Recent experimental advances have enabled the creation of setups where matter and quantized electromagnetic fields (photons) interact more strongly than the typical energy scale of the matter. Specifically, these strongly coupled light-matter systems have been achieved within the realm of cavity quantum electrodynamic (QED) materials, placing a material of interest inside a cavity of photon […]

This project will focus on reinforcing biocomposite materials with a superhydrophobic plating to help improve the mechanical properties and industrial feasibility. Biocomposites are currently being widely researched because of their numerous advantages over materials traditionally used in manufacturing such as being easily recyclable, being made from materials which are found abundantly in nature, and having […]

The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) agreements are part of a recent policy by the Canadian government. The goals of CWELCC are to increase spending on and access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) across the country. Children from low-income families receive the most benefits from access to high quality ECEC, past […]

Since 1991 SMART Technologies has infused classrooms around the world with powerful interactive technologies, principally the “SMART Board” which sets a standard for interactive whiteboards. The SMART Board has been featured in many innovative designs for learning and instruction – some coming from academic research, and many from classroom teachers as they integrate touch boards […]

There are increasing calls to build green spaces (UGS) that provide ecosystems to city residents. For example, one approach is to transform degraded UGS beneath hydrocorridors into restored meadows (e.g., The Meadoway in Toronto, Canada). This ecosystem is meant to act as a place for recreation and habitats to support wildlife. To maintain this desired […]

The overarching goal of the Globalink research project is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the 1991 Soviet coup attempt by delving into the motivations, strategic decisions, and enduring implications of this pivotal event. The central research question guiding this endeavor will have answers to such questions: What were the underlying motivations and strategic decisions […]

Promoting healthy living and reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases are public health priorities in Canada and the United States. In recent years, the importance of measuring neighborhood contexts to address inequities in cardiovascular health has been highlighted. Many neighborhood indices have been utilized by academic researchers to explore the complex relationship between neighborhood and […]

This research will study an efficient method for extracting germanium from waste fiber optics cables. Germanium is widely used in optical fibers, infrared optics, and solar energy industry. Optical fiber is the major application of germanium. Germanium possesses various properties that can make positive impact on these fields. The demand for germanium will increase with […]

Wearable non-invasive devices have emerged as useful tools for tracking physiological data from companion animals. By combining this data with machine learning techniques, it is possible to proactively detect disorders and prompt owners to seek medical attention. This research aims to asses the efficacy of this approach by using wearable devices for continuous monitoring and […]

Object handovers, which involve the action of giving and receiving objects, are an integral task for human-robot collaboration. Current human-to-robot handover systems rely on learning from sampled human expert trajectory data [5]. These data are usually difficult to gather, as two humans must hand over many different objects while recording the human motion with a […]

SilicoLabs’ software revolutionizes psychology/neuroscience research by harnessing XR to create real-world simulations. Researchers import their 3D models, video, audio, images and creating dynamic interactions between them and the participant – all without writing a single line of code! Researchers determine which variables they want to track (e.g., number of times an object is picked up) […]

Our project focuses on developing a bioprinting technology for treating severe burns. We aim to reduce scarring and enhance skin regeneration, which can significantly improve the lives of burn victims. This technology has the potential to make a big difference in the medical field, but it’s a challenging journey, especially due to the strict regulations […]