Integration of Safety Analysis into Model-Based Systems Engineering

In recent years, there has been a rapid advancement of technology and an increased use of computer models to develop aircraft and aircraft systems. Unfortunately, safety assessment procedures have remained largely document-based, and thus have struggled to keep up with such rapid design changes. The objective of this project is to develop a solution that […]

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Ozone Disinfection of Commercial Goods at Global Scale

This project investigates the possible use of the oxygen coproduct from electrolytic hydrogen production, as a feed to produce ozone for disinfection purposes. The shift to a hydrogen economy will see a significant increase in the amount of oxygen produced, and currently, this oxygen has no use. It is possible to capture the oxygen, and […]

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The politics of clinical trials in a pandemic: The role of the blood service indeveloping a treatment for COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of clinical trials are currently ongoing to evaluate the effectiveness of convalescent plasma derived from individuals who have recovered from COVID-19. As a licensed plasma collector for transfusible plasma and the National blood operator (outside Quebec), Canadian Blood Services has consequently taken on a unique role in several […]

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Understanding the Rise of the Right: A Podcast Series

The surge of radical right wing movements is one of the defining characteristics of this political moment, and it has the potential for the most grave repercussions. To date, little critical research about the ideational foundations of modern far right movements and the danger they pose has been effectively mobilized to the public. Our project […]

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StreetLab Visual Scenery

Hearing loss affects over 1/2 of Canadians over 65 years of age. Remarkably, however, hearing aid adoption rates have remained stable and very low (20-25%) over the past 25 years. This is particularly surprising given the significant, concomitant advancements in hearing aid technologies within the same timeframe. In attempting to identify the causes of dissatisfaction […]

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Drivers and early warning signs of biodiversity change in urban ecosystems

With increasingly urban populations worldwide and a growing need to ensure ecosystem service provision, managers must plan not only for the urban woodlands we have today, but also for what they might become. This project will develop indicators to detect changes urban woodland succession and its repercussions on future biodiversity. Using existing environmental monitoring data […]

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Assessing COVID-19 Impacts on Urban Travel and Activity Patterns Employing Cellphone Travel Data

COVID-19 impacts on travel are unprecedented, affecting virus-spread, transportation services delivery, and how people will eventually safely participate in economic, educational and social activities. These impacts vary substantially across neighbourhoods, often worsening existing inequities in Canadian cities. This project will accelerate research for deriving insights about COVID-19 from TELUS network location data. Specifically, it will […]

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Vector Medical

The need for telemedicine IMEs is now greater than it has ever been. Vector Medical is aiming at researching this opportunity and developing strategies for the successful roll-out of a comprehensive suite of telemedicine IME services. These services will help to evaluate health and an employer’s safety program, to develop solutions that optimize its policies […]

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SB Quantum

This internship will help SBQuantum move from an innovative scientific idea to a commercial venture. It supports a Canadian SME and Canada’s execution of quantum expertise as SBQuantum are a part of Canada’s nascent quantum industry. However, for this industry to be successful we need the help of business experts in order to navigate the […]

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Avasta

In this role, the student will be exposed to leading-edge concepts in financial measurement, data analysis, brand marketing measurement and business valuation in an intangible asset economy. The student will be working remotely, focusing on integrating finance with third party research and marketing data, while also being a part of Avasta’s Customer Analysis & M&A […]

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VOYO Brand Management and Consulting

The internship is a marketing intern role at a consulting and brand management firm that specializes in marketing services in Canada, unlocking China and design thinking workshops. My responsibilities include: 1) develop content on multiple social platforms, in both English and Chinese, to showcase how VOYO’s design thinking methodologies helped clients succeed in both Canada […]

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