Chinese cities are amongst the fasted growing cities in the world and they have per capita greenhouse gas (GHG) emission rates that are similar to western cities. This research quantifies GHG emissions for the three Chinese city-provinces of Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. A computer model is then developed for projecting the future growth in […]

    Crosshole tomography using seismic waves is a  useful technique for the mapping of ore containing sulfides between drill holes. The technique uses sound waves generated in one drill hole, and received in a second drillhole. Images are then formed in a manner analogous to medical tomography. However, conventional crosshole tomography does have limitations […]

  Emerging contaminants in drinking water are coming under increasing scrutiny as hazards to human and aquatic health. These compounds include pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, Endocrine Disrupting Compounds and others. At present, the technologies for treating these compounds are costly and inefficient. Photocatalysis has been identified as a promising technique for treating these emerging contaminants in […]

  After pharmaceutical products are released into the market, a number of statistical methods are used to monitor the adverse effects of these drugs. If a large enough number of incidences are reported to regulatory bodies, appropriate measures are taken. This research project is dealing with the statistical methods used to decide on how many reports is required before […]

  The objective of this research project is to carry out experimental and numerical simulations of the deep drawing process with a view to (1) better predicting the amount of springback in automotive parts made from advanced high strength steel, and (2) to modify the forming process so as to better control and reduce the […]

  In black-box security, the software is assumed to run in a trusted environment. In the context of white-box attacks, the environment is assumed to be distrusted and the users of the software, which are installed in a device, have unlimited time and resources to break into the software and has access to binary code […]

  The intern is to improve the image recognition software of Semacode Corporation that is intended to automatically detect barcodes in images taken using the camera of a mobile phone, such as the iPhone or Blackberry. The improvements will include: : (1) improve the speed of the “λ-Enhancement” contrast algorithm, (2) solve rotational and skew […]

Workplace trauma has significant adverse effects on the individual and the employers. The majority of people exposed to a traumatic event will recover and not suffer from further difficulties, but 8 – 12% will go on to develop post-traumatic stress disorder. In this study, two groups of Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) employees will be compared: […]

   A minituarized bio sensor employing a nanoelectromechanical resonator fabricated using a nanodimension silicon on insulator technology (NanoSOI) will be modeled and characterized. The NanoSOI technology has been developed by university researchers in collaboration with CMC Microsystems (Ontario) and Applied Nanotools (Alberta). The approach allows for very thin resonators with high resolution. The device under […]

  This research project represents the next phase in a partnership project between Carleton University and the Batawa Development Corporation to redevelop 1,500 acres of land in Batawa, Ontario, as a model community and an international example of social responsibility and environmental stewardship. Interns will consolidate research to date on innovative forms and applications of building information modelling and […]

  Runoff prediction from urban watersheds relies on accurate parameterization of all components of the water budget. Evapotranspiration often consumes the largest proportion of rainfall but is poorly understood because it is rarely measured and highly variable. This deficiency has been partly addressed within the Humber R. watershed with the recent establishment of two automated […]

  Outdoor pools are considered as a major source of water, energy, and chemical consumption. This level of consumption is both costly for household’s economy and harmful for the environment. Considering the potential savings by utilizing a pool cover, Polyair in collaboration with Ryerson University will investigate the improved design of solar pool blanket(s) manufactured […]