We propose to explore the notion of relative reachability in transportation networks. Relative reachability refers to the determination of which transportation mode is more efficient to reach a given location in a city, e.g., using private vehicles vs. public transit. Within this context, an obvious and admittedly straightforward question (query) is to find the relative […]

The gearbox is a classical mechanical unit and has been widely used in modern power transmission systems. Fault detection and severity assessment of gearboxes prior to their failure can prevent the sudden failure of gearboxes, as well as enable condition-based maintenance and thus reduce maintenance costs. However, the fault detection and severity assessment are challenging […]

A veneer wythe protects the indoor environment and other building components against adverse outdoor effects, such as rain and physical impacts. Veneer walls are connected to a structural substrate (e.g. wood frame or masonry units) by ties. These are usually made of steel and therefore high in thermal conductance. The ties penetrate the thermal insulation […]

Density-based clustering is a statistical learning technique that aims at finding high density regions in the data separated by low density regions, finding applications in virtually all fields of knowledge. Hierarchical density-based clustering goes one step beyond and finds a hierarchy of density-based clusters at different density levels according to a user-defined density smoothing parameter. […]

Lending to various companies and individuals is a core business of banks. This lending activity comes with credit risk, namely the risk that some borrowers default and fail to make required payments. Estimating credit risk accurately is important for banks’ risk management. In this project, we analyze and model the dependence between loss frequency and […]

The Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) method is a trenchless technology for curing and rehabilitating the existing pipelines. In CIPP method, the damaged pipe is lined inside, using a resin-impregnated polyester tube. However, CIPP projects can be complicated due to the inherent uncertainties associated with the underground projects. The lack of knowledge about the production rates and […]

The project looks to explore the trends and directions of the labor market in the recreation, sport, and leisure industry for the Province of Alberta. Within this 6-month project, a review of the current literature in the human resource area of the field will be undertaken along with look at the current and past trends […]

Surface degradation during Oil & Gas and Mining operations in the Province of Alberta are pervasive. This has resulted in extensive research and development activities into the development of advanced surface modifications that are based on overlays and coatings. Most research effort has focused on materials selection, fabrication, and optimization of wear performance of those […]

Within this project, interns will review the peer-review literature on the four different topics: (1) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), (2) Hydraulic Fracturing, (3) Anomalous Induced Seismicity, (4) Surface and Ground Water access, transport, flowback chemistry, conservation, recycling, treatment and disposal after use in hydraulic fracturing operations. The aim of the project is to perform the […]

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is an all too prevalent form of childhood trauma worldwide. Nearly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men experience some form of abuse in their childhood. CSA has been linked to numerous long-term effects: PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, suicidal ideation, and cognitive impairment. Growing […]

Opioids have received much attention in the media, public and government because of the risks associated with them, including fatalities. Concurrent use of BZRAs (benzodiazepines used for treating anxiety and insomnia) and opioids is of particular concern because this is a recognized risk factor for fatal opioid overdoses. Despite this warning, concurrent use is still […]

Pollutants from various anthropogenic sources contaminate the environment which in tum affects the ambient air quality. When general population gets exposed to these contaminant through contaminated air they would have adverse health effects. The objective of the project is to perform air quality assessment for a chemical manufacturing plant, located in Alberta (exact location is […]