Developing an AI math tutor using large language models and transdermal optical imaging

We propose to combine large language models with transdermal optical imaging (a novel contactless imaging technology we invented to decode human psychophysiology) to develop an AI-assisted tutor to teach children mathematical problem-solving while monitoring their psychophysiology. This research endeavors to bridge the gap between technological innovation and pedagogical efficacy. The seamless integration of these advancements […]

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Nature Positive Reporting Assessment

Veritree connects businesses with verified tree planting projects. By facilitating these partnerships, Veritree helps businesses incorporate nature-based solutions into their business models.Veritree is building its offering for two different client sectors, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) customers, whereby corporate clients opt to plant trees for CSR purposes. In such a scenario, Veritree needs to provide a […]

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E-quester Business Building Internship

E-quester is on a mission to fight climate change by sucking a gigaton of CO2 out of the air annually by 2050 – that’s the power of 40 billion trees! E-quester is a team of passionate researchers and engineers revolutionizing carbon capture with our innovative CO2 direct air capture (DAC) technology developed at the University […]

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Big Data Analytics for GPS Fleet Management

The project will develop a data mining strategy on how to efficiently use Geotab’s data from multiple sources to isolate network connectivity logs in Geotab’s data, interpolate the GPS coordinates associated with network logs, acquire fuel consumption rates and related opportunities. It will involve a literature survey of the existing algorithms to gain valuable insights. […]

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Driver Behavioural Change Interventions to Improve Fleet Safety

The City of Toronto operates one of the largest and most diverse fleets in North America. Despite City’s commitment to road safety, incidents involving municipal fleet vehicles remain a challenge. This project ultimately aims to reduce incidents and improve fleet safety among light-duty vehicle fleet drivers within the City’s Transportation Services Division by targeting risky […]

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Advanced Control and Data Analysis in Support of Unmanned Vehicle Operators

Mobile robots equipped with chemical, radiological and explosive detectors are deployed during events where CBRNE materials have been dispersed; sending robots provides key reconnaissance data while reducing personnel exposure. Operators rely on camera views and on-board detectors to drive the robots using joysticks, and they have to control every aspect of the robot operation. Live […]

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Aston Dynamics R&D 2024

Combining engineers from Australia and engineer interns from Canada to co-design and test new projects for development in the Electric vehicle and trailer braking industries.

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The toxic effect of major depression

Major depression (MDD) is a chronic psychiatric disorder. The aim of this project is to examine the link between specific molecular alterations and neuropathology in the brain in patients with MDD. We will use post-mortem brains that were collected by the Sao Paulo autopsy service. More specifically, oxidative modifications to proteins and lipids, and levels […]

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User Profile generation for Mobile Ad Targeting

Personalized ad targeting is one of the most important features to ensure a successful advertising campaign—e.g., F-150 ford pickup trucks are best shown to construction workers than teenage girls. Another important aspect of ad personalization is frequency capping the ads. For example, showing the same ad 100 times to 1 user will result in not […]

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