La maintenance du réseau de distribution d’électricité d’Hydro-Québec exige d’exploiter une quantité astronomique d’information concernant la localisation et l’état des actifs. Ce projet propose de développer des approches efficaces à base d’intelligence artificielle pour l’inventaire et le diagnostic automatisé et en continu des équipements du réseau de distribution. De nouveaux algorithmes d’apprentissage automatique, utilisant peu […]

The project is to develop a robust shoring design system using Excel software. A shoring system is a group of structural elements used to support/retain earth pressure during the construction of underground structures. Its design is influenced by many variables, such as the intended use of systems, earth pressure selection, performance of different systems, ground […]

Approximately 300,000 Canadians live with the effects of stroke. These effects include problems with mobility, cognition, speech and mood. Returning to personally valued activities following stroke can be quite difficult. In fact, the majority of stroke survivors, across all disability levels, report problems occupying their time in meaningful ways. This is particularly troubling as, while […]

There is a simple way to have great skin, be more attractive, and improve one’s health, but most of the global population refuses to do it. Worldwide fruit and vegetable (FV) intake is below recommendations reducing the intake of yellow-red plant pigments that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-obesity properties. These plant pigments are called […]

In a time where energy use awareness is more and more prevalent due to its significance in global warming, all sectors of society are putting effort to participate in finding new ways to reduce energy consumption. The industrial sector in Canada consumes nearly 1/3 of total energy. A challenge for industrial organizations is to define […]

Bell pepper (Capsicum annum L.) is one of the most profitable greenhouse vegetable crops in Canada. Over 12 million square feet of greenhouse has been established to cultivate bell peppers in British Columbia alone. In this project, Randhawa Farms Ltd. and University of British Columbia aim to collectively determine and characterization of fungal species in […]

Corrosion, mechanical damage and cracking are the primary causes of pipeline incidents in Canada. Major incidents can significant impact the public, wildlife, and environment. Over the past ten years, the length of pipelines has increased 11 per cent, but the number of pipeline incidents has decreased 48 per cent. This is largely due to continuous […]

The MITACS Internship with Virtual Marine Technology in partnership with Chalmers University and Memorial University will focus on improving the safety of crew who work at marine and offshore environments. The intern will work with researchers at Chalmers University to identify safety and risks concerns relating to operations in marine vessels (Le. preliminary engine room […]

Le marketing numérique est aujourd’hui essentiel pour rejoindre le consommateur et développer des produits et services innovants. Jumelé à l’utilisation des données massives et à l’analytique d’affaires, il devient un outil formidable pour un marketing plus « intelligent », permettant aux organisations de mieux segmenter leur clientèle, améliorer son expérience client, identifier clairement ses besoins, […]

Annually, 2 million individuals in North America suffer mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or concussion (cost: $75 billion), with 200,000 in Canada. An objective tool is required to distinguish concussed subjects acutely from ontrols, and to predict who will develop chronic symptoms. The frontal lobes, the corpus callosum, and the thalamus play key roles in […]

Le présent projet vise l’amélioration des performances des cellules au lithium-ion servant au stockage d’énergie électrique. L’énergie et la puissance des cellules au lithium-ion font parties de leurs propriétés les plus importantes. Une optimisation sera donc effectuée afin de maximiser l’énergie ainsi que la puissance de ces dispositifs. Le travail sera réalisé pour les trois […]

SemBioSys Genetics, Inc is active in the production of recombinant, pharmacologically active proteins using the seeds of the safflower plant. The purified product is associated with oilbodies derived from the seed. In this project, the intern will perform research on a novel encapsulation technology for functional food/feed applications. The technology is aimed at encapsulating a […]