This project deals with the development and optimization of natural biocomposite panels for sustainable, cost effective housing application. The application of these novel panels has several benefits for the public. First of all, pollution by carbon dioxide will be dramatically reduced as these panels not only emit less carbon dioxide for their production, but are […]

This project will serve as the first formal program evaluation for the Zebra Centre, which has been serving victims of abuse in Edmonton and the surrounding area for 15 years. Program evaluation would open up opportunities for the Zebra Centre to learn about their strengths and areas of need in regards to their ability to […]

Pricing risks is of pivotal importance for the insurer’s well-being. Indeed, inappropriately determined prices, whether too high or too low, may result in insolvency of insurance policies, failure of business lines, and even bankruptcy of entire insurance enterprises. This project will help Wawanesa Insurance to develop sophisticated pricing techniques that will take into account (a) […]

The industry uses computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tools to manufacture parts efficiently at high speed. Before batch manufacturing is performed confidently, a trial-and-error cutting test is required to validate if part tolerances are violated, which is a costly and time-consuming procedure. The objective of this research project is to develop a Virtual CNC System, […]

Ce projet est une preuve de concept sur l’utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle afin d’améliorer l’efficacité des agents d’un centre d’appels. Ce système analysera la voix de l’agent afin d’extraire certaines caractéristiques tel que le nombre de mots par minute ou le ratio entre le temps de parole de l’agent et celui du client. En plus […]

Construction SMEs significantly contribute to Canada’s economy. Therefore high productivity within the SMEs is highly beneficial for the development of the country. Building constructions and renovations are everyday occurrences which involve the constant need to improve and readapt business practices to market forces and trends of globalization. Consumers and business owners face problemsduring each project […]

L’impact du cadre bâti sur l’environnement est énorme : environ 40% de la consommation totale d’énergie et 30% des émissions de gaz à effet de serre proviennent de l’industrie de la construction. Alors que l’on essaie de remédier à cette situation en construisant des bâtiments plus performants et durables, il existe souvent un écart entre […]

Today’s data-center network services cover a broad spectrum that evolve rapidly which means that regularly new services need to be deployed in production networks in a timely manner. Using network programmability, a network programmer can write a precise specification of what the network behaviour should be, and this specification is translated by a compiler and […]

Depuis l’arrivée de l’agrile du frêne en Amérique du Nord, et plus particulièrement suite aux reportages sur les ravages de cet insecte exotique au niveau des arbres dans les villes, nous sommes plus vigileants lorsque les nouvelles traitent des frênes. Une large proportion des gens connaissent néanmoins peu lesrôles écologiques des frênes, et il est […]

Cette recherche nous permettra de comprendre ce qui motive et encourage les travailleurs âgés du secteur de la finance et des assurances à prolonger leur vie professionnelle. De plus, cette recherche s’inscrit dans la continuité d’une précédente recherche ayant été entreprise auprès d’employeurs du secteur de la finance et des assurances au Québec. Cette dernière […]

The project will quantify spatial variation in food web quality associated with round goby / dreissenid mussel invasion and terrestrial dissolved organic carbon to understand how it may mediate the nutritional state (fatty acid content), body size, and Hg contaminant load of sportfish. We will work across existing spatial aquatic gradients in historical inorganic Hg […]

Development and testing of a trace explosive sensor based on silicon nanomaterials or quantum dots. The project will involve interaction and pilot testing with the RCMP and Transport Canada. The success of the project will enable Applied Quantum Materials to introduce a new product into the security marketplace and form a platform technology for the […]