The current approach for addressing the fabrication error in SiPIC devices is expensive and insufficient, significantly limiting the potential of the SiPIC technology. The solution we have developed is to tune the SiPICs using femtosecond laser pulses. By irradiating the silicon waveguides with single or multiple laser pulses, we can correct errors in the circuit […]

This project focuses on developing an innovative, automated wearable oxygen delivery system specifically designed to improve the quality of life for individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other respiratory ailments. By incorporating advanced sensor technology, the system will dynamically adjust oxygen flow based on the user’s real-time respiratory needs, allowing for greater mobility […]

The Wood Buffalo Environmental Association (WBEA) monitors the impact of industrial activities on jack pine forests within the Athabasca Oil Sands Region (AOSR), in Alberta, Canada. WBEA’s Forest Health Monitoring Program tracks the effects of deposition of nutrients and other elements emitted by industrial activities at the AOSR on the surrounding forests. The proposed project […]

The proposed project by LysisLogic Scientific Inc. aims to create a strategic blueprint for two of its innovative technologies. This initiative will align scientific research with business strategies to accelerate the technologies’ journey from the lab to the market, based on comprehensive market research that identifies industry trends, opportunities, and growth areas. The outcome will […]

This project is a necessary step toward model development for machine condition assessment that is capable of both diagnosis and prognosis including root cause analysis. The analytical model, once validated and calibrated can serve as a baseline model or a template for the detection of machine health problems. Because of the details of a machine […]

Free roaming wild pigs are known to harbour diseases that are of concern to both humans and livestock. Both trichinosis and toxoplasmosis are diseases that wild pigs are known to have globally but less is known about whether free roaming wild pigs in Alberta are infected. Using samples collected as part of a provincial eradication […]

The internship project involves working with mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), which play a key role in regenerative medicine due to their translational potential. I will be conducting experiments to find new ways to regulate and modify the functions of these cells, and analyzing high-throughput screening data to find novel therapeutic targets. Along the way, I […]

TerraVerdae Bioworks is working with a type of bacteria that is able to metabolize methanol, converting it into a bioplastic. TerraVerdae is focusing its commercial operations on bioplastic production but is interested in identifying other bioproducts that can also be produced. It is known that this type of bacteria forms a symbiotic relationship with plants, […]

Selenium nanoparticles are used in the biomedical field to treat diseases such as diabetes and inflammatory diseases. Also, many studies have been reported on the antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-leishmaniasis, and anti-biofilm activity of these nanoparticles. Other applications of selenium nanoparticles are included in dye degradation and use for mercury bioremediation. The aim of this study […]

The objective of this project is to determine the usability and acceptance of Teacher Time Machine web application as an AI power platform for teachers, administrators, and school district leaders. It will involve doing market research, creating a market strategy and determining and testing execution of marketing steps. The partner organization will benefit by having […]

Foam fractionation is a cost-effective, environmentally friendly emerging technique used for the concentration of proteins from dilute protein sources. Wheat, sugar beets, and potatoes are extensively grown crops in Southern Alberta that generate substantial amounts of by-products through post-harvest processing. This waste is usually discarded without utilization and can undergo fermentation, leading to environmental degradation. […]

Thin film transistors (TFT) are widely used in many devices such as displays. There is also a need for TFTs that can be integrated into the back end of the line for CMOS devices, logic, memory, and imagers. In order for TFTs to achieve this integration, a detailed understanding of defects in their metal oxide […]