The specific objective of this project is to compare the accuracy of the Manus Quantum motion capture gloves against traditional hand-held controllers for conducting proactive ergonomics analyses in virtual reality (VR). Digital human model (DHM) hand locations and joint angles will be compared to their ground truth measures derived from laboratory-grade optical motion capture. To […]

Climate change poses significant risks to global ecosystems, particularly forest ecosystems, which are crucial for carbon sequestration. In Canada, forests cover 38% of the land area, contributing 9% of global forest carbon sequestration. However, disturbances such as pest infestations and extreme weather events threaten their ability to sequester carbon. Current methods like flux towers and […]

This study aims to investigate the influence of same-sex sexual behaviour on reproductive success among Rwenzori Angolan colobus, a primate subspecies characterized by a multilevel social structure like that of early humans. Despite the supposed evolutionary paradox of same-sex sexual behaviour, given its perceived costliness and lack of direct reproductive output, recent research suggests it […]

Acoustic Ornamentality will study the influence that our built environment has on shaping our local soundscapes and the propagation and attenuation of anthropogenic noise pollution. Malta’s vernacular Gallarija and abundance of architecture constructed of limestone, a porous rock, and renaissance and baroque architecture defined by it’s fine ornamentality and craftmanship offer potential greater attenuation of […]

High capacity battery systems are becoming as important as their smaller analogues which are currently in use in mobile devices. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs serve as uninterruptible power supplies or energy stores in electronic vehicles (EVs) and realize the EV technology for many countries. This promotes sustainable development while addressing air quality and climate change. […]

Form Era Studio Ltd. is a Toronto-based fashion brand launched with the aim of addressing a fit problem familiar to approximately 1 in 5 women: waistband gaps in jeans and pants (i.e., 2 or more inches of excess fabric at the waist, when jeans are purchased to fit the hips). Through the completion of a […]

The objective of this project is to investigate policy challenges identified by Munk’s Ukrainian partners and identify innovative solutions based on consultation with Munk and KSE faculty, extant research, and available evidence. 6 KSE-Munk students will prepare 10-page policy briefs addressing these challenges. Students will present their briefs at a student conference in April 2025. […]

The objective of this project is to investigate policy challenges identified by Munk’s Ukrainian partners and identify innovative solutions based on consultation with Munk and KSE faculty, extant research, and available evidence. 6 KSE-Munk students will prepare 10-page policy briefs addressing these challenges. Students will present their briefs at a student conference in April 2025. […]

A central research objective is to offer a unifying narrative and framework for undertaking and critiquing economic and financial analysis. Building on the first principles of dynamic systems, a critical focal point is the continuity of the shifting evolutionary interface between microeconomic and macroeconomic mechanisms, along with associated bidirectional impacts. In simple terms, microeconomics continuously […]

This project aims to enhance cybersecurity threat detection in response to attacks against Generative AI systems, by identifying novel characteristics in submissions to large language models (LLMs), and using these novel characteristics to generate innovative heuristics to scan for prominent threats to vulnerable GenAI system deployments. The challenge is twofold; first, augmenting existing extraction techniques […]

Infertility affects 15% of couples in the U.S. and Canada, with 20-50% of cases linked to male factors. Current treatments like Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI) are costly, invasive, and have low success rates (5-15% per round), creating significant barriers for couples. Fertilead Inc. addresses these challenges with FertilEZ, a self-administered at-home fertility kit that improves sperm […]

This project aims to develop a portable and cost-effective microfluidic electrochemical sensor (MES) for detecting heavy and critical metal ions in water, including lead and lithium. The innovation integrates advanced microfluidics and electrochemical sensing to achieve on-site, real-time detection of contaminants, reducing the reliance on expensive and time-consuming laboratory methods. By leveraging low-cost fabrication techniques, […]