Atlas power Technologies Inc. has developed a SCES technology from inexpensive and widely available minerals which have fast response time, high charge/discharge efficiency, low cost, and long cycle life. Atlas power technologies aim at developing an assessment tool for its future investment in these energy storage units particularly targeted at wholesale electricity markets and electric […]

In Early 2013, an NSERC Engage grant and a Coop term project enabled collaboration between Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. Fuel Cell Division (MBFC) and Dr. Merida’s group at the University of British Columbia (UBC). A test-bench apparatus for the evaluation of fuel cell material properties during manufacturing processes was designed. The present proposal builds on the […]

This project works towards an unhackable quantum internet. An unhackable Internet has been named the Number 1 breakthrough technology by the magazine, MIT Technological Review. A quantum Internet will be unhackable due to the laws of physics. Photons are the carrier of choice for quantum information in a quantum internet. Quantum repeaters are needed for […]

Chaque année, 32 000 Canadiens subissent un traumatisme crânio-cérébral (TCC) lors de la pratique d’un sport, le cyclisme faisant partie des sports les plus à risque. Pour protéger les cyclistes, l’entreprise Louis Garneau Sports conçoit depuis plus de 30 ans des casques de vélo visant à rendre plus sécuritaire la pratique de ce sport. L’objectif […]

The Agri-Food Process Improvement internship was developed to provide a holistic view into the aspects of food processing and manufacturing for undergraduate students in science based fields directly related to, or adjacent to, agricultural and food sciences (e.g., physical sciences, engineering). We believe that by increasing exposure into the possibilities of a career that has […]

Génération et criblage d’une banque synthétique de lipocalins

Modern mobile phones have become the dominant photography device in recent years. However, their users are often not professional photographers. Thus, they lack the skills of choosing proper lighting, proper shot framing, and proper settings on the camera. In particular, photographs are often taken in unfavourable conditions where the scene of interest is obstructed by […]

Remote areas have the world’s highest death rates and cost of operations. As the global community struggles with shared problems including pandemics and climate change, connecting remote areas with the global community is becoming increasingly important. The current economic model of remote areas is dominated by reliance on oil, yet oil supplies are not reliable […]

Ce projet porte sur l’optimisation d’un procédé de pyrolyse de déchets plastiques permettant de produire du carburant Diesel. L’originalité du programme réside dans l’utilisation d’une unité de production en lot ne nécessitant pas de tour à distiller ce qui constitue une première mondiale. Des études paramétriques seront réalisées pour définir des conditions opératoires permettant de […]

The Energy potential of water has been successfully harnessed to produce electricity since the late 19th century. In 2018, hydropower production accounts for approximately 61 % of the total electricity produced in Canada. To exploit this source of energy, water is stored in dams and is strategically used based on hydrological cycles. Over the years, […]

The industrial partner, Mission Control Space Services (MCSS), is a participant in an upcoming mission to launch a rover to the moon. In this project, Western students will assist MCSS by developing algorithms using techniques from deep learning to support the lunar mission. The interns will have two primary responsibilities. One intern will develop a […]

eMotors Direct requires innovative infographics to educate potential customers of our blog posts and our products. The intern will research our products and blog posts to gain an understanding of those products and help clients become better informed. Creating innovative infographics will help clients become more informed and will position the company as an expert-in-our-field. […]