Light emitting diode (LED) is the future of lighting. In this project, we will work with LOOM Inc., a lighting Innovation and marketing company, to Improve the lighting efficiency and quality of an LED lighting fixture designed based on the revolutionary concept of the waveguide, demonstratively Improved on by LOOM Inc. This novel light-guide design […]

Offshore Newfoundland is an ice-prone environment which holds valuable natural resources. Better understanding of the ice environment and ice characteristics in this region is essential for safe and economical offshore activities. In this proposed research, we aim to develop advanced models that provide a deeper understanding of some aspects of ice dynamics and deterioration and […]

The main objective of these two subprojects is to provide a web portal for uploading hydrography related data of sensors system embedded on fishing boat of volunteers in Canada Northern communities. Indeed, the geospatial portal will provide a comprehensive framework to allow for the storage, discovery and accessibility of the bathymetric and related oceanographic data […]

Flat product manufacturers are under constant pressure to increase productivity, and simultaneously maintain high quality of continuously cast steel slabs because of stringent quality demands imposed by their customers. However, increasing productivity has detrimental effects on slab quality, and defects and rejections have a major impact on the producers bottom-line. Controlling fluid flows in continuous […]

Industrial robots have set important milestones in the era of automated manufacturing by carrying out dangerous and repeatable tasks in the place of humans for over half a century. In this century, professional and mobile service robots are going to play the key role as human counterparts and caregivers in both industrial and daily-life setting. […]

To reduce their carbon footprint, FortisBC Energy Inc. is investigating the possibility of injecting hydrogen into their natural gas distribution network. Prior to adopting this change, a comprehensive feasibility assessment and development of tools to support the hydrogen injection is required. This includes investigating the effects of hydrogen on existing gas distribution infrastructure, end-user appliances […]

The goal of this project is to design computationally-efficient solvers that can be used for autonomous vehicle control developments. Because autonomous cars have complex mathematical models, it is usually hard to perform their necessary control computations on-line and when the vehicle is running. Therefore, it is required to come up with much faster solvers for […]

This proposal presents two parallel research projects to develop pattern recognition algorithms using a relatively new technology, Electrovestibulography (EVestGTM)1 for objectively and accurately effect of confounding depression on concussion both when used as a diagnostic tool and also as a treatment recovery tool. EVestG signals are recorded painlessly and non-invasively from the external ear in […]

Infections acquired through long-term catheter use are a major problem for nearly 20% of all patients. This project seeks to apply Econous Systems’ anti-fouling MEG-OH coating to biomedical plastic catheters to see if they prevent the 3 most common microbes: E. coli, C. Albicans and S. Aureus, from growing. This will initially involve in vitro […]

Innovative agricultural methods may be able to provide affordable food and vegetables in Canada’s North. In support of this, Choice North Farms has partnered with PolarPonics to develop a ‘PoultryPonics’ facility that will reduce production costs by integrating chicken and hydroponic production with an automated composting system. To effectively do this, they will require optimal […]

The research program is aimed at developing novel test procedures and models for High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGRs) for comminution of metal ores classified by geology and physical properties. The HPGR is an energy efficient technology and there are presently no accepted small scale tests for sizing the technology for large scale operations. The study […]

The first part of the project will be to determine the best material to store heat energy produced by the OM solar system. This project will look into the solar energy and heat capacities of various materials. CRE will befit by being able to choose the best material for heat storage in there home. The […]