The “Drone-Based Search and Rescue (SAR) System in Dense Forests” project aims to transform SAR operations using a coordinated swarm of drones equipped with advanced computer vision and machine learning algorithms. These drones, launched from DJI dock stations and connected via Starlink satellite technology, will efficiently locate missing persons in densely forested areas. By processing […]

The proposed research aims to advance energy storage technology by improving the cyclability of silicon-based anodes in lithium-ion batteries. Silicon anodes offer high theoretical capacity but face issues such as volume expansion and capacity fade. The project will explore substituting pure silicon with a silicon-carbon alloy core, hypothesized to enhance cyclability due to its amorphous […]

ESSA Technologies Ltd. is an employee-owned environmental consulting firm committed to tackling complex environmental challenges through innovative solutions. As the organization continues to grow, it faces significant challenges in efficiently managing its financial operations, which are crucial to supporting its collaborative teams and diverse project initiatives. With an increasing workload and multiple projects requiring meticulous […]

There are three main problems in construction sector which are addressed through our startup. The first one is the high negative environmental impacts and energy required for conventional concrete or earthen constructions. The second problem is the high pre- and post-construction costs which results more building costs and maintenance fees. Lastly, there is the necessity […]

Le produit et les services qui sont étudiés dans l’analyse de marché visent à résoudre le problème de l’accessibilité et de l’efficacité des interventions dans les sous-stations électriques situées dans des zones éloignées et difficiles d’accès, en particulier dans le grand nord canadien. Ce stage favorisera l’étude du marché et la validation de la solution […]

The development of low-power, printed gas sensors is revolutionizing the monitoring of harmful gases like CO2 across various industries. This innovative technology offers a real-time, advanced, and cost-effective solution for detecting and measuring gas levels, significantly enhancing environmental monitoring and industrial process optimization. Utilizing resistance-based and electrochemical sensing approaches, these sensors are part of a […]

Waste paper is considered to have no value, destined for landfills. There is significant potential to process this waste and convert it to value added carbon-based products that will be developed, tested, and produced, namely Biochar, activated carbon, and carbon electrodes. Biochar is used in the agriculture industry for soil remediation to promote plant growth, […]

This project aims enhance the safety and reliability of hydropower systems by preventing the creation of significant sub-atmospheric pressures (i.e. vacuum) in penstocks during rapid dewatering events. Air-intake systems relieve vacuum conditions, but the 3D flow dynamics around these systems during emergency scenarios are not fully understood. The project will develop a comprehensive suite of […]

Carbon dioxide (CO2) atmospheric concentration has increased by 50% (from 280 ppm to 420 ppm) in the last century. Despite efforts to reduce emissions, industries vital to our economy, such as mining, marine transportation, and aviation, remain dependent on fossil fuels for their operations. These sectors are considered hard-to-decarbonize because they lack viable alternatives to […]

Le projet de stage en stratégie d’entreprise du stagiaire se concentre sur la validation de marché pour les batteries innovantes développées par l’entreprise, spécifiquement destinées aux applications de stockage d’énergie stationnaire. L’objectif principal de ce projet est d’évaluer la demande et le potentiel commercial de ces batteries sur différents segments de marché. Cela implique une […]

Lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly common as the demand for energy storage in vital sectors like automotive and grid storage is on the rise. Each year, lithium-ion battery manufacturers dispose of 2% to 10% of their products, leading to financial losses of up to billions of dollars. Our research group recently found that inactive components […]

Palladium-catalyzed cross coupling is one of the most powerful tools in modern synthetic chemistry, with is collaborative discovery recognised with the 2010 Nobel Prize for Chemistry. This class of reactions has had a huge impact on the way in which chemists think about building fine chemicals, because it allows for clipping of two molecules together […]