Recent increased enthusiasm towards Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) coupled with developments in smart sensor technologies and advances in communication systems have resulted in simultaneous incorporation of several advanced monitoring and sensing technologies within manufacturing and industrial sectors. In particular, Industrial Artificial Intelligence, referred to as the IAI, is positioning itself as the transformative technology of the […]

La mise en oeuvre de l’ingénierie des systèmes dirigée par les modèles dépend largement des compétences des ingénieurs et de leur maîtrise de la méthodologie et du langage de modélisation utilisés. Ce problème est plus accentué chez les compagnies qui ont développé leur propre méthodologie et qui, toutefois, utilisent des outils standards de modélisation développés […]

This project aims to provide an alternative therapeutic for the prevention and treatment of the virus responsible for COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, as well as respiratory syncytial virus and influenza. Using a single viral vector platform, we will deliver antibodies from human survivors of these diseases to provide sustained levels of protection against the virus for all […]

The Optical Logic Gate project is the beginnings of a pivotal part in demonstrating a larger system architecture that will revolutionize the way information is used and moved. The optical logic gate will show a novel method to implement Boolean logic and demonstrate its scaling up to complex computing and switching functions using all optical […]

Au cours des dernières années, les modes de consommation individuelle se sont radicalement transformés. D’une part, la proportion des cyberacheteurs a cru très rapidement, et d’autre part, les processus et trajectoires d’achats ont tendu à s’hybrider davantage : c’est-à-dire à se dérouler à la fois en ligne et en boutique physique. Pour autant, nombre de […]

L’objectif de ce projet de recherche consiste à concevoir un outil de coupe de cheveux et autres pilosités « tout-en-un » de très grande précision, favorisant un usage prolongé et qui soit attrayant et utilisable dans des contextes de coupes variés, tout en assurant au mieux la santé et la sécurité des coiffeurs et des […]

In recent years, significant attention has been paid to ending chronic homelessness in Canadian communities. As communities implement these initiatives, they confront many practical problems. Given the nuances of implementation and the many decisions and compromises that communities need to make, having a robust and thoughtful community engagement and co-design process that incorporates the relevant […]

A variety of alternative strategies have been developed for increasing the service life of reinforced concrete structures exposed to corrosive environments. An optimum design or repair strategy requires not only an estimate of upfront costs, but also the means to compare all associated costs against the potential extension to the life of the structure. Unfortunately, […]

La sécurité lors de la déglutition des personnes souffrant de dysphagie est assurée par la modification de la texture des aliments et des boissons via l’utilisation d’épaississant alimentaire. Le partenaire industriel utilise de la gomme xanthane pour épaissir différentes boissons destinées à ces patients, mais ce dernier a observé des problèmes d’instabilité lors de l’entreposage. […]

Le Cirque du Soleil dispose d’une expertise pratique Importante pour la conception de matelas de reception. Toutefols, due a l’absence de donnees approfondies, cette expertise repose sur peu d’evidence scientifique, rendant difficile la conception optima le de matelas de reception pour de nouvelles performances acrobatlques. Le stage propose vise a completer et exploiter les outils […]

People who experience mental wellness challenges or mental illness often struggle to obtain or maintain a position in the workplace. This is extremely relevant given the current COVID crisis, where personal distancing and isolation are required for the greater societal good. Organizations and communities are looking for practical tools to support mental health amidst this […]

Vertical agriculture could play a strong role in sustainable food systems, as it can be used to produce year-round supplies of nutritious foods with low environmental footprints. Vertical farming could be a valuable strategy for developing urban agriculture and local food systems, thereby contributing to sustainable community development and resilience. This research explores this potential […]