Classical Ayurveda, textual and critical studies

My proposed research deals with the traditional Indian medical system called Ayurveda. Ayurveda not only played a major role in the healthcare of ancient and medieval India, but it also plays a major role as a Government-supported health care system in contemporary South Asian societies. Furthermore, internationally, ayurveda therapies and practices (which are manifold) have […]

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Learning tools to predict treatment responses for schizophrenia from neuroimaging data

Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder associated with a significant health, social and financial burden, not only for patients but also for their families, and society. However, the current treatment methods have been only partially successful, mainly due to the inter-individual differences between patients, which means that a treatment that is successful for one patient, […]

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Energy metabolism modelling with sensitivity to activity thermogenesis tracking data

This research initiative aims to develop more accurate mathematical models of human energy metabolism. The company FitMyLife Health Analytics aims to use the models to help its customers establish behaviour patterns to achieve health goals, such as increased fitness, increased health and weight loss. The models ensure that customers’ decisions are rooted in an accurate […]

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Developing a citizen science application for monitoring biodiversity

The Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI) monitors biodiversity across Alberta. ABMI has developed an application called NatureLynx to facilitate the collection of natural history observations by broad stakeholders, including the public. This application will enable people who are not professional scientists to participate in the process of collecting data; this is called citizen science. Initially, […]

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Magnetic Field Modelling and Optimization in NMR Spectroscopy Device

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy is the preeminent technique used to perform advanced quantification of chemical samples. Industries that rely on rigorous quality assurance can quickly take samples of their product and perform extremely detailed chemical analysis to guarantee reactions, and overall product quality. Currently, the spectroscopy devices used are incredibly large and expensive and do […]

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Net ecosystem exchange of carbon dioxide over agricultural fields near Lacombe, Alberta: data management and processing

Agriculture/ Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and Campbell Scientific Canada (CSC) have been operating an “eddy covariance” (EC) meteorological tower near Lacombe, Alberta that measures the flux of carbon dioxide (CO2) between agricultural fields and the atmosphere. This tower provides data that is used to assess plant growth and decomposition across fields which is critical for understanding […]

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Solid electrolyte sodium-ion conductors for energy storage

Batteries are ideally suited for energy storage due to their pollution-free operation, high efficiency, flexible energy and power characteristics to meet different grid functions, cycle life, and low maintenance. The collaboration between the Thangadurai Group and Geometric Energy Corporation aims to develop a non-explosive, non-toxic, non-flammable all-solid-state sodium-ion battery using nanotechnology with a commercially competitive […]

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Metal oxide Nanomaterial electrolytes for all-solid-state sodium-Ion battery – Year 2

Batteries are ideally suited for energy storage application due to their pollution-free operation, high efficiency, flexible energy and power characteristics to meet different grid functions, cycle life, and low maintenance. The proposed project aims to develop a non-explosive, non-toxic, non-flammable all-solid-state sodium-ion battery with a commercially competitive business case for applications in grid-scale battery storage, […]

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New High Precision GNSS Positioning and Navigation System Using Triple-frequency GNSS Signals – Year two

Precise Point Positioning (PPP) is a next generation precise positioning technology using GNSS and is expected to be adopted in more and more applications. To date, all PPP systems available on the market are dual-frequency based systems and long positioning convergence time has limited its wide applications. With the progress of the GNSS modernization, triple-frequency […]

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