Development of automatic sound-visualized caption across cultural backgrounds

This project aims to benefit society by improving accessibility for viewers who may not be able to receive sound information well from the media content, including DHH viewers. To develop and research for the project, it is necessary to reflect an in-depth and multi-faceted case analysis on the topic of improving sound accessibility. To fulfil […]

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Research on anisotropic friction of ferroelectric polymer via atomic force microscopy

This project aims to explore the mechanical behaviors of ferroelectric polymers, focusing on P(VDF-TrFE), through atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques. By investigating the frictional properties of P(VDF-TrFE) and similar materials using AFM-based methods such as transverse shear microscopy (TSM) and friction force microscopy (FFM), the project seeks to uncover the relationship between electrical polarization and […]

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Metagenomic study of dechlorinating microbial communities in vitro and in situ

The project is focused on study of commercial microbial cultures for biological remediation of soils and ground waters contaminated by chlorinated organic. The successful elaboration and improvement of the products requires analysis on molecular-genetic level and developing of specific techniques (16S pyrotag pipeline) for microbial communities profiling and metabolic reconstruction. The work benefits to industry […]

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Halton Kindergarten Parent Survey: Exploring Key Findings and Developing Knowledge Translation Resources

The intern will lead the development of three research briefs based on findings from the 2023 Kindergarten Parent Survey, a unique research instrument designed by a collaborative of Halton researchers. The survey provides a snapshot of the wellbeing of Halton kindergarten preschool children and their families on multiple domains, including healthy development, physical activity, nutrition, […]

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Employment of alternative in vivo cancer models for oncology preclinical investigations

The clinical translation of innovative oncology treatments can be boosted by the establishment of alternative in vivo models based on the chick chorioallantoic membrane. In this project, a biomodel based on commercial cancer cell lines, such as hepatocellular carcinoma, will be established and characterized by standard biological assays. The biomodels will be employed for the […]

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Stretchable Electronics for 6G Anomalous Reflectors

6G is the next generation of wireless network technologies. 6G signals are millimeter-waves, which are highly prone to blockage from obstacles such as trees or buildings. Due to this, behavior of the wireless environment is highly probabilistic and coverage holes can appear. This project aims to develop a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) which has the […]

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Designing Machine Learning Models for Predictive Analysis of Pressure Drop and Temperature in Free-Breathing Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Stacks to find Optimal Fabrication Parameters

Climate change has emerged as one of the most critical problems of the 21st century, driven by the rise in greenhouse gas emissions. The polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is a device that converts chemical energy into clean electricity with zero emissions. The proposed research aims to utilize machine learning algorithms to predict the […]

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Mathematical Modelling of Counteracting Gait Asymmetries in Human Locomotion

This proposed project aims to develop a control model that can counteract gait asymmetries in human walking. Gait asymmetries can arise in two different scenarios. It can be introduced from the environment, such as uneven terrain or strong winds, that would cause the body to need to adjust its motion to stay balanced. It can […]

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Manual 3D reconstruction using multiple RGB-D cameras and thermal cameras

The proposed project aims to develop a method for three-dimensional reconstruction of manual work using multiple RGB-D cameras and a thermal camera. This innovative approach will enable the digital archiving of intangible cultural heritage, such as traditional craft techniques and dance performances, which are currently predominantly documented in 2D formats. By integrating rich information about […]

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Work order Scheduling at maintenance Sites for Commercial Aircraft Fleet

The effective planning of resources when scheduling maintenance tasks and repair jobs is an enormous challenge, especially for heavy industries such as aerospace and transportation manufacturers. In such industries, because of the product complexity and variety, not to mention continuous technological improvements, a broad range of maintenance tasks and high-performance services should be done over […]

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Explainable time-series machine learning using the tsfresh module

The central idea of this project is the observation that publications using systematic time series feature extraction from the Open Source machine learning library tsfresh, always need to visualize and explain the extracted features. Due to the fact that tsfresh uses 168 algorithms to compute up to 800 time series features, this process can be […]

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Shifting perceptions of substance use in northwestern Ontario

The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) aims to address substance use issues prevalent in its catchment area by integrating two projects. Firstly, targeting high alcohol consumption rates, the initiative will require behavior change strategies to combat the normalization of alcohol use. By tailoring interventions to diverse subgroups, NWHU endeavors to shift cultural attitudes, thus reducing associated […]

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