Using geographic information systems (GIS) software and existing radiometric thermal orthomosaics, automate the process of identifiying and locating areas of cold water refugia in salmon-bearing streams and rivers in BC.

Saskatchewan is one of the key provinces in Canada to produce canola, flax, barley, wheat, and other agricultural products. In this research work, high performance bio-adsorbents will be formulated from the agricultural by-products for drying bio-alcohols and natural gas at low costs. These biosorbents are re-usable for dehydration and regeneration cycles. The exhausted biomaterials may […]

Reproductive Longevity (RL) is a complex biological trait under the control of many genes. In Cattle, RL is a key productivity factor, especially for dairy cows. The proposed research aims to identify RL-controlling genes in mammals using: 1) a unique model system, selectively-bred mouse lines that reproduce twice as long and have twice as many […]

Within the horticultural industry, plastic containers continue to dominate as the industry is reported to generate around 500 million plastic plant containers and seed trays annually [5]. StatsCan reports that more than 45 million nursery trees and plants were produced in containers in Canada for the 2024 period [6]. Natures Affinity Inc. (NAI) (www.naturesaffinity.ca) is […]

EVAH Corp, est une entreprise de biotechnologies axée sur le développement des technologies dans le domaine de la santé animale, cherche à optimiser la gestion des risques liés aux agents pathogènes de niveau NC2 dans son laboratoire. Ce projet vise à développer une stratégie proactive d’évaluation et de contrôle des risques de biosécurité/biosûreté, conformément à […]

In Canada, greenhouse operations heavily rely on fossil fuels. This research proposes designing an optimized pilot simulated rooftop greenhouse, showcasing the feasibility of a combined solar photovoltaic (PV)–heat pump (HP) energy system for Canadian weather conditions. Key innovations include open-source models for Canadian greenhouse heating/cooling loads, the integrated PV-HP system, and the use of open-source […]

Compost leachate (CL) is a liquid by-product generated during composting that poses a significant environmental risk due to its ability to contaminate surface and groundwater. This research explores an innovative CL treatment strategy by integrating two complementary processes: ammonia stripping (AS) and electrooxidation (EO). The study proposes two approaches: the first is to apply ammonia […]

Salt marshes are highly productive coastal ecosystems that have faced extensive impacts from human activities. They provide an extensive array of services including the provisioning of habitat to a diversity of species. In Maritime Canada, acres of salt marsh have been diked to accommodate agricultural land, freshwater impoundments, and infrastructure. Increasing recognition of the services […]

This project aims to use artificial intelligence methods to reproduce various characteristics of the Earth climate system. More specifically, we know that the climate system is subject to natural variability, a physical phenomenon that dictates that multiple future conditions are possible within atmospheric physical constraints. Modelling this phenomenon is currently very costly with large models […]

The gut microbiota, a complex community of microorganisms residing within the digestive tract, plays a significant role in modulating host immune responses. This project aims to identify specific gut microbial species that influence the immune response and elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms involved. To study these microbe-host interactions, mice cells will be exposed to different […]

The proposed research catalyzes collaborations between the research group of Dr. Soheil Mahmoud (UBC Okanagan) and BC lavender farms (in particular Ryder Lake Farms Inc., Chilliwack, BC) that focus on lavender farming, agritourism, and development of value added products. The research ultimately aims to boost lavender farming in BC through the following specific objectives: 1) […]

Industrial-scale production of insect-derived protein has emerged as a sustainable alternative to wild harvesting or large animal farming. The principal waste product is called frass, which is composed of excrement, larval exoskeletons and microbes. Frass from black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) has plant-growth promoting (PGP) properties and is therefore well positioned as a replacement for […]