Modification of Lactococcus lactis Xaa-Pro dipeptidase based on X-ray crystallographic studies using directed evolution approaches

Dairy fermented products receive a lot of attention from consumers. An issue of dairy fermented foods, especially cheese, is a potential development of bitter taste. A main protein in milk is casein proteins. This family of proteins contains much higher contents of proline, which shows very bitter taste in its peptide forms. During fermentation, casein […]

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Automated Low-Cost Change Detection of Road Infrastructure Assets Using Remote Sensing and AI

Highway infrastructure across Canada is a key national asset that is critical to the mobility and economic prosperity of Canadians. Unfortunately, maintaining highway infrastructure is is a costly and resource draining endeavour. Provincial transportation agencies dedicate billions of dollars to the process on an annual basis. In current practice inspecting the conditions of highway infrastructure […]

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Large-scale implementation of shore power on the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes for the handysize bulk carrier fleet

Maritime shipping currently emits 2.89% of the world greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and it is estimated that the sector will reach the road transportation level by 2060. International environmental regulations push the industry to lower their GHG emissions, but the feasibility and viability of future green energy is uncertain. Shore power, also known as cold […]

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Development, implementation, and application of a monodisperse model for carbon black formation in a pulsed methane pyrolysis (PMP) reactor

The project will enhance the economics of Ekona’s patented pulsed methane pyrolysis (PMP) reactor. The PMP process allows for co-generation of hydrogen and Carbon Black with 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional methods. However, the yield and quality of CB produced via the PMP is uncertain. The goal of the research partnership […]

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Automated Breast Cancer Digital Pathology Image Scoring using AI

Ki-67 is a promising biomarker in breast cancer and the Ki-67 labeling index, or the percentage of Ki-67-positive cells, has great prognostic potential particularly in carcinomas of the breast. To overcome the challenges of manual calculation of ki67 proliferation index, in this project we will design and develop computational pathology and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms […]

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Real time adaptive robot control and data management in an artificial intelligence driven powder coating process

Today, the manufacturing industry is facing a very rapid revolution. The end users of products can order at any time, in any quantity and always with very short delivery times. The shopping digitalization dramatically changes the consumption landscape in a global competition environment. Consequently, the industry is forced to adapt the way they are producing. […]

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Developing Rapid Battery Charging infrastructure in Kelowna for Transit: A Techno-Economic and Environmental Assessment

Electric Vehicles (EVs), which have zero tailpipe emissions, are an innovative and proven alternative transportation solution for regions with a low-emission electricity grid mix. However, most studies to date are motivated by increasing market penetration of private EVs, and they generally focus on the distribution of charging points across the transportation network. Battery-electric buses (e-buses) […]

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Forest Management Hydrological Modeling Tool

The “Forest Management Hydrological Modeling Tool” ARD project will create a scientifically-sound, web-hosted hydrological modelling application for inter-provincial use in Alberta and BC by GIS foresters, forestry consultants & planners to investigate the cumulative effects of proposed forest development and climate change on hydrological indicators of concern in a watershed. Selkirk College will partner with […]

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Developing novel pea varieties with improved flavour, aroma, and digestibility

Pea protein is an excellent alternative to animal protein for consumers that are concerned with the environmental, ethical, or health implications of animal agriculture. Unfortunately, many consumers can not make dietary choices that align with their other concerns as pea protein has several undesirable traits impeding consumers from adopting pea protein into their diets. These […]

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Formulation d’une colle auto-collante et respirante pour les membranes d’étanchéité pour les bâtiments

En partenariat avec la Chaire de Recherche Industrielle en Environnement et Biotechnologie (CRIEB) de l’UQTR, Papiers C.C.T a entrepris un programme de recherche sur les colles auto-collant respirantes pour les anciennes membranes d’étanchéité. Ce projet permettra de donner une deuxième vie aux anciennes membranes qui sont sur le point de disparaitre au profit des nouvelles […]

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Explore the Influencing Factors of Decision-Making in a Distributed Team Project in Cross-Cultural Context in Trojan UV

The proposed research intends to understand how two organizationally-situated teams perceive and process the information that affects collective decision making. Considering that the nature of the decision making process is also inseparable from cultural influences, it is additionally important to understand such habitual aspects. Of further interest is the role of Information and Communication Technologies […]

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Lutte antisalissure : développement de techniques non-biocides pour la mariculture

L’aquaculture des bivalves marins est souvent réalisée à l’aide de structures de filet mises en suspension dans la colonne d’eau. Malgré leurs avantages, ces structures représentent un substrat de fixation pour une grande variété d’organismes, appelés biosalissures. Cette fixation peut alors nuire aux bivalves en élevage mais également à la gestion des structures immergées. Des […]

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