To distinguishing between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colonoscopy is currently the gold standard. However, not only it is painful for the patient, but also expensive and time consuming. To address this problem, calprotectin in the stool can be a perfect marker to test. Companies such as BÜHLMANN has developed ELISA, […]

Eastern Slopes Rivers (ESRs) of Canadian Rockies are fed by various water sources including surface runoff, snow- and ice-melt, and groundwater. The contributions of the water sources vary seasonally and over the decadal scale under a changing climate. Different water sources flow through different pathways having different geological interactions, and consequently different water geochemistry. Therefore, […]

The research aims to create a new development platform for building apps that connect easily on decentralized networks with security agreements for digital transactions. This will help protect users’ privacy, handle more users at once, and make it easier for developers to create decentralized apps. Additionally, the project will develop a system that uses artificial […]

Pipeline integrity management involves effectively managing various threats, including cracking and corrosion. Crack and corrosion threat management has evolved keeping pace with advancements in the Inline Inspection (ILI) technologies which are primary tools for detection and sizing of crack and corrosion features on a pipeline. With the high-resolution inspection data obtained through ILI tools, the […]

Ambitious 100% net-zero emissions targets, the growing proliferation of distributed energy resources including wind, solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage, and a rise in modern loads such as high capacity electric vehicle charging stations are ushering Canadian utility companies through a major transformation in how electrical distribution grids are managed and operated. Consequently, the traditional […]

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a syndrome which involves a sudden decrease in kidney function because of functional or structural impairment. It is a global issue and affects more than 7% of hospitalization in Canada. Unfortunately, although there has been improvement in the recognition and management of AKI, it continues to be a disease associated […]

The persistent challenge faced by oil producers in measuring multi-phase flows, characterized by a complex mixture of oil, gas, and water from wells, has prompted the development of an AI-based multi-phase flow meter by MLCan. Current approaches to real-time precision are hindered by the inherent complexity of these flows, leading to costly and less accurate […]

Steel pipelines as key Canadian infrastructure are often exposed to various geological and environmental conditions that cause defects such as cracks, dents, and gouges in the pipe wall, which can lead to pipe fracture in pipelines, compromising the entire pipeline’s functionality and resulting in significant economic losses, environmental issues or even fatalities. There are several […]

Cement kiln dust (CKD) from the cement industry and digestate from the biogas production process are industrial by-products that can be used to improve soil fertility. The intern will study, over four years, the effect of CKD, digestate and a humic acid product on soil properties, greenhouse gas emissions, and crop yield and quality in […]

Artificial turf has various components that can be altered to change its mechanical properties, such as stiffness and traction. Research has shown that optimal values of these properties exist for athletes to perform optimally and reduce the risk of injury. However, the majority of research on sport surfaces has been conducted on adult male athletes, […]

The APEGA Science Olympics is an annual competition that relies on a large volunteer base to evaluate student teams. Currently, the events use a paper-based judging process, distributing clipboards and scoring sheets to more than 100 judges to assess approximately 300 teams. After the event, all paper forms must be collected and manually entered and […]