Trees, other vegetation, and engineered water features can contribute to both climate mitigation and adaptation in cities (Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change (Ipcc), 2023). Trees, for instance contribute to climate mitigation through carbon sequestration. They can also contribute to climate adaptation through cooling urban areas (Aram et al., 2020; Bowler et al., 2010). Trees provide […]

Lubricants can lose viscosity when exposed to high temperatures, leading to engine damage. Viscosity modifiers can be added to address this issue. When applying these additives to lubricating oils, it becomes vital to assess the rheological behavior. As the microstructure of these additives play a golden role in their functionality in lubricating oils, it’s fruitful […]

Small-scale Fisheries (SSF) communities are vulnerable to several drivers and their viability remains a challenge. To innovatively alleviate the vulnerabilities and follow sustainable pathways towards viability of SSF, Pescatourism, which is a popular type of fishing tourism in Europe, has been proposed as an alternative. However, literature has shown that Pescatourism’s contributions to local economies […]

The research project promotes urban sustainability and the impact of preserving natural assets on health and the economy. It focuses on climate change adaptation and climate hazard mitigation, including, extreme heat, air quality, flooding, and high wind events. The research proposes a framework to predict and mitigate the impact of climate hazards on public health […]

The Canadian tool, die and mold making industry had sales of $1.2 billion in 2002 that dropped by 40+% in the ensuing decade as manufacturing moved offshore in search for lower labor cost. Trade tensions, conflicts (Ukraine/Russia; Taiwan/China etc.), COVID pandemic and accompanying supply chain disruptions, increase in labour cost overseas, improved automation technology and […]

Redevelop and refine experiential tourism curriculum, strategic planning and community consultation process.

Development approvals is overseen by the City Planning Department Current Planning Group. This group provides review of planning issues related to directing, managing and developing land uses according to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Development is an on-going project within the City which involves pre-consultation, application, review (which may or […]

Aview is working on an innovative project to develop advanced software tools to enhance content accessibility and cultural relevance for global audiences. By creating a proprietary dubbing software, a content censorship tool, and an automated distribution platform, we aim to break down language and cultural barriers, allowing creators to reach wider audiences seamlessly. This initiative […]

Policy planning is overseen by the City Planning Department Policy Planning Group with some projects handled by the Special Projects Planning Group. These groups oversee various policy tasks including incorporating Regional and Provincial Planning into the City’s Planning program, developing Official Plan and Secondary Plan policies and undertaking other policy work related to natural heritage, […]

The Pyralume Online Streaming Platform project is a strategic product development initiative aimed at redefining the independent cinema experience. This innovative platform serves as a cutting-edge global stage, providing independent filmmakers with an avenue to showcase their exceptional creations to a worldwide audience. The project emphasizes user-centric design and flexibility by offering a range of […]

Our project seeks funding through the MITACS Globalink internship to introduce a revolutionary approach to pilot training by integrating virtual flight simulation and biometric machine learning. Dr. Michael Barnett-Cowan leads this cross-disciplinary initiative, utilizing his expertise in flight simulation and motion sickness to develop a sustainable, inclusive, and cost-effective flight training system. At the core […]

D-Wave is at the forefront of building quantum annealers, which are quantum computing devices that can potentially solve an important class of problems more efficiently than classical computers. One important goal of D-Wave is to claim that they have attained quantum supremacy, which means they have built a machine that can do something that no […]