Structural components, such as turbine parts, are often subjected to severe mechanical and environmental conditions. In order to extend their in-service life and thus reduce the costs associated to their maintenance and replacement, it is of importance to understand the factors that impact their behavior. The development of deformation heterogeneities figures among the main factors. […]

Rural and indigenous communities in Canada experience energy poverty due to poor quality housing, lower incomes, high fuel costs, limited access to natural gas, and in some cases no access to grid electricity. Ecotrust Canada’s Community Energy Initiative seeks to address Energy Poverty by improving access to affordable heat in rural and indigenous communities across […]

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) images need correction for the loss of photons. This loss, or attenuation, is due to interactions with patient tissues. Corrections are currently done with X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), however we are proposing a method whereby Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) are used. This will be done by creating an attenuation map (?-map). […]

The objective of this project is to build up an electro-biological system of high potential capacity for the removal of ammonium and phosphorus. Conventional biological treatment methods have limited capacity for removal of ammonia at higher concentrations. However, anammox bacteria have a high capacity to remove ammonium. The electro-biological treatment aims to enhance this capacity […]

Patients with corneal disease often require treatment with scleral lenses. Unlike regular soft contact lenses, these lenses are much larger and have a space between the cornea and the lens that is filled with fluid before lens application. These lenses are extremely useful in cases of extremely ocular dryness and in patients with irregular corneas. […]

The goals of this research proposal, therefore, are to: 1) conduct a publishable review of the psychological literature to further understand the motivations of the unique group of individuals who choose to volunteer or work with charitable or not-for-profit organizations; and 2) develop an employee survey that will provide further insight into the motivations of […]

Social Listening is the act of accessing the many available social networks that exist throughout the world wide web. The partner organization of this research has identified algorithms using existing web technology to evaluate and categorize an interpretive community through the connections of that community?s participants and the context of those connections, including both verbal […]

Today buildings, which account for 40% of the total global energy consumption, constitute large glazing surfaces given that windows provide the necessary spacious feel and direct daylighting for occupants. However, 60% of the heat loss through its exterior surface is attributable to glazed surfaces (windows). Therefore, it is not surprising that advanced fenestration products have […]

Le présent projet de recherche a pour objectif d’élaborer des recommandations communicationnelles pour la Fondation du cancer du Québec en vue de lui offrir des solutions à ses problèmes de fidélisation des donateurs et de différenciation de sa concurrence directe. En effet, 75 % des donateurs ne donnent qu’une fois et les Québécois ont tendance […]

In recent years the lithium consumption for batteries has remarkably increased because of the extensive applications of rechargeable lithium batteries in portable electronic devices, electric tools, electric vehicles, and grid storage. The surging demand for these applications asks for innovative solutions for recycling of the spent lithium ion batteries. This proposed project is an attempt […]

The overall goal of the proposed program is the co-development of education programs and academic research with opportunities to apply this understanding in context of SEF/industry activities. The outcomes will benefit SEF’s business activities in Mongolia and other developing countries with significant mineral resource potential. The program will also support investment and business opportunities for […]

Genomics is a field of science exploring the structure and function of DNA sequences. Genomic tools have provided new opportunities to accurately select animals for the traits of interest in livestock production. This project will explore the genome regions in American mink using the information from a large number of DNA sequences. The main idea […]