This project develops a decision-support tool to improve production scheduling at Compass Minerals’ salt plant in Goderich, Ontario. The plant makes multiple grades of salt on connected production lines, facing changing demand and tight operational limits. Currently, schedules are created manually or with simple rules, which limits flexibility and efficiency. We aim to build an […]

This MITACS research project tackles two critical environmental challenges: the costly removal of invasive plants and the improvement of degraded urban soils. Municipalities currently invest substantial resources in removing invasive European buckthorn, which is often burned or sent to landfills, releasing stored carbon back into the atmosphere. Additionally, many urban soils are compacted and lacking […]

Explore how adversarial bots can help players to progress in the mastery of the game through RL and player modeling.

The project’s purpose is to integrate Heliene’s solar photovoltaic (PV) panels with power electronics to create an integrated, high-performance solar module product for residential applications. The resulting AC solar module removes the need for external electronic components such as DC optimizers, inverters, diodes, and rapid shutdown devices. By integrating the external components, overall system reliability […]

The proposed project aims to implement cutting-edge made-in-Canada approaches to assess and improve the restoration of habitats impacted by resource extraction. This process—known as reclamation—is often implemented by consulting firms and typically does not produce new publicly-available technologies nor public biodiversity data. By implementing modern DNA barcoding and metabarcoding technologies at Canada’s largest copper mine, […]

In steel structures, anchor bolts with steel base plates connect steel columns to concrete foundations. These anchors may experience different types of loading, including tension, shear, or combined shear and tension. There are two installation methods for anchors in reinforced concrete: cast-in-place anchors for new construction and post-installed anchors for existing structures. While research on […]

Our overarching goal of this project is to empower children with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed to navigate and thrive in an AI-driven world, while fostering an understanding of ethical, safe, and trustworthy AI practices.

During hip replacement surgery, current x-ray-based methods for guiding implant placement are often affected by differences in patient positioning on the surgical table and movements of the hip joints, leading to inconsistent and unreliable assessments. This research addresses part of these challenges using advanced computer simulations to explore how various factors influence the accuracy of […]

Les blessures subies lors des chutes sont la cause principale d’hospitalisation des aînés au Canada. Dans les CHSLD, les chutes sont encore plus fréquentes et impactantes que dans le domicile. Ces chutes imposent un fardeau important au flux clinique, au quotidien du personnel soignant et à la santé des résidents. Pour les résidents en CHSLD […]

A Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) is a satellite communication technology that enables two-way data transmission between a ground station and a satellite. It is used for data, voice, and video communications, particularly in remote or underserved areas lacking adequate terrestrial infrastructure, ensuring reliable and secure communication for both personal and commercial needs. Optimizing the […]

This project addresses the significant demand for composite piping capable of withstanding elevated temperatures and/or pressure in water service and oil and gas transportation. In collaboration with Flexpipe at Mattr Infrastructure Technologies, we aim to develop rapid testing methods for designing and manufacturing large-diameter spoolable fiber-reinforced composite piping. Our focus is on exploring alternative procedures […]

Price Electronics, a leader in the design and manufacturing of commercial-grade HVAC products, also operates as an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, producing electronic components for a variety of industries. A critical aspect of their production process is the testing and verification of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), which currently relies heavily on manual inspection. […]