Finding new resources of critical metals will be critical to enable a transition to a low-carbon electrical energy economy. Carbonate rocks such as limestones and dolomites may contain rich deposits of critical and precious metals including copper, zinc, silver, gold and a range of critical metals which occur mainly as byproducts of other metals such […]

In response to heart injury, blood vessels throughout the body constrict. While this response maintains blood pressure, it strains an already injured heart. Reducing blood vessel constriction after heart injury, therefore, is beneficial. Current medications do not target the root cause of the blood vessel constriction. We have identified keys parts of a signalling complex […]

Notre projet de recherche vise à contribuer au développement d’un outil d’analyse et de prévision des risques médiatiques environnementaux, sociaux et de gouvernance (ESG), et ce, à partir de l’intelligence artificielle. Plus précisément, l’objectif est d’améliorer la prévision d’événements médiatiques néfastes à la réputation des entreprises. Pour ce faire, nous proposons notamment d’utiliser les évaluations […]

Excess water can damage roads by weakening the aggregate base soil or underlying native soils, from formation of ice in colder regions, and causing ground to swell where expansive soils are encountered. Relatively new products called wicking geotextiles can improve drainage and remove water through suction to prevent these causes of road damage. These products […]

Mental disorders can have negative impacts on people’s health, quality of life, relationships, and productivity. However, people who are in need of mental health and addiction services encounter significant challenges, including timely access to mental health services. As a result, clients’ mental health needs are not met or not fully met, and their health will […]

The BioWater development project will encompass the design, development, fabrication, and validation test of a real-time online pathogen detection analyzer prototype for wastewater. The current development of the prototype BioWater analyzer will focus on (but is not limited to) the detection of the Legionella pneumophila in wastewater from Ontario wastewater treatment facilities (OCWA). CEM Specialties […]

Vermillion Power Technologies (VPT), located in Calgary, Alberta, is a leading energy management company with a strong presence in Canada and a growing international footprint. VPT is in the process of developing innovative technology for renewable home energy systems. This groundbreaking technology aims to streamline the complexity of solar installations by consolidating all the intricate […]

Climate change is increasing the spread of bacterial infectious diseases worldwide. Infection causes up to 3 million deaths in newborns in their first month of life every year, a critical period of development.1 External stressors such as malnutrition during pregnancy can impact development of the newborns immune system and their susceptibility to infection for their […]

Les infrastructures vertes (IV) permettent l’infiltration dans le sol d’une partie des précipitations pour réduire la quantité d’eau qui atteint le réseau d’égout. En milieu urbain, les IV prennent souvent la forme de fosses végétalisées en bordure de rue. L’objectif du projet est de caractériser l’influence des IV sur les conditions d’eau souterraine. Pour atteindre […]

Solidification/Stabilization (S/S) technology is a cost-effective, viable option for immobilizing inorganics (metals), but its applicability to soils hydrocarbon-contaminated soils (organic) has been limited. Dr. Chang’s Lab at the University of Saskatchewan has observed the significant potential for immobilizing and stabilizing hydrocarbons in soils through quicklime-induced S/S reactions with natural clay minerals. This Mitacs Research in […]

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) accounts for 60-80% of cases of dementia in people over 65 years of age and affects over 50 million people worldwide and is expected to affect at least 150 million by 2050. Three risk genes, that were identified with strong association with late onset AD, are the topic of this research study […]

Wastewater pump stations (WPS) are essential for managing wastewater in urban areas. They ensure wastewater is conveyed to treatment plants and prevent overflows of untreated wastewater into the environment. The main objective of this project is to develop an innovative and practical real-time WPS control framework. This framework will forecast wastewater inflows and optimize WPS […]