Partant du constat de l’écart entre le grand écart existant entre l’adoption de normes de droits humains et leur application réelle dans les pays centraméricains considérés, comment et pourquoi des acteurs continuent à s’appuyer sur ces normes pour entreprendre leurs luttes? La recherche comporte un triple objectif : (1) comprendre les raisons de l’adoption de […]

Over the years, edible mushrooms have gained increasing recognition for their nutritional value and the potent medicinal properties they offer. Bioactive compounds found in mushrooms, particularly phenolic compounds, exhibit valuable qualities such as anti-proliferative and antioxidant properties. Surprisingly, until now, there has been no investigation into the potential antioxidant effectiveness of Chaga mushrooms of different […]

Tech companies must regularly use expensive bench-top instrumentation to test the devices and systems they bring to market by making accurate input-output measurements of the attenuation and time-delay of RF/MW energy when it propagates through, or across, their devices or systems of concern. When the system being measured becomes very large, such as when one […]

The increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in daily applications has driven the need for improved battery technology. However, the separation of battery electrode components is a key factor leading to a decrease in battery lifetime. Traditional binders, a critical component in batteries, have been associated with high costs and environmental concerns due to the use […]

This project aims to take advantage of the blockchain ecosystem to detect fake news. This is done by designing a rating system that works on the blockchain network through which a group of verified reviewers will rate the news prior to broadcasting. News with inadequate verification from reviewers will be marked as ‘fake’. Afterward, the […]

Les écosystèmes boréaux englobent une multitude de lacs de morphologies variées, dont certains abritent des îles. Les îles boisées constituent des interfaces forêts-lacs, présentant des dynamiques végétales et de perturbation, distinctives du continent. Néanmoins, l’influence de la structure forestière et des dynamiques de perturbation sur la biodiversité des environnements insulaires a été insuffisamment explorée, ce […]

Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a process of building products with the material layer by layer. It can produce the products with complex geometries in a simple setup. But it is a challenge in selecting right printing parameters to build a quality part. This project proposes using machine learning techniques for […]

This research will develop and test new software tools in reactor physics (openMC) for neutronic calculations. It involves development/extension of the existing McMaster Nuclear Reactor (MNR) core physics models in the openMC code and benchmarking against existing results obtained with other tools. Once benchmarked the student will perform a serries of simulations to mimic the […]

La production de nanoparticules métalliques par décharge plasma à une interface liquide-liquide est un procédé présentant à la foi des perspectives de dépollution de milieux naturels et de production de nanomatériaux. L’objectif du stage sera d’abord de caractériser l’effet de cette décharge sur les propriétés et surtout la composition des milieux liquides sera aussi étudiée […]

Household air pollution from combustion of solid fuels (e.g .. biomass and coal) for cooking and heating is the fourth leading contributor to the global burden of disease (Lim et al” 2012), and significantly contributes to regional climate warming. Evidence has pointed to the joint health and environmental benefits of energy intervention programs; however. little […]

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) represent an emerging technology, and initially, individuals may feel less confident in autonomous driving systems without human drivers. A proper communication medium between passengers and AVs can facilitate a safe and reliable experience. Older adults are expected to be one of the largest user cohorts of AVs as they support aging in […]

Currently, the growing demand for electrical energy is driving the integration of renewable energy sources into modern power systems. However, integrating renewable systems has increased uncertainty in the operating conditions of the electric system. To address these challenges, the development of algorithms to optimize energy management in power systems, satisfying electricity demand while respecting physical […]