PM2.5 are organic molecules, less than 2.5 nm in diameter, which pose significant risks to public health, and have been shown to cause lung irritation and cancer, corrode the alveolar wall, and premature mortality, among other issues. Using traditional methods, it is difficult to find the source of these molecules and document them promptly, as […]

Xanadu’s mission is to make quantum computing useful, through development of quantum hardware, software, and algorithms. One important direction in achieving this goal is identifying problems that can be solved on quantum hardware that are not tractable on classical computers, and then building quantum algorithms for those problems. We expect that eventually we will have […]

Predicting Complete IV Curves for Perovskite Solar Cells with AI. Perovskite solar cells are a groundbreaking technology, offering high efficiency and low manufacturing costs, making them a promising candidate for the future of renewable energy. Their tunable properties and rapid development have captured significant interest in both academic and industrial sectors. This project focuses on […]

Perovskite solar cells stand out due to their rapid advancements and high efficiency, combined with the promise of cost-effective production. These attributes have placed them at the forefront of next-generation renewable energy solutions. This project integrates physics-based principles into AI models to reconstruct IV curves, reducing reliance on extensive input parameters. By incorporating optoelectronic governing […]

Laser-driven plume formation is a surprising and so far theoretically unpredicted phenomenon of Newtonian fluids. The group at the Max Planck Institue for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) have observed this behaviour in glycerol, a Newtonian fluid, whereby elastic, rubber-like responses in the material have been produced on timescales many orders of magnitude […]

Measurement of magnetic field vector by a compact diamond quantum sensor Measuring magnetic field is important for material and device characterization. Although various methods have been developed, challenges persist in accurately measuring local magnetic field vectors. Our lab has been developing a compact diamond quantum sensor to overcome the challenge. The diamond sensor uses nitrogen […]

Light can be used to control biological processes in living cells, a technique called optogenetics. Originally developed to control neural activity, optogenetics has been expanded to control protein interactions and gene expression with a high degree of spatial and temporal control. This has opened exciting possibilities in developmental biology and tissue engineering. However, current optogenetic […]

The Cansbridge Fellowship, a leading Canadian non-profit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial leadership, seeks to modernize its operations and programs to better serve students and ensure long-term sustainability. This project will bring in specialized interns to tackle key challenges, including redesigning the business model for financial stability, optimizing programs to meet the evolving needs of students […]

As a follow-up to a prevalence study on maltreatment in sport among Canadian athletes (Willson et al., 2022), this project seeks to validate a maltreatment in sport survey. The intention is to partner with Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom to conduct a similar study assessing rates of maltreatment rates in high-performance athletes training […]

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Large burn wounds are a leading cause of morbidity and a major burden on Canadian patients and the health care system. Burns can be clinically treated by transplanting donor mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) that suppress inflammation and regenerate the recipient tissue. However, the stiff culture surfaces of bioreactors stress-activate MSCs during expansion into scar-promoting ‘myofibroblasts’ […]

Gravitational lensing occurs when a massive object, such as a galaxy cluster, bends the fabric of spacetime, turning it into a magnifying glass that focuses the light from a distant object behind it. This phenomenon allows astronomers to observe faint astronomical objects and some of the earliest faraway galaxies or black holes that would otherwise […]