Clean Water No Longer a Pipe Dream
For many remote communities, including First Nations communities, clean drinking water is far from assured. Many do not have proper infrastructure and resources to treat their water, and boil-water advisories are a frequent occurrence, particularly during spring runoffs. This is what first inspired UBC chemical and biological engineering professor Madjid Mohseni to take action. He […]
Using Drones to Better Monitor Railway Bridges: An Interview with Dr. Rishi Gupta
Infrastructure has traditionally been monitored visually by an inspector. What is the advantage of using drones for structural health monitoring? Most monitoring techniques cause some interference or loss of use of the structures being monitored. Moreover, most monitoring techniques are also very demanding in terms of man power. These concerns can be alleviated by using […]
IC-IMPACTS Developing New pH and Chlorine Sensors for Cleaner Water in Canada and India
Delivering clean water is a complex issue that is often over simplified. Clarity, turbidity, colour, contaminants, and many other parameters all need to be analyzed and adjusted before water is delivered to households. Among these factors, chlorine and pH levels are extremely significant; incorrect levels of chlorine and pH can lead to incomplete disinfection and […]
Canada and India R&D Collaboration to Improve Health and Sustainable Technologies
The Ontario Government is pleased to announce an investment of $900,000 through the Ontario-India Research Collaboration Fund (OIRCF) for three projects. This bilateral program between the Ministry of Research and Innovation and India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) will improve health and sustainable technologies. DST and DBT are […]
IC-IMPACTS Creating Sustainable Infrastructure Using New Materials
Corrosion of reinforced steel in concrete is a significant global issue. Concrete is the single most widely used material in the world and 80% of all damage to concrete is due to the corrosion of reinforced steel. IC-IMPACTS is currently working on new building materials that are corrosion-resistant, making structures safer and more sustainable.“In 2010, $2.2 […]
IC-IMPACTS Successfully Hosts 4 Workshops in India
IC-IMPACTS hosted 4 workshops in India during the month of December to share knowledge and advances across all three of its research themes, and to create a path forward for increased collaboration between Canada and India. Two workshops on Public Health were held in Bangalore and Mumbai respectively. The workshops brought together academic, industrial and […]
IC-IMPACTS Appoints 5 New Board Members
IC-IMPACTS is proud to announce it has appointed 5 new members to its Board of Directors: Dr. Vivek Goel, Vice President, Research and Innovation, The University of Toronto, Dr. Arvind Gupta, Professor, Department of Computer Science, The University of British Columbia, Mr. Laj Prasher, Chairman, Tortel Group of Companies, Ms. Jillian Stirk, Former Ambassador to […]
Canadian Technologies Help Build Advanced Roads in India
IC-IMPACTS, a Network of Centres of Excellence funded by the Federal Government of Canada, unveiled an innovative new road in Thondebavi, India. Located near Bangalore, the new road uses advanced Canadian pavement technologies to increase the road’s lifespan and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The Thondebavi community was in desperate need of improved road infrastructure; […]
IC-IMPACTS Providing Clean Water to First Nations Communities
Over 5 million Canadians lack access to a reliable source of safe drinking water, many of whom live in rural or First Nation communities. A recent investigation led by the CBC revealed that out of the 618 First Nations in Canada, 400 communities reported water-related issues at sometime between 2004 and 2014, in some cases for more […]
IC-IMPACTS Congratulates Justin Trudeau
IC-IMPACTS is excited to welcome Justin Trudeau, the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada and the Liberal party in Canada’s 2015 federal election. We had the privilege of meeting Mr. Trudeau and his team earlier this year during a demonstration of IC-IMPACTS infrastructure technology and look forward to working with him in the near future. We would also like to thank […]