Innovative Projects Realized

Sugam Sugam – Solis

SOLIS is a biosafety cosmetic company creating the next generation of intelligent sanitation.
At SOLIS we envision a world where cosmetic consumption is not only safe and efficient, but also ecologically responsible and personalized. Through the implementation of cutting-edge technology and education, we strive to enable individuals to make informed choices that yield long-term benefits for themselves and the environment. Our proven hardware is supported by our dermatological and infectious diseases platform in software that mimics subsystems found in the beauty industry, such as product ingredient interactions, microbial tracking and reporting. This software when applied to a general purpose system will create opportunities to further the industries sustainability and clean cosmetic practices movement.

Effectiveness of Virtual Fencing Collars at Containing Cattle in a Mountainous Region

Explore the use of virtual fencing collars to contain cattle within pasture boundaries on an operational level. This has not been done before by other research, and no other research has been done in mountainous regions. This would fill in gaps in research that have not been explored yet. On top of that research is limited on using collars for targeted grazing applications. This research plans to address this and use targeted grazing to reduce undesired species cover and increase desired species cover. The partner organization will benefit from being able to use rangeland where most fences were burned from the Crater Creek Fire, they will decrease overall cost in maintaining and building fences and increase the quality and value of the rangeland.

Role of Weeds in the Spread of Fungal Disease in Wheat under Varying Precipitation Conditions

Bortezomib- induced peripheral neuropathy: a multimodal, monocentric, non-randomised clinical study

Multimodal spider courtship: plasticity of vibrational signaling in response to nuptial gift quality

Antimicrobial and cell promoting structures and properties of nano structured titanium

Biotechnological processes towards a sustainable future

Developing High-Performance Asphalt Concrete Mixes through Bio-Graphene Nanoplatelets Modification

High performing asphalt pavements are vital to the continual operation of North America’s transportation network. Asphalt, which is a mixture of asphalt cement, aggregates, and fillers, is paved at high temperatures and compacted to provide a smooth, waterproof, and safe wearing coarse for vehicles. Over the 15-to-20-year lifespan of the pavement, the asphalt surface can be damaged by heavy traffic loading and changing environmental conditions often presenting itself in the form of cracking and rutting. Traditionally, asphalt pavement materials are modified with different polymers and additives to reduce potential damage from these increasingly harsh conditions. This project aims to develop eco-friendly, low-cost graphene asphalt modifiers as an alternative to conventional modifiers. The research will quantify the performance improvements of an innovative graphene modifier for flexible pavements in Canada.

Modeling and Prototyping of a Modular Multi-Level Converter

The internships proposed here deal with the development of a physical prototype and efficient mathematical models of a modular multi-level converter (MMC). MMCs have attracted a great deal of attention as a promising technology for the new generation of high-voltage dc power transmission systems. Development of a physical laboratory prototype MMC is an essential step in carrying out physical test to determine such characteristics as losses and control and firing requirements. Development of efficient mathematical models allows better and faster simulations. Both these undertakings will lead to better understanding of MMCs and better tools for their modeling and simulation. The two interns who will be trained will gain invaluable experience by working closely and collaboratively with our partner organization (Manitoba Hydro) and will become better engineers wih in-depth knowledge of a technology that will play an essential role in meeting our society’s rising energy demands in the future

Developing Security Metrics for Assessing Security Posture of EV ecosystems

Providing reliable and efficient services for electric vehicle (EV) users requires implementing cyber layers alongside the physical infrastructure within EV ecosystems. Nevertheless, the introduction of these cyber layers exposes these ecosystems to various cyber threats, including data manipulation, malware injection, and intrusions, strategically designed to disrupt power distribution networks. Building upon this, the proposal aims to create three tiers of metrics. These metrics aim to capture the security posture of EV ecosystems, taking into account potential attacks and their impacts on (i) power grid utilities, (ii) EV users, and (iii) diverse vendors and manufacturers. Power grid operators, vendors, and EV users can leverage these developed security metrics to stay informed about their system’s security status and formulate appropriate corrective actions in response to critical cyber intrusions originating from EV ecosystems. Furthermore, these designed security metrics can be seamlessly integrated with alert systems and advanced sensors, contributing to the development of an online intrusion detection system within such cyber-physical systems.

Un cadastre numérique 3D: Automatisation du processus de modélisation volumétrique dans le cas de morcellement foncier vertical des immeubles.

Le cadastre est un registre public qui permet de représenter les propriétés foncières du Québec. Il joue un rôle important pour les propriétaires d’immeubles car en rendant les titres de propriété publics, il protège vos droits.
Les normes actuelles de production et de diffusion des données cadastrales, régies par le gouvernement du Québec, sont strictes et elles amènent l’arpenteur-géomètre, même lorsque des copropriétés se superposent
dans la dimension verticale, à produire des plans, donc des représentations en deux dimensions des limites géographiques de l’ensemble des lots cadastraux.
Nous sommes d’avis que lorsque des propriétés se superposent dans la dimension verticale comme par exemple, dans le cas de copropriétés, il serait nécessaire de produire non pas de plans 2D, mais des modèles cadastraux
3D afin d’optimiser le travail des notaires et des arpenteurs-géomètres dans leur prise de décision qui impacte potentiellement vos droits de propriété. Ce projet vise à démontrer la faisabilité d’établir une procédure pour la
construction automatisée de cadastre 3D et la tester sur différents immeubles présentant du morcellement vertical.

Carbon-based Electrodes for the Electrochemical Nitrogen Reduction Reaction