Grey clays are widespread soft glaciomarine deposits in the Greater Victoria Region. Seismic ground motions can be significantly amplified in the site with the presence of these soils. However, the understanding of the seismic response of Victoria grey clays is limited. This research aims to fill the knowledge gap by carrying out a collaborative research […]

Mining for metals, such as nickel used in steel and batteries, results in a waste product known as tailings. These tailings are the left-over rocks stored in huge piles often hundred of hectares in size and are found throughout Canada. Few plants grow on tailings and they are costly to maintain in order prevent damage […]

The current pandemic is caused by a nasty virus that infects mostly the lungs via a receptor critical for the virus to bind to lung cells. Knowing how the virus binds to its lung receptor will enable us to synthesize small experimental drugs that will be investigated further for interesting therapeutic properties. This proposal focuses […]

One important strategy that is helping to prevent collapse of salmon stocks is the use of hatcheries. Hatchery raised salmon are released into streams to help supplement the wild population. An impediment to hatchery efforts is that for the first two weeks after their release, hatchery-reared salmon often show high rates of mortality due to […]

The integration of large-scale renewable energy sources in power grid is challenging and requires new power transmission infrastructure such as high voltage Direct Current (DC) transmission and interconnected AC-DC grids. Real-time power system digital simulators are essential for the development of new AC-DC grid technologies. The aim of this MITACS project is to develop numerically […]

Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) are attractive eco-friendly and renewable materials for replacing the petroleum-based synthetic fibers in high-performance composites applications. Performance Biofilaments has developed a proprietary processing technology for producing CNFs from sustainably harvested Canadian wood fiber, using mechanical means without the need for additional chemical or enzymatic pre-treatment. The process thus allows for large volume […]

This project investigates biomechanical risk factors associated with non-specific low back pain in road cyclists. Using motion capture and isokinetic core strength testing, spinal movement patterns and muscular deficits are analyzed during cycling under controlled laboratory conditions and highly realistic treadmill cycling with the athlete’s own bicycle. The goal is to better understand how segmental […]

Recreational fishing is seeing increasing numbers of fish caught and released, either because individual fishers choose not to harvest for personal or conservation reasons, or because fishing regulations allow few numbers or sizes of fish to be harvested. However, if released fish become less catchable for future fishers, this may lead to decreasing catch rate, […]

This project will support the development and growth of a customer retention and rewards program for Nature Bee, a Canadian sustainable home-goods company. The internship will focus on analyzing customer purchasing behaviour, identifying retention opportunities, and supporting the expansion of a loyalty and rewards strategy designed to increase repeat purchases and long-term customer value. The […]

Early-life adversity (ELA) is one of the most consistent and robust predictors of poor mental health outcomes across the lifespan. These are developmental periods characterized by high neural plasticity, in which the brain is shaped by experience. Thus, ELA can provoke detrimental, long-lasting changes in the brain and it is critical to understand the mechanisms […]