The main objective of this project is to investigate, develop and evaluate state-of-the-art artificial-intelligence (AI) algorithms for the automatic recognition of extremely diversified barcode instances, in complex, highly variable and non-controlled scenes. The application area is of high interest to the industrial partner, and the ultimate goal is to build a state-of-the-art, automated and well-calibrated […]

Spray painting in the automotive manufacturing industry is an extremely difficult technical challenge. Approximately 25% of cars coming off the assembly line must be reworked or scrapped due to a poor paint job. Previous research has shown that the droplet size distribution of the paint being applied to the car is important for the final […]

Impaired empathy and social skills lead to severe social consequences and influence the development and treatment of several psychiatric disorders. Furthermore, empathy has been shown to play a crucial role in moral and prosocial behavior. Recently, a revamped interest for psychedelic compounds has invested the medical research community. For instance, psilocybin is a psychedelic compound […]

The proposed project is a collaboration between InnuScience and researchers in the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department at Western University. InnuScience uses biotechnology to replace harmful chemicals, eliminate waste, and deliver sustainable cleaning solutions for the cleaning industry. This research collaboration will experimentally optimize the production of biosurfactants by microorganisms via fermentation pathways, focusing on […]

Commercial sourcing of wild foods, such as chanterelle mushrooms or wild blueberries, often requires accessing forests with competing uses. They might also be timberlands for conventional forestry, or parks for recreation or conservation. The conflicts that result illustrate how nature and natural resources are valued in different ways in different worlds: by forest managers or […]

Chemotherapy drugs target and kill rapidly-dividing cells located closest to blood vessels, but do not penetrate deep into the tumor. Limited drug distribution in tumors is an important cause of drug resistance. A method to increase tumor drug delivery and combat resistance is the subject of this proposal. To counteract chemotherapy resistance, the use of […]

Increased energy consumption across the world for heating and cooling indoor living spaces has been a major contributor to global greenhouse gas production. As per 2015 statistics, buildings account for 76% of global electricity consumption and approx. 35% of that energy consumption is for air conditioning, heating, and ventilation. To combat climate change it is […]

ViroCarb has identified a new class of HIV inhibitors against a new therapeutic target on the HIV envelopeprotein gp120, present in all HIV, including drug resistant strains. The objective of this internship is to conduct screening studies of libraries, designed based on this new chemical class for optimal efficacy and drug-like properties, using methods previously […]

Corrosion is the destructive attack of a metal by a chemical or electrochemical reaction with its environment. Corrosion of industrial and mechanical infrastructure causes severe economic losses. Canadian corrosion-related expenses amount to $41 Billion CAD annually. The extensive oil and gas pipeline networks in Canada require approx. $1 Billion CAD annually for replacement and/or maintenance. […]

La compétition entre les arbres pour les ressources du milieu s’intensifie à mesure que la forêt se développe. Le traitement sylvicole alors utilisé afin de réduire la compétition est l’éclaircie précommerciale (EPC), qui vise la libération et la redirection des ressources vers les essences d’arbre désirées. Dans la forêt boréale, le couvert végétal au sol […]

Developing an efficient process for MSW pyrolysis is important to reduce the environmental and spatial impact of MSW in landfills. This project aims to evaluate the production of renewable fuels from MSW using a dual spinning disc reactor (DSDR). The DSDR, developed by Vorsana, has the flexibility to handle several pyrolysis feedstocks under controlled conditions […]

Development of an Avionics system test methodology, based on the Test and Test Control Notation (TTCN-3). This will include (1) a gap analysis between TTCN-3 and current avionics test languages and environments and (2) a large scale case study. Of particular interest, will be the ability to model and verify both continuous control and discrete […]