Our team investigates vocalizations of Savannah Sparrows (Passerculus sandwichensis) to understand how vocalizations are used during the breeding season. Our team previously detected a distinctive call type – the “twitter call”- that was poorly described and understood. The function of this call is unknown. The goal of this project is to explore if the twitter […]

As network speeds reach hundreds of gigabits per second and beyond, there is increasing interest in using programmable Network Interface Cards (NICs) to improve network performance. A key area of focus is accelerating transport protocols, which significantly impact network performance. Transport protocols are continuously re-designed and updated, especially in large-scale networks, to optimize network performance. […]

Canine gastroenteritis is a syndrome characterized by inflammation of the stomach and intestines, resulting in acute onset diarrhea, vomiting, and anorexia. As no prophylactic treatment exists, veterinary health preparedness based on surveillance is a key preventive strategy. We propose a comparative empirical study applying various language modeling approaches to identify gastroenteritis outbreaks in UK dogs […]

A cochlear implant (CI) is a complex electronic device designed to provide the sensation of sound to profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing individuals. Imaging of the implanted CI electrode would assist manufacturers in verifying the efficacy of their designs and would also provide important information to clinics for programming CIs post-surgery. However, the size and […]

Griffith Foods, a recognized leader in food science and innovation with a rich history in enhancing food safety and quality, is focusing on the project “Enhancing Food Safety and Quality: Implementing Advanced Machine Learning and Data Analytics to Develop Predictive Models for Best-Before Dates” in Canada. This initiative aims to improve the accuracy of best-before […]

AgriTech North is a social enterprise Beneficial-Corp (B-Corp) producing fresh produce year-round, contributing to the resolution of food insecurity throughout Northwest Ontario. They are focused on local production with limited transportation requirements, a longer shelf life, and lower carbon footprint. AgriTech is engaged in the development of new vertical greenhouse technology to enable sustainable operation […]

In partnership with WIMTACH-CEDA, this research project investigates strategic enhancements to Dhiyati Inc.’s digital platform, aimed at advancing workforce readiness and bridging the skills gap for Canadian students. Focused on optimizing user engagement and data flow, this project explores the integration of advanced semi-associate admin features, group management tools, and seamless communication integrations, including Google […]

Seyon Tax, a Toronto-based tax and accounting firm, specializes in comprehensive financial services for individuals and businesses. Among its key services, Seyon Tax provides payroll management solutions for small businesses that require streamlined, compliant payroll processing. However, the firm faces challenges with its manual, fragmented payroll processes, leading to inefficiencies, potential errors, and increased operational […]

Wood ash is the residual from biomass boilers at forest products mills and stand alone energy facilities. In Canada, residual ash is often landfilled, which can be costly and pose environmental risks. However, considering that the components of the ash are derived primarily from soils and trees, and there is increasing interest to return wood […]

Overview and Main Activities of the Partner Organization The partner organization is dedicated to enhancing urban environments through innovative solutions. One of their primary activities is developing decorative photobioreactors to improve air quality and provide aesthetic appeal in urban areas. Innovation Challenge or Improvement Priority The partner organization faces several challenges: • Urban Air Pollution: […]

The research project aims to investigate how racialized communities relationship with public space can be improved with community-engaged architecture. The intern will use a post-occupancy evaluation to understand the impacts of the community-engaged designed public space, 1700SPOT, for the residents of Russell Heights. Impact is evaluated with consideration to racial and gender equity.

A poor diet quality and overconsumption of ultra-processed foods represent a looming public health crisis as reflected by a global ‘pandemic’ of obesity and cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes. Nutritional studies are prone to bias and misreporting as they typically rely on questionnaires to assess the role of diet on human health outcomes in […]