Bioactive compounds are naturally occurring food components that can promote human health, but they often lose their effectiveness because of problems such as low stability, low solubility, and poor absorption in the body. Encapsulation in emulsions is one promising way to protect these compounds and help them reach their target tissues, but the main limitation […]

Me-Dian Credit Union seeks to investigate the impact of ongoing consolidation of credit unions in Manitoba and the impact on smaller credit unions in the Manitoba market. Ongoing credit union consolidation will have a crucial impact on the organization, but the degree and magnitude are unknown. This project aims to provide Me-Dian with an assessment […]

The structure of power grid is changing due to the integration of distributed energy resources, especially the renewables and energy storage. These resources with power electronic converters provide additional controllability to grid operators and provide the capability of operating the interconnected gird as several active decentralized systems for enhancing system reliability and maintaining system resiliency. […]

More than 90% of pharmaceuticals fail to impact fail to pass regulatory approval due to toxicity or lack of effectiveness. 50% of those failures have the potential to impact patient lives and existing therapeutics can be repurposed to expand therapeutic options if they can be delivered in smaller dosages to where they are needed most. […]

This project develops an intelligent automation system to revolutionize how we inspect safety-critical components in industries like aerospace, energy, and manufacturing. It focuses on Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), a powerful but skill-dependent method for finding hidden flaws in materials. Currently, interpreting PAUT data demands highly trained technicians to analyze complex signal patterns and images. […]

This project will help make it easier for scientists and data engineers to work with a powerful type of satellite data called hyperspectral imagery, which captures detailed information about the Earth’s surface. While this data can support important work in areas like climate, agriculture, and environmental monitoring, it’s often difficult to use without specialized training […]

This project aims to explore the uptake of metals in leachate water by Tallwheatgrass phytoextraction. Leachate water is costly to treat and often requires off-site transportation. In addition to being cost intensive, this is also a high energy consuming process. By utilizing phytoremediation, we can provide a sustainable, affordable, and environmentally friendly alternative to shipping […]

This project addresses the growing challenge of vacant and derelict properties in Winnipeg’s Spence Neighbourhood by exploring practical strategies to convert them into affordable and sustainable housing. The research will examine the main barriers to housing redevelopment, including high construction costs, complex zoning regulations, limited financing, and low incentives for property owners to invest in […]

Rolling bearings are essential components in rotating machinery. The growing demand for real-time condition monitoring has led to the development of smart bearings integrated with advanced sensors. However, conventional sensing technologies often suffer from limited sensitivity, a lack of temperature compensation, and installation difficulties. Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors offer a promising alternative, featuring high […]

This project will create an AI-based tool that helps engineers detect hidden damage inside concrete structures—like bridges or buildings—using special thermal images. Right now, most damage is only found when it’s already serious, which can be costly and dangerous. This new tool uses heat patterns to find early signs of damage, making inspections faster, safer, […]

This research project aims to develop nutritious, sustainable puffed snacks using yellow pea starch and fiber—valuable by-products of pea protein production. As Canada strengthens its plant protein industry, finding innovative ways to utilize these underused ingredients is essential for economic and environmental sustainability. Using advanced extrusion processing, this study will examine how different raw material […]

Electromagnetic transient (EMT) simulations are often used nowadays for analyzing the transient behaviour of power systems. However, due to the large size and complexity of modern-day power networks, simulating them in EMT programs can become excessively slow. Multi-rate simulation is one of the effective ways of speeding up EMT simulations. In this approach, only critical […]