We aim to develop a new algorithm to detect changes in serial MR examinations. Computer‐based change detection system is an important tool to automatically process abundant information produced by imaging systems and assist physicians to identify clinically important changes in the images. Many existing methods are computationally costly. The emerging mathematical theory of compressed […]

  This proposal advances the development of effective power microconverters built in mainstream digital CMOS technologies without any modifications to the standard fabrication process. The study of high-voltage techniques for the co-integration of microconverters in low-voltage processes not only will avoid the fabrication complexity of high-voltage devices, it will also reduce the number of heterogeneous chips and discrete components. […]

  This project involves the optimal aerodynamic design of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), making use of stateoftheart computational fluid dynamics and aerodynamic shape optimization techniques. The algorithm development will focus on modeling and exploiting laminarturbulent transition in the optimization cycle. The project should result in new and significantly improved aerodynamic shape optimization tools. This has the potential […]

Microwave tomography (MWT) is a relatively new imaging modality that uses electromagnetic radiation to illuminate an object. Using the scattered field by the object of interest, MWT reconstructs the image of the object. We have been doing research on this topic for a few years and we have successfully developed several computational-imaging algorithms and experimental […]

  Numerous evidences have shown cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure, obesity or physical inactivity, etc, to be related to heart disease. However, some risk factors remain unclear because of technical challenges from current diagnostic tools. Hardening of the arteries, one of the potential risk factors, has been regarded as the primary indicator […]

  Metabolic syndrome is a clustering of risk factors that increases the risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Exercise improves these risk factors, but it is difficult to get people to engage in lifestyle changes. We will test the effectiveness of prescribed exercise to improve fitness and cardiovascular risk factors in a […]

  The purpose of this project is to develop a mathematical model that will effectively answer scheduling and capacity planning challenges for meeting wait time targets for surgeries at Ottawa Hospital. We look to incorporate both operating room time and bed utilization in a sequential decision model of the surgical scheduling process from ‘decision to […]

  The proposed MITACS project is intended to be a vital component of a manual wheelchair simulation project at Toronto Rehab’s CEAL Laboratory, which will re-create the experience of navigating the built environment with a wheelchair. Specifically, the internship will focus on the design and fabrication of a novel wheelchair interface that provides a person with force-feedback at […]

  The proposed project will research the therapeutic effects of low intensity pulsed ultrasound on dentoalveolar structure on dogs.  The main research problems to be addressed by this project are: (1) study the effects of LIPUS (Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound) on the tooth root tissues (cementum and pulp) when moved orthodontically, and (2) study the effects […]

  The purpose of this project is to take methodologies designed by the California Climate Action Reserve for calculating carbon storage within wood products, and adapt them for application within British Columbia. The project will involve a review of the methodologies from Forest Project Protocol v.3.2 (FPP), United States Department of Energy’s 1605(b) report and […]

  In January 2009, the federal government of Canada proposed to invest $400 million nationally over two years as a one‐time economic stimulus measure to address the issue of affordable housing. In certain situations multi‐storey wood frame housing forms may be used where land value requires a higher density to achieve an economically viable project […]

  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently under-diagnosed until it becomes severe. Studies show that the failure of diagnosis can severely hamper or postpone effective treatment of COPD. Early detention also plays an important role in the treatment of asthma. The Lung Association of Saskatchewan aims to improve the timely diagnosis of asthma and […]