Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles (AUVs) are systems that are capable of maneuvering in the air, on the ground, above or under the water. There are a number of potential applications for AUVs in civilian, military, and security areas and AUVs have great potential benefits to Canada for numerous reasons. This proposed Mitacs-Alliance project aims to advance […]

The opioid crisis in North America lead to the emergence of illicit drugs sold on the streets that are mixed with „buffs“, thereby possessing additional harm. Fast, low-cost and reliable drug tests applicable by the layman could therefore reduce the danger associated with polluted opioids, but are not available so far. The Hof and the […]

Climate change puts new stresses on plants like severe weather conditions or the easier spreading of diseases. Thus, protecting our native and agricultural plants becomes a key challenge for the agriculture and forestry industry. However, present approaches e.g., using strong herbicides are lacking in the sustainable point of view. A more sustainable approach to plant […]

Boundary Pass is a busy boating region of the Salish Sea and is a critical foraging habitat for many cetacean species, specifically Southern Resident killer whales, transient (Bigg’s) and humpback whales. With the shipping lanes passing through this area, whales are at risk of disturbance from underwater noise and, at times, from close vessel proximity. […]