This project aims to develop and evaluate layer-by-layer nanofiltration (LbL-NF) membranes for the recovery of rare earth elements (REEs) from acidic solutions of secondary waste. The research will involve fabricating charged membrane layers on commercially available ultrafiltration supports and testing their ability to concentrate solutions of REEs while maintaining high permeability under acidic conditions. Building […]

This study focuses on parameter estimation for passive and non-operational satellites. With the increase in space technologies, space-related activities have expanded and the number of satellites has grown accordingly; as a result, non-operational satellites and potentially hazardous space debris have emerged. Information about these space objects is mostly obtained through measurements conducted from ground-based platforms. […]

This study examines the intersections and overlapping knowledge between Irish folklore, understandings of landscape and lived realities, and historical sources concerning communities in north county Cork. With an eye to contemporary statements that claim a need to build a “Irish Forest-Culture”, this project aims to investigate the historical and cultural roots of what that might […]

Premier Lighting is a lighting solutions provider based in Burnaby, BC, specializing in commercial and residential installations, with a commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. As the company grows, it faces challenges typical of expanding Canadian SMEs: ensuring best practices in workplace safety, modernizing employee hiring and onboarding, and maintaining equitable workplaces through clear […]

The main objective of this research project is to investigate the prevalence and impact of menstrual cycle-related symptoms and low energy availability-related health issues among competitive female athletes, and to examine how these factors impact training, competition, and the use of pain medications. This project contributes to a larger research initiative led by the host […]

Healthy soil is crucial for global food security, yet farmers face declining fertility, nutrient depletion, and rising fertilizer costs. These challenges are particularly pressing for smallholder farmers in Kenya, where timely soil information is limited. This project connects researchers from Canada and Kenya to advance Agrilo, a real-time soil nutrient sensing system, and Agrilo-VR, an […]

Healthy soil is crucial for global food security, yet farmers face declining fertility, nutrient depletion, and rising fertilizer costs. These challenges are particularly pressing for smallholder farmers in South Africa, where timely soil information is limited. This project connects researchers from Canada and South Africa to advance Agrilo, a real-time soil nutrient sensing system, and […]

The proposed research focuses on improving road safety by studying how drivers react when encountering pedestrians in mixed traffic conditions. While most existing studies emphasize pedestrian behavior, little is known about how drivers respond in these situations. To address this gap, the project will use a driving simulator that replicates a real 5.5 km road […]

To address the challenge of treating wastewater from food processing industries, researchers at the University of Alberta have developed an innovative, chemical-free technology using plasma-activated microbubbles. To improve this system for large-scale use, a postdoctoral researcher will join a world-leading fluid dynamics group at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. This international collaboration will […]

The proposed Research Plan is to evaluate the active targeting effect of glycan ligands for the delivery of conjugated lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to human bone marrow CD34 + hematopoietic stem and pluripotent cells (HSPCs) and human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) such as T cells and B cells. A reporter mRNA will be formulated into […]

This project develops mathematical models to investigate how tumour heterogeneity and oxygen availability influence the efficacy of oncolytic virotherapy (OVT). OVT employs genetically engineered viruses to selectively infect and destroy cancer cells, yet its therapeutic success is often hindered in hypoxic tumour regions, where low oxygen levels promote cellular adaptations that reduce viral replication and […]

Worldwide demand for man-made cellulosic fibres is increasing as availability of cotton fibre is limited. The regenerated cellulose lyocell process offers large advantages over other processes in terms of environmental and social impacts. However, cellulose is flammable. Current strategies to prepare flame-resistant (FR) regenerated cellulose fibre involve the incorporation of a fine powder of organophosphate […]