Advanced energy storage plays a critical role in addressing climate change and increasing the high penetration of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Among energy storage systems, lithium-ion batteries are the most electrifying and sustainable. These technologies’ functional constraints, prices, and safety all have an impact on the acceptability of large-scale battery storage […]

There is recently a trend of applying computer vision for interpreting the inspection images or videos of pips automatically. In recent years, deep learning has obtained promising performance in various computer vision tasks such as image classification and object detection. Compared with conventional computer vision techniques, approaches based on deep learning are capable of extracting […]

The frost deterioration caused by freeze-thaw cycles (FTC) is of great concern in masonry buildings due to its detrimental effect on durability and long-term seismic performance. Recent findings reveal a substantial reduction in mechanical properties of masonry (e.g., compressive strength) when exposed to FTC. This material damage weakens the seismic capacity of masonry walls, increasing […]

This innovation project aims to strengthen and accelerate ESG integration within Canada’s financial sector by analyzing key risks, mitigations, and financial processes for effective return on ESG investments. Through empirical research, industry expert focus groups, state/national policy due diligence, and field research, the project will conclude with a robust and industry-agnostic investment strategy for a […]

An advanced video encoder (e.g., HEVC, AVC), has many encoding configuration parameters. Encoding “presets” set the values of certain codec parameters and thus facilitated configuring the encoder. The goal of this project is to develop a computationally efficient learning-based approach to make a run-time decision on the encoder’s optimal preset configuration to achieve the best […]

The Physics-Based Simulated Animal Movement Project is a 12 month research and development project that explores a physics-based approach to controlling video game characters, focusing on quadruped (four-legged) animals. The intent is for the control of these characters to feel weighted, powered by physics simulations that account for the mass and momentum of the animal […]

MineSense Technologies Ltd. is revolutionizing grade control at mining operations by installing ShovelSense® sensors on buckets that measure the grade of every load before it is dumped in the truck. ShovelSense® measures the elemental grade in each mining shovel bucket by scanning the rocks with X-ray fluorescence (XRF) sensors as the bucket is filled. This […]

To improve passenger safety and vehicle fuel economy, automotive companies are increasing their use of both advanced high strength steels (AHSS) and hydroformed tubular construction. However, successful use of new AHSS tubular designs require successful electric resistance welding (ERW) of these grades. The high alloy content of new AHSS leads to bondline decarburization and the […]

Recent advances in stem cell research have shown the use of silk cultures as an effective and timely method to grow and test stem cell cultures. Silk cultures have the propensity to incorporate bioactive ques, either covalently linked to the protein, or physically adsorbed. With the use of silk material, this proposed project will investigate […]

In 2018 the Region of Durham created the Durham Community Energy Plan (DCEP), Durham Region’s strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a green economy. Achieving the goals of the DCEP will provide multiple economic, environmental and social benefits to Durham Region. Successful implementation of the DCEP however requires multiple groups and sectors […]

Computer modeling and experimental testing will be conducted to examine and verify the reliability of ultrasonic guided wave techniques for detecting wall thinning and cracking in feeder pipes in CANDU nuclear reactors. Bracelets holding 8 and 16 ultrasonic transducers will be developed. These bracelets are attached to the pipe to produce guided waves which propagate […]