This project aims to evaluate a novel device of my own design and making which is able to communicate information about a remote robot’s state to a human operator via vibrating feedback. For example, hazards such as loose terrain or a steep incline may not be well reported to the operator via a camera feed. […]

The student would be asked to participate as part of a team that is working on CSP’s scenario planning in response to COVID-19 and will specifically be focusing on finance. Responsibilities would include collecting and analyzing data to predict the effects that the pandemic will have on CSP’s business operations. This will involve forecasting and […]

Atmospheric oxidants are responsible for the degradation and ultimate removal of the vast majority of emissions into our atmosphere. A complete understanding of this chemistry is therefore essential if we are to develop effective and timely policies that address the pressing societal problems of air quality and climate change. Chlorine atoms are the least understood […]

In this research project, we will partner with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) to enhance its default prediction model for private companies administering pension plans in Ontario. Our goal is to enhance the current model’s timeliness in predicting default of private companies by addressing the lack of publicly accessible information from these […]

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) (2015) report calls for the integration of Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods into educational curriculum. Critical to decolonizing education is reinserting people into relationships with the land as a mode of education, referred to as ‘land-based learning’. This proposed research project will establish best practices for the establishment of […]

Early detection of infectious diseases requires rapid, portable and highly sensitive molecular diagnostic platforms. This project aims at creating a point-of-care (POC) device that simplifies the efforts in monitoring and eliminating infectious diseases in rural low-resource areas. Low-cost, paper-based devices based on microfluidics have been developed but none currently meet the “ASSURED” criteria for effective […]

This is a research project that will explore human’s relationships with houseplants in times of the COVID-19 pandemic and unpack the psychological, sociological, and environmental significance of these relationships. By digging deeply into our relationship with houseplants and creatively telling stories about them, the project seeks to uncover and deepen our connection with nature in […]

Qubit is facing challenges in determining its international expansion and product launch strategy. They are constrained by resources, time, and bandwidth given that their entire full-time team is working beyond capacity on research, product development, and maintaining the existing business. The overall objective is to multiply company revenues and profits through multiple strategy and business […]

The objective of this study is to develop a district energy evaluation and plan for the Regional Municipality of Durham. This will be achieved by analyzing and assessing the current energy demand and response at the Region of Durham throughout all sectors, including commercial, institutional, industrial and residential sectors. There are numerous potential district energy […]

Back pain caused by intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is a major health problem in both the UK and Canada, for which there is no successful treatment. With degeneration there is loss of IVD tissue which impairs function and causes pain. This project will initiate a collaboration to investigate an unstudied area of IVD biology: whether […]

The ability to perceive the motion of approaching person and to make appropriate adjustments to avoid collisions is an essential component of safe locomotion through the environment. The proposed project will investigate young and older adults’ collision avoidance behaviours with an approaching young adult in order to understand the visual information used to accomplish the […]

According to UNESCO, the global teacher shortage will reach 69 million by the year 2030. 1 Million Teachers (1MT) is a social enterprise offering blended learning experiences designed to train new teachers, provide ongoing professional development, and attract new teachers to the profession. 1MT aims to close the gap in the supply of competent teachers […]