Exotic derivatives of various kinds contribute significantly to the risk exposure that must be managed by banks. In order to be competitive, banks need to assess their risk exposure frequently, and make necessary adjustments to their positions. Assessing risk exposure involves computing valuations of all the assets in their investment portfolio, along with their sensitivities. […]

Computer Algebra Systems (CAS), with their unique ability to analyze and solve mathematical problems, are gathering new communities of users, who challenge those software systems with more and more complex tasks. It is necessary, therefore, that the core engines of CAS to implement stateof- the-art algorithms. This proposal capitalizes on the research conducted by academic […]

In recent years, ultra-high-performance fiber reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) has gained ground in bridge construction and infrastructure. The tensile behaviour of UHPFRC that effectively limits crack propagation and minimizes the width of cracks, resulting in enhancement of the structure’s strength and durability is of utmost interest. However, the fast, easy, and reliable characterization of this property […]

This project investigates the deployment and operation of automated speed enforcement (ASE) as an emerging enforcement technology in the City of Vaughan, which uses cameras to detect speeding at select locations. The complexities of deployment lie in choosing camera locations with the highest deterrence impact on speeding and the periodic relocation of the cameras, which […]

People with disabilities face many barriers to employment. The employment rate of Canadians with disabilities was 49% in 2011, compared with 79% for individuals without a disability. People with communication disabilities face employment rates as low as 14% (McNaughton, 2002), leaving this segment of Canadian society financially dependent, socially isolated, and personally unfulfilled. We seek […]

The MoveSmart Mobility Management Strategy seeks to direct the City of Vaughan’s vision to provide a transportation system that is safe, efficient, and sustainable. This study’s primary goal is to review the data sources available to the City of Vaughan and assess the future data needs that will promote the MoveSmart goals. The objectives are […]

This research project attempts to tackle the major issues experienced with crankshaft vibration in modern internal combustion engines through the use of tuned finite element model and optimized rubber dampers. The purpose of this project is to lay out a systematic approach for the design of torsional vibration dampers when given a set of engine […]

The project focuses on enhancing a computational multi-physics framework for analyzing or designing engineering systems where more than one physical phenomena are present and interact with each other – for example, fluid-structure interaction or conjugate heat transfer. In cases where the solution algorithm can be unstable or slow to converge, the partner organization has found […]

Public rail transit maintenance includes ensuring that rails are free from the corrugation that develops naturally as trains traverse the rail. Detecting corrugation typically requires manual measurement of rail condition using a specialized measurement trolley. In a recent study we established a relationship between corrugation and the noise level produced by the train suggesting that […]

Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a prominent damage mechanism in the hydrocarbon industries which results in the leaks and even lead to catastrophes. There are numerous spacer systems developed till date including Integrity Product’s Novel PTFE spacer wrap and Novel Insulation Ventilation system (IVS) which are studied comprehensively via Mitacs funded projects. All these spacer […]

Actuellement, plusieurs acteurs de l’industrie de la construction utilisent des approches intégrées sans référence afin de bien conduire ces processus à des résultats optimaux. Par conséquent, le Centre d’études et de recherches pour l’avancement de la construction au Québec (CERACQ) aimerait combler ce vide par la diffusion d’un guide de conception intégrée. Ainsi, un guide […]

Anxiety is the number one mental health disorder across the globe; however, since the pandemic, anxiety has skyrocketed to an all-time high. Anxiety patients typically have access to treatment in the form of medication or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), but medication is stigmatized and associated with intense side-effects, and CBT is expensive and hard to […]