IC-IMPACTS Successfully Hosts Third Annual Research Conference
On March 10-11, 2016, IC-IMPACTS held its third annual research conference to great success. The two day event held in Vancouver was organized into multiple sessions featuring speakers from government, industry, academia, and community sectors. This year, the conference aimed to increase community impacts through partnerships and shared strategies on innovation and commercialization. Setting the […]
Successful Workshop Shares First Nation Community Challenges and Opportunities
On March 8, 2016, IC-IMPACTS invited First Nations community members, government officials, industry experts, and leading researchers to come together and participate in a workshop on pressing water and infrastructure issues in First Nation communities. The result was an invigorating workshop that led to new opportunities, innovative solutions, and a shared, deeper understanding of First Nation […]
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; […]