Obesity and high levels of blood glucose are major risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Controlling food intake and blood glucose responses after a meal may help prevent the development of these diseases. Research suggests that people who consume breakfast cereals are at lower risk of cardiometabolic disease […]

Spin control is of great importance for characterization of optical emitters in a quantum system. Colour centers are fluorescence defects in a crystal, which can act as single photon emitters for quantum optics. As colour centres can operate at room temperature in an ambient environment, they hold great promise for enabling future small footprint quantum […]

Brainbot and the TeleNeurorehab Centre for Acquired Brain Injury at the KITE Research Institute are partnering to explore how innovative digital solutions can expand access and enhance the healthcare experience. Interns will delve into the research of a cutting-edge digital tool aimed at improving patient care and management for concussion recovery. Brainbot will gain valuable […]

The field of research exploring slippery covalently attached liquid surfaces (SCALS), formed with Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) brushes, is fairly new and is proving pivotal in creating economically feasible and non-toxic solutions to resist fouling and prevent ice adhesion. These solutions will contribute to a more sustainable future by lowering the energy expenditure required for optimal efficiency […]

Perovskite solar cells are a specific type of solar cell that has become popular in recent years due to their low making cost and higher ability to produce electricity from sunlight. My research project aims to train a neural network that can help predict different characteristics of a perovskite solar cell, thus helping to increase […]

Aluminum alloys are widely used in many industrial applications, including automobile industries, thanks to their outstanding thermal conductivity, lightweight, and low cost. However, the varied range of metal impurities contained in aluminum alloys from different suppliers makes it difficult to control the quality during manufacturing processes. This problem is exacerbated by the lack of a […]

This project enables interns to enable Market Innovation in Canada, related to their field of study or industry of interest. This will contribute significantly to the Cansbridge Fellowship’s mission of empowering entrepreneurially-minded students and promoting innovation in Canada. Under the guidance of the academic supervisor, the intern will focus on identifying innovative organizations for potential […]

Ultrafast electron diffraction (UED) is an established tool to record atomic motion on very short timescales well below one picosecond. The sample, typically less than 100 nanometers thick, is first excited with an optical pump-pulse leading to the rearrangement of its atomic or molecular constituents. Subsequently, the structural changes are probed by a short electron […]

The primary objective of the Globalink research project is to develop and implement advanced techniques for the detection of energetic electrons in silicon detectors, with a focus on overcoming the limitations of traditional detection methods and mitigating radiation damage. We will try to investigate whether laser annealing and pixel migration techniques can effectively mitigate radiation […]

This research improves atopic dermatitis (AD) detection, a common type of eczema, which affects about 20% of Canadians. AD causes dry and inflamed skin due to a lack of a key protein, making the skin barrier less effective against moisture loss and allergens. Current treatments like moisturizers and steroids can have side effects, and diagnosing […]

Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor materials are materials with thickness on the atomic scale that provide unique properties compared to their 3D counterparts. One important property of semiconductors is their band gap, which dictates how the semiconductor material will behave. However, manufacturing and testing 2D semiconductors can be costly and difficult, so the ability to predict the […]

This research project aims to significantly improve the way data are managed in a specific self-driving laboratory in the AUTODIAL group of Prof. Hattrick-Simpers at the University of Toronto, focusing on discovering new materials that are resistant to corrosion. This class of labs, known as Self-driving labs (SDL) or Materials Acceleration Platforms (MAPs), use advanced […]