This project is part of my doctoral research and examines how Islamic moral economy developed in Iran and why it gradually lost institutional influence after the 1979 Revolution. In the early revolutionary period, Islamic economists promoted ideas centered on social justice, redistribution, and protection of the oppressed. Over time, these welfare oriented visions were replaced […]

What’s the best way to distribute HIV treatment equitably? In developing countries, the major challenges are a lack of resources and infrastructure. In large developed countries like Australia and Canada, a major challenge is the geography and the clustering of populations. However, everyone deserves to have access to treatment, no matter where they live. This […]

This project aims to make future internet-connected devices secure against quantum computer attacks by developing faster and safer cryptographic software for small embedded systems. We will optimize a newly standardized post-quantum algorithm so that it runs efficiently on widely used ARM Cortex-M7 processors without sacrificing security. The results will help protect critical infrastructure, healthcare systems, […]

This project will develop and implement a comprehensive business and governance plan to commercialize a new UV-Lite air-disinfection system for poultry barns, incorporating public health, animal welfare, and agrifood sustainability outcomes. The intern will work under the joint supervision of Dr. Ruben Burga (University of Guelph – Lang School of Business) and Novometrix Research Inc., […]

The proposed project would like to investigate Commotio cordis, which is a rare event that can cause cardiac arrest due to sudden impacts to the chest. Specifically, this project aims to research strain patterns on patient specific finite element models. The expected benefit to the participating institutions will be developing of a new approach to […]

This proposed research project aims to tackle the significant climate impact of aviation contrails by creating a high-quality “ground truth” dataset to improve how we detect and predict them. By extending Western University’s extensive Global Meteor Network of ground cameras to European ground-based camera systems and improving current machine learning models, the project will help […]

The proposed project examines how the words adolescents use to describe their emotions change over the course of psychotherapy and whether having a broader vocabulary for both positive and negative emotions is linked to better mental health outcomes. To address these questions, the study will analyze text- and video-based conversations from approximately 1,500 adolescent–therapist pairs […]

This project will design a new AI system to help Ciena’s Blue Planet division automatically understand and solve complex problems in communication networks. Currently, AI tools can only answer simple, fact-based questions. The research intern will develop a more advanced “GraphRAG” system that connects all network data—like equipment status and error logs—into a smart knowledge […]

Dentures are oral appliances or prosthetic devices that replace missing teeth and restore oral function, speech, and aesthetics. The denture market is driven mainly by the older adult population, which is expected to grow by 68% in the next 20 years according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information. These individuals often suffer from sleep-related […]

The proposed project is centred on “Empowering newcomer parents as health advocates through Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR)”. In Canada, the newcomer population and their children have an increased risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases. Empowering parents by ensuring their active participation in designing and implementation of the intervention through CBPR can lead to better identification […]

The Mitacs Globalink research project focuses on building trust and rapport with children from newcomer families in public health research through community-based participatory research (CBPR). The findings will inform McMaster University’s SCORE! Project in Hamilton, Ontario, and contribute to advancing inclusivity in public health research. Effective communication is crucial, particularly with children from diverse cultural, […]

This project will explore how Japanese fathers understand and carry out their role in supporting their partners during the postpartum period. By reviewing research, examining existing programs, and learning from experts at Niigata University, the study will describe the cultural, social, and workplace factors that shape fathers’ involvement after childbirth. The project will benefit both […]