Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in Canada to help make decisions and to deliver public services, but research shows that AI systems can unintentionally reinforce social inequalities, leading to unfair or discriminatory outcomes for minority groups. Biases can appear when AI systems are trained on incomplete or skewed datasets, when development teams lack diverse […]

This community-based research project, undertaken through the U of T Climate Hub Catalyst Internship, partners with the Toronto Chinatown Land Trust (TCLT)-a community-controlled effort to build an inclusive, culturally competent, and ever-evolving Chinatown in Toronto. TCLT acquires, develops, and stewards land in perpetuity for community needs and benefit. Operating with the understanding that Chinatown exists […]

The proposed project aims to establish a technical and scientific foundation for integrating KETTI’s innovative wind turbines into the Microgrid Research and Testing Facility at the University of Regina (UofR). The research involves three complementary subprojects: 1. Feasibility and Engineering Requirements Study — defining the integration framework, electrical and mechanical interfacing, and environmental conditions necessary […]

The proposed research focuses on improving road safety by studying how drivers react when encountering pedestrians in mixed traffic conditions. While most existing studies emphasize pedestrian behavior, little is known about how drivers respond in these situations. To address this gap, the project will use a driving simulator that replicates a real 5.5 km road […]

Le “digital free tourism” (tourisme déconnecté ou déconnexion numérique en milieu touristique) désigne une forme de tourisme où les personnes voyageuses peuvent se déconnecter des technologies numériques (téléphones intelligents, médias sociaux, etc.) pendant leur séjour. Certains travaux récents questionnent cependant les limites du tourisme déconnecté, en soulignant par exemple le stress vécu à la suite […]

This project will explore how eye movements can be used to improve assistive Augmented Reality (AR) devices for people with motor impairments. Many AR systems rely on head, hand, or body movements to make choices, but this is not always possible for individuals with limited mobility. However, eye movement is often preserved, making it a […]

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as back pain and arthritis affect millions of Canadians and place a heavy burden on the healthcare system. Every year, thousands of new research studies are published on MSK health, but the sheer volume makes it hard for organizations to keep track of the latest findings. This project will explore how […]

This project will create a realistic virtual greenhouse where robots can practice picking and pruning. It improves plant physics (bending, fruit detachment), models cameras and depth sensors to produce training data, generates many varied greenhouse scenes, and links simulated robots to Kinova’s control software for end-to-end testing. The result: faster, cheaper R&D, fewer risky field […]

1. Le Service d’interprétation visuelle et tactile (SIVET) offre un service d’interprétation en milieu sociocommunautaire : langue des signes québécoise (LSQ), pidgin, oral support de signes, LSQ tactile (pour les personnes sourdes-aveugles). D’ailleurs, le SIVET est le plus important des quatre services régionaux d’interprétation au Québec et, malgré ses 80 interprètes, refuse en moyenne 120 […]

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing an inflection point in their digital journey, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a foundational technology for operational efficiency, customer experience, and strategic differentiation. However, despite increasing awareness, a substantial number of SMEs remain hesitant or unprepared to adopt AI technologies, risking competitive stagnation or decline. This project […]

In Canada and worldwide, health systems are facing tremendous capacity pressures with aging populations putting increasing demands on health services. Caregivers play a vital role in supporting older adults at home. Caregivers often experience distress and burnout and need help navigating the health system. The overall goal of the project is to evaluate the feasibility […]

The proposed Research Plan is to evaluate the active targeting effect of glycan ligands for the delivery of conjugated lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to human bone marrow CD34 + hematopoietic stem and pluripotent cells (HSPCs) and human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) such as T cells and B cells. A reporter mRNA will be formulated into […]