Fan noise is a major environmental issue as it is found in daily appliances such as kitchen fans, hair dryers or computers, in cars such as engine cooling fan systems and Heat and Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) blowers (creating a nuisance not only for passengers but also for pedestrians in city traffic jams), and in […]

The barriers, trends and opportunities around using electric vehicles as commercial vehicles is not well understood. SFU, together with Fraser Basin Council, are researching the potential opportunities in deploying electric vehicles in commercial vehicle fleets in BC to provide policy advice and to identify the impacts and benefits of electrification. The outcomes of these studies […]

BOLTZ.AI is an early agriculture predictive company which provides a data-driven decision-support platform that optimizes resource usage to help farmers reduce operating costs for optimal growth leveraging AI, quantum computing and IoTs. The Business Strategy Intern will conduct primary market research, explore the full life cycle of the problem that we are solving and find […]

BOLD-100 is a promising new drug that initial studies have shown has potent activity against the SARS-CoV-2 (the cause of COVID-19) in cell culture experiments. Before being able to start clinical studies with BOLD-100, additional research into the mechanism of action is required, plus testing the safety and efficacy of BOLD-100 in animal models of […]

The Bookkeeper will provide support for the finance department and assist in various research activities for the different bookkeeping needs of Zones and grant development: • Assistance for the finance department with general administrative and fiscal duties • Prepare, review and manage record-keeping for ASBA and the Zones • Conduct grant research to identify potential […]

Like many other industries, the manufacturing industry is struggling with increased operations costs and decreased efficiency due to COVID-19 preventive measures. In this project at Aleo, we will do a detailed analysis of these issues faced in the different manufacturing industries and leverage the latest technology to address these challenges. This project will create value […]

With a large percentage of our clients cancelling live Clearday workshops, including those that count towards professional designation credits (CPAs and lawyers), we’ve had to shift more of our services and sessions online. The success of these online sessions prompted us to consider other ways we can provide convenient learning and development services for our […]

Chronic cough is a common symptom affecting approximately 10% of the general population that has major social, psychological and physical implications including depression, anxiety, and a reduction in social participation. Current data suggests the prevalence of chronic cough increases with age and is twice as common in female than in males. The exact reasons for […]

Adult Chinook and Coho Salmon migrate to a variety of marine regions around the North Pacific. Along these migration routes, the contaminants they encounter and consume will vary. These returning salmon are consumed by humans and Southern Resident Killer Whales, and the health risk they pose will be dependent on their migration routes and diets. […]

With the fifth-generation mobile communication system (5G), mobile operators need to explore new use cases and applications. These industries are potential users of 5G to fully exploit the new 5G capabilities in terms of its application. Vehicular communications and intelligent transportation systems are considered new use cases of 5G whose low-latency and ultra-reliability are required. […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a 3rd leading cause of death, which decreases lung function due to irreversible airway obstruction. Lung immune cells, such as macrophages, play an important role in the disease progression. However, researchers don’t fully understand their diversity and functions. Models of macrophages are useful to better understand patient macrophages. We […]

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease often characterized by the inflammation of the synovium and effusion of joints. RA is a chronic condition and may affect quality of life. Detection and characterization of the synovium and effusion in joints is most often assessed by a trained sonographer or radiologist. Recently ultrasound has been brought […]