This project develops an automated control system to reduce manufacturing defects in sustainable composite materials made from natural fibers like flax and hemp. These eco-friendly materials could replace plastics in cars and airplanes, but current production creates wrinkles that weaken products and increase waste. The visiting researcher from France will design a system that applies […]

The Stakeholders Walkability/Wheelability and Audit in Neighbourhoods through a Climate Lens (SWAN–Climate) study will examine how extreme heat affects neighbourhood walking and mobility among older adults and people with disabilities living in heat-vulnerable communities. Focusing on the Greater Manchester leg of a broader international project also underway in Metro Vancouver, the study will investigate three […]

This project investigates the design and evaluation of voice-first and multimodal interaction patterns for clinical AI systems. Through human-centred design research and clinician usability testing, the project aims to develop validated interaction models that support safe, trustworthy, and workflow-aligned use of AI in healthcare settings.

In Canada, primary care is mostly delivered by family physicians and nurse practitioners (NP) through family and walk-in clinics. These services provide first-contact access, ongoing management of common and chronic conditions, and referrals to specialists, while also emphasizing prevention. While the foundation of an effective health system, nearly 27% of BC residents do not have […]

This project will focus on the development of a set of quantum computational algorithms/routines for quantum crystallography [1-3] — a field which merges quantum chemistry electronic structure modelling and crystal structure optimization based on information derived from experimental x-ray scattering data. The aim is to look for quantum computational advantage and/or utility for optimizing crystal […]

This project aims to develop a new targeted strategy to deliver therapeutic molecules specifically to melanoma cells, a type of skin cancer known for its aggressiveness and resistance to current treatments. The approach combines engineered single-chain antibodies (scFvs) that recognize unique markers on melanoma cells with nanopyramids synthesized using DNA Origami, capable of transporting cytostatic […]

The research project’s goal is to quantify the societal services that nature preserves provide relative to biological richness. In other terms, the value of a historically biodiverse green space in a city compared to a standard novel green space to people (Indigenous and non-Indigenous). The preserve in my study encompasses endangered grassland habitat (Garry Oak […]

NBCGSS will collaborate with UNBC’s Computer Science department to integrate artificial intelligence solutions into administrative operations, addressing critical organizational efficiency challenges. This project aims to automate time-consuming manual processes, reduce dependency on individual staff members, and create sustainable operational systems for the 600+ graduate student community. The project will focus on AI integration into documentation […]

This project will extend the functionality of FloatVR, a VR mental health application for the Meta Quest. The project includes upgrading our analytics platform, extending our loading system and building a generic tagging system to modularize functionality. We would also like to build a simple area sequencer for users. These upgrades will enhance our ability […]

Dawson Group’s IT team has created a new in-house web application called WRAP to modernize how Dawson Road Maintenance (DRM) plans work, reports activities, and manages crews. WRAP replaces an older system and makes it easier for supervisors and staff to organize road and bridge projects, track costs, and reduce manual paperwork. Although WRAP is […]

Social isolation can be both a consequence and a contributing factor to poor adherence to HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART), leading to worse health outcomes and a higher risk of HIV transmission. Smaller urban, rural, and remote (SURR) communities in BC face unique challenges, including geographic isolation, limited healthcare access, and HIV-related stigma which all contribute […]

This project aims to improve how quantum light sources—specifically semiconductor quantum dots—are connected to optical fibers using a cutting-edge 3D printing technique called photonic wire bonding. Quantum dots can emit single photons on demand, which is essential for secure communication and future quantum computers, but getting those photons efficiently into standard optical fibers has been […]