Coach Mo: AI-drive Text to Speech

MOTTIV Technologies and researchers from the University of Alberta will collaborate to create an “AI coach” which is a language based chatbot that will speak to athletes who use the MOTTIV app about a defined list of instances that are critical for a successful coach-athlete relationship. The goal is to make the chatbot called Coach […]

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Conception et documentation de l’exposition inaugurale et permanente du Musée canadien de l’aluminium. L’aluminium comme phénomène historique et culturel au Canada

Ce projet vise la conception et la documentation de l’exposition inaugurale et permanente du Musée canadien de l’aluminium, en considérant plus particulièrement l’aluminium en tant que phénomène historique et culturel au Canada. Le projet vise ainsi à définir une offre muséale innovante sur les scènes québécoise, canadienne et internationale, tout en comblant des lacunes importantes […]

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Promouvoir l’Utilisation des Vélos à Assistance Électrique : Le Cas du Projet Vélovolt

Pour le projet de recherche proposé, la stagiaire travaillera sur l’évaluation de l’initiative “Vélovolt”, qui vise à promouvoir l’adoption des vélos à assistance électrique (VAE) par des particuliers à travers des prêts à long terme via des employeurs. La recherche examinera les obstacles et motivations à l’utilisation des VAE, en tenant compte de facteurs tels […]

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Oxy-fuel combustion flue gas capture based on rapid cycle vacuum pressure swing adsorption (RCVPSA)

Greenhouse gas emission is a growing hazard, and in Canada, facilities emitting GHG over 10 kt CO2 eq/yr are mandated to report their emissions. Oxy-fuel combustion (OFC) is one promising solution for decarbonizing industrial production plants with post-combustion carbon capture. However, the implementation in existing facilities is limited by logistical aspects such as the lack […]

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Robust obstacle avoidance system for visually impaired persons

There is a large number of visually impaired people all over the world according to the World Health Organization. It reduces their mobility significantly as they may bump into obstacles. Robust real-time obstacle avoidance would be very helpful to increase their mobility. The main objective of this project is to develop a robust and fast […]

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Aerobic digestion of sludge in the clarification zone of KAMAK aerated lagoon

Aerated lagoons (ALs) are popular wastewater treatment systems in Quebec for their simplicity and cost-effectiveness. In 2014, Bionest Technologies introduced the KAMAK™ system, which uses fixed bacterial support technology to boost biofilm growth in ALs. Implemented at the Grandes-Piles AL, the KAMAK™ system enhances nitrification, increases biomass concentration, and reduces effluent total suspended solids (TSS). […]

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Bioprocess optimisation for liver organoid biomanufacturing

Liver transplants can be a lifesaving treatment for people living with liver disease. However, many patients die on the waiting list every year. This major concern has raised the need to find alternatives to organ replacement therapy. Morphocell Technologies’ product, ReLiver™, uses stem cells to treat liver disease. Stem cells have the ability to self-renew […]

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Examining outcomes for individual and group based CBT-T for eating disorders

Cognitive behavior therapy ten (CBT-T) is a less resource-intensive, more accessible version of traditional CBT for eating disorders that has been found to be equivalent for improving eating disorder symptoms to traditional treatment. To further improve treatment accessibility, CBT-T can be done in a group format with up to 10 patients. The Nova Scotia Health […]

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AI Integration in Immigration Services: Enhancing Public Service with Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, LLMs, and Prompt Engineering

The primary objective of this project is to utilize artificial intelligence to support individuals intending to immigrate to Canada by providing real-time, accurate information, personalized assistance, and comprehensive guidance throughout their immigration journey. The project aims to ensure that prospective immigrants have their questions answered promptly and are well-informed about the necessary steps to meet […]

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Epigenetic modulators as targets in recurrent glioblastoma

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common brain cancer in adults. Despite undergoing extensive treatment, patients with GBM typically have a dismal survival rate of only 12-16 months. Furthermore, many patients eventually experience tumor relapse. Proteins such as epigenetic modulators function to change how genes are activated in DNA without altering the genetic code. Inhibiting such […]

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Global Country Risk Assessment and Selection

This project will involve the calculation of a global country risk measure for each of the 45 countries included in MSCI All Country World Index. Two alternative approaches will be used to develop our measures. The first is based on market segmentation and will use, for each country, the GICS industry group data consisting of […]

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Investigating Arctic Ringed Seal (Pusa hispida) Haul-Out Behaviours Through Acoustic and Photo Analysis

This research project focuses on understanding how ringed seals communicate during haul-out events in the Northwest Territories. Ringed seals are vital to Arctic ecosystems but face threats from climate change and increased shipping. By analyzing acoustic and photo data provided by our partner organization, we aim to discover if these seals change their vocalizations when […]

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