Pumped hydroelectric vs utility-scale battery energy storage solutions for Alberta: A Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment approach

Renewable sources of electricity continue to increase in market share across all jurisdictions. New wind and solar energy projects in Alberta will be the main drivers to reach the province’s 2030 target to have 30% of its electricity derived from renewable sources. Alongside these projects the power generation companies like TransAlta Corporation will need to […]

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GaN applications in high efficiency, high power density AC adapters

The ever-growing market of portable electronic devices (e.g., laptop computers, tablets, smartphones) has resulted in the penetration of AC adapters in households greater than ever. Accordingly, the portability of such devices entails substantial demands for light-weighted and compact devices. This necessitates the critical need for high power density and highly efficient adapters. In particular, consumers […]

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Engineering Intern

The research project consists of the intern finalizing the transfer of data between components of the WiDR Inc wide dynamic range sensor. After this communication path is completed, the intern will design an external interface to showcase the sensors capabilities, this will help with developing the chip, without a driving computer. The intern will also […]

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Examining the Challenges and Needs of Mental Health Service Users During Post-Discharge Transitions: Applying the Radical Doula Model as an Innovative Framework of Support

The proposed research seeks to identify the needs and challenges faced by mental health service users during post-discharge transitions. The research will be done in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region (CMHA) which strives to be a leader in reducing the impact of mental illness and addiction in community. Engaging with […]

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Business Process Automation / Data Analytics

I will be working on a series of use-cases focused on task automation and data analysis. The goal is to increase efficiency by removing low-value-added work from employees, to free up their time for high-value-added work. The ultimate goal is to improve Spartan’s excellent standards of customer service and experience.

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Feasibility Study of Solar Photovoltaic Systems at Abandoned Mine Tailings Sites

My research question of interest is: Can abandoned coal tailings impoundments be suitably utilized as sites for installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels for electricity generation? My research will focus on the feasibility analysis of renewable energy power generation utilizing geomembrane-mounted solar PV systems at the Victoria Junction Tailings Dam in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. […]

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Genus Capital Management Inc. – ESG/Fintech Analyst

Like many businesses, we are investing in strategy and technology to market to, sell to, onboard, and service prospects and clients in a remote and digital reality. For investment services this will include expanded social media and content strategies, communication techniques such as webinar/podcast, fintech implementation to replace paper forms and ID verification, better advisor […]

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Kerby Centre – Business Digitization Intern

We would like our student to explore opportunities for us to use software or other programs to digitize some of the work that is currently done on paper. This might include client case histories, services rendered, reporting to funders, measuring outcomes and impact and many other areas we have yet to explore.

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Development of a subject-centered social media and network platform

Developing subject-based social media requires proper interaction with the users by learning and analyzing their profile and dynamically incorporating their opinion. In this project, a crowd-based profiling of users with respect to their peers will be developed and confidence factor calculated based on the collective opinion of the crowd will be assigned to the individuals’ […]

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Placeholder Canada Inc. – Operations Analyst 2

Operations Analysts help run our business by interacting with customers to understand their needs, make space recommendations, create and review space listings, source new channels of supply and demand for our marketplace, and prepare strategic analysis on various topics.

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