The increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in daily applications has driven the need for improved battery technology. However, the separation of battery electrode components is a key factor leading to a decrease in battery lifetime. Traditional binders, a critical component in batteries, have been associated with high costs and environmental concerns due to the use […]

This project aims to take advantage of the blockchain ecosystem to detect fake news. This is done by designing a rating system that works on the blockchain network through which a group of verified reviewers will rate the news prior to broadcasting. News with inadequate verification from reviewers will be marked as ‘fake’. Afterward, the […]

Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a process of building products with the material layer by layer. It can produce the products with complex geometries in a simple setup. But it is a challenge in selecting right printing parameters to build a quality part. This project proposes using machine learning techniques for […]

Bearings are crucial components in various industries, such as power generation, aerospace, and oil and gas. Predicting a bearing’s Remaining Useful Life (RUL) is essential for Condition-Based Maintenance. To achieve accurate RUL predictions, an accurate Health Indicator (HI) that represents degradation patterns is necessary. However, existing HIs can be affected by time varying working conditions […]

While there are both structural and systemic barriers to Indigenous entrepreneurship and youth entrepreneurship in Canada, which will take decades to change, we would like to research and develop a mechanism (fund, supports, etc) to increase the access to capital of Indigenous youth entrepreneurs in the short term so that entrepreneurship becomes a truly viable […]

The Rural Development Institute (RDI) and The Winnipeg Foundation (WpgFdn) want to collaborate with Manitoban community foundations (CF) to integrate a wellbeing framework in their operations. The project uses a community-based research approach employing focus groups to investigate the CF’s understanding of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) and to reflect on their past and […]

This research project is about helping rural communities in Manitoba overcome barriers to adopting digital tools, utilizing online services, and accessing information via digital means. These barriers include physical infrastructure, device utilization, and digital literacy. We are working with Selkirk College and ISOC MB, who are already doing a great job in this area. We’ll […]

This phase will continue some of the work started in the last phase regarding visualization of data. Some of the basic file types and visualization standards were established in the last phase. Basic file types such as images and .pdf files were considered. In this phase the exploration of the incorporation of ARC GIS for […]

A coherent microwave source is a crucial component in various applications operating within the RF frequency band, including telecommunications, sensing and medical imaging. It provides a stable reference signal, transmits information, and drives other RF components. Recent research by the Hu Group has developed a new method for generating highly coherent microwave emissions, which holds […]

A food crisis currently confronts many Indigenous communities across northern Canada, including those in the Thompson region of the Manitoba Me´tis Federation (MMF). Efforts have shifted from past reliance on technology-centred solutions to those that are grounded in Indigenous traditions, culture, and language. However, they have yet to be documented adequately much less acted upon […]

Bioactive peptides obtained from grains can be employed to prevent or treat several diseases such as diabetes, cancer, etc., and potentially contribute to the sensory profile (e.g., texture, mouthfeel) of foods and beverages. Brewery industry has two major by-products, namely Brewer’s spent grain and spent yeast, that are suitable for the production of bioactive peptides. […]

Microwave Imaging (MWI) is an emerging modality where the goal is to estimate the electrical properties of an object-of-interest. This is done by transmitting a microwave signal into the OI and collecting measurements outside the OI. The measurements are inputs to an optimization algorithm that solves for the unknown electrical properties. It has been proven […]