The zoning harmonization project for King Township and Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) aims to advance regulatory clarity and long-term agricultural viability within the Holland Marsh, one of Ontario’s most significant specialty crop areas. Although the Marsh operates as a single, integrated agricultural system, it is divided between two municipalities with distinct zoning by […]

This project will validate and demonstrate BIM-RISE, an automated BIM-enabled workflow that supports more sustainable construction and demolition (C&D) waste management and environmental assessment. Using information already available in building models, BIM-RISE will produce early, decision-ready estimates of expected material quantities (e.g., concrete, metals, wood, gypsum) and organize them into practical end-of-life streams. It will […]

A Greener Path to Pure Water: Engineering a High-Performance Laser Induced Graphene Oxide based Membrane for Heavy Metal Removal

This project aims to improve the performance of electrochemical hydrogen compressors (EHCs), which are used to recover and compress hydrogen for clean energy systems such as fuel cells. During operation, some hydrogen is lost, increasing cost and reducing efficiency. The performance of EHCs depends strongly on how hydrogen and water move through the polymer membrane […]

This project will evaluate a new material designed to selectively capture lithium from battery recycling solutions and lithium extraction streams in a cleaner and more efficient way. Current recovery methods often rely on high chemical use and energy-intensive processes that increase cost and environmental impact while recovering lithium inefficiently. The project will work directly with […]

This project focuses on developing a tracking system for in situ 3D bioprinters. These machines are designed to 3D print implants over the body, and the tracking system enables them to determine the location of the target surface, as well as adjust their motion to accommodate movements from this surface. Both York University and the […]

Wide Field of View (WFOV) cameras can be deployed in the space environment to allow for opportunistic observation of Resident Space Objects (RSOs) for Space Situational Awareness (SSA). This project aims to deploy a WFOV camera in a cubesat, which will increase the observation window compared to the previous near-space and stratospheric missions.

This project develops and validates a tandem parking simulation and operating framework for large commuter organizations such as hospitals, universities, and municipal complexes facing persistent parking shortages. Conducted in partnership with pointA, a non-profit supporting sustainable commuter programs, the study explores how assigning two vehicles to a shared stall can safely and reliably increase effective […]

The objective of this research project is to design, fabricate and test a prototype wireless power transmission system that uses a thermophotovoltaic (TPV) system to receive the power beam. By using a TPV system as the receiver (instead of a photovoltaic cell) the electromagnetic radiation can have almost any wavelength. This opens a broad range […]

Our project introduces a novel hybrid fluorescence microscopy system that merges the strengths of light-sheet and confocal microscopy while eliminating their key limitations. The system is fully scanless, removing the need for any motorized scanning devices—resulting in faster, simpler, and more reliable imaging. It also integrates a signal intensifier to detect weak fluorescence and a […]

Grenadier Pond in High Park, Toronto, is home to several turtle species, some of which are at risk due to habitat degradation, pollution and human interference. However, there is a lack of data on the pond’s turtle population, including species diversity, population size and nesting habits. We will conduct a population survey to establish baseline […]

A hedge is an investment position intended to offset potential losses, or in our case to pay off potential liabilities. Interest rates play an important role in hedging strategies and risk management for variable annuities and other long-term products. Financial institutions have an urgent need for practical and affordable dynamic hedging strategies. We propose a […]