Battery energy storage systems (BESS) play a critical role in the electrification of the transportation industry. Despite many recent advancements in lithium ion chemistry at the cell-level, prediction of battery system lifetime remains a challenge at the system-level. Corvus Energy is the world’s leading supplier of safe, innovative, and reliable energy storage solutions for all […]

The barriers, trends and opportunities around using electric vehicles as commercial vehicles is not well understood. SFU, together with Fraser Basin Council, are researching the potential opportunities in deploying electric vehicles in commercial vehicle fleets in BC to provide policy advice and to identify the impacts and benefits of electrification. The outcomes of these studies […]

This research internship project with Ms Birdsall shall investigate and develop a functional plan for a corporate social investment (CSI) model that integrates: (i) Douglas College’s Skills for Success recommendations with the industry partner’s current CSI program and future Social & Labour Plan [SLP] obligations; and (ii) the capabilities and potential resources of the South […]

BOLD-100 is a promising new drug that initial studies have shown has potent activity against the SARS-CoV-2 (the cause of COVID-19) in cell culture experiments. Before being able to start clinical studies with BOLD-100, additional research into the mechanism of action is required, plus testing the safety and efficacy of BOLD-100 in animal models of […]

Among the many significant effects of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), Vancouver General Hospital’s (VGH) Department of Psychiatry has observed the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of patients and providers. These circumstances have created unprecedented demand for decisive and rapid action to avert hospital admissions related to mental health, maximize efficiency within […]

This research project will use a participatory action approach to studying the impact of the ARTpreneurs Web App as an affordable, accessible, and relevant digital tool for educating young artists in Nova Scotia in the development of entrepreneurial thinking and the basic business skills they need to build businesses and careers on their existing creative […]

This proposed project seeks to develop a bio-based alternative, made from Canadian wood pulp, to the current petroleum based non-woven filtration materials used in face masks. The waste issue associated with petroleum based disposable face masks is becoming a significant issue in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the need for disposable masks is […]

The oil and gas industry is in the top five largest sectors in the world in terms of dollar value, generating an estimated $3.32 trillion in revenue annually. It is estimated that 40-60% of workforce in the oil and gas industry will retire in the next five years, so preserving the knowledge stored in documents […]

This study will assess the behaviour, physiology and reproduction of individual birds breeding on reclaimed mine tailings, and will provide a robust measure of the effectiveness of reclamation efforts on the Highland Valley Copper operating area. By examining a range of life-history traits in two ecologically distinct species, and comparing birds breeding on reclaimed mine […]

This project is to research and develop a portable hot-cold sensation diagnostic device which will be used to test and record the degree of hot and cold sensation on patient’s limbs. Traditional method uses test tubes filled with warm water or cracked ice and water for testing. Temperature less than 5oC and greater than 45oC […]

Chronic cough is a common symptom affecting approximately 10% of the general population that has major social, psychological and physical implications including depression, anxiety, and a reduction in social participation. Current data suggests the prevalence of chronic cough increases with age and is twice as common in female than in males. The exact reasons for […]

Communities throughout Canada’s North are turning to small-scale agriculture in hopes of solving food security issues, fostering economic growth and adapting to climate change. The City of Yellowknife has developed an Agriculture Strategy to build a resilient local food system. Through an emerging partnership between the City of Yellowknife and Wilfrid Laurier University, the Mitacs […]