Geospatial and machine learning methods in traumatic brain injury prediction and prevention in Nova Scotia

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability. One area of injury prevention research is to use geographic information systems to identify at-risk neighbourhoods for targeted intervention. However, few studies have been conducted to investigate the geographical distribution of TBI in Canada. The proposed project is based on the linked trauma […]

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Optimisation des chantiers d’abattage du projet Upper Beaver d’Osisko

Un chantier d’abattage correpond au volume de minerai extrait lors de l’exploitation de la mine souterraine entre deux niveaux successifs. La rentabilité d’une mine est fortement liée à la délimitation la meilleure possible de ces chantiers. Le projet vise à appliquer une nouvelle méthode de définition des chantiers d’abattage qui incorpore directement les contraintes minières, […]

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Improving usability and interoperability of autonomous and remote operated marine survey vessels

The popularity of autonomous survey vessels (ASVs) are rapidly increasing due to their low-cost, efficiency, ease of operations, and safety benefits. These systems are applied to ocean mapping survey operations that would have traditionally been completed by small, crewed vessels using either single beam or multibeam echosounder systems. To maintain the simplicity of the ASV, […]

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Système automatisé d’extraction des modules en mauvaise santé dans les batteries usagées de véhicule électrique dédié au développement d’une source de 250kWh

Afin de réduire l’empreinte environnementale, l’électrification des transports est une solution pour réduire les changements climatiques mais qui apporte aussi un problème majeur, soit un apport de batteries difficilement recyclables. Le projet de recherche propose un reconditionnement des batteries usagées des véhicules électriques par un remplacement des modules dont la santé est inadéquate dans des […]

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Analyse de segmentation de données philanthropiques pour Les Grands Ballets Canadiens

Le projet propose une analyse de segmentation des donateurs individuels des Grands Ballets Canadiens. L’analyse sera effectuée avec des données personnelles détenues par l’organisme. Ultimement, un portrait des différents types de donateurs (et de leur profitabilité) ainsi que des recommandations concrètes seront formulées afin de mieux cibler les donateurs individuels et de répartir efficacement les […]

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Development of Improved Electrolytes for Zinc-Ion Batteries

Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are promising candidates for storing significant amounts of electricity, since zinc (Zn) is widely available and inexpensive. ZIBs typically use a high-capacity Zn metal anode, metal oxide positive electrode, and aqueous electrolyte, with energy/power densities similar to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). ZIBs offer advantages over LIBs, including improved safety, eco-friendliness and simpler manufacturing […]

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Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory role of Protein Hydrolysates: Involvement of microRNAs and Gut Microbiome

Studies related to the gut-lung axis have spiraled in the recent year, especially with current challenges related to COVID-19. The role of an optimal microbiome status for a well-functioning immune system is now emerging as a crucial factor to protect against immune-deregulation and infection in sites distant from the intestine. Therefore, this project aims to […]

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A Natural Solution: exploring nature-based solutions as an effective, multi-functional strategy across four regional and local scales

This project brings together a leading team of academics, public and private sector actors to co-develop a decision-making framework for Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to reduce climate change impacts like floods, heat risks while improving municipal service delivery, enhancing human health and well-being, and protecting biodiversity. NbS projects range from protecting natural assets (such as wetlands, […]

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Analytical and numerical modelling of fluid-structure interactions of a disc spinning in water with applications for hydroelectric power

Hydroelectric turbines vibrate when they operate, due to their rotation in water. Those vibrations, if not studied and looked after, may damage the runners as well as the shaft, resulting in a decrease of production and operating range, and in a faster deterioration of the components too. Therefore, this project aims to study the vibrations […]

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Tools for Enhancement of Power System Security

The aim of the proposed research cluster is to advance the state of the art of secure operation of power systems by developing new methods and tools. A power system is expected to perform within specified operating boundaries of system voltage and frequency under normal conditions when there are no component outages. Further, it should […]

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Le gaz naturel au Québec et le verrouillage carbone: analyse de cas

Le gaz naturel fait partie des formes d’énergie utilisées par la société québécoise depuis la fin des années 1950. Depuis ce temps, la consommation de gaz naturel a accru et représente plus ou moins 15% de la consommation énergétique du Québec et une proportion égale des émissions de GES de la province. Dans un contexte […]

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