The Canadian hop industry requires supportive resources from the Canadian scientific community to develop unique Canadian hop varieties with characteristics sought after by craft brewers. The scientific team at Langara College in collaboration with three Canadian hop companies will undertake the following studies i) to identify (chemically and genetically) promising novel feral hops for commercialization, […]

The use of machine learning and big data in production is still in its early stages as only a limited amount of data is used. This research aims to improve productivity by determining factors affecting downtime. Changeover’s time and performance rate improvement during production will be addressed considering not only equipment data and product data […]

Recent research has confirmed the lethal ‘acute’ effects of the COVID-19 virus on the heart, but there is a growing concern and increasing number of those individuals infected by the virus to remain ‘chronic’ as long-haulers, i.e., Long COVID. There are estimates that as many as 40-60% of individuals infected continue to experience symptoms for […]

Water ice exists near the Moon’s poles due to the very cold temperatures caused by the limited exposure to direct sunlight in these regions. To understand the extent of water that exists on the Moon, we need to locate the areas where the temperatures are favourable for the preservation of water (less than -175°C/-280°F). To […]

La popularisation des batteries Lithium-ion a été un élément déterminant permettant l’essor des technologies nomades (cellulaire, tablette, etc…). Les récentes préoccupations environnementales entourant la décarbonisation des transports permettent aux constructeurs automobiles de considérer les batteries rechargées par des énergies renouvelables comme alternative aux moteurs à combustion interne. Mais cette opportunité occasionne des enjeux importants auxquels […]

With the high prevalence of cancer in the Canadian population, the need for rapid, personalized diagnostic tests is as evident as ever. Nuclear imaging allows for the visualization and diagnosis of diseases, including cancer, by detecting the emitted radiation from an administered disease-seeking molecule that has been labeled with a radioactive isotope (radiotracer). Lead-203 (203Pb) […]

In this project, the intern will work closely with the staff of Xanadu, a quantum computing company, to develop educational materials intended for an audience who are comfortable with classical computer programming, but have no prior knowledge or experience with quantum physics or quantum computers. By using interactive, web-based instructional materials, and animated graphics, it […]

Traditional time-consuming and error-prone methods of quality control of prefabricated elements can be replaced with state-of-the-art approaches. For example, emerging computer vision and deep learning technologies can be employed in the processes to achieve better performance and quality. To detect defaults and missing welds on prefabricated steel products in real-time, this study enhances the performance, […]

Computational optics is the integration of algorithms to enhance optical imaging and exceed its physical limitations. The principles of computational optics can be used in microscopy by implementing programmable illumination to control the application of light onto tissue. MTT Innovation Inc.’s Light Steering Projection technology uses laser illumination, spatial phase modulation, and image processing algorithms […]

The unprecedented expansion of Cloud Computing, Internet of things and the recent advances in AI and Big Data analytics techniques are opening the door for new breeds of intelligent services and applications. However, such services and applications require a large computing capacity. Unfortunately, in dynamic environments, characterized by highly mobile devices and intermittent connectivity, it […]

The project aims to study the carbon footprint of pre-manufactured timber sections in the construction industry over its supply chain. This will include the following subobjectives: 1) Mapping of the activities of the supply chain. The aim here is to formalize a process model for all activities related to pre-manufactured timber. Equally important, the study […]

This research intends to investigate the impact of media type and size on stirred mill performance. Stirred milling tests will be performed with ceramic medias of different mechanical properties and sizing. The energy-size reduction relationships under each test condition will be analyzed. The effect of media type and size on media wear rate will also […]