Options belong to a class of investments known as derivatives, because their value is derived from the value of an underlying asset that the option holder has the right to buy or sell. Their pricing models generally require at least the volatility of the underlying asset (eq. swap rate, bond price). We want to focus […]

Osteoarthritis is a progressive joint disease that causes pain and stiffness, resulting in a decrease in quality of life for patients. Treatment include intra-articular administration of crystalline corticosteroids or hyaluronate. Intra-articular corticosteroids, due to the large doses required, short residence time in the joint, and crystalline structure, are associated with cartilage damage and a short […]

We all know someone affected by breast cancer. Many of us have also heard that we can reduce our risk of experiencing breast cancer from what we eat. Much of this comes from studies that compare people who got sick with those who didn’t and trying to understand what makes them different. But what is […]

In this project, we are going to achieve high yield and selectivity of 5-HMFin moderate operating conditions by synthesis of novel Silica-supported catalysts with various functionalization using different metallic compounds (e.g. Nb, Al, Zr, Cu) and acids (e.g. H2SO4, H3PO4) to form Lewis and Bronsted acid sites that can respectively carry glucose isomerization to fructose […]

The proposed research will follow four steps within the scope of this Mitacs grant: 1. Collect data from existing sources, including the CACB, regarding Canadian Schools of Architecture statistics; 2. Find gaps in the data collection and seek out the missing data from Schools of Architecture and/or the partner organizations; 3. Collate the data as […]

There are numerous financial goals that most Canadians face. Retirement, funding post high school education, managing debt, purchasing appropriate amounts of insurance and saving for lump sum purchases. Each of these goals has various accounts and savings vehicles associated with them. The research projects we are proposing will help Canadians define their own financial situation, […]

Non-invasive imaging of hemodynamics is known to enhance screening and monitoring of cardiovascular diseases (a leading cause of death in Canada’s aging population), however clinicians lack an imaging tool that can visualize the complex 3D and dynamic nature of hemodynamics in real-time. To meet such clinical needs, this project will aim to devise the first […]

I am a student in the Masters of Architecture at the University of Waterloo. My thesis focuses on the repurposing of buildings and the cultural connections architecture can have to its local communities, in the context of rural Japan. Through the Mitacs Globalink JSPS summer program, I plan to conduct the fieldwork of my thesis, […]

Our overall goal is to develop multi-functional electro-active yarns that can be knitted/woven to create a garment with embedded dry-textile electrodes (e-textiles). This garment will be used, for fully sensing human electrophysiological signals as well as stimulating specific muscles of the human body using textile-based wearable technology. These multi-functional fibers are going to be manufactured […]

Neurodegenerative diseases have caused massive economic burden on the healthcare system as well as reduced patient and caregiver’s quality of life. Identifying biomarkers for early clinical diagnosis, tracking of disease progression, and evaluation of treatment therapies is critical. However, developing such tools remains a significant challenge. The goal of this project is to manage and […]

The Jomon Period (ca. 16,500 – 2,300 years before present) represents a significant part of prehistory in the Japanese Islands, and this longevity is largely tied to the complex human-environment relationships in Jomon society. My project examines these environmental interactions through microscopic plant remains from Jomon grinding tools, using the residues of human activities to […]

With the fast growing information available on the web, students are often greeted with countless learning materials. As such, personalization is an essential strategy for facilitating relevant learning materials to satisfy students’ needs. The scope of this project is to design a recommendation system by using a deep learning process for personalized learning based on […]