer building users’ questions. This project will develop the tools necessary to develop such a Digital […]

The proposed research focuses on bogie dynamic load monitoring using intelligent sensor networks. The existing monitoring systems have several problems including inability to monitor precisely, difficulty in integration with the existing units, and high cost. The proposed research will examine these issues in detail focusing on five main areas: wireless sensors, product definition, prototype development, […]

Small businesses account for 89.6% of the total private labour force in Canada and, despite the vital role they play in the Canadian economy, fewer than half of small businesses will survive 10 years. One of the most commonly cited causes of small business failure is the inability to raise capital to finance its operations. […]

The project is to develop a robust shoring design system using Excel software. A shoring system is a group of structural elements used to support/retain earth pressure during the construction of underground structures. Its design is influenced by many variables, such as the intended use of systems, earth pressure selection, performance of different systems, ground […]

Over the last decade, reconciliation has become increasingly prominent in the mainstream consciousness of Canadians and Australians alike. In Canada, the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report famously articulated that ‘we are all treaty people.’ How do treaties affect the reconciliation process? In Australia, no historical treaties were ever made with Indigenous peoples. Now, […]

The vernacular architectures in different areas exhibit strong cultural and technological similarities and differences simultaneously. The cultural and artistic value of these vernacular architectures highly depends on the relevant architectural tradition and applicable construction technics. In the process of construction, vernacular architectures have gradually formed a building model optimally adapted to the climatic and environmental […]

In my project I will study the effect of short-term uncertainty on the PPP sewage treatment revenue. Through my research, I want to give answers to following questions: Why actual revenue deviates from estimated revenue? Does the existing model properly simulate the stochastic process of PPP revenue? and How does short-term uncertainty influence the PPP […]