Data synthesis using generative adversarial network

This project is about synthesizing data using generative adversarial network (GAN). Unlike conventional studies which use anonymization techniques for removing private information of individuals, we use variants of GAN architectures for crafting new records contextually similar to real records in the legitimate dataset. We plan to run exploratory experiments on public datasets to provide enough […]

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Generating Contextually Appropriate Followup Questions

The goal of this internship is to design and build a model which can generate contextually appropriate questions during a market research survey. This project will build on existing work, and will extend it by incorporating commonsense reasoning, long-range memory, and possibly other features The model will be tested with real humans using an online […]

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Graphene Ammonium Ion Sensitive Field Effect Transistor Reliability Testing

This is a partnership between ABB, an international leader in water quality monitoring, and McGill University, where the objective is to test the reliability of an emerging technology in ion concentration measurement. The technology combines state-of-the-art electronics, composed of the atomically thin material graphene, and ionsensitive polymers, developed in the research group of Prof. Szkopek […]

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Membrane filtration for reuse of greenhouse wastewater

Most operations of horticulture are intensive users of water and nutrients. Growers recognize the importance of water conservation and recycling, and environmental protection and significant research dollars have been invested to develop integrated pest-management systems to reduce pesticide use, to optimize water and nutrient use within the operation, and encourage recirculation. The proposed project seeks […]

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Optimization and automation of the imaging and analysis of Ananda Device’s high-throughput NeuroHTSTM microplate

Ananda Devices has developed an innovative technology to produce high-throughput organ-on-chip technology for commercialization in the pharma industry and cosmetic industry. For cost effective and fast commercializing the device, semi automation/automation is required for the high throughput data analysis. Further validation of the automation algorithm is required for data accuracy. So, our aim is to […]

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Cancer Care Coordination: A Pilot Project

Emerging my previous research with BC Cancer Agency is the notion of care coordination, a fundamental component of supportive care. Care coordination is an approach to care that attends to the unique needs of patients from the time of diagnosis through treatment and beyond across the following domains: practical, family (relationships), emotional, spiritual, physical, social, […]

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At the intersection of a global pandemic and social justice movement: Effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement on the development of passion for a cause, mental health and well-being of Black young adults in Canada.

The historic events of the spring of 2020 – the collision of the worst public health crisis in a century and the largest Black civil rights movement in half a century – offer a unique opportunity to examine how the frustrations and hopes of Black young adults were affected. We sought to understand the potentially […]

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La vitesse de propagation des ondes de cisaillement dans les argiles de l’est du Canada; mesures et corrélations

Il devient plus commun de mesurer Vs, la vitesse de propagation des ondes de cisaillement, en vue de la caractérisation sismique d’un site, selon les stipulations des codes de construction. Ce paramètre est relié au module de cisaillement maximal du sol. En considérant de plus les développements récents qui permettent d’obtenir Vs par l’analyse des […]

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InterGenNS [Intergenerational North Shore] Project: An Inclusive Vision for Facilitating and Sustaining Intergenerational Community Building Strategies

In response to the vast amount of interest in the North Shore pertaining to intergenerational initiatives, this project seeks to bridge community agencies academic research to provide tangible tools and resources to broaden the awareness of activities connecting different generations in the North Shore to actively contribute to reducing social isolation and loneliness, while enhancing […]

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