The Marquardt Group at the University of Windsor intends to better understand the stability and degradation of Catalent’s vitamin A soft gel supplement, including the effect of various antioxidants on the degradation. Catalent is one of the largest suppliers of Vitamin A palmitate capsules to Nutrition International (previously Micronutrient Initiative), which is an organization aimed […]

Drawing from immigrants? and service providers? experiences, the current project will explore what type of programming for immigrants is best suited to be delivered through universal (non-targeted programming), targeted (programming specifically for immigrants), or mixed services, so that these programs are most effective and well-utilized. This project involves a partnership between the United Way of […]

Portfolio management is a well-known multi-factor optimization problem, which involves historical price data, macroeconomic data and market indicators. Many researches have been conducted to find optimal portfolio allocation using machine learning. However, some limitations still exist, such as incorporating multiple factors into a single model, the robustness for encountering economic events, and potential bias by […]

Immune therapies for cancer are in their early stages and require further investigation to improve their function. Chemokines and their receptors are responsible for directing white blood cells to various parts of the body. Because they are so important in controlling the immune response, they make ideal targets for therapy. To exploit this, we aim […]

The research project will develop processes for the fabrication of latex rubber films containing cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) as reinforcement to enhance the physical properties of the films. Similarly, improving the compatibility between the latex rubber and the CNCs will be investigated which is expected to significantly improve the physical properties of the films, resulting in […]

sustainable institution using the STARS Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System as a benchmark. Analyze the baseline sustainability level of the college by the application of set-target questions to staff members and students. USing this information, the intern will indicate areas of strength and areas for development within the institution. Resources may be created as […]

In much the same way that silicon in the 1970s led to the modern information technology industry, the development of advanced materials will fuel many of the emerging industries that will address challenges in energy, national security, healthcare, and other areas. Yet the time it takes to move a newly discovered advanced material from the […]

Grasping skill is significant in modern service robot that requires interaction with object under manipulation. Grasping of a new object is a trivial task for human operator while it is challenging for robot manipulators. Inspired by the grasping process of human operators, grasping control algorithms based on the integration of vision, tactile sensing. Deep learning, […]

During the past two decades in Canada, use of electronic payment has steadily increased. However, despite the downward trend in the volume, the value of cheques has steadily increased, with the five-year average volume growth increasing by about 2% due in large part to their common presence in the business-to-business space. These trends indicate that […]

As a part of the Million Tree Challenge, the MITACS intern will work with ReForest London staff and partners to conduct research to determine how many trees are planted in the City of London this year. As a part of this work, they will conduct of review of the best data collection practices of other […]

The field of plastic waste management is essential for sustainable society that utilizes plastic waste for energy production. Land filing and incineration of plastic waste has large environmental impacts due to GHG emissions. Thus, pyrolysis is considered a low environmental impact process with high value end products. RF thermal plasma technology will help reduce operating […]

Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer in both dogs and humans. The high mortality rate of this disease can be attributed to its ability to spread (metastasize) to the lungs. Metastasis is a complex and multi-step process. To promote the survival of cancer cells when they spread, organs can change their characteristics […]