High-volume online stream processing, also known as fast data processing, is becoming increasingly important in a number of different commercial sectors. Unlike big data processing in which data is processed asynchronously in batches, fast data processing performs synchronous data analysis that generates actionable results within a specified deadline. One of the key challenges in building […]

The electric power grid in Canada provides energy to the country. In order to provide more reliable power, to include more clean energy and to supply energy to remote Canadian communities, part of the power grid may be required to operate autonomously. At the distribution level, microgrids, which can be isolated from the main grid, […]

Les gisements profonds sont exploités selon différentes méthodes de minage dépendamment de la qualité de la roche encaissante. Une des méthodes d’exploitation en souterrain la plus sécuritaire et la plus fiable est la méthode par chambre remblayée. Elle consiste à remblayer la chambre (chantier ouvert) qui contenait le minerai. Le remblai minier le plus efficace […]

Pressure ulcers (PUs) are a major health problem in people with spinal cord injuries (SCIs). PUs increase hospital admissions, with 25% of SCI treatment cost linked to PU management. Currently, treatment is limited and new therapeutic options are required. Wound fluid from PUs is invaluable for researchers as it allows a detailed study of the […]

The proposed research will be focused on eliminating fugitive emissions from liquefied natural gas (LNG) transmission, storage, and distribution operations. LNG can be used as fuel for transportation, and for combined heat and power generation in remote locations. We will study transmission, storage, and distribution operations by developing quasi-steady-state and time-dependent thermodynamic models. These models […]

Millennials are a large, tech savvy demographic that media companies are expending significant resources to connect with and market to. This project will develop a comprehensive understanding of the sport media consumption habits of Canadian Millennials, aged 18-24, using surveys and other methods being employed by researchers across the country. Understanding Millennials consumption patterns and […]

Water and sewer research centers have developed protocols to examine and grade assets and infrastructure already in use. These protocols are widely accepted across the world and municipalities have been using them for assessing their pipeline conditions, which is the foundation of pipeline rehabilitation projects and a key factor for their success. The major aim […]

Plusieurs villes réalisent des projets pour se transformer en villes intelligentes (Vi), c’est-à-dire un meilleur endroit pour vivre et travailler. Les principaux objectifs d’une Vi consistent à offrir des services plus efficaces, instituer la participation citoyenne, une gouvernance transparente et le développement durable. Le processus de transformation en Vi est complexe et nécessite la collaboration […]

Detecting an individual’s transportation mode has an invaluable role in applications, by allowing the application to be aware of user’s current context, and modify their functionality accordingly. There has been numerous research in this area, each using a different approach and achieving different outcomes. The goal of this internship to better understand the state of […]

In this project, we will develop nanostructured coatings for panels that collect water from moisture in the air. Water is the most important resource for humanity, yet many parts of the world do not have access to potable water due to their environmental and economic limitations. Collaborative development with SkyTap Technologies and the Gates Research […]

The biggest limiting factor barring increased performance in today’s ultrafast computer systems is the ability to effectively remove the substantial heat generated by the microprocessors. The difficulty lies in the fact that such a large heat load emanates from a relatively small area of the system. The main objective of this project is to investigate […]

Recent evidence shows there is extensive and direct communication between the brain and gastrointestinal tract, where nutrients are absorbed, and that intestinal microbiota have a role in healthy brain function. This study aims to look at the effects of probiotics, live bacteria that inhabit the gut and can help improve your health, on the mood, […]