Carbon fiber-reinforced composites (CFRC) are frequently used in the aerospace and automobile industries due to their high mechanical properties and lightweight. CFRC is typically made by impregnating layers of carbon fiber fabrics with liquid polymer precursors. The impregnated fabrics are shaped into a mold and the precursors are heat-converted, that is, cured into a solid […]

Developing new high performance steels for vehicle lightweighting applications is essential for reducing transport emissions and for maintaining Canada’s competitive manufacturing base. Stelco have been collaborating with McMaster University and with the CanmetMATERIALS (CMAT) laboratory to design advanced hot rolled alloys for this purpose. Promising results from pilot scale trials at CMAT have now been […]

Vermillion Power Technologies (VPT), located in Calgary, Alberta, is a leading energy management company with a strong presence in Canada and a growing international footprint. VPT is in the process of developing innovative technology for renewable home energy systems. This groundbreaking technology aims to streamline the complexity of solar installations by consolidating all the intricate […]

Solidification/Stabilization (S/S) technology is a cost-effective, viable option for immobilizing inorganics (metals), but its applicability to soils hydrocarbon-contaminated soils (organic) has been limited. Dr. Chang’s Lab at the University of Saskatchewan has observed the significant potential for immobilizing and stabilizing hydrocarbons in soils through quicklime-induced S/S reactions with natural clay minerals. This Mitacs Research in […]

Les végétaux produisent de nombreuses molécules bioactives pour lesquelles il n’est pas économiquement rentable de les synthétiser. La demande pour certaines de ces molécules dépasse l’approvisionnement à l’échelle mondiale, mais nombreuses de ces espèces sont d’origines tropicales et leur culture est difficile à rentabiliser en sol canadien. Des méthodes de production alternatives existent, comme la […]

This project aims to genetically engineer moss to make the molecule strictosidine. Strictosidine is a building block molecule upon which many important medicines are made, including cancer drugs, sedatives, and heart medications; together, these compounds are classified as monoterpene indole alkaloids (MIA). Current methods of making MIAs rely on extraction from plants such as Madagascar […]

Extruded pet foods are produced using steam, water, and shear that gelatinize starches in the formula. The type of starch and extrusion parameters influence the texture, palatability, and expansion of the kibble. Different types of starch may be less accessible to digestive enzymes. Resistant starch, an indigestible starch that is fermented by bacteria in the […]

The proposed research will develop novel distributed machine learning techniques for stable resource allocation and improving traffic estimation in networks. It is a well-known fact that networks are becoming complex and user demand is growing in many directions including the traditional demand for capacity and less delay, as well as improvements in Quality of Experience […]

A large amount of plastic waste poses a threat to the environment. In recent years, there has been a movement to develop biodegradable composites. UBCO’s Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory (NPNL) aims to develop biocomposites filaments with appropriate physical properties for 3D printing in collaboration with Advanced BioCarbon 3D (ABC3D). We intend to use poly(lactide […]

Traditionally, firms approach their innovation agenda focused on profits. Conventional innovation processes, such as stage-gate and design approaches, can create harm for the world by ignoring the wider ecological, social, and economic systems in which a firm is embedded. There is a better way. This project will develop an innovation tool that creates prosperity and […]

Ultrasonic testing (UT) has been used for a number of years in the inspection of safety-critical components. The research community is currently focusing on (1) transforming time-consuming inspections into faster and more efficient methods and (2) inspecting complex parts with intricate or difficult to access geometries. The general objective of this research project is to […]

The Rural Resilience Research Internship program at Selkirk Innovates aims to provide research support to government and non-profit partners across the Kootenay and Boundary regions of British Columbia. Internships will focus on themes that relate to our region’s ability to successfully respond to economic, social, and environmental changes, including climate change, demographic shifts, and rural […]