Self-driving laboratories are becoming more feasible thanks to the advances in the robotics and machine learning fields. Development of these laboratories to deal with scientific challenges are promising as they can operate faster while being cost and labor efficient. Despite harvesting of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power is becoming cheaper and […]

The City of Calgary has identified four locations along the Elbow River where erosion may be(come) of concern for the safety of the nearby urban areas. This project will study the change in the shape of the Elbow River over time and in different conditions in order to enhance the understanding of its behaviour. This […]

Through the integration of geocomputation approaches, Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) and Geographic Information Science (GIScience), this research project will contribute to the development of modeling and simulation approaches that will allow Nectar to understand the key interactions within the bee-human system (beekeeping). Leveraging the technological tool developed by Nectar, called BeeTrack, the overall aim of […]

The increasing reliance on protein sources alternatives to meat-based products includes insects, which have not been extensively monitored or analyzed so far. Yet, there is evidence that insect may contain potentially toxic elements (PTEs), such as arsenic, mercury, cadmium and lead. The development of reliable analysis methods is required to monitor the levels of PTEs, […]

Mussels are ectothermic organisms, and consequently, their performance, growth, and survival are strongly linked to their thermal environment. As mussels are commercially important species in Norway, understanding how they will respond physiologically and behaviourally to elevated temperatures is ecologically and economically important. This project was therefore designed to address two main objectives: (1) Investigate the […]

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) are anadromous salmonids; they inhabit both marine and freshwater habitats during distinct stages in their life cycle. Anadromy allows Atlantic salmon to play a vital role in connecting freshwater and marine ecosystems by facilitating nutrient transport and trophic interactions. This project will examine the stable isotope and lipid composition of Atlantic […]

Our goal is to achieve environmental sustainability while facing severe resource constraints (including a lack of financial resources, skilled labor, and available power sources) by using innovative and non-conventional technologies. Agricultural products have been demonstrated to be an effective alternative to conventional treatment systems for the adsorption-based removal of hazardous heavy metals such as chromium […]

Through this Mitacs initiative, the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University, and OEA Technologies, Inc., will cooperatively research and develop online and social media tools that facilitate delivery of professional environmental services in developing countries. OEA Technologies’ specific interests are climate-change related oceanographic services and small-island developing states. “Innovation and diversification are not optional […]

The research project will be focusing on the manufacturing of nanoparticles for the processing of symmetrical fuel-electrode half cells (as part of solid oxide cells). This will be conducted via flame spray pyrolysis, which uses aqueous salt solutions to produce metal oxide nanoparticles on electrolytes. Hereby, a fine mist is sprayed into a flame, which […]

This research looks to explore the collaboration of ecology, education and design in the creation of built and natural systems to sustainably manage and educate about storm/rain water on school grounds. The research will be conducted through the analysis of 3 key case studies of schoolyard storm/rain water management projects that represent a successful, progressive […]

With over 80% of the Canadian population dwelling in urban centers, design for sustainable urban environments is tantamount to the health and happiness of 21st century Canadians. The City of Victoria (CoV) would like to incorporate green infrastructure into their integrated storm water management plan. Over the past four years, nine rain gardens have been […]

The climate warming currently affecting the Arctic is two to three times faster than anywhere else, with profound consequences for natural ecosystems and communities. Notably, thawing permafrost remobilizes organic matter (previously trapped in the soil) that underlies the production of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane, which in turn helps amplify the ongoing […]