Uncertainty at the upstream supply of agricultural products has been a challenge for growers. This uncertainty governs the market of non-strategic crops such as perishable field vegetables by affecting suppliers (or growers), distributors, and consumers. It causes too much or too little supply and consequently unexpected price variations. The supply chain of perishable food is […]

This project aims to measure the credit risk of Sun Life structured assets portfolio. The objective is to evaluate the accuracy of different methods to assess the credit risk of these types of financial instruments and to evaluate their advantages and limitations. Two methods are proposed to assess structured finance assets risk: Loan Equivalent Approach […]

The Laboratory for Artistic Intelligence brings artists and artistic methods into parts of society where more imagination and creative approaches are needed. Chief Artistic Officer Helen Yung has a track record of introducing new ways of thinking about policy development in order to by-pass flawed assumptions and build effective solutions. During subsequent conversations with a […]

Single occupancy vehicle travel leading to congestion in urban areas is a significant problem. Congestion has numerous economic, social, and environmental impacts that negatively impact the prosperity and vitality of an urban area. One method for counteracting these negative impacts is known as travel demand management (TDM). TDM is a broad set of strategies that […]

As the power processing density in new technologies such as 5G and 6G increases, reduction of ripples caused by switching power converter operation becomes a gradually more difficult design problem to solve. Analysis of these ripples and exploring various methods for the ripple reduction in the RF power amplifier circuits are the main topics for […]

There has been recent scientific and public interest in the development of plant- based proteins as alternate sources to animal protein. With the popularity of vegetarianism and veganism, the demand for plant-based products has significantly increased. Meat being rich in proteins not only makes it nutritionally rich, but also significantly contributes to its texture and […]

The Bike Brigade serves vulnerable communities by signing up volunteer cyclists to deliver food and other resources to individuals in need. In collaboration with The Bike Brigade, this project is meant to highlight the experiences of QT and BIPOC volunteer bicyclists, in order to increase The Bike Brigade’s capacity and inform their anti-oppression and equity […]

The COVID pandemic and looming climate crisis have pushed people to become aware of our vulnerability and rethink our lives/lifestyles. This proposed research sees mindfulness as important in supporting school educators to educate for sustainable living in environmental crises. Mindfulness has gained a mainstream status in school-based programs for its benefits on teachers and students’ […]

RPS Composites Inc. designs and manufactures a wide range of corrosion-resistant (fibre reinforced plastic/polymer) FRP and Dual Laminate equipment from piping systems to ducts, stacks, hoods, covers, cells, and other miscellaneous custom equipment. Their engineering team has used different design methods provided in the codes and standards. The current process of designing and generating the […]

This impact evaluation study assesses the economic, social and cultural impact of the Technology, Access and Support for Seniors (TASS) project initiated in 2020 by Human Endeavour, a York Region charity. Recognizing the need to pivot to online program delivery, Human Endeavour obtained grants to purchase, support and deliver free, preprogrammed tablets to 400 vulnerable […]

The research is meant to invent a quicker and efficient method for evaluating potential suppliers for public sector procurement, especially for construction services. This is a complex and paper intensive process today. Using machine learning models to decipher data and PledgX is focused on building a solution that enables public sector buyers evaluate suppliers more […]

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have arisen as a popular and attractive method to handle digital assets, including but not limited to digital art, certificates, audio and video files. Based on Blockchain technology, the concept of NFT can guarantee the ownership of a digital asset, the secure transfer of said ownership and the integrity and immutability of […]