The wind energy industry is good for the environment, but one aspect is not: lack of recycling of fiberglass from end-of-life wind turbine blades. This projects develops an important step in the recycling process being promoted by FibeCycle. Sorted of recycled fiberglass from the blades is a difficult process that must be performed carefully in […]

(1) The partner, PhyCo, is a marine biotechnology startup specializing in the development of sustainable, seaweedbased bioplastics for agricultural applications. The company collaborates with the Verschuren Centre for product development, including seaweed bioprocessing and extrusion methods for seaweed-derived biomaterials. The main activity of the partner involves exploring proprietary biorefinery (multi-step extraction) technologies, developing bioplastic formulations, […]

The objective of this project is to develop a proof-of-concept of a formable polymer in the shape of a customizable inset for an earphone. The material should be relatively inexpensive, take shape rapidly (within a few seconds optimally) and ultimately provide consumers with a customized earphone that will fit the vast majority of the population. […]

The proposed project will help in the development of a new revolutionary product. Its focus will be the design and development of a customizable in-ear earphone sleeve (ear bud/body of earphone). The designed sleeve will be initially flexible and adapt to the human ear contour once plugged into the ear. Later, the sleeve will take […]

This four-month research project is a collaboration between Takla Nation, Vancouver Island University, the Salish Sea Entheogenic Society. The project’s goal is to evaluate the role of intergenerational trauma healing in addiction recovery within the Takla Nation by exploring an Indigenous-focused, entheogen-assisted recovery program with support from the Nation’s Addiction Resource Committee (ARC). The Multi-Eyed […]

The interest in organic waste treatment has increased a lot in the recent years. Among the treatment technologies, anaerobic digestion (AD) has gained a significant role in municipal solid waste management due to its energy recovery benefits. Digestate is the solid material produced from the biodegradation of organic waste during anaerobic digestion process. Management of […]

Metallic parts are used in combination with oil or grease in many applicaitons, for example in car engines or hinges. To re-use them, the surface of the metal needs to be cleaned. Current technology makes use of solvents to remove the contamination. Although very effective, this method is polluting. Our industry partner (Walter Surface Technologies) […]

Hemophilia is a rare blood coagulation disorder caused by a deficiency or deformity in one of 12 primary clotting factors. Hemophiliacs experience insufficient healing and prolonged bleeding either from trauma or unprompted bleeding. We are able to maintain a level of the deficient factors in a patient through direct and immediate infusion of a drug […]

During this internship we will investigate the chemical and spectroscopy (colour) behavior of a new pigment to a variety of variables the new pigment is likely to encounter on application. Dominion Colour Corporation is interested in marketing this pigment as a new and robust colourant. [note: this overview is purposefully vague as the content of […]

The purpose of this project is to create evidence that describes the influence of urban trail development on population-level physical activity and active transportation. This is a growing field of importance as governments across all levels in Canada will be investing close to one billion dollars in urban infrastructure over the next ten years. There […]

The ‘Navigating Transitions’ project aims to address the existing gap in knowledge for community-based seniors-serving organizations undergoing organizational transitions, with a specific focus on a seniors centre in North Vancouver preparing for relocation. Currently, no comprehensive resources or guidelines exist to support seniors centres undertaking such moves. The findings from this study will not only […]

(1) Moleculex is dedicated to transforming traditional internal wound and trauma management and closure with safe and effective bioadhesive and mucoadhesive technology. (2) The core technology at Moleculex relies on natural-based polymers, which are limited by their inherent properties, through artificial synthesis. (3) The new polymer expected to be developed can be integrated into our […]