Over the decades use of Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF) in steel production has grown dramatically. However, EAF operation involves relatively low level of automation and multivariable interactions and subtle relationships that may be easily overlooked. Detailed process knowledge, in the form of a model, makes it possible to take advantage of more complex relationships to […]

Outre Ie developpement d’outils de quantification, ce projet vise a developper un inoculant multi-especes capables d’etre plus performant dans certaines conditions de culture du maIs dans I’Est du Canada. En effet, bien que des inoculants mycorhiziens commerciaux soient de plus en plus presents sur Ie marche canadien, ils ne sont pas necessairement adaptes a toutes […]

La recherche proposée vise à améliorer le rendement des PME fromagères québécoises. Des modèles de pilotage et de valorisation des données d’exploitation seront développés pour la prise de décisions basés sur des données probantes en temps réel. Cette recherche permettra de développer un modèle d’exploitation des fromageries, commun et optimisé, qui inclura l’identification de différents […]

One of the major responsibilities of financial and business analysts is to generate narrative reports summarizing business trends based on time series data. As it stands, this analysis is typically done manually, requiring analysts to pour over huge amounts of data looking to understand trends, and performing ad hoc analyses to establish relationships between data […]

The key objective of this research is to test the Refuse-Derived Fuel supplied by ICC and investigate parameters involved in making durable pellets from these residues. This will include conducting a series of pelletization tests with different mixture recipe, pre-conditioning of material as well as adding binders. The produced pellets will then be tested for […]

The purpose of this project is to investigate self-adaptive forecasting and anomaly prediction algorithms based on deep neural networks (DNNs). DNNs present a compelling technology due to their wide-spread availability through open-source projects (e.g. TensorFlow, MXNet). However, usability of DNNs in scenarios outside of image, speech or text pattern recognition is mostly unproven. This project […]

Networks are moving towards being adaptive. This means that automation will be used to replace processes which are today highly manual. This project proposes a development of knowledge in the area of algorithms required to enable adaptive networks. The project will train two PhD students to understand optical networks and devise optimization algorithms in the […]

L’hydroélectricité est une source renouvelable d’énergie qui compte pour 16% de de l’énergie produite mondialement. Au Canada, cette proportion grimpe à 60% représentant une capacité de 74 GW. Les besoins en énergie sont prévus augmenter d’ici 2025 notamment dû à : 1. Une volonté croissante de diminuer les émissions de gaz à effet de serre […]

To understand the effects of various substances on plants in terms of yield and disease severity (phytopathology), we need to evaluate both statistical significance and biological relevance when conducting biological experiments. Biological relevance refers to the nature and size of biological changes or differences seen in studies that would be considered relevant, while Statistically significance […]

Regular exercise has also been associated with positive effects on the health and mood of dogs, although extreme exertion, such as that experienced by sporting dogs, can lead to activity-related injuries and a reduction in welfare. Sporting dogs commonly experience gastrointestinal upset, but trainers tend to not recognize the importance of dietary fiber to support […]

Le projet de recherche s’inscrit dans le contexte du génie industriel. C’est-à-dire dans les techniques d’amélioration de processus. Une démarche très populaire propose de suivre les étapes suivantes pour y arriver : Définir le problème, le quantifier, l’analyser pour finalement améliorer le processus et le contrôler. Des outils statistiques permettent de réaliser ces cinq phases […]

In Canada, approximately 40,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs) occur annually. Survival rates are under 15%, and the only treatment is immediate use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), coupled with CPR. This project will focus on finding solutions to identified problems associated with locating and using an AED. Some of these solutions will […]