The major objectives of this research are to derive the ultimate performance limits of a communication system using Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), trying to reach those ultimate limits through the optimization of elements of the RIS and their configuration, evaluating the performance of physically realizable RIS based systems given practical limitations, and trying to alleviate […]

mRNA vaccine technologies came to the forefront of public health during the recent global pandemic and this technology also has great potential for other therapeutic approaches. These vaccine platforms require that the mRNA be encapsulated by fat molecules into structures called “lipid nanoparticles”, and the specific chemical formulations of the mRNA and fats determine the […]

Ce projet vise à développer un outil comportant des capsules vidéo de réalité virtuelle (quatre en français et quatre en anglais) dans lesquelles les personnes participantes seront plongées dans les réalités difficiles des personnes racisées. Cette expérience permettra de sensibiliser la population, leurs proches et leurs entourage aux problématiques de discrimination, de racisme et d’intégration […]

Ensuring safety and efficiency in the construction industry remains a paramount concern, requiring innovative solutions to mitigate delays, minimize reworks, and prevent accidents. Despite advancements, challenges persist in facilitating real-time interactions among project participants, addressing unforeseen design-construction discrepancies promptly, and efficiently managing construction materials and resources. This study investigates the potential of leveraging Extended Reality […]

This project between the Evaluation Capacity Network (ECN) at the University of Alberta and the Alberta Mentoring Partnership (AMP) has 3 objectives: (1) support AMP and its partner organizations in implementing a community-based evaluation of their new Mentoring for Youth and Young Adults from Care (MYYAC) program; (1a) provide evaluation capacity building supports to facilitate […]

Due to colonization and other on-going social determinants of health, Indigenous Peoples in Canada experience severe health inequities. There is little research exploring the experiences of Indigenous Peoples with naturopathic medicine, despite the alignment between Indigenous concepts of health and naturopathic philosophy and practice. The role of naturopathic medicine in Indigenous healthcare is unclear. This […]

Pacific salmon face a gauntlet of fishing gear as they migrate from oceanic feeding grounds to freshwater spawning sites, and while millions of fish typically are harvested each year in BC, a large portion are released. Catch and release (C/R) is a management option that allows recreational fishing opportunities and the economic benefits it entails […]

Le projet, prenant place aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine, consiste à évaluer la performance géotechnique de bardeaux d’asphalte post-consommation conditionné dans du MR5, matériaux granulaires recyclés utilisés notamment par le ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité Durable pour les accotements routiers (MTMDQ). En effet, les bardeaux d’asphalte sont une matière résiduelle problématique aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine puisqu’environ 400 tonnes […]

A solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) is a device that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. Water is decomposed into hydrogen gas and oxygen anions at the hydrogen electrode. The oxygen anions pass through the electrolyte to the air electrode, where they lose their electrons and convert to oxygen gas. The electrons travel through an […]

Coho Salmon use their ear bones, called otoliths, for hearing and balance. Sometimes, these ear bones can develop a deformity called vaterite, which results in severe hearing impairment. This deformity is significantly more common in salmon raised in hatcheries than those in the wild. Our project aims to determine what causes vateritic otoliths to form […]

Recent findings expose the concerning sensitivity of hydrologic and geomorphic function to clearcut logging. Water quality, fish habitat, downstream infrastructure, and human lives are all suffering due to clearcut practices and climate change. This study will explore for the first time the differences between the effect of clearcut logging and more ecosystem friendly logging practices […]

Boreal Woodland Caribou is a species of conservation concern that faces challenges due to habitat alteration and landscape disturbances. This research project aims to explore how landscape disturbance and habitat quality affect demographics, genetics, and physiology of woodland caribou. Three subprojects focus on specific aspects: 1) understanding how landscape factors impact caribou population density, 2) […]