Title :System-of-Systems Solution with Quantum Simulation for Monitoring, Reporting, Validation, and Verification of GHGs/Carbon Cycle in Biodiversity Ecosystems for SEPLS to Strengthen Sustainable Overview: This project aims to develop a System-of-Systems solution using quantum simulation to monitor, report, validate, and verify greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4, N2O) and the carbon cycle in biodiversity ecosystems, particularly in […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in Canada to help make decisions and to deliver public services, but research shows that AI systems can unintentionally reinforce social inequalities, leading to unfair or discriminatory outcomes for minority groups. Biases can appear when AI systems are trained on incomplete or skewed datasets, when development teams lack diverse […]

This proposed project investigates the differences in pedagogical methods in teaching sustainability across Canada and China. This research aims to use the UN’s sustainable development goals as an outline to approach sustainability issues. Research methods will be conducted through initiating casual conversations with students and educators, following the educators guide with the Chinese curriculum and […]

This community-based research project, undertaken through the U of T Climate Hub Catalyst Internship, partners with the Toronto Chinatown Land Trust (TCLT)-a community-controlled effort to build an inclusive, culturally competent, and ever-evolving Chinatown in Toronto. TCLT acquires, develops, and stewards land in perpetuity for community needs and benefit. Operating with the understanding that Chinatown exists […]

Organic gunshot residue (OGSR) is a trace residue released during firearm discharge. It includes unburned, partially burned, and pyrolyzed components of the propellant (smokeless powder) and other organic substances (stabilizers, plasticizers, flame suppressants). Recently, the forensic community has shown interest in complementing standard SEM-EDS methods for the detection of inorganic gunshot residue (IGSR), with analytical […]

This study will investigate the potential to use mineral chemistry to develop vectors around poorly understood Au and Cu mineralization in Nevada. We will combine traditional mapping methods with state-of-theartmineral chemistry techniques to assess the alteration halo around a complex array of mineralized systems. The research will be completed by a master’s students, who will […]

This project will explore how eye movements can be used to improve assistive Augmented Reality (AR) devices for people with motor impairments. Many AR systems rely on head, hand, or body movements to make choices, but this is not always possible for individuals with limited mobility. However, eye movement is often preserved, making it a […]

This project aims to uncover how Cfp1 PHD domain, a chromatin reader domain traditionally known for coordinating zinc might use a special iron–sulfur (Fe–S) cluster to sense and respond to changes in the cell’s environment. By studying this protein under oxygen-free conditions and determining its 3D structure, we hope to reveal how redox chemistry influences […]

This project focuses on developing environmentally friendly electronic materials by combining biodegradable polymers with semiconducting materials to develop degradable, flexible, and high-performance organic electronic devices. The work aims to improve device stability and sustainability, contributing to the advancement of green electronics. Through collaboration between participating institutions, the project will promote knowledge exchange in materials design, […]

Outdoor air pollution is a human carcinogen. This classification is based largely on a series of studies that has shown it increases respiratory cancers in adults. There is more limited evidence that that suggests it increases the risk of childhood cancer. To date, there have been few Canadian studies on this topic, and none that […]

Mostavio is a Toronto-based aerospace company developing ultralight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for safe, efficient, and sustainable personal air travel. The company focuses on lightweight structures, automation, and human-centered design to make advanced air mobility more accessible. This project explores the use of augmented reality (AR) to improve how pilots and […]

Most technology engages our eyes and ears, rarely our sense of touch. When a phone vibrates or a steering wheel buzzes, the goal is to alert us, not to guide us. Yet in daily life, touch guides our actions. Turning off an alarm in the dark, for example, relies on tactile feedback to find the […]