Advancing Bio-materials Production Services

Bio-materials can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate a rapid transition to a bio-based leconomy. Thus, developing novel and innovative technologies and products related to bio-materials sectors is crucial. This has !resulted in extensive research into the development of biomaterials. Most research efforts have focused on materials selection, ‘fabrication, and […]

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Advancing Bio-materials Production Services – Year two

Bio-materials can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate a rapid transition to a bio-based leconomy. Thus, developing novel and innovative technologies and products related to bio-materials sectors is crucial. This has !resulted in extensive research into the development of biomaterials. Most research efforts have focused on materials selection, ‘fabrication, and […]

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Automating an Infosec Question Answering Function

Tugboat has 1000s of questions and responses submitted by clients. Users upload questions which can be answered using the “Auto Answer” functionality. The “Auto Answer” technology leverages weighted search vectors to search answer databases and prioritize which answers to recommend for a given question. The objective of the project is to leverage this dataset by […]

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Engineered Polymers for Nucleic Acid Therapies

Nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA offer exceptional opportunities to fight against infectious and genetic diseases. To use nucleic acids effectively in a clinical setting, one needs to use effective delivery vehicles that can deliver the nucleic acids into the diseased cells. This project will develop effective delivery systems for this purpose. The delivery […]

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Sector-specific Migration Matrices

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for loss allowances are changing, and financial institutions are proactively adapting existing methodologies and developing new ones to remain compliant. The main ingredient in the myriad of evaluations that banks are required to perform for compliance is risk assessment. The first goal of this research project is to review best […]

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Autonomous Surveillance and Inspection using Drone for Oil and Gas Pipelines

Using drones and sensors to conduct autonomous monitoring has shown benefits in many applications, including urban infrastructure planning and maintenance. In this research, we focus on a less studied problem of detecting hazardous and illegal events along oil and gas pipelines. We aim to deliver a real-time Internet of Drones (IoD) system, which integrates the […]

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An Alberta-based VAR Structural Model

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for loss allowances are changing, and financial institutions are proactively adapting existing methodologies and developing new ones to remain compliant. The main ingredient in the myriad of evaluations that banks are required to perform for compliance is risk assessment. The first goal of this research project is to review best […]

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Alberta Chambers of Commerce

COVID-19 has highlighted the need for businesses to have a digital presence, whether e-commerce or social media. The project will grow small-medium businesses’ revenue and local chambers through an e-commerce marketplace and expand recruitment to and participation in Alberta Chambers of Commerce network value-add programs.

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Alberta Chambers of Commerce

COVID-19 has highlighted the need for businesses to have a digital presence, whether e-commerce or social media. The project will grow small-medium businesses’ revenue and local chambers through an e-commerce marketplace and expand recruitment to and participation in Alberta Chambers of Commerce network value-add programs.

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Automation and Optimization of Steel Connections – RES0054367

This internship will focus on investigating potential applications for automated steel connection design software in the real-world context that incorporates all of the complexities that can be found in construction projects. Prior work has already developed a pilot program that links existing software design tools to advanced optimization software, enhancing the functionality with added programming […]

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Business Strategy Internship

The Business Development Internship position will include the following duties and activities: Researching and identifying potential corporate sponsors and partners and cultivating positive relationships with both existing and potential donors. Additionally, the role will consist of identifying and developing revenue generation opportunities by engaging with cross functional teams, interviewing potential clients and researching market trends. […]

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