Asset Management: Modeling and User Experience

Facing looming infrastructure crises, municipalities around the world are implementing asset management policies to maximize level of service to residents through optimized scheduling of maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets. Scheduling optimization problems have been studied extensively in computer science and it is believed that an exact solution to such a problem would take an […]

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Oral Thin Films for Lipid Nanoparticle Delivery

This proposal aims to investigate the ability to produce an mRNA vaccine that can be delivered orally, rather than by intramuscular injection. The drawbacks of intramuscular injection include a poor patient experience, the costly need for healthcare professionals to perform the administration, the large amount of waste (needles, syringes, vials), and the requirement for cold-chain […]

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Optimizing Natatorium (Pool) Design Through a Whole Life Carbon Lens

The proposed research project aims to optimize the design of pool complex natatoriums while through the lens of whole life carbon. Focus will be placed on mechanical system design, while exploring high performance building enclosures. Occupant comfort and energy will be utilized to support the whole life carbon analysis.

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Marketing Intern

Enso Connect is a dynamic guest experience platform that leverages AI and custom automations to streamline, personalize, and monetize guest interactions for vacation rental and hotel businesses. From upsells, guidebooks, smart lock-connected contactless check-in, white-labeled guest verification, AI-driven multi-channel messaging, and more, Enso Connect navigates guests through an effortless digital journey. With “if this then […]

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Community-led monitoring of aquatic species for biodiversity conservation

Indigenous peoples and local communities are stewards of Earth’s biodiversity, with their sustainable practices crucial for global conservation efforts. Effective biodiversity monitoring, including tracking at-risk species populations, is essential for understanding species trends, identifying threats, and guiding conservation strategies. Our Mitacs Globalink project focuses on researching how local communities can monitor the recovery of threatened […]

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Defect-Controlled 2D Material Platforms for Quantum Light Sources

The development of quantum technology is exciting frontier being pursued globally due to its potential for transformative innovations across information security, communications, medicine, energy and more. A critical component if the availability of robust quantum light sources. This research focuses on a promising approach – creating quantum light sources that can operate at room temperature. […]

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International Japanese Nursing Missions

The objective of this research project is to systematically review and analyze existing literature on Japanese international nursing missions to understand the scope and impact of these missions on a global scale. This will involve examining the various aspects of Japanese nursing missions on global healthcare, including the geographical reach, activities, outcomes, and understanding their […]

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Developing an AI math tutor using large language models and transdermal optical imaging

We propose to combine large language models with transdermal optical imaging (a novel contactless imaging technology we invented to decode human psychophysiology) to develop an AI-assisted tutor to teach children mathematical problem-solving while monitoring their psychophysiology. This research endeavors to bridge the gap between technological innovation and pedagogical efficacy. The seamless integration of these advancements […]

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Feeling Belonging In Your Community and Programs: Supporting research among child- and youth-serving organizations in Waterloo Region

Feeling belonging is important for all people, including children. Many organizations want to help children feel they belonging in their communities and the programs they attend (such as recreation or education programs). But to do this, organizations need a way to measure belonging and see how it changes over time. This project addresses this need […]

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Living Architecture STEAM Kits, User Experience Interfaces, and Folio Publications

Transforming Architecture: Pluripotent and Quasigeostrophic Space is an interdisciplinary research program investigating new materials, tools, methods and frameworks in the field of living responsive architecture, an emerging sub-discipline of architecture that focuses on how buildings respond to their occupants. Part of that work involves creating and disseminating kits and publications to help individuals access and […]

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Nature Positive Reporting Assessment

Veritree connects businesses with verified tree planting projects. By facilitating these partnerships, Veritree helps businesses incorporate nature-based solutions into their business models.Veritree is building its offering for two different client sectors, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) customers, whereby corporate clients opt to plant trees for CSR purposes. In such a scenario, Veritree needs to provide a […]

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