Food security and the problem of fit: examining local innovations to milk wastage in India
In India’s dairy-rich villages, a significant amount of milk never reaches the market due to spoilage and logistical challenges. University of Waterloo’s Dr. Jeremy Pittman is working closely with local cooperatives to identify and strengthen homegrown solutions that address this problem. His project examines how community-led innovations can preserve milk, reduce waste, and improve incomes […]
Exploration of an Intra- and Inter-national Blockchain-powered and Physical Internet-enabled Food Supply Chain Traceability System in Canada and India
Food security isn’t just about producing enough — it’s also about knowing where food comes from and ensuring it reaches those who need it. At UBC Okanagan, Associate Professor Dr. Eric Li is collaborating with partners in Canada and India to create a blockchain-powered and physical internet-enabled traceability system for food supply chains. This cutting-edge […]
Extraction of protein from brewer’s spent grain for human and animal consumption
What if a by-product from beer making could help fight hunger? That’s the question driving Dalhousie University’s Dr. Chijoke Emenike. His team is transforming brewer’s spent grain — an abundant organic waste — into high-value protein fractions for both human and animal consumption. This innovative process not only addresses food insecurity but also promotes a […]
Irrigation Scheduling Using model-based Reinforcement Learning for Stochastic Differential Equation control
Water is one of farming’s most precious resources, and at the University of Toronto, Professor Chi-Guhn Lee is determined to use it wisely. His research is creating a decision-support tool based on model-based reinforcement learning to optimize irrigation schedules. By considering weather patterns, crop needs, and ecohydrological conditions, this system will help farmers water their […]
Variable rate application of nutrients by developing nutrient estimation sensor and precision spraying mechanism
At Dalhousie University, Dr. Ahmad Al-Mallahi is leading an ambitious project that could transform the way nutrients are applied in agriculture. By developing a new sensing and actuation system, his team aims to precisely detect plant and soil nutrient levels and apply fertilizers only where and when needed. This approach minimizes waste, reduces environmental impact, […]
Wearable Artificial Muscle for a Tetraplegic Hand
Patients with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) often lose the ability to complete activities of daily living (ADLs) requiring basic hand dexterity. Medical Director & Chief Of Spine Services at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre and their team of investigators are in the process of developing a wearable artificial muscle for a tetraplegic hand. This […]
Smart app-based rapid multiplex screening of HIV associated co-infections of at risk populations at the point-of-care
This project will provide evidence to scale a connected multiplexed strategy that screens for multiple co-infections with point-of-care tests, facilitated by an app. It will be operationalized at the point of clinical care by health care professionals. An estimated 300 million people worldwide are living with undiagnosed HIV and related co-infections. Lack of awareness, rampant […]
A Portable Fever Kit for Dengue and Chikungunya
ABOUT THE PROJECT The project aims to develop a proof of concept molecular test which can differential between the viral infections of Dengue and Chikungunya. The research program will also focus on integrating a sample preparation module with the photonic sensors to produce a cartridge-based test that will operate using a single finger stick capillary […]
Surface Modulation of CuS Quantum Dots using Biginelli Compounds for Construction of a Portable Fluorescence Sensor for Bacteria
ABOUT THE PROJECT The project proposes to develop a fluorescent quantum dots (QDs) based biosensor for detection bacteria, which represents a next generation ion the field of bacteria detection. Bacterial strains of Salmonella, E. coli, L. pneumophila, Shigella, and Staphylococcus which are responsible for gastrointestinal or enteric diseases will be investigated. Modified (biginelli derivatives/Ab) QDs will be […]
Development of a Hand Held Molecular Point-Of-Care Test Device for Infectious Diseases
ABOUT THE PROJECT The project aims to develop a novel, single use, hand-held point-of-care test (POCT) device that addresses the program of lag in result turn-around times typically faced by remote facilities. The new POCT device will employ customizable assays providing diagnostics for a broad array of pathogens. The POCT device will house all of […]