Luminance study of LED lighting systems with 3D light-guides

Light emitting diode (LED) is the future of lighting. In this project, we will work with LOOM Inc., a lighting Innovation and marketing company, to Improve the lighting efficiency and quality of an LED lighting fixture designed based on the revolutionary concept of the waveguide, demonstratively Improved on by LOOM Inc. This novel light-guide design […]

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Application of one-step affinity capture technique to purify Pertactin

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial disease that targets cells in the human respiratory tract. Whooping cough is an airborne disease that causes coughing fits, difficulty breathing and potentially death. Although it can be life threatening, the disease is preventable with proper immunization. Pertactin is a commonly used protein derived from […]

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Bird Strike Simulation Research

Bird strikes on aircraft are common and costly occurrences. Aerospace companies use computer simulations of these events during the design phase to ensure the aircraft is safe and efficiently designed against such an event. A bird strike event is very complex and difficult to simulate. This research will use experimental data generated at the University […]

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Development of an advanced ice dynamics and deterioration model and a DEM flexural ice failure model

Offshore Newfoundland is an ice-prone environment which holds valuable natural resources. Better understanding of the ice environment and ice characteristics in this region is essential for safe and economical offshore activities. In this proposed research, we aim to develop advanced models that provide a deeper understanding of some aspects of ice dynamics and deterioration and […]

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Determining the effects of gating modifier compounds on cultured central nervous system neurons as potential therapeutics against epilepsy.

Voltage-gated sodium channels are key contributors to excitability in living organisms; hence, modulation of these channels through mutations and/or environmental triggers can often lead to serious disorders. Having an enriched understanding of the sodium channel electrophysiology may result in uncovering potential therapeutic targets. The general aims of our research include studying the effects of various […]

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Ecology, Conservation and Welfare of Captive and Wild Animals

Animal welfare and behaviour is a concern in captivity but is also a factor affecting conservation success. An animal ability to cope with stressors, which varies between and within species, can affect survival of individuals and compromise a population’s viability. Human-induced stressors impact individuals differently depending on their personality, which applies to captive and wild […]

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Dymedso FrequencerTM technology optimization

Dymedso is willing to introduce a new technology for sound-wave generation therapy that addresses some issues identified by patients and caregivers over the past years of use in clinical practice. The identified issues involve ergonomic and performance limitations. For instance, the current version of the device is still cumbersome for patient use. Thus, for more […]

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Electrochemical Impedance Modeling and Optimization of Li-Ion Battery Utility using Active Battery Management System (ActiveBMS) – Year two

In the last decade, lithium-ion batteries (LIB) have become the most popular power sources for consumer devices, telecommunication, energy storage systems, as well as electric vehicles. This type of batteries is indispensable in maintain our modern society. GBatteries have developed an active battery management system (ActiveBMS), which hinders LIB degradation mechanisms, such as the anode […]

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Drive Continuous Innovation Growth in Canada

Many reports have indicated that with the current state of Canada’s science and technology, Canada is not globally competitive in business innovation, and the current state of growth is not sustainable. How to drive continuous innovation growth in Canada? This proposal centers on three areas: (1) continuous innovation growth in large incumbents, (2) viable business […]

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