Chitin is a biopolymer extracted from various biomass waste streams including crustaceans, cephalopods, insects, and fungus in large scale. It is the second most abundant biopolymer after cellulose and as such, constitutes the core component of the shell-biorefinery, as a part of blue-biorefinery. Chitosan, as the deacetylated version of chitin, features unique and attractive properties […]

This research project aims to investigate for the first time the electric field alignment of carbon nanoparticles in an epoxy-poly(ether imide) polymeric system, to enhance electrical conductivity in targeted directions. By applying and tuning an external electric field, the carbon nanoparticles are expected to rotate, create an interconnected network, and promote anisotropic electrical and thermal […]

Le projet de la stagiaire Imane Nafouri, vise l’élaboration d’une carte de risque d’érosion hydrique de Dadès, un des principaux sous-bassins de l’hydrosystème de Drâa, situé au sud du Maroc. L’ensemble de cet hydrosystème est affecté par des évènements météorologiques extrêmes, à savoir des périodes de sécheresses sévères et quelques épisodes de précipitations soudaines et […]

Ce projet de recherche vise à étudier les effets du changement climatique en cours sur la dynamique fluviale d’une rivière évoluant en milieu périglaciaire (Beaver Creek, Yukon, Canada). L’évolution de sa dynamique sera reconstituée à partir d’images satellites et photographies aériennes en caractérisant les déplacements des îles et berges. A cette fin, seront analysés par […]

The proposed research project assesses how collaborative robotics can be used in the construction industry. Humans may now engage and collaborate with robotics (Cobots), which are gradually being employed in the construction sector; therefore it is important to thoroughly understand the functions of Cobots and how they will assist in the near future. The purpose […]

In cloud computing, managing the vast amounts of data created by construction projects is challenging. The cloud cannot support peak data loads, and the owner has no control over the security of the data that is being stored. This creates a need to assess cloud data management in the construction industry as construction companies become […]

This important research project seeks to a) engage graduate students from University of Toronto in an immersive entrepreneurial experience in Taiwan in the fields of advanced computing, clean technologies and scientific innovation and b) measure the development of international entrepreneurial competencies impacted by this experiential learning. The student will complete an internship with Himax. He […]

With the development of artificial technology in recent years, the relationship between AI and Buddhism has gradually become a frontier issue. This project will focus on three aspects: First, based on the findings of previous scholars, it will further describe the “Doctrine of Insentient beings”, which connects the theory of “Insentient being has Buddha-nature” with […]

This project aims to aid instructors at the post secondary level and provide them access to simplified tools in form of modules to faciliate the learning geared towards social entrepreneurship for young youth entrepreneurs. These modules will cover a diverse range of topics so as to ensure that a multidisciplinary number of organisations and individuals […]

Digital marketing is more prevalent than ever, however only 60% of all Canadian businesses stated that they utilize marketing strategies. Of that, a hearty 75% of Canadian companies reported they were more successful after investing in content marketing (Made in CA,2023). Which poses the question – what makes Canadian businesses stray away from investing in […]

The intern’s capstone project will be to develop an Online Remodeling and Design Platform for Homeowners and Contractors. The goal is that these homeowners will gain the knowledge required to support their remodelling endeavors, and encourage local contractors to focus on building an online presence to market aspects of their business and services. This platform […]

In Canada, only 3.5% of venture capital funding went to companies with at least one female founder, and only 2.2% went to companies with at least one BIPOC founder in 2021. There is an increased need to support BIPOC founders with access to employment, education, funding, training and a network that provides them with the […]