In this project, we propose to develop innovative methods to improve the efficiency of yard operations in intermodal terminals where containers awaiting to be loaded on the trains are temporarily stored. The management of yard operations involves allocating storage space to containers on the yard, and assigning cranes and/or other handling equipment to transfer the […]

E-SMART développe un contrôleur de vitesse dynamique qui impose une limite de vitesse maximale sécuritaire pour des véhicules. Le système s’interface au bus de communication du véhicule et modifie les signaux de la pédale d’accélération, afin d’en réduire l’accélération et par extension, la vitesse. Cependant, l’implémentation actuelle est loin d’être efficace, donc ce projet vise […]

Thermal Energy Storage (TES) systems are emerging technologies with the ability to capture, store and redistribute heat. TES technologies are described as a critical component of low-carbon energy systems as they overcome temporal and geographic barriers for the use of excess energy within an energy grid. Hamilton Community Enterprises (HCE) is currently investigating the parameters […]

La transfusion de produits sanguins contaminés par des bactéries peut être fatale pour les patients la recevant. Les banques de sang utilisent des méthodes pour détecter les bactéries dans les produits sanguins avant de les envoyer aux hôpitaux. Cependant, ces méthodes ne détectent pas les produits contaminés par des biofilms. Les biofilms sont des communautés […]

Forests play a vital role in the environment, biodiversity, and human societies. To safeguard these crucial ecosystems, effective risk assessment and management strategies are essential. Our initiative employs Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, and satellite imagery to assess and alleviate risks to forest species. This approach integrates diverse variables to create comprehensive […]

The research project will test how nature based solutions (NbS) could be integrated into real projects for climate change adaptation in Canada. The research project will provide a guideline for professionals to understand, justify, and measure the financial and non-financial value of NbS in adaptation work. This project will robustly translate theory into practice, considering […]

The Mapping our Common Ground Mitacs- supported Internships will support the Evaluation and Communications functions for the UVIC Community Mapping Collaboratory. Supported by lead Academics from UVIC and UBC, key staff working at the Collaboratory and key advisors from the Community Mapping Collaboratory Steering Ctte (including Wendy Brawer from the global Green Map system and […]

In this research project, we aim to explore the role of the bacteria living within the urinary tract, or the urinary microbiome, during kidney transplantation. Using urine samples from human kidney transplant recipients and donors, we will use bacterial gene sequencing to determine how the urinary microbiome changes over time and during rejection of the […]

Anthrax is a disease of importance for the human and veterinary fields. It has the potential to be used as a bioweapon; however, this threat is relatively rare compared to the risk it poses for ruminants world-wide. Even though a vaccine is available for cattle it is under-utilized. This project will review the data and […]

The thin film TCi project is focused on continuing the improvement of C-Therm’s commercial TCi Thermal Analyzer using thin film materials. This type of material is thinner than those currently used in the commercial product. Thin films have the advantage of being flexible, and having a quicker time response to heat differences due to their […]

This project will provide an estimate of the direct and indirect costs of ADHD in Canada. The peer-reviewed report will be used by the partner organization to appeal to the different levels of government to publicly fund ADHD treatment in Canada. An existing model, developed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, will be adjusted to the Canadian context. […]

L’objectif principal de cette étude est d’évaluer et de comparer l’efficacité des biotechnologies basées sur les additifs à base de consortium microbien et de biocharbon dans l’atténuation des émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES) et d’ammoniac (NH3) provenant des effluents de ferme en production porcine sur litière accumulée. Cette recherche vise à fournir […]