This research project will develop an automated maritime object detection and tracking system using fused images from infrared and visible RGB sources. The developed system can be deployed and used in patrol vessels for maritime surveillance. As the system takes advantage of both infrared and visible RGB images, it is capable of running for 24 […]

Typical horse bedding in BC consists of 90% woody materials and 10% hay and manure. Recycled bedding product has several advantages when compared to standard wood fibre bedding. Further densification into wood pellets with these recycled wood fibers is desired. This study is conducted to determine the efficiency of pathogen removal during the drying process […]

Traditionally commercial poultry is incubated and hatched in the dark. There are indications that significant benefits could be realized from providing light to developing chicken embryos during incubation. These indications include chicks that eat and drink more upon arrival at the farm. This early feeding behavior should improve the health and survival of baby chicks […]

Sweet basil is a leafy, flavourful and fragrant herb commonly used many types of cooking. It has not only nutrient values but also many health benefits. Basil likes warm growing environment; therefore, it is commonly produced in greenhouses in Canada. To keep leafy vegetables fresh, right after harvesting majority of them are normally stored and […]

Cyclic Materials is helping the world transition to a more environmentally responsible future by recovering rare earth elements and other valuable materials from the difficult-to-recycle products of the modern world. Cycilc Material help businesses recycle, provide the market with a secure and regional supply of critical metals, and do so in an ethical, economic, and […]

Trois lacs du parc des Grands-Jardins montrent des fleurs d’eau (d’algues ou de cyanobactéries) récurrentes depuis quelques années, signe d’une eutrophisation accélérée. L’eutrophisation et le réchauffement du climat, de même que l’intensification de l’activité des castors, pourraient agir de concert et menacer l’habitat du poisson par la hausse des températures et la réduction de la […]

Salmonellosis is a significant concern to public heath. Salmonella contaminated food is the main source of human infections. Emergence of novel Salmonella serovars with increased pathogenic potential and multidrug resistance led the industry to look for better diagnostic tools for in-depth characterization of the organism. Moreover, rapid detection of Salmonella serovars prevalent in poultry industry […]

Boiser les terres agricoles abandonnées (friches) est une méthode reconnue pour créer des puits de CO2 pour la lutte contre les changements climatiques. Or, avant d’enclencher tout projet de boisement, il est essentiel d’évaluer si les plantations ainsi créées procurent de réels bénéfices par rapport aux écosystèmes qu’elles remplacent ; cela inclut les effets en […]

As we burn coal and gas worldwide, excess carbon molecules are released into the atmosphere. The ocean absorbs much of this carbon through a process called ocean acidification (OA), which impacts the growth of marine organisms with shells and skeletons. This increase in oceanic acidity has ecosystem-wide impacts and threatens our global food security. Fortunately, […]

An increase in shrub cover over the past 50-80 years in Alberta foothills grasslands has reduced grazing capacity. The goal of this project is to document the changes in and causes of woody plant cover change on two large working ranches near Longview Alberta. Specific objectives are to use remote sensing techniques to document changes […]

The objective of this project is to automate the interpretation of lung ultrasound images to detect artifacts associated with pneumonia. The lung ultrasound scans could be used in point-of-care units to detect and monitor pneumonia in severe COVID-19 patients. The studies have shown that lung ultrasound scans offer a more accurate diagnosis of interstitial pneumonia […]

The Agri-Food Process Improvement internship was developed to provide a holistic view into the aspects of food processing and manufacturing for undergraduate students in science based fields directly related to, or adjacent to, agricultural and food sciences (e.g., physical sciences, engineering). We believe that by increasing exposure into the possibilities of a career that has […]