Most Albertan crop farmers have substantial resource-intensive but non-profitable marginal lands and dry zones where, due to reduced water availability, seeded crops don’t thrive. On the other hand, livestock producers demand nutritious, low-cost feed with a stable supply chain. We aim to connect and solve both problems by introducing hardy millet species that can: 1. […]

This project aims to commercialize a smart dispatching assistant designed to help trucking and logistics companies reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. The assistant leverages cutting-edge technologies to support dispatchers in making better, faster decisions while coordinating fleets of drivers, trucks, and trailers. Over the course of the project, we will engage with industry stakeholders […]

This project will focus on developing a business strategy to help PrintedSUN bring its innovative bili-blanket to market. The bili-blanket is a portable, flexible phototherapy device designed to treat newborn jaundice while allowing for mother-baby bonding. Over four months, the project will explore market opportunities, funding options, regulatory requirements, and commercialization strategies to support the […]

This project aims to explore the commercial potential of a new microfluidic device that can isolate tiny particles called extracellular vesicles (EVs) from biological samples. These EVs have important uses in disease detection, drug delivery, and medical research. The goal is to better understand the market, identify customer needs, and develop a plan to bring […]

After the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada have focused on entrepreneurship to create jobs and stimulate growth across its various regions but is yet to bring many underrepresented groups into this vision. Black Canadians, among others, face unique and significant barriers to entrepreneurship, especially with handling finances. They already suffer many socio-economic disadvantages tied to racism. The […]

This project aims to study physical activity, sedentary behavior, and physical fitness in 600 pregnant women across all three trimesters to better understand their impact on maternal and fetal health. While regular physical activity during pregnancy is known to reduce the risk of complications such as depression, gestational diabetes, and high blood pressure, many women […]

This research proposes a comprehensive techno-economic assessment of an innovative graphene oxide-based technology for CO2 capture, developed by the Computed Tomography Research Group (GIT) at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS). The study aims to evaluate the feasibility and impact of this technology through a comparative analysis between Colombia and Canada, focusing on its efficiency, […]

The ultimate objective of this project is to design and develop a signal/noise analyzer to improve the reliability and efficiency of EM-based measurement-while-drilling (MWD) tool within various strata formation under high temperature, deep drilling environment. In order to analyze the received signal contaminated by surface and underground noise, it is essential to understand the electrical […]

The upcoming research internship will explore hypothetical molecules derived from pyridine, which could be integrated in ligands for olefin polymerization and, potentially, depolymerization. Olefin polymerization is a catalytic process by which polyethylene and polypropylene are manufactured using catalysts incorporating unique ligand frameworks. This computational study aims to 1) determine the best ligand design for molecules […]

The proposed research aims to develop a novel and cost-effective method for producing carbon fibers using silane-grafted polyethylene (PE) as an alternative precursor. This approach integrates silane grafting, melt-spinning, stabilization, and carbonization processes to enhance the thermal stability and cross-linking of PE, making it suitable for carbon fiber production. By leveraging silane chemistry, the project […]

When students use mobile devices in a classroom, teachers cannot easily know if students are actively engaged in group activities or if they are distracted. For example, a student may be observing the activities of others rather than contributing to group workspace. Even though students are in close proximity, they can be too focused on […]

The effective antimicrobial treatment of bone infections / osteomyelitis are often hampered by the secretion of beta-lactamase enzymes that inactivate the beta-lactam ring of otherwise effective penicillins and related antibiotics. To neutralize enzyme activity, beta-lactam antibiotics will often be co-administered with beta-lactamase inhibitors, such as Tazobactam. However, the systemic introduction of beta-lactamase inhibitors may not […]