AR/VR may be the next frontier for online human communications and interactions. The ability to produce photorealistic avatars dramatically improves the feeling of immersion and connection in applications utilizing AR/VR. However, current methods of face capture are time-consuming and involve expensive cameras and sensors. In this project, we explore deep learning methods for generating face […]

This research project aims to improve the performance of GPUs, which are important for running machine learning algorithms. GPUs are a fundamental architecture in machine learning, and this project will use transformer-based models to learn the program structure of GPU kernels for various downstream tasks like performance projection and metrics such as GPU utilization. The […]

The proposed research project involves developing machine learning models to predict the mechanical properties of polymer composites. The interns will collect and preprocess data from various sources including open-source databases and conducting extensive experimental tests, build artificial neural network (ANN) models using advanced algorithms, and validate the accuracy of these models using test data. The […]

The proposed project intends to generate a method for identifying weeds and develop site-specific weed control prescriptions for sugarcane cultivations in Costa Rica using Remote Sensing techniques. Remotely sensed data will be captured using multispectral camera and LiDAR sensors attached to Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). Images will be processed using machine learning algorithms to […]

Gene therapies are revolutionizing medicine, providing new therapeutics for diseases that previously were untreatable. In the central nervous system in particular, gene therapies hold great promise for saving lives and improving the quality of life of children and aged patients. The most common form of gene therapy that is used to treat patients involves the […]

Humpback whales produce stereotyped, socially learned songs on their breeding grounds, yet little is known about song development outside the breeding season, or the effects of increased vessel traffic on humpback whale communication. With access to an extensive underwater Passive Acoustic Monitoring network along Canada’s BC coast, facilitated by the North Coast Cetacean Society and […]

The high-level goal is to develop technology to enable more C++ applications to run well on many-core architectures such as recent AMD CPUs, GPUs, and combinations thereof (APUs). We expect to improve the capabilities of compilers like clang/LLVM to identify task-level parallelization opportunities that are not able to be identified today.

A new aqueous rechargeable battery combining an intercalation cathode with a metal anode has been developed recently. The energy density for a prototype battery is comparable or superior to commercial 2 V rechargeable batteries. There is a need to further improve the cycle performance and to reduce self-discharge effects of this battery. In this proposed […]

Many organisms, such as bone, depend on fluid-filled network structures for cellular transport, signaling and mechanosensing. Bone is made of a network called the lacunocanalicular network (LCN), which consists of lacunae that house osteocyte cells connected together by a network of 300-nm wide canals called canaliculi. An understanding of this vast network is incredibly important […]

In recent years, weather has been recognized as an important factor that can have a significant impact on consumer behavior in certain industries. Predictive models that incorporate weather data can help industries to adjust their inventory and marketing strategies to optimize sales. This research project focuses on using machine learning and data analytics to determine […]

A typical language test usually consists of four parts: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Both audio and text data from the test takers will be collected and used by the automated scoring system. During the test, some test takers will intentionally/unintentionally provide abnormal answers, which may contain memorized content, repeated sentences, and meaningless or off-topic […]

Contaminants of emerging concern (CEC) have negative impacts on human and ecosystem health as well as the potential to develop antimicrobial resistance which is projected to result in 10 million deaths annually by 2050. Some examples of CECs include antibacterial agents, artificial sweeteners, and pharmaceuticals. Recently, the presence of these CECs has been found widespread […]