Advancing Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Design: Development and Optimization

This project focuses on answering a key research question: How can the efficiency and adaptability of wind turbines be improved through the development of smaller, designs that reduce environmental impact, minimize noise, and are suitable for deployment in diverse locations, including rooftops (residential, industrial) or in remote areas?

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Développement d’une méthode de caractérisation rapide des bitumes basée sur les caractéristiques chimiques

Le projet vise à développer une méthode de caractérisation rapide pour déterminer les propriétés rhéologiques anticipées des bitumes à partir de leurs caractéristiques chimiques. Actuellement, les essais rhéologiques utilisés dans l’industrie nécessitent des délais importants avant d’obtenir les résultats, ce qui ralentit la production. En revanche, les essais de caractérisation chimique offrent des résultats plus […]

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Multimodal Evaluation of Microcracks in Concrete Samples Using Contact/Non-Contact Ultrasonics, Infrared Imaging, Computed Tomography Scans, and Electrical Resistivity

This research project seeks to develop the Ultrasonic-Electrical Concrete Assessment Method, an innovative approach for early detection of micro-cracks in concrete structures within nuclear power plants. These micro-cracks can compromise the structural integrity of concrete, increasing vulnerability to damage and potentially affecting safety and performance. By integrating advanced technologies—including ultrasonic waves, electrical measurements, thermal imaging, […]

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Exploring the Determinants of Women Leader Wellbeing in a Canadian Organization: A Mixed Method Investigation into the Factors Influencing Female Leader Happiness and Wellbeing.

This mixed-method study focuses on bringing new learning to the field of women in leadership, particularly their level of happiness and well-being. Using female senior leaders at a Canadian bank, a quantitative survey will be administered to 225 leaders. The survey utilizes a combination of an adapted Cantril’s Ladder (Gallup), the Eudaimonic Workplace Well-Being Scale, […]

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A Study of the Ecological Features that Contribute to Misconduct by Registered Early Childhood Educators

This project is a joint collaboration between researchers at Carleton University and the College of Early Childhood Educators (the College). The College oversees the regulation and professional conduct of over 60,000 Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) in Ontario. A major challenge that the College faces is supporting the high quality and professional practice of RECEs, […]

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Optimized Design of a Highly Efficient Safety Barrier for Harsh Environments

The research project focuses on improving and optimizing planar transformers used in safety devices for hazardous areas. The intern will work with HB Safety Automation Group Inc., which develops explosion-proof safety barriers. The project aims to enhance transformer efficiency and safety by optimizing core materials like Manganese-Zinc and Nickel-Zinc ferrites. This will help solve issues […]

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Extrusion cooking of yellow pea starch- and fibre-based puffed snacks: Linking variability in raw materials to extrusion performance

This research project aims to develop nutritious, sustainable puffed snacks using yellow pea starch and fiber—valuable by-products of pea protein production. As Canada strengthens its plant protein industry, finding innovative ways to utilize these underused ingredients is essential for economic and environmental sustainability. Using advanced extrusion processing, this study will examine how different raw material […]

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Advancing Reconciliation Through Education, Language, and Theatre

Virginia Robertson is partnering with Shawnigan Lake School to teach Hul’qumi’num classes to secondary students. Recognizing that the student body is primarily settler and international students, the curriculum design will create space and time for students to learn Canadian colonial history, to engage with active Hul’q’umi’num’ language speakers, create their own theatrical vignettes based on […]

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Nitrous oxide emissions monitoring and remediation approaches during wastewater treatment using partial denitrification anammox process

Wastewater treatment plants contribute to greenhouse gas emissions through the release of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), which are produced during various treatment processes. During biological nutrient removal in wastewater treatment, processes such as activated sludge can generate N2O (a potent greenhouse gas) during total nitrogen removal. Further energy consumption in […]

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Développement d’une Application Collaborative pour la Détection Automatique des Engins de Pêche Perdus avec Sonar Sidescan et Apprentissage Automatique

La détection des engins de pêche perdus en mer est un défi environnemental majeur. Ce projet développe une application innovante pour détecter ces engins en analysant les données de sonars sidescan au format .xtf. Elle se divise en trois sections : détection des engins, étiquetage et entraînement, et carte des engins. La première section charge […]

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