Achieving maturity and excellence in project management requires systematic tools that establish well-defined processes and standardized procedures for effective planning and execution. Value Stream Mapping (VSM), a key lean methodology, enables construction organizations to identify inefficiencies, minimize waste, and enhance overall productivity. By providing a visual representation of the entire workflow—from project inception to completion—VSM […]

The proposed research project to be undertaken by the intern aims to find cost-saving trends of market-based instruments and other mechanisms for small municipalities. By collecting data indicating the performance of different types of market-based instruments and other mechanisms the intern will be able to distinguish which ones have seen the most positive results in […]

Nearly all contraceptive services in Tanzania are free of charge. However, many adolescent girls do not seek contraception through community clinics for various reasons, including the stigma and perceived promiscuity associated with young girls who access contraception. In turn, adolescent sexual and contraceptive stigma contributes to reduced reproductive autonomy and a lack of women’s sexual […]

MedMe Health, a leader in pharmacy software solutions, is embarking on an innovative project to streamline patient data management through seamless integration with third-party Pharmacy Management Systems (PMS). This project focuses on creating a bidirectional integration between MedMe’s platform and PMS, enabling the automated transfer and synchronization of patient records. As the healthcare industry continues […]

The project aims to develop and test thermoelectric technology with residential furnaces to generate power. The solution will generate power from waste heat from furnaces with improved energy efficiency. The testing includes thermal measurements, power measurements, and energy efficiency evaluation and optimization.

Currently, energy audits at Dillon Consulting Limited take 2 to 3 days to generate comprehensive reports, consuming significant auditor time due to the manual process. This inefficiency diverts auditors from critical tasks and introduces inconsistencies, especially in buildings with multiple facilities. It limits Dillon Consulting’s ability to meet increasing demand for energy management practices. There […]

Two-dimensional materials (2DMs), such as graphene, have revolutionized the field of nanotechnology due to their exceptional electronic, optical, and mechanical properties. However, the introduction of controlled defects into these materials offers an exciting avenue for tailoring their functionalities for next-generation technologies. This project focuses on studying the effects of defects, such as grain boundaries and […]

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, attackers increasingly exploit scheduled tasks to maintain persistence and evade detection. Traditional security measures struggle to distinguish between legitimate and malicious task executions, especially when attackers modify execution parameters. Additionally, identifying and attributing threats to known adversaries remains a complex and resource-intensive process, relying heavily on human analysts and […]

Quantum computing holds great promise in solving some problems that are intractable to its classical counterpart; however, current quantum devices are prone to errors, especially as they scale up. Our project focuses on developing efficient tools to detect and analyze these errors; we will construct an error map that characterizes where the different errors occur […]

This project aims to explore the potential of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) for enhancing secure communication in distributed systems. A QKD environment will be simulated and quantum-generated keys will be integrated into a secure communication protocol. The project will involve building a simulated QKD layer and applying it to encrypt and authenticate messages in a […]

This project will carry out original research of a prospective lode gold system located on the western shore of Hudson’s Bay. The location is near the hamlet of Whale Cove. The gold mineralization is intrusive-related, very similar to that of the well known deposits of the Porcupine and Kirkland Lake camps of the southern Abitibi. […]

Catheter-associated infections (CAIs) pose a significant healthcare challenge in Canada and worldwide. CAIs contribute to increased patient morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and a significant burden on the healthcare system. With an aging population and growing antimicrobial resistance, there is an urgent need for innovative infection prevention strategies. This project explores using repellent liquid-infused catheters to […]