Photon Control Inc. is a Burnaby, British Columbia company that designs and manufactures a wide range of optical sensors & instruments to measure temperature, pressure, position, and flow in the semiconductor, oil and gas, power, life science, and manufacturing industries. The operating principle of many of their products is based on the optical response of […]

The green building movement within building designs has put a spotlight on the application of green technologies to reduce the energy consumption and overall carbon footprint of residential and commercial buildings. In general, approximately half of a building’s total energy usage goes towards heating, cooling, and lighting requirements [1]. According to a recent report from […]

Ce projet a pour but de développer un dispositif permettant d’entraîner les souris de laboratoire à réaliser des mouvements des yeux dans différentes directions. Ce dispositif sera combiné à l’imagerie fonctionnelle et sera utilisé pour la recherche en neuroscience afin d’explorer des pathologies telles que les accidents vasculaires cérébraux ou de développer des neuroprothèses. Ce […]

Recent increased enthusiasm towards Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) coupled with developments in smart sensor technologies and advances in communication systems have resulted in simultaneous incorporation of several advanced monitoring and sensing technologies within manufacturing and industrial sectors. In particular, Industrial Artificial Intelligence, referred to as the IAI, is positioning itself as the transformative technology of the […]

The Optical Logic Gate project is the beginnings of a pivotal part in demonstrating a larger system architecture that will revolutionize the way information is used and moved. The optical logic gate will show a novel method to implement Boolean logic and demonstrate its scaling up to complex computing and switching functions using all optical […]

L’objectif de ce projet de recherche consiste à concevoir un outil de coupe de cheveux et autres pilosités « tout-en-un » de très grande précision, favorisant un usage prolongé et qui soit attrayant et utilisable dans des contextes de coupes variés, tout en assurant au mieux la santé et la sécurité des coiffeurs et des […]

La sécurité lors de la déglutition des personnes souffrant de dysphagie est assurée par la modification de la texture des aliments et des boissons via l’utilisation d’épaississant alimentaire. Le partenaire industriel utilise de la gomme xanthane pour épaissir différentes boissons destinées à ces patients, mais ce dernier a observé des problèmes d’instabilité lors de l’entreposage. […]

Nicholas’ research will be used to help Daxsonics Ultrasound develop state-of-the-art ultrasound imaging by utilizing new techniques to rapidly generate and capture high resolution image frames. By capturing high-resolution frames ‘ultrafast’, Nicholas will generate high quality, real-time images, that are capable of visualizing slow blood flow in microvasculature.

The advancement in flexible high-performance plastics has stimulated worldwide research and development to expand the use of these materials in versatile products. In particular, their flexibility offers more comfort and ease of handling and installation, as compared to alternative hard materials. On the other hand, rising global concerns over plastic pollution, along with known chemical […]

La transition vers l’industrie 4.0 a amené avec elle un ensemble de bouleversements non seulement au niveau de l’activité économique, mais aussi au sein de la société. Afin d’évoluer dans cette nouvelle réalité, les individus ont besoin de nouvelles compétences non techniques. Ainsi, des adaptations sont indispensables au niveau de l’éducation et la formation professionnelle, […]

As the power processing density in new technologies such as 5G and 6G increases, reduction of ripples caused by switching power converter operation becomes a gradually more difficult design problem to solve. Analysis of these ripples and exploring various methods for the ripple reduction in the RF power amplifier circuits are the main topics for […]

There has been recent scientific and public interest in the development of plant- based proteins as alternate sources to animal protein. With the popularity of vegetarianism and veganism, the demand for plant-based products has significantly increased. Meat being rich in proteins not only makes it nutritionally rich, but also significantly contributes to its texture and […]