Reliability is a fundamental requirement for computational systems, brains and artificial models alike: a system should respond the same way for repeated presentations of the same stimulus. However, the brain has two features that can threaten its reliability: intrinsic stochasticity and chaos. Stochasticity takes the form of random fluctuations affecting the reliability of components of […]

Neuroscience-inspired AI has emerged as state-of-the-art in many machine learning applications. Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) are a machine learning tool used to learn patterns in sequential (time-dependent) data which have also been used to model neural dynamics in the brain. Various frameworks have been developed to create RNNs capable of learning from data which have […]

Socio-emotional skills are crucial for developing satisfying relationships; failure in this domain can have significant consequences for well-being across the lifespan such as bullying, social anxiety and isolation. However, no well-validated socio-emotional assessments exist, limiting our ability to effectively intervene. The Paediatric Evaluation of Emotions Relationships and Socialisation (PEERS) battery was developed by the Australian […]

The perception of external stimuli is traditionally considered to result solely from the processing of thalamic signals through direct cortico-cortical connections between areas organized in a hierarchical manner1. In this corticocentric view, the potential role of higher-order (HO) thalamic nuclei that are reciprocally connected to cortical areas is not considered. The main objective of this […]

Le projet vise à identifier les pratiques individuelles d’immunisation qui présentent la meilleure efficience économique dans la réduction du risque d’inondation au Québec pour les citoyens riverains et l’ensemble de la société. Nous allons d’abord quantifier les coûts et les bénéfices de différentes mesures de protection et de réduction du risque d’inondation pour un propriétaire […]

Médicus développe et fabrique des orthèses dont une orthèse de genou pour réduire les douleurs associées à une rupture du ligament croisé antérieur (LCA) en modifiant la biomécanique du genou. Les techniques et modèles couramment utilisés en biomécanique ne permettent pas d’évaluer l’effet de cette nouvelle orthèse puisque certaines parties du genou sont cachées par […]

Humic Land is a multi-purpose, 100% organic fertilizer that was produced from black peat using innovative technology that protects live soil microorganisms. It contains a microbial consortia that may produce plant-growth promoting substances, thereby acting as biological promotor of crops growing in stressful conditions. This research will evaluate three mechanisms that could explain Humic Land’s […]

The aim of this project is to improve the user experience of clients ordering online on one the portals of restaurants working with UEAT. This improvement will be in the form of smart recommendations based on the restaurant, time and the user themself. This will be done with an emphasis on respect for user privacy […]

Optimal trade execution is a well-known problem in quantitative finance. It helps financial actors who trade large quantities of a given asset minimize their risk and their adverse price impact. The problem’s complexity is multiplied when considering highly fragmented markets, such as those existing today for digital assets. The most recent advances in reinforcement learning […]

Finkl-Steel Sorel specialises in delivering high quality forged steel to a wide array of Canadian and international customers. In order to ensure the quality of their product, each forging is individually inspected for flaws and internal irregularities using standard pulse-echo technique. A reliable inspection technique is paramount to reduce the number of rejected forgings. Forged […]

Pulp and paper activated sludge is produced in large quantity and its safe disposal in the environment is a worldwide problem. The long-term goal of our research is to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or bioplastics using sludge as a source of microorganisms or as a raw material and waste materials as an extra carbon source. INRS […]

Au Québec, l’analyse d’un sol est basée sur des propriétés chimiques qui considèrent le pH, la matière organique et les éléments nutritifs. Cependant, pour assurer la productivité et la santé des sols à long terme, les propriétés physiques et biologiques devraient aussi être évaluées. L’objectif de ce projet est de fournir un modèle d’interprétation de […]