This project proposes the development of an innovative robotic system that utilizes piezoelectric energy harvesting to convert vibrations into usable energy. The system will be integrated with flexible robotic arms, enhancing their efficiency and sustainability. Collaborative simulations and experimental studies will be conducted at The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the University of […]

Today’s high performance computers offer the possibility of computing complex large scale computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations in a reasonable time. In practice, exploting the thousands of computing cores to achieve the desired solution time is very challenging. These challenges include finding enough work to keep all these cores busy, and assigning work to different […]

Optimizing an interaction to achieve the highest possible performance is desirable for many applications. For instance, even minor improvements in the mapping between a computer mouse’s movement and a cursor on a screen can significantly enhance comfort and usability. Similarly, better mapping an operator’s joystick inputs to crane movements could boost productivity. Both examples emphasize […]

The proposed project aims to protect and restore habitat for aquatic species at risk such as the shortnose sturgeon and yellow lampmussel within the Nerepis River Watershed over a three-year timeline. This unique river system is not only crucial for aquatic species but also supports the habitat of many terrestrial species at risk. The river […]

With an ever-expanding list of critical materials and minerals, it is crucial to find sustainable material solutions to well-established industrial requirements. High-entropy materials, i.e. materials that mix 5 or more constituents in near equi-atomic proportions, could mitigate these issues by offering highly resistant and stable materials. As a result, addressing the issues of critical materials […]

Herein, we propose the lead optimization of novel antitubercular quinolone compounds targeting the DprE1 enzyme; an important enzyme in Mtb cell wall biosynthesis. The previously synthesised compounds exhibited sub-micromolar activity against the wild type (H37Rv) Mycobacterium (Mtb) strain. The lead compound in the series further exhibited activity against resistant fluoroquinolone Mtb strains and it binding […]

I will be studying chromosomal inversions in cod. A chromosomal inversion is a segment of the genome that is flipped. A key feature of inversions is that they rarely undergo recombination which causes them to evolve separately. Recombination is the point in cell division when genetic material mixes between two chromosomes to create new combinations […]

Problem Statement: The healthcare sector faces a significant challenge with high rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, largely attributed to patient handling (PH) tasks. Existing studies have highlighted this issue, underscoring the need for technological interventions to effectively reduce injuries associated with patient handling. Objectives and Activities: This proposal focuses on investigating the Vendlet technology, designed […]

Multisource Multi Modal RAG framework: The project will focus on developing a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system that can effectively combine and synthesize information from multiple sources within M-Files, utilizing multiple Large Language Models (LLMs) for enhanced accuracy and context. The research will address challenges related to integrating and harmonizing disparate document formats, sources of information […]

This research internship will investigate how a self-powered sensor can be built that continuously measures the temperature, humidity and acceleration (i.e. shocks or bumps) that a musical instrument case is subjected to. The case sensor will be able to automatically connect wirelessly to smart phones (using a custom designed smart phone application) to provide a […]

The University of New Brunswick (UNB – Canada) welcomes a student intern from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT – Thailand) to investigate chemical technologies for recycling waste plastics. The recycling of post-consumer non-compostable materials (e.g., polyester) have been identified as the next frontier to decrease solid waste. Around the world, societies struggle with […]

This project will help us address the challenges directly by allowing our intern to take full control over a brand-new program, and they will also be tasked with brainstorming some of the major challenges in our sector and different ways that our organization can tackle these challenges through our programming. These problems require someone who […]