Development of A Digital-Twin-Based Software for Gas Turbine Reliability Analysis

In the era of the industrial revolution, the availability of vast amounts of data necessitates the development of software applications with online dynamic reliability prediction capabilities. Such software should enable a data-driven analysis of equipment life by incorporating various operational and environmental covariates that impact equipment failure, thereby mitigating production losses. Consequently, this project aims […]

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MonClubSportif : Détection de contenu toxique

MonClubSportif est une entreprise spécialisée dans le développement d’une application web et mobile dédiée à la gestion d’équipes sportives, accordant une importance primordiale à la santé et à la sécurité des jeunes athlètes. En plus de proposer diverses fonctionnalités pour faciliter la gestion des équipes, l’application intègre une messagerie instantanée destinée à remplacer les plateformes […]

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Development of a smart wearable device using sensor fusion for human motion tracking

In this project, we’re developing a smart wearable device that works together with an app to assist users in improving their sports performance and maintaining their health. Ideal for enthusiasts of sports like golf, tennis, or badminton, this innovation is designed to overcome challenges in skill improvement. The device tracks user activity during play, sending […]

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CommunityFirst Perpetual Fund: Designing Alternative Funding and Aid Distribution Model for Effective Humanitarian Health Crisis Response

Communities and local non-governmental organizations experiencing health crisis have had multiple barriers between their response strategies such as community workshops on how to treat an illness, and funds. Long, bureaucratic, and competitive processes to apply for funding from governments and international NGOs immobilize community action and leave them vulnerable when stricken by health emergencies. Funding […]

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Detection of « Total Loss » claims through images

Intact Financial Corporation is Canada’s largest provider of property and casualty insurance by annual premiums. Intact aims to offer expedited claims service to its customers. When opening a claim, Intact already asks its customers to provide images of the vehicle that allow prior identification of the general condition of the vehicle. The intern will have […]

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Investigating the mechanisms of Parkinson’s Disease

More than 100,000 Canadians are affected by Parkinson’s disease which affects the brain. It can disrupt the daily lives of patients as they find it challenging to walk, talk and express themselves. Current therapies to treat Parkinson’s disease provide symptomatic relief and are not effective. A protein called alpha synuclein is known to promote brain […]

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Développement territorial intégré dans l’Est de Montréal: rôles, capacités d’action et potentiels de collaboration entre les Tables de quartier et les services d’urbanisme

Le projet de recherche partenarial vise à outiller les Tables de quartier de l’Est de Montréal face à des enjeux générés par des grands projets d’aménagement et d’infrastructure dans le cadre des investissements gouvernementaux. L’approche de recherche action est mobilisée pour assurer un accompagnement scientifique des coalitions d’acteurs de la société civile qui s’organisent sur […]

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From Management to Adaptation: An organizational learning approach to strategic renewal of the environmental management function at The City of Calgary

This study looks at how organizational learning can be applied to enhance the relationships between human organizations and the environment. A team of environmental management professionals at The City of Calgary will work with the intern/researcher to design and test the effectiveness of an organizational learning tool. The tool will be applied to explore principles […]

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Novel corrosion and wear resistant self-lubricating hybrid coating

Our research project aims to develop an advanced coating solution for the tire molding industry to address the problem of rubber sticking to mold and vent surfaces during the tire curing process. Currently available solutions are costly, have a limited lifespan, and cause interruptions in the manufacturing process. We propose to use an electroless composite […]

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Unveiling the Rift: Exploring the Chasms in Modern Software Development Quality Assurance

Software quality is a complex challenge that includes security, reliability, correctness, and maintainability. Existing tools fall short in effectively identifying, monitoring, and prioritizing quality issues. This research project aims to bridge these gaps by developing a comprehensive solution. By addressing these limitations, it will enhance productivity, reduce risks, streamline software development, and increase project success. […]

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Enabling Automatic Pipeline Leak Detection

Hifi Engineering is currently monitoring nearly 3,000 km of pipeline using Fiber-Optic Cables placed along their length. Tiny scratches, called Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG), are inscribed into the fiber every 25m. Since the optical length of the fiber depends on the surrounding pressure, these gratings allow the fiber-optic cable to be used as a series […]

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