Public and asset safety is essential for operation of electric utilities. In this project, risk assessment of public and asset safety around AC transmission line structures is proposed. It can be investigated through two aspects: 1) Public safety around AC transmission line structures during power line faulty conditions; and 2) Corrosion rates of transmission line […]

The proposed project involves utilizing the TeleVu system- a cutting-edge virtual care technology-to enhance medical services for wound care in remote communities. This system allows health professionals to monitor and treat patients from a distance, which is crucial for areas where medical resources are scarce. The research undertaken will assess the effectiveness of this technology, […]

This project aims to develop new driving protocols and investigate the exotic physical properties of hyperbolic quantum materials using time-periodically modulated (“Floquet”) electrical circuits under magnetic driving. By leveraging these programmable circuits, we will explore how curvature and periodic modulation influence energy flow, spectral features, and effective magnetic behavior in synthetic hyperbolic lattices. The collaboration […]

The Nexagon project aims to develop an innovative neck collar designed to help prevent concussions in sports like hockey by reducing rapid head and neck movements during impact. Inspired by natural structures such as the honeycomb, the collar will be lightweight, comfortable, and effective in absorbing and redistributing forces that can cause brain injuries. Using […]

This project aims to develop a cost-effective imaging system for the early detection of crop diseases, with a particular focus on Fusarium Head Blight which is a disease responsible for an estimated $1 billion in annual losses to Canadian agriculture. Fusarium Head Blight produces deoxynivalenol (DON), a mycotoxin that renders grain unusable at concentrations as […]

The LinkedWell Companion project is creating an intelligent and compassionate digital tool that helps families and healthcare providers communicate more clearly and stay connected beyond short medical appointments. In many clinics, appointments last only a few minutes, and patients often leave with unanswered questions, forgotten details, or confusion about what to do next. LinkedWell aims […]

Many Canadian companies and researchers struggle to find affordable, secure, and easy-to-use data labelling tools. Most existing platforms are foreign-owned, which can cause privacy issues and make it harder for small teams to work with sensitive information. It also prevents us from building local expertise and jobs in AI data management. Zester aims to solve […]

ParkSmart is an AI-powered parking analytics platform designed to make parking management more efficient, accessible, and sustainable for cities, campuses, and organizations. The system utilizes existing camera footage and applies computer vision and artificial intelligence to detect parked vehicles and identify stall occupancy in real time. Through this approach, ParkSmart generates live parking availability simulation […]

This project aims to investigate the pharmacology of norbaeocystin, baeocystin, norpsilocin, and aeruginascin – four compounds found in psychedelic mushrooms. The research will examine how these compounds interact with specific brain receptors – the 5HT-1A, sigma-1 and a-adrenergic receptors – that may contribute to the therapeutic effects. These compounds may have potential for the treatment […]

This project will support research on a pest insect called the lesser clover leaf weevil, which damages red clover seed crops and currently requires frequent insecticide use. The goal is to develop a safer and more targeted control method using natural scent cues that the insects rely on to find mates and food. To do […]

In 2024, Tourism Yorkton hosted a Guided Historical Cemetery Walking Tour, based on the book, “Yorkton Cemetery Walking Tour” published in 2000. Tourism Yorkton’s cemetery tour was well-attended and attendees inquired about the availability of different guided tours within the cemetery. These responses to the tour demonstrate the public’s desire to learn more about the […]

Governments around the world are making considerable efforts to promote renewable energy generation in electric power systems, and to promote technologies such as electric vehicles to replace fossil energy by green electric energy in order to combat the adverse societal impacts of global warming. However, the rising uncertainties in power generation from renewable resources and […]