Values and beliefs within social-ecological systems (SES) are a fundamental aspect of perception and cognition, which have largely been neglected within the social-ecological systems literature. The purpose of this research is to understand the values and beliefs of dried fish producers and how they contribute to the producers’ well-being in Sundarbans region, West Bengal, India. […]

The metabolic theory of ecology states that the rate at which an organism uses energy is a key driver of its ecology and can provide a framework for the study of its behaviour, life history, population dynamics, and impact on the ecosystem. Despite being an important aspect of a species’ biology, metabolic rate has not […]

Conductive polymer nanocomposites have become increasingly popular due to the combined flexibility and low cost. The presence of a conductive filler network, which is reconfigurable by applied strain, can be used in sensors. The materials to be developed are ideal for the biomedical field and wearable electronics where flexible non-invasive devices can be worn outside […]

The recent tornado that hit the Ottawa-Gatineau region in September 2018 damaged hundreds of homes and many hydro poles/towers leaving more than 450K customers without power. In Canada, the average annual loss due to local events (i.e. thunderstorms, tornados and downbursts) is in the order of $200M. The number of these extreme local events has […]

Industrial robotics (i.e. using robots for manufacturing processes) is one of the fastest growing industry sectors today. Traditionally, the process to program industrial robots has been laborious and time-consuming, with each robot having to be taken off-line for setup. Offline programming allows the robot users to program, simulate and generate code for multiple robots at […]

Cost estimation within mold manufacturing is critical for maintaining profitability and competitiveness. This project will look at a data-driven estimating method for accurate cost and labor assessment for quoting of complex molds. We will first analyze the features of molds and manufacturing processes. Next, investigate different methods for cost estimation, such as variant-based (case-based, and […]

Large test cells are used to evaluate the performance of modern jet engines. MDS Aero Support Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of these test cells. In a large engine test cell, it is common to experience large amplitude, low frequency unsteady pressure fluctuations at various sections of the facility. If not treated properly, […]

The arctic is warming at an accelerated rate, and this current speed of change is largely driven by industry. These changes to the oceanic conditions in the arctic are causing perturbations throughout the water column, causing disruptions throughout the food-web. These warming patterns are not consistent across the arctic; species persisting in these regions are […]

In the Arctic, environmental variability is currently increasing. Variability in sea ice dynamics, such as the timing of ice-off and concentration of sea ice, these in turn affect distributions and abundance of fish and invertebrate species. Thick-billed murres (Uria lomvia), an Arctic-breeding seabird, are expected to be greatly affected by changes in sea ice dynamics, […]

In nature, a complex network of cellulose and hemicellulose interacts to provide plant cell walls with their mechanical strength, flexibility, and light weight. However, there is still little known about the relationship between the cellulose-hemicellulose interactions and how that influences the resulting mechanical properties of plants. In this work, we will use films thinner than […]

A decrease in ice cover in the Arctic ocean is allowing for increases in vessel traffic and noise in this previously undisturbed environment. The remoteness and reduction of species richness poses a challenge when trying to monitor Arctic ocean wildlife, but recent technological advances in animal tagging have supplied further opportunities for surveillance of Arctic […]

This project examines the international mobility of students in sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the importance of international student retention for innovation. Applying a gender-based analysis and focusing on the Greater London area, the project explores the particular challenges that affect both female and male students’ transition to post-graduate work and permanent residency […]