Inhalation of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) generated during construction activities such as cutting or grinding can cause lung cancer and the irreversible lung disease. Exposure to RCS is common on construction sites because silica is a naturally occurring mineral that is present in many construction materials. The Silica Control Tool is a risk assessment tool […]

This project will involve using statistical modeling and machine learning techniques in order to identify significant factors that exist in user interaction logs collected from a social gaming system. Next, these factors will be used to inform, implement, and test an adaptive platform for managing and improving behaviors that relate to user experience and/or user […]

Salmonid populations are increasingly challenged by interruptions in watershed connectivity, and limited access to critical habitat. For spawning and rearing, salmonids require diverse habitat features, including gravel beds and large streamwood. However, many watersheds are deficient in large streamwood and gravel, in part due to dam structures limiting downstream transport. Therefore, there is a need […]

Battery and energy storage units are one of the main sources of backup power in modern power systems to support the renewable power generation deficiencies in meeting the load demand. In recent years, the advancements in the charge/discharge efficiency, low cost, and long life of super-capacitor energy storage (SCES) technology have challenged conventional battery technologies. […]

Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease of the brain and spinal cord, affects millions globally, including 93,500 Canadians. With one of the highest existing global MS rates, the number of Canadians living with MS is expected to increase to 133,600 by 2031 and the economic burden to reach $2 billion by the same date. Treatments […]

This SEF/MITACS proposal seeks to develop a curriculum about mining and local economic development. The content of the curriculum is divided into two main parts: a) mining life cycle and its phases and b) the opportunities that mining activities can create to local communities. The ultimate goal in developing this curriculum is to create a […]

The Flu annually causes hundreds of thousand peoples’ death and has brought an enormous loss in Canadian economy. SARS-CoV-2 has strictly reduced the global economic development, and also affected the regular traveling and daily life in Canada. As we know, the influenza and SARS-CoV-2 share the similar symptoms in many aspects. Developing a rapid and […]

The impacts and uncertainty of climate change effects are a challenge to building owners. This project seeks to make it easier for commercial building owners to improve the climate change resilience of their buildings. A tool for supporting decision makers in planning retrofit actions for their buildings will be produced that reflects the local context […]

Trauma occurs in many forms at various instances of our daily life and some subtle ones go unnoticed until sever symptoms are observed. The affects on life vary from impairments to severe incapacitation. Current diagnosis methods are based on questionairs and subjective assessment with inherent variability associated to the doctors. In this internship we will […]

Supercapacitors are electrochemical energy storage devices that allow electricity to be stored for later use and play an essential role in utilizing intermit renewable energy. This collaborative project between Dr. Jian Liu’s group at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Atlas Power Generation, a Vancouver-based clean tech company, will develop a high-energy, safe, and […]

Through iterative design and experimentation, this research aims to overcome the technical challenge of creating an authentic and respectful representation of African American hairstyles in mainstream 2D Animation.

From simple transactions to complex investment strategies and wealth management, the customers want instant, intelligent answers to their questions, comprehensive financial knowledge education, and connection to a financial advisor on social media. To provide enhanced user experiences, we are researching an intelligent framework for conversational AI software with the ability to deliver financial advisors’ market […]