Next generation epidemiological models for accurate predictions of future pandemic waves: integrating sewer simulations with public health information using machine-learning algorithms

Canadian PI: Dr. Ajay Ray Canadian Institution: Western University Indian PI: Dr. Sridharakumar Narasimhan Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Project Summary: Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has been proven as a very effective tool for implementing rapid response to pandemic events including dynamic social-distancing policies. However, WBE calculations are potentially affected by large errors […]
Blockchain based Multi-Layer Energy Management System for Smart Buildings

Canadian PI: Dr. Kankar Bhattacharya Canadian Institution: University of Waterloo Indian PI: Dr. Rohit Bhakar Indian Institution: Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur Project Summary: The proposed project would address the challenges of integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) in distribution networks and the need for their effective management and utilization necessitated to develop smart […]
Remoulding Existing Buildings into Smart Carbon Neutral Buildings: A Green Cyber Physical Approach (Green-CPS)

Canadian PI: Dr. Kuljeet Kaur Canadian Institution: École de Technologie Supérieure, Montreal Indian PI: Dr. Mukesh Singh Indian Institution: Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala Project Summary: One of the major challenges of improving global sustainability is the management of climate change and the reduction of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. The construction […]
Sustainable Earthquake-Resistant 3D-Printed Concrete Housing: From Laboratory Testing to Industrial Application

Canadian PI: Dr. Vahid Sadeghian Canadian Institution: Carleton University Indian PI: Dr. Biranchi Panda Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati Project Summary: 3D printed concrete (3DPC) has the potential to revolutionize construction practice by using robotic technology to automate construction. With this novel technique, concrete is precisely placed in thin stacked layers using […]
Manufacturing Sustainable and Carbon Neutral Steel Structures for Construction Industry using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM): Static, Dynamic and Fatigue characterization

Canadian PI: Dr. Philippe Bocher Canadian Institution: École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) Indian PI: Lakshmi Narayan Ramasubramanian Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi Project Summary: Producing one tonne of steel generate 1.67 tonnes of CO2! On an average, 40-45 tonnes of steel is used for 1000 square feet of build up area in […]
A Data-driven Simulation-based Machine Learning Optimisation (SML-Opt) Framework to Support Net Zero Energy Building Retrofits in Canadian and Indian Contexts.

Canadian PI: Dr. Elie Azar Canadian Institution: Carleton University Indian PI: Dr. Albert Thomas Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay Project Summary: The building sector is a major contributor to global energy consumption, accounting for roughly 55% of all energy use and 28% of energy-related CO2 emissions. For India and Canada to achieve […]
Multifunctional composites and Structural Health Monitoring for smart concrete structures

Canadian PI: Dr. Martin Noel Canadian Institution: University of Ottawa Indian PI: Dr. Durai Prabhakaran Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu Project Summary: The focus of this project is to develop the self-sensing composite, which can serve as a potential solution towards the crack detection/monitoring for smart concrete structures. Self-sensing composites are becoming […]
Valorization of CO2 to Fuel over MOFs derived SACs: A Machine Learning Guided Experimental Approach

Canadian PI: Dr. Ali Seifitokaldani Canadian Institution: McGill University Indian PI: Dr. Sounak Roy Indian Institution: Birla Institute Technology and Science Project Summary: The electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 (ECR), powered by renewable electricity, is the promising strategy to not only mitigate high CO2 levels in the atmosphere, but also to valorize the greenhouse gas to […]
Intelligent portable ultrasound imaging-based continuous lung and heart monitoring system for post-COVID19 assessment

Canadian PI: Dr. Abhilash Rakkunedeth Hareendranathan Canadian Institution: University of Alberta Indian PI: Dr. Mahesh Raveendranatha Panicker Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad Project Summary: The Covid-19 pandemic exposed various vulnerabilities of healthcare systems worldwide including the inadequate reach of healthcare infrastructure and access to medical imaging facilities for large segments of […]
Methylotrophs driven bioconversion of C1 compounds to carotenoids for mitigation of greenhouse gas, enhancing nutrient uptake and alleviation of UV radiation stress in agriculture

Canadian PI: Dr. Sina Adl Canadian Institution: University of Saskatchewan Indian PI: Dr. Santosh Mohanty Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Soil Science Project Summary: Increasing greenhouse gas concentration, declining nutrient use efficiency and UV radiation stress are the emerging challenges in agriculture. CH4 and CO2 are the major drivers of climate change, while the […]