FiberTrap is a new filter designed to stop microplastics from washing machines before they reach our water systems. Every time we do laundry, tiny plastic fibers come off synthetic clothes and go down the drain. These fibers are too small for regular water treatment plants to catch, and they often end up in rivers, lakes, […]

This project focuses on the commercialization of a compact, high-efficiency heat exchanger developed using advanced lattice geometries and additive manufacturing technologies. Designed to meet the thermal management needs of space-constrained systems, the innovation offers significant advantages in size, weight, and performance over traditional heat exchangers. The intern, Sanjoy Dam, will conduct market research, customer discovery, […]

This project focuses on solving key problems in large-scale pellet-fed 3D printing, a technology that holds great promise for cost-effective, sustainable manufacturing. Unlike traditional 3D printers that use expensive filaments, pellet-fed printers use raw plastic pellets directly, making them more affordable and flexible for industries like construction, automotive, and tooling. However, the current systems have […]

This project aims to develop next-generation dental implants using Yttria (Y2O3)–Zirconia (ZrO2) composites through advanced ceramic additive manufacturing. The work will begin with a pre-prototyping validation survey to assess market needs, clinical requirements, and user preferences. Based on the survey findings, material and process optimization will be carried out to produce clinically viable prototypes. The […]

Online dating platforms struggle to balance emotional intimacy with user privacy. Most rely on static profiles and text-based chats, which lack the non-verbal cues—like gaze, facial expressions, and body language—that are essential for building trust. While video calls attempt to fill this gap, they introduce two critical issues: First, fixed camera angles in conventional video […]

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death in Canada and is a progressive disease characterized by impaired heart function that can ultimately lead to heart failure, with a rising incidence and a 5-year survival rate of only 50%. Advanced cases of heart failure caused by dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) are referred for mechanical circulatory support […]

We’re developing the first high-efficiency, ultra-long-range, multi-source thermophotovoltaic (TPV)-based wireless power transmission (WPT) receiver, designed to convert laser beams into electricity without relying on fragile PV surfaces. It uses a spectrally selective absorber to convert laser into tailored thermal emission, matched to low-bandgap GaSb cells. Unlike traditional laser WPT systems, it performs effectively in space, […]

This project involves histopathological analysis of canine airways with stenosis, a type of obstructive disease that impedes airflow. This research is aimed to characterize the disease and understand the cellular mechanisms that drive the disease progression, and therefore inform the future directions of treatment innovation.

The first year after pregnancy is a critical but often overlooked by healthcare systems globally. Many people face physical, emotional, and social changes, yet there is very little formal support. In Canada, most people receive only one six-week follow-up appointment, and support varies depending on who their care provider was. As a result, people with […]

This project aims to develop a business strategy to bring a new drone detection technology to market. The system uses a compact, reconfigurable antenna to detect and locate drones by listening to the radio signals they emit. Unlike current systems that are expensive or complex, this solution is designed to be affordable, portable, and easy […]

This project will develop a small, energy-efficient hardware device that can quickly analyze DNA to detect harmful viruses or bacteria in real time. Unlike current systems that rely on internet access and cloud computing, this device will do all the work on its own, making it ideal for use in remote or low-resource areas such […]

Path Forward Neurotech is bringing cutting-edge brain training technology from York University’s research labs to the business world. The company has developed special exercises that combine thinking and movement using augmented reality (AR) technology, which has been shown to significantly improve brain function and quality of life in just 8 weeks. This project will help […]