The current net-zero emissions by 2050 target requires carbon-neutral, long-lasting and resilient construction amidst the rapid population growth. Wood is known to be one of the most affordable and sustainable construction materials with low embodied carbon, which has been widely used across Canada. On the other hand, as British Columbia is situated in a high […]

Estuaries are coastal regions where a freshwater source meets the ocean. The influence of tides, wind, and the shape of the estuary can lead to complicated flows of water that are difficult to predict. The purpose of this project is to develop a computer simulation of the Halifax Harbour estuary. We will use the General […]

This project aims to develop an interactive platform with AI capabilities to facilitate the creation of complex simulation labs for STEM education. The significance lies in enabling educators to design and deploy interactive lab environments efficiently, enhancing student engagement and understanding in STEM disciplines. The objectives include exploring generative AI models for lab creation, integrating […]

À mesure que la population mondiale et la demande en denrée alimentaire augmentent, il est primordial de maintenir des sols en bonne santé et productifs. L’agriculture doit donc se réinviter et trouver des solutions pour limiter l’utilisation de pesticides conventionnels. L’utilisation de substances naturelles pour développer des bio-pesticides est une alternative novatrice aux pesticides conventionnels. […]

This project aims to show that Hume does not reject the principle of sufficient reason (PSR), but rather proposes an understanding of it. Some scholars, such as Della Rocca (2018, 2021), Schrenk (2010), and Pruss (2006), have argued that Hume rejects the PSR when he discusses the causal maxim: “whatever begins to exist, must have a […]

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The proposed research project aims to create an AI-based automatic system for monitoring and characterizing the condition of cutting tools by integrating robotic systems and smart cameras. This innovative approach addresses the limitations of traditional tool wear monitoring methods, which often lead to unnecessary costs and machine downtime. By developing advanced machine learning algorithms and […]

Plants are always exposed to and attacked by pathogenic microbes in natural environment. Phytoalexin deficient 4 (PAD4) plays an important role in plant defense to pathogens. PAD4, EDS1 and SAG101 form a specific family containing lipase domain at N-termini. PAD4 interacts with EDS1, but not SAG101 to form heterologous complex. Recently, we demonstrated tha PAD4 […]

Dysfunction of mitochondria, the cellular powerhouses, plays an important role in a plethora human disorders, including rare genetic myopathies such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Mitochondrial dysfunction also causes stem cell abnormalities in several tissues including skeletal muscle. For this reason, modulation of mitochondrial quality is increasingly proposed as a therapeutic strategy to prevent/restore cellular […]

Ce projet vise une « analyse de la viabilité technique des méthodes d’apprentissage automatique appliquées pour l’estimation de l’état de charge dans les véhicules hors route ». Spécifiquement, nous allons définir les structures de méthodes d’apprentissage automatique pour l’estimation de l’état de charge, les implémenter dans différents types de processeurs et les valider sur de […]

Dans un monde où la lutte contre le changement climatique devient une priorité, ce projet vise à réduire les émissions de carbone du transport lourd sur des circuits courts. Imaginez des camions, essentiels à notre économie, devenant plus propres et plus efficaces. Ce projet explore des méthodes novatrices pour rendre cela possible en optimisant les […]

Abnormal knee loading is known to contribute towards knee osteoarthritis, causing tissue damage and pain. High tibial osteotomy is a surgical procedure that corrects abnormal knee loading conditions and alleviates osteoarthritis symptoms. However, we don’t fully understand how different surgical procedures affect joint tissues. Establishing the relationship between joint structure and joint surgery presents an […]