Transition metal dichalcogenides, such as molybdenum disulfide, can be thinned down from bulk crystals into few or single atomic layers that exhibit unique optoelectronic properties due to quantum confinement. The proposed work aims to exfoliate these materials into single to few layers using a new electrochemical exfoliation technique and to study their optoelectronic properties when […]

Heart transplantation depends on being able to move a donor heart from the location of harvest to the hospital where it will be implanted, and having the heart work once it is implanted. The time between excision and implantation is called the ischemic time. The safe ischemic time is about 4 to 6 hrs; hearts […]

Supercapacitors are energy storage devices that can be charged and discharged much faster than batteries while also being more reliable and exhibiting nearly indefinite cycle-life. Graphene-based materials which are a single layer of carbon atoms, exhibit the highest surface area of any material and have the potential to form the ideal supercapacitor electrodes, if we […]

The proposed research will investigate two brain imaging measures that hold potential as tools for the diagnosis and assessment of traumatic brain injury (TBI), including mild TBI (mTBI)/concussion. One type of image provides information about structural damage to the brain’s anatomical connections, and the other about the functional connectivity of networks of brain regions that […]

Expanded gamut printing is a relatively new technology that allows print companies to move away from spot colours and needing an inventory of these colours on hand or ordering them from their ink supplier every time a print job requires a spot colour. With expanded gamut printing the same seven colours remain in the printing […]

The 4th industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, aims for flexible production via automated robots. Central to this is the integration of the 5G System (5GS) with deterministic, low latency, wireline data communication. Foundational technologies include IEEE 802.1 Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and IETF Deterministic Networking (DetNet), which, when combined with 5G, enhance industrial automation. The synergy […]

In the modern era of increased digital and online operations, Security Operation Centers (SOCs) serve as frontline warriors, diligently monitoring and responding to a myriad of cyber security incidents. The SOC team at the project partner’s organization routinely investigates and responds to similar security incidents faced by clients. This project focuses on improving the quality […]

The proposed project aims to demonstrate the application of an analytical framework, developed by the team at the University of Toronto, to plan on-demand transit services in Mississauga. The analytical framework will be enhanced with an in-depth investigation of existing simulation tools with respect to their adequacy for modelling various ODT scenarios and operational designs. […]

OrbMedic, an Ottawa-based company, is developing the OrbMedic ADPT system, an advanced technological solution designed to detect and address early indicators of mental health challenges by analyzing physiological signals such as heart rate and skin conductance. Recognizing that individual physiological responses can vary widely, this research project seeks to refine the OrbMedic ADPT’s analytical capabilities […]

Metal additive manufacturing (AM), or metal 3D printing, enables “unique structures printed for unique functions” and “the right materials printed in the right place”. Therefore, it is the preferred fabrication method for creating functionally graded materials (FGMs), whose material properties varies over its volume to meet industrial needs. In this project, I leverage external magnetic […]

Favorable propagation studies for massive MIMO systems: mMIMO is a key technology for 5G and beyond, due to its ability to deliver high spectral efficiency/rate in multi-user environments using simplified (linear) processing. Its advantages can be fully exploited under certain conditions known compactly as “favorable propagation” (FP). Unlike the known methods, which rely on sophisticated […]

Graphene and related materials remain the most promising electrode materials and additives for use in energy storage devices such as batteries and supercapacitors due to the potentially high surface area, high aspect ratio and electrical conductivity. Unfortunately, it remains challenging to achieve single layers of graphene using scalable methods of production. The proposed work aims […]