Automated detection of lung pathologies using ultrasound imaging

The objective of this project is to automate the interpretation of lung ultrasound images to detect artifacts associated with pneumonia. The lung ultrasound scans could be used in point-of-care units to detect and monitor pneumonia in severe COVID-19 patients. The studies have shown that lung ultrasound scans offer a more accurate diagnosis of interstitial pneumonia […]

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Deep Decarbonization in Cities: GHG Emissions Measurement, Monitoring, and Reporting

As the urgency for action against climate change increases, local governments around the world are committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through deep decarbonization targets. Cities are the largest place-based sources of GHG emissions and therefore have great potential to reduce emissions on a global scale. To reach net-zero by 2050, transformative change is not […]

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Research and implementation of machine learning model deployment and management platform based on IoT big data environment for safer fleets and smart cities

Road safety has been a major concern to everyone. Geotab has collected driving and environmental data from over 2 million connected vehicles, looking for the solution for safe communities and cities. To reduce accidents, it is needed to understand both driving behavioral patterns that are predictive of accidents, and the environmental factors involved. To achieve […]

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Data Analysis of Processing Infrasound Emissions from Maritime Vessels

Infrasonic signatures are long wave acoustic signals in the under 20 Hz range (below human hearing). The partner organization has been experimenting with infrasonic sensor systems to achieve 2 key outcomes: a) detection clear air turbulence to benefit commercial air travel and b) detection of marine vessels. The ability to detect clear air turbulence from […]

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A Custom Imaging Pipeline for Automated Microscopy

In the human visual system, light that reaches the eye is processed by the brain and understood in shapes, colours, and intensities. In the instance of digital cameras, light that reaches a camera sensor must undergo processing to be presented in a human-readable format. The process that achieves this task is known as the in-camera […]

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Sea lice resistance change over time in an Atlantic salmon breeding program

Atlantic salmon aquaculture is a strong economic driver in coastal communities within Canada. Within this growing industry, sea lice management is a large economic cost on an annual basis. Identifying genetic determinants around resistance to this infection is of utmost importance. This project will be built upon a current collaboration between UPEI and Huntsman to […]

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Experimental study of dynamic properties of gravelly soils with varying degree of saturation

Dynamic shear modulus and damping ratio are two important dynamic parameters that are employed in the analysis of soil-structure interactions, soil liquefaction, slope stability under earthquakes or other dynamic loadings. The dynamic properties of gravelly soils have been extensively studied; however, the past studies primarily focus on sandy gravels with fines less than 10%, with […]

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Techno-economic assessment of the potential of grid-scale super-capacitor energy storage in wholesale electricity markets and electric transportation sector

Atlas power Technologies Inc. has developed a SCES technology from inexpensive and widely available minerals which have fast response time, high charge/discharge efficiency, low cost, and long cycle life. Atlas power technologies aim at developing an assessment tool for its future investment in these energy storage units particularly targeted at wholesale electricity markets and electric […]

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Improving Human-Robot Interaction Interfaces for Intelligent Mobile Service Robots in Indoor Environment

There are significant increases in the need of using service robots to adopt the roles of delivery vehicles and personal assistants. Atlantic Business Express is looking at bring the service robots to Canada, starting in Nova Scotia through working with Dalhousie University. The project is to improve the intelligent human-robot interaction interfaces for mobile service […]

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Agri-Food Process Improvement

The Agri-Food Process Improvement internship was developed to provide a holistic view into the aspects of food processing and manufacturing for undergraduate students in science based fields directly related to, or adjacent to, agricultural and food sciences (e.g., physical sciences, engineering). We believe that by increasing exposure into the possibilities of a career that has […]

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Evaluating impacts of philanthropic giving on community sustainability in Atlantic Canada: Learning from and supporting collaborative research focused on social and environmental impact

This research project is focused on building an understanding and also supporting the relationship between the philanthropic sector and the research sector in supporting impactful solutions to complex problems faced by communities in Atlantic Canada. The partner organizations, the Lawson Foundation and Metcalf Foundation are invested in developing solutions that enhance community sustainability and health. […]

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Automatic Analysis of SOTI SNAP Application Data by leveraging Natural Language

You might have asked Google Assistant what’s the weather like today, or a choice for Valentine’s Day dinner; have you imagined whether Google Assistant could be your assistant at work too, answering questions such as “Hey Google, what day generates the most revenue?”? At SOTI, we are turning this idea to reality, by integrating our […]

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