Federal Canadian regulations of the Fisheries Act require operating mines and pulp mills to undertake biodiversity monitoring every three years to assess potential environmental effects. Different groups of organisms have differential sensitivity to pollutants and other environmental factors, so communities (e.g., invertebrates) provide a rich source of information about the system’s health Identifying invertebrates using […]

21st century Canada requires a data fluent arts and culture sector. The cultural sectors and their funders must mobilize data to understand the impact and value of their efforts in Canada and abroad, and to improve these efforts. Building a Data Fluent Canadian Cultural Sector will identify existing data collection efforts in Canada, describe data […]

This important research project seeks to a) engage graduate students from National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in an immersive entrepreneurial experience in Toronto, Canada in the fields of advanced computing, clean technologies and scientific innovation and b) measure the development of international entrepreneurial competencies impacted by this experiential learning. Students will participate in a variety […]

Confidential data is one of the most precious assets large organizations can have and data theft can be embarrassing and costly. In this research we will carry out innovative research on detecting employee accounts that are exhibiting risky behaviour that may lead to leakage of data, whether carelessly or through malicious intent. It is difficult […]

Annabelle’s research will focus on training image captioning datasets for the Drive By Science Project taking place in NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Mars Rover Artificial Intelligence (AI) division. The Drive by Science Project addresses a critical issue: the Mars Rover produces substantially more images than can be sent down to Earth, due to the limited […]

Le sang appartient à une famille des suspensions particulièrement complexe : il s’agit d’une suspension dense de globule rouges très déformables et interagissant entre eux, ils peuvent par exemple s’agréger. Bien qu’étudié depuis les années 70 par les physiologistes, les mécanismes de ses écoulements complexes ne sont toujours pas bien compris. Le but de ce […]

Fatty liver disease, the most common complication of type 2 diabetes (T2D), affects 1 in 5 Canadians. If not managed or treated, a proportion of patients with fatty liver disease may develop the irreversible phases of liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. A new class of drugs, SGLT2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), has been approved by Health Canada […]

As electronic components shrink in size and become more powerful, they create more concentrated heat that needs to be dissipated to ensure reliable operation. Due to the finite conductivity of the sink material, the temperature at the centre of the base plate is higher than the edges, leading to better performance of the fins at […]

With over 17 million deaths per year, heart diseases remain the top cause of mortality worldwide. Surgeries such as bypass restore blood supply and save lives. However, after a heart attack the capacity of the heart to pump blood is reduced. In Canada, over 2 million people aged 20+ live with heart disease, costing the […]

Intraocular hemorrhage is the most common cause of sudden vision loss from advanced diabetic eye disease. This occurs when blood from diseased retinal vasculature leak into the normally clear, gel-like substance in the eye called the vitreous, obscuring vision. The current management guidelines for these patients is a period of modified bedrest (up to 4 […]

The goal of this project is to create a cutting-edge screening tool for children with listening difficulties, which can have a profound impact on their academic performance, social development, and overall well-being. Despite the current assessment process, which is time-consuming and requires extensive training and experience, early identification and intervention are critical for these children […]

Metalworking fluid is a widely used lubricant during the processing of metal (drilling, cutting, grinding, etc.). Even though it has been applied to industries for decades, microbial contamination is still considered a major problem during its application. The microbial contaminations not only reduce the effectiveness of the lubrication but also cause potential health issues. In […]