A Raman spectral characterization of thin-film carbon

Informed thin-film carbon device design requires a detailed understanding of the material properties of thin-film carbon. In this project, we will develop a detailed understanding of the fundamentals underlying this material. Raman spectroscopy, wherein the interaction of an incident light source with the vibrating molecules within a given sample is probed, will be the technique […]

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Studying Gameful Design for Bite-Sized Information Consumption

MLD Solutions are facing the challenge of creating engagement with their online platform Mozaik.Global that allows users to create, distribute, and sell interactive digital content. This content is created in bite-sized units, currently visualized as cards. The key problem with this new type of digital content is that the company currently does not know how […]

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Feasibility Assessment and Development of Knowledge, Technology, and Tools for a Reliable Touch Interface for Metallic and Non-Metallic Surfaces

As ‘Smart-home’ technologies are developed and become a major player in the household appliances market, so too must the technologies that allow us to interface with it. This project, over the span of two years will develop methods of sensing not currently used in the appliance sector. This will allow companies such as iaconicDesign to […]

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Strengthening Process Efficiencies in a Changing Industry

This study aims to improve process efficiencies while supporting the development of products that best respond to market trends in the context of a post COVID-19 globalized market. From a process engineering perspective, the proposed activities seek to improve mill competitiveness through waste management to both reduce load on water treatment systems and obtain value […]

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Toward Operation Improvement of HPGR and Ball Mill Circuits Through the Dynamic Optimization and Mill Speed Control in Response to Variation in Measurable Process Variables

Crushing and grinding processes are the largest consumers of energy at a mining operation. The High-Pressure Grinding Roll (HPGR) has gained popularity because it is much more energy efficient than conventional processes. The HPGR product is then ground in ball mills to prepare ore for mineral separation. These processes are controlled to optimize their performance […]

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Optimization of an Industrial-scale Water Atomization Process to Produce High-Grade Metal Powders

Powder Metallurgy (PM) and Metal Additive Manufacturing (Metal AM) are sets of processes to produce net-shape or near-net-shape metal parts from metal powders, and so they offer material and energy saving. These processes, however, require powders of strict specifications like particle size distribution and shape. Water Atomization (WA) of a molten metal is a cost-effective […]

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Reinforcement Learning for anomaly detection in real-time camera feed

How to automatically monitor wide critical open areas is a challenge to be addressed. In this project we are looking for using CNN+LSTM technique for identifying anomalies and by using a deep reinforcement learning approach, classify them into one or more groups such as health, crime, accidents etc. This project aims to alleviate this problem […]

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Durham Region District Energy Assessment and Feasibility Study

The objective of this study is to develop a district energy evaluation and plan for the Regional Municipality of Durham. This will be achieved by analyzing and assessing the current energy demand and response at the Region of Durham throughout all sectors, including commercial, institutional, industrial and residential sectors. There are numerous potential district energy […]

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Implementation of a validated home tele-rehabilitation intervention for geriatric patients: perspectives of stakeholders

Geriatric rehabilitation programs are effective for restoring and improving the functional independence and quality of life. Nevertheless, the aim of the therapy is to return home and once it is safe, based on the condition of the patient and social environment, patients are encouraged to be discharged home. Unfortunately, this does not mean that these […]

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