Preserving fruits and vegetables represents a significant global challenge due to their high susceptibility to spoilage driven by the phytohormone ethylene. Ethylene accelerates ripening, leading to a rapid decline in the quality and shelf life of produce, ultimately causing substantial postharvest losses. Currently, traditional approaches, such as potassium permanganate, are widely used for ethylene absorption […]

In supply-chain management, organizations rely on a wide variety of structured and semi-structured analytical resources such as task flows and key performance indicators (KPIs) to plan, monitor, and adapt to changes. These resources undergo frequent review and adaptation, often necessitating queries and manipulations in numerous ways. Utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs), this project aims to […]

We propose to develop a microfluidic device that enables the selection of viable sperm directly from semen via a simple dip approach. The device will feature a chamber incorporating a porous membrane. The sperm selection method involves only two steps – users load the device with a semen sample and place the device in buffer. […]

This research champions anti-racist thinking around housing in the city of Ottawa. This project considers the possibility of antiracist cities by examining how racial inequities are produced through housing, how displacement occurs in the city of Ottawa, and how grassroots advocacy for secure, affordable housing may facilitate spatial and racial justice. This research will contribute […]

Constructed wetlands are multifunctional natural-like systems created for wastewater treatment, biomass production, water storage, flood retention, and wildlife habitat. Constructed wetlands where water-loving plants grow can also absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and thus potentially contribute to offsetting greenhouse gas emissions produced by human activities. However, like all wetlands, constructed wetlands also produce greenhouse […]

Concussions are a frequently occurring injury with diverse clinical manifestations and an often-challenging recovery. Oculomotor deficits are commonly occurring in persons with concussion, both as an early symptoms and impairment long after the injury. Early assessment and rehabilitation of oculomotor deficits resulting from concussion have the potential to expedite recovery and improve affected individuals’ functioning. […]

Current condo reserve fund studies use a lot of subjective judgment, many unrealistic assumptions, and a biased analysis horizon. As a result, many condo corporations have found their reserve fund inadequate to addressing the maintenance, repair and replacement needs of the common elements of the condo buildings they manage. The research project aims to change […]

The long wait for pediatric rehabilitation requires that service providers support families in new and innovative ways while they wait for service. Tiered service delivery is a model where each tier represents a higher intensity of service. The first tier provides Universal Resources; supports that can benefit all children. KidsAbility is building a Universal Resource […]

This project addresses the growing challenges associated with the increasing demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) within the context of a global shift towards sustainable energy solutions. The surge in EV adoption, while beneficial for the environment, poses challenges on the energy grid due to frequent and high-powered charging, leading to more frequent peaks and potential […]

Nanoparticles are objects on the scale of billionths of a meter, and their small size gives them properties that are scientifically interesting and commercially important. Vive Crop Protection has commercialized a technology in which they use a nanoparticle-enabled approach to enhance the delivery of agricultural pesticides. This project is about controlling the process of clumping […]

This project aims to improve the production of monoclonal antibody (mAb) based medicines by developing a novel method for measuring antifoaming agents within perfusion bioreactors used to produce mAbs. Antifoams are necessary to keep bioreactors running smoothly, but they are also widely believed to contribute to reactor membrane fouling, which increases costs and severely limits […]

This project will help a structural engineering firm reduce unwanted cracking in newly cast concrete floor slabs. The intern will test several concrete mixes that are commonly used by the partner, including one that has cracked in real buildings and others that have performed well. In the laboratory, the intern will measure how much each […]