Penning Plasma Oscillations

Accel-Link Ltd is associated with D-Pace (mutual ownership). It acts as an R&D innovation arm for DPace. D-Pace develops, manufactures and sells ion sources to market segments that utilize particle accelerators. D-Pace’s strategy is to use R&D products that solve customer’s nextgeneration accelerator needs that can result from initial R&D explorations undertaken by Accel-Link Ltd. […]

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Developing Thermally Stable Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) with Long-Term Stability for mRNA Therapeutics

The success of the COVID-19 vaccines demonstrated how powerful new technologies based on lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) can be for protecting public health. As more RNA-based medicines are being developed, it is increasingly important that these LNPs are stable and easy to distribute, especially to support global accessibility and improve preparedness […]

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SAGA: Translanguaging and Urban Green Transitions

“Finding the right words in place for the green transition” in Helsinki and Copenhagen is a component of the larger, SSHRC Insight grant SAGA: Translanguaging and Sustainability (2024-29). Building upon a foundation of policy discourse analysis specific to the terminology of green transition in these two cities in Finnish and Danish, respectively, interns will pursue […]

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Raymond James Ltd. – Tax Services Process Innovation Project

Raymond James Ltd. is a leading financial services firm dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals through tailored wealth management, investment, and tax advisory solutions. The organization operates in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment where accuracy, timeliness, and client trust are paramount. As tax regulations evolve and digital transformation continues to reshape the financial landscape, […]

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Riemannian Douglas–Rachford Algorithms for Federated Learning and Privacy-Preserving Healthcare Analytics

The aim of this project is to study a data-preserving federated learning approach by designing a Riemannian composite optimization model and developing a Riemannian Doulgas-Rachford algorithm for solving the model. In addition to novel contributions to the filed of optimization and machine learning, our proposed model and algorithm are applied in data-preserving healthcare operations where […]

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Computational models of cone photoreceptor mosaic formation

Cone photoreceptors are specialized neurons of the vertebrate retina that absorb light to begin daylight vision. Two major morphological types exist: single cones, which are circular in cross section, and double cones, which consist of two conjoint cells with elliptical cross section. Cones can be distributed in precise repeat patterns such as he hexagonal lattice […]

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Immunometabolic basis of interleukin-10 resistance in individuals with obesity

This international research project brings together scientists and students from Canada and Brazil to study how the immune system becomes disrupted in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes—two major chronic diseases. These conditions are linked to ongoing inflammation in the body, which can lead to serious health problems. A hormone-like molecule called interleukin-10 (IL-10) […]

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Electrohydrodynamics of Active Chiral Nematics

Our proposal investigates the electrohydrodynamics of active chiral nematics—complex fluids that combine internal activity, chirality, and orientational order. These materials exhibit rich flow behaviors and defect dynamics when subjected to electric fields, making them promising for future applications in soft robotics, microfluidics, and responsive materials. Through computational modeling and theoretical analysis, we aim to uncover […]

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Supporting Savouring and Positive Affect at Work with Personalized AI-Generated Images for Improving Mental Well-being

Workplace wellness programs often fail to improve mental health due to minimal uptake and engagement. Digital tools for mental health support are becoming increasingly popular; however, work programs are typically delivered through in-person formats and focus on more severe forms of support (e.g., offering leaves of absence) which often results in low engagement from the […]

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Applying Knowledge in Marine Planning

Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound is located just northwest of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Historically the sound has been significantly impacted by human activities. Now it is experiencing ecological resurgence, and there is increasing interest in both greater understanding the sound and applying marine spatial planning (MSP). MSP allocates human activities in marine areas to achieve multiple objectives. […]

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Advancing Sustainable Rammed Earth Construction: A Novel Robotics-Assisted Approach

This project tackles the lack of automation in sustainable construction practices, focusing specifically on rammed earth — an ancient technique now hindered by labor intensity and poor ergonomic conditions. Earth House Holdings, a BC-based ecological building firm, aims to introduce automation without compromising the low-carbon ethos of traditional earth construction. To address this, we propose […]

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