«Validating semi-automated 3D slit-lamp examination for anterior segment assessment»

Up until now, technology advancement facilitates tele eye care services, especially in the remote areas. However, some challenges still remain, one of which is the detailed assessment of ocular surface. The Ocular surface has a three-dimensional structure, making the stereoscopic clues important in disease detection. Therefore, this project, in partnership with LightX Innovations Inc., aims […]

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Assessing Motivators and Barriers to Accessing Community-Based Health Programs

The overall aim of the proposed project is to assist a community non-profit organization in their key strategic goal of ‘being the place for people to create positive health outcomes’. Specifically, the main goal is to assess the motivators and barriers that influence the use of community-based health programs offered by the organization. Exploring these […]

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Eco-responsible parking lots technical monitoring project in Quebec

A significant part of urban areas are used by parking spaces that facilitate single car use while contributing to heat island effects and rainwater management challenges. Traditional parking management strategies have not been able to address the environmental and quality of living aspects in cites. The main purpose of this project is to provide a […]

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Implementation of a cloud-native version of Rho – a Health Canada approved software-as-a-medical device (SaMD) that opportunistically screens patients for osteopenia and osteoporosis

16 Bit Inc is a Toronto-based medical imaging AI startup that develops software-as-a-medical device (SaMD) to improve healthcare. They have a product, Rho, which is Health Canada approved for screening patients for osteopenia and osteoporosis using routinely acquired x-rays in patients over the age of 50 years. The goal of this internship is to migrate […]

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Mieux comprendre les besoins et aspirations des citoyenNEs de Montréal-Nord en termes d’accès à l’alimentation

Malgré de nombreuses initiatives collectives, communautaires et institutionnelles, Montréal-Nord reste un désert alimentaire où de nombreuxEUSES résidentEs peinent à avoir un accès régulier à une alimentation saine et de qualité. Cette recherche vise à mieux comprendre d’une côté les principaux obstacles empêchant les citoyenNEs de Montréal-Nord à avoir accès à une alimentation saine et de […]

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Design and prototyping of a low-embodied carbon structure using biochar-based composites

“Design and prototyping of a low-embodied carbon structure using biochar-based composites” studies bio-based composites in construction through biochar: a solid byproduct of thermo-chemically converted biomass. Bio-based composites are typically low in strength. As a corrective, the study will investigate a method to develop structural strength through intelligent planning, execution, and material characterization. This proposes an […]

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Development and test of an ultrasonic transducer for high temperature environments

The power industry has aging infrastructure operating at high temperatures (up to 600°C) subjecting it to accelerated corrosion that regularly leads to disasters. Periodic inspections are used to assess structures using ultrasound but require operations to be shut down so that workers can operate safely. Continuous monitoring is complex at high temperatures, which has many […]

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Tesla in Science Textbooks

Nikola Tesla is considered one of the greatest inventors in history and “the man who invented the 20th century”. Science textbooks mention a number of scientists when their work is related to a given topic and frequently include a biographical note with a photo. When it comes to Nikola Tesla, such information is often missing, […]

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Highly Integrated System for True Time Delay Optical Beamforming Phased Arrays

The participants are working together to provide a novel solution to the requirement for steering antennae for satellite communications. The solution will use new integrated circuits designed to process information optically rather than electronically. The application for this work includes the provision of broadband access to remote communities. The work brings together experts from McMaster […]

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From meal planning to grocery shopping cart; a smart software platform combining personalized recommendations, grocery shopping, and healthy-eating-behavior building

Families need help with their weekly food needs due to busy schedules, stressful weekly meal planning and rising food costs. This research project aims at combining recipes, nutrition, family profiles and preferences, and grocery shopping to recommend healthy and varied meal plans to families. These meal plans will be the base to build grocery shopping […]

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Modeling, design, analysis, and control of a parallel hybrid electric vehicle drivetrain including optimal drive mode operation

Prototyping of HEV powertrains is cumbersome, expensive, and time-consuming. Thus, design optimization is the most feasible alternative process for accomplishing a good design. This project will identify key system components and develop a high-fidelity model of the hybrid drive train capturing key dynamics. Modes such as engine mode, motor mode, hybrid-parallel mode, regenerative braking mode, […]

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