The aim of this project is to develop an accurate numerical method of predicting the performance of screw conveyors in which there is heat transfer to or from the material being transported. A detailed review of past studies in this area will be undertaken and based on this and on an understanding of the characteristics […]

The British Columbia Natural Gas Strategic Research Initiative (BC NGSRI) is a strategically targeted collaborative research network designed to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in the natural gas sector. A three-way government-industry-academic partnership connected through student interns will provide applicable tools and knowledge to effectively optimize resource use and mitigate risk throughout natural […]

The NASA-WFIRST space-based infrared telescope proposed to be launched in the 2023, will aim to answer two extremely important and outstanding questions related to our understanding of the Universe, namely the nature of Dark Energy, and the presence of other Earth-like planetary systems capable of hosting extraterrestrial life. During my MITACS-Accelerate internship, I will tap […]

Les sondages web ont pour objectifs de réduire l’incertitude entourant d’importantes décisions commerciales ou d’ordres publics. Quoique plusieurs acteurs interviennent dans le processus d’un sondage web, la firme de recherche demeure garante des actions de tous les intervenants et de la qualité des résultats. Le projet comporte deux objectifs. 1. Procurer une trace des procédés […]

The Block Caving method is emerging as a significant future underground mining method (e.g. New Afton Mine, BC; Oyu Tolgoi Mine, Mongolia), becoming more popular in massive underground ore bodies. The design and planning for developing such complex underground excavation systems is challenging both technically and managerially. This research study aims to apply emerging simulation […]

La forêt boréale renferme un important stock de carbone organique dans le sol, considéré comme le plus grand réservoir terrestre de carbone au niveau planétaire. Ce stock de carbone s’est accumulé sous l’effet combiné du climat (e.g. la température et les précipitations), des feux et de la végétation Les changements estimés dans le climat et […]

Pertussis, caused by the strict human pathogen B. pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis, is a highly contagious, potentially life-threatening respiratory tract illness when it occurs in unprotected infants. Despite the introduction of acellular pertussis (aP) vaccines and great initial success of the immunization program, pertussis outbreaks were reported in adolescents and adults in Canada since 1993. […]

The project focuses on the development of SCRC mixtures using concrete materials available in Newfoundland. The developed SCRC mixtures can be successfully used by concrete suppliers in Newfoundland, especially for the construction of marine and offshore structures, which are exposed to ice abrasion and impact loading from ships, waves, and icebergs. In addition, this kind […]

Dielectrics are insulators that respond to an applied electric field by creating a charge separation in the material. The strength of the dielectric response is quantified by the dielectric constant, or permittivity. The charge separation in the applied field can be used as a form of energy storage in capacitors, or to externally modulate the […]

Ce projet de recherche consiste à investiguer et développer le contenu pédagogique nécessaire pour un logiciel de simulation et à valider l’outil auprès d’étudiantes infirmières au baccalauréat. À part les mannequins de haute fidélité utilisés dans certaines écoles infirmières, il n’existe pas à notre connaissance d’outil techno-pédagogique permettant de pratiquer l’évaluation clinique et la documentation […]

The most common solution to pectus carinatum is surgical. As braces begin to be developed that have been seen to reshape the chest successfully it becomes important to understand the effectiveness and optimal design thereof.Braceworks, has managed to create a low profile prototype brace which contains a protocol on how long to wear the device. […]

Biomass combustion, which is a growing business, is used to generate heat and power. It is a very attractive system because it provides energy at cheaper price compared to oil and gas fuels and also emits fewer pollutants into the atmosphere. As the name implies, the combustion system is fired using renewable fuels such as […]