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Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology
University of Waterloo, East Campus 4, Room 2001
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo , Ontario, N2L 3G1 Canada
cbb.uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567 Ext 32732
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[YouTube Lecture] September 30, 2014 "An engineering prospective on Cancer'
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Assistive Robotics and Rehabilitation Engineering
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[Waterloo News] September 25, 2018 "Virtual reality motion sickness may be predicted and counteracted"
[ScienceDaily] December 15, 2018 "Aging warps our perception of time, study finds"
[Record] October 12, 2017 "Aging slows perception of falls: UW study"
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[Azure Magazine] June 13, 2018, "transforming future couture'
[Waterloo Stories] October 23, 2013 "School of Architecture hosts international conference"
[Waterloo Stories] August 9, 2013 "Fashion and the city"
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Chemical process control - Robust control, Nonlinear control, Model Predictive Control (MPC)
Systems biology - modeling, control and optimization of biological processes, metabolic flux analysis, dynamic metabolic flux models, run-to-run (batch to batch) optimization of pharmaceutical process
Monitoring/Fault Detection of chemical and biological/biotechnological processes - Multivariate statistical methods for monitoring and fault detection, Inferential (soft) sensors
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My research program combines a fundamental in-vitro research approach, examining the time varying response of the lumbar spine tissues, with in-vivo human research, examining biological responses to cumulative loading exposure from both pain generating and tissue altering/injuring perspectives. Work in my laboratories involves developing approaches to assess workplace cumulative loading exposure and injury in conjunction with in-vitro tissue mechanics studies investigating the injury pathways from repetitive loading. Currently, quantifying the influence of modifiers such as repetition and magnitude of exposure to establish the relationship between cumulative loading and low back pain is a major focus in my research. This knowledge will complement existing epidemiological data, linking cumulative loading and low back pain, for setting exposure limits and helping to prevent low back injuries.
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Human factors and cognitive ergonomics (driving, healthcare, aerospace
Human performance and mental workload modeling, cognitive modeling
Human-computer interaction, interface evaluation and design
Controlled experiments, discrete event simulation, computational modeling
Perception, decision making, skill learning, fatigue
Artificial intelligence
ACT-R, QN-ACTR,
Wearable devices, environment-aware devices
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Translational research in healthcare and medicine
[Waterloo Stories] July 10, 2017 "Waterloo software improves care for kidney patients"
[CBB researcher story] July 21, 2015 "Data management in Health Care"
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Biochemical engineering
Microbial biotechnology
Synthetic and molecular biology
Genetic, metabolic and protein engineering
Biopharmaceuticals (to treat autoimmune diseases and prevent rejection of organ transplants)
Biomanufacturing, bioprocessing technologies (biological strain construction, bioreaction cultivation, biofuels, bioproduct recovery and purification)
[Waterloo Stories] May 3, 2013 "Can bacteria help create a cheaper fuel for our cars?"
[UW Eng-e-news] August 14, 2013 "Engineering Life-enhancing research"
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Biomedical and scientific imaging
Computer vision and video analysis
Image processing, segmentation/classification
Multiresolution techniques
Automated interpretation of SAR (synthetic aperture radar)
Remote sensing
Stochastic models
[Daily Bulletin] June 1, 2018, 11 CBB Members Named Outstanding Performance Award Winners
[The Record] May 8,2018, have ties with a new Montreal sports analytics research lab in Kitchener
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[Waterloo Stories] October 5, 2012 "New virtual crash test dummies will have plenty to say"
CBB Executive Director
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Canada Research Chair in Shoulder Mechanics [Canada Research Chair Profile]
[Waterloo News] February 19, 2019 "How to make the push-up work for you"
[Waterloo Stories] October 7, 2013 "Reducing shoulder injuries in the workplace"
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Molecular function prediction, design (proteins, DNA)
Computational genomics
Evolutionary bioinformatics and computational biology
[WCMR] June 18, 2018, receives Thermo Fisher Scientific Award
[Daily Bulletin] June 1, 2018, 11 CBB Members Named Outstanding Performance Award Winners
[Waterloo Stories] January 26, 2018 "Scientists find new kind of botox"
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Machining of Tissue-Engineered Bone Implants
Biomanufacturing
Precision motion control (high speed machine tools, robots, and electronic/semiconductor manufacturing equipment)
Modeling and identification
Optimal trajectory planning
[Engineering News] October 19, 2016 "Researchers join advanced manufacturing network"
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Cooperative systems and sensor networks (multi-agent, multi-sensor systems)
Control applications (high performance flight and vehicle stability control, biomedical)
Robotics and intelligent systems (multi-agent, motion planning, vision control, biomedical and assistive robotics)
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Computer vision, signal and image processing
Remote sensing
Intelligent systems and software
Multiscale statistical modeling
Societal and environmental systems
[Daily Bulletin] June 1, 2018, 11 CBB Members Named Outstanding Performance Award Winners
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Discovering biomechanical determinants of occupational performance
Advancing functional capacity evaluation
Advancing digital human modeling
Inform better, safer products
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[Science Direct] August 10, 2018 "Revealing the atomistic details behind the binding of B7–1 to CD28 and CTLA-4: A comprehensive protein-protein modelling study"
[Nature] August 27, 2019 "Comprehensive in vitro characterization of PD-L1 small molecule inhibitors"
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Assistive technology (physical, cognitive disabilities, dementia)
Health informatics
Artificial intelligence
Computational social science
Affective computing, computer vision
[VJDementia] "The complex issue of emotion"
[Computer Science News] June 29, 2017 "ACT@Home: An emotionally intelligent cognitive assistant to help people with Alzheimer’s disease"
[Waterloo Stories] January 2, 2013 "Making life easier for those living with Alzheimer's"
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Methionine chemistry and biochemestry (amino acid methionine and its roles in proteins, cellular pathways and its functions)
Bionanomaterials, bionanotechnology (for novel drug carriers, molecular foundations for nanodevices)
Medicinal chemistry
[Daily Bulletin] June 1, 2018, 11 CBB Members Named Outstanding Performance Award Winners
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NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Water Treatment [NSERC Profile]
[Waterloo Stories] March 14, 2013 "Protecting our drinking water for 20 years"
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Canada Research Chair in Environmental Microbiology [Canada Research Chair Profile]
[YouTube] October 23, 2015 "Piecing life together - microbial diversity and function through meta-omic analyses"
[Waterloo Stories] April 12, 2016 "New tree of life may hold clues to cleaning up pollution"
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[CBB researcher story] August 6, 2015 "Decreasing antibiotic resistance in bacteria"
[YouTube Lecture] September 30, 2014 "Model-based design in synthetic biology"
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[American Chemical Society] January 23, 2012 "Exploring Inhibitor Release Pathways in Histone Deacetylases Using Random Acceleration Molecular Dynamics Simulations"
[Wiley Online Library] July 27, 2013 "Ligand release mechanisms and channels in histone deacetylases"
[Royal Society of Chemistry] December 19, 2013 "A steered molecular dynamics mediated hit discovery for histone deacetylases"
[Nature Methods] May 8, 2017 "ModelFinder: fast model selection for accurate phylogenetic estimates"
[Royal Society of Chemistry] October 24, 2017 "Reverse engineering: transaminase biocatalyst development using ancestral sequence reconstruction"
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[Waterloo News] June 23, 2016 "Nanotechnology and math deliver two-in-one punch for cancer therapy resistance"
[Waterloo Stories] February 11, 2015 "Study finds new lethal combination of cancer drugs shrinks tumors"
[Waterloo Stories] January 16, 2018 "Math can predict how cancer cells evolve"
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[YouTube] Andrew Laing, Department of Kinesiology, UW
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[CBB researcher story] July 29, 2015 "Image processing to automate early glaucoma diagnosis"
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[Computer Science News] May 1, 2015 "CIHR-NSERC grant awarded to CS professor"
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Integrative kidney physiology
Biofluid dynamics
Diabetes
March 29, 2018 "Canada 150 Research Chair joins Department of Applied Mathematics"
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Protein structure, functions, evolution (yeast, mammalian cell lines, plant-bacterial)
Bioinformatics, systematics and protein evolution
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Biomechanics engineering (injury rehabilitation, assistive devices for elderly, athletes, disabled)
Mechatronic and robotic systems
Multibody system dynamics
Computational methods for analysis and design
Advanced vehicle systems
Canada Research Chair in Biomechatronic System Dynamics [Canada Research Chair Profile]
NSERC/Toyota/Maplesoft Industrial Research Chair in Mathematics-Based Modelling and Design [NSERC Profile]
[Waterloo Stories] February 20, 2019 "Engineering innovation for wheelchair curlers"
[Waterloo Stories] August 5, 2016 "Rio Olympics 2016: Engineering speed for the Canadian track cycling team"
[Waterloo Stories] June 17, 2015 "Waterloo’s $10M dream facility for smarter, greener cars"
Office of Research - Technology Transfer & Commercialization:
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Proteins: energetics, kinetics, mechanisms, structure, dynamics, folding, function, evolution, engineering and design, thermodynamics, kinetics (ALS, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, prions, cancer)
High resolution nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (fluorescence, CD, NMR, FTIR, DLS)
Optical spectroscopies
Bioinformatics and computational modelling
Biocomputing and protein engineering
[Waterloo News] November 24, 2015 "New insights into protein structure could change the future of biomedicine"
[Chemistry News] August 20, 2014 "Chemist Elizabeth Meiering takes on the ALS ice bucket challenge"
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[MaRS] April 26, 2018 "UbiLab team wins Healthy Behaviour Data Challenge"
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[Science News] October 22, 2018 "Nekkar lab determines that depression medications can help treat Alzheimer’s disease"
[Pharmacy News] July 29, 2015 "Waterloo pharmacist examines drug therapies for Alzheimer’s disease"
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[CBB researcher story] July 20, 2015 "Computational Perception: How a brain understands its environment"
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Application of intelligent systems (hydrology, water resources, decision making in health, control of satellite communications, fault detection analysis)
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Machine learning and reasoning under uncertainty (artificial intelligence, computational statistics, decision and control theory)
Health informatics (assistive technologies, behaviour recognition, smart walkers, Alzheimer’s monitoring)
Natural language understanding (dialogue management, semantic analysis)
[National Post] May 11, 2018, weighs in on how Google's A.I. personal assistant sparks concerns about future of communication
[The Record] May 8,2018, have ties with a new Montreal sports analytics research lab in Kitchener
[Markets Insider] February 5, 2018 "Borealis AI increases brain power by adding top AI talent"
[The Globe and Mail] February 4, 2018 "How we can leverage AI to bridge academia and business"
[Waterloo Stories] April 12, 2013 "Breaking the fall: Smart walker will help prevent injuries"
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[YouTube] October 11, 2018 "DualPanto: A Haptic Device that Enables Blind Users to Continuously Interact with Virtual Worlds"
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[CBB Events] November 15, 2019 "Professor Shaker organizes a Health Canada Regulatory insights Workshop"
[CNN] November 11, 2019 "Scientists develop sensor to save children and pets from hot car deaths"
[Waterloo News] October 29, 2019 "Advancing healthcare through innovative technology"
[Inside Digital Health] June 3, 2019 "Study: Radar Monitors Sleep with Accuracy Comparable to Current Standards"
[Waterloo News] June 28, 2018 "AI and radar technologies could help diabetics manage their disease"
[Engineering News] June 28, 2018 "Researchers developing a prick-free glucose monitor"
[RD Magazine] June 28, 2018 "AI and Radar Technologies Could Help Diabetics Manage Their Disease"
[Engineering News] July 5, 2016 "Waterloo wins big with tiny power device"
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[Applied Mathematics Biomedical Research Group]
[Waterloo Stories] January 16, 2018 "Math can predict how cancer cells evolve"
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Calcium channel analysis for target drug delivery for treatment of pain, arrhythmias, angina, and potential benefits in treatment of epilepsy and cancer.
Structure, function and pharmacology of calcium channels and sodium channels
Structure and function and analysis of NALCN cation channel and anti-calcium channel toxins
The Spafford Neurobiology Research Laboratory studies voltage-gated calcium channels, molecular physiology, biophysics, cell biology, protein biochemistry, fluorescence microscopy and tissue cultures.
[Science News] April 25, 2014 "Waterloo discovers a key regulator in the pacemakers of our brain and heart"
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Tissue engineering and biodegradable implants for regenerative medicine (3D printing)
Bio-additive and microscale-additive manufacturing (opto-mechanical sensors, smart structures, developed through additive manufacturing)
Novel multi-scale additive manufacturing technologies for biomedical, oil/gas and manufacturing sectors
Laser-based fabrication techniques with particular focus on direct write processes in micro- and macro-scale
Modeling, sensing and real-time control of laser-based manufacturing techniques
University Research Chair
Canada Research Chair in Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing [Canada Research Chair Profile]
[Office of Research News] May 8,2018 "Waterloo researchers named Canada Research Chairs"
[YouTube Lecture] May 6, 2014 "Additive manufacturing"
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Canada Research Chair in Scientific Computing [Canada Research Chair Profile]
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The Royal Society of Canada Fellow
University Research Chair
[Waterloo News] October 5, 2015 "Waterloo Engineer wins Emmy Award"
[Waterloo Stories] February 3, 2014 "Engineering professor awarded prestigious fellowship"
Office of Research - Technology Transfer & Commercialization:
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Biomaterials and mechanics of biomaterials and tissues
Bone quality and fragility, collagen
Engineering of bone mimetic materials for skeletal reconstruction (3D printing)
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Biomedical image processing and analysis (prostate, breast, lung and dermatological cancer analysis, retinal photoreceptor and blood vessel analysis, musculoskeletal kinematic analysis
Remote sensing data processing and analysis (sea ice, underwater object, oil spill analysis)
Perceptual based video and image processing (noise reduction, compression, enhancement)
Computer vision and pattern recognition
Multimedia management systems
3D graphics and game development
Cognitive radio networks
Canada Research Chair in Medical Imaging Systems [Canada Research Chair Profile]
[Daily Bulletin] June 1, 2018, 11 CBB Members Named Outstanding Performance Award Winners
[Waterloo News] [CBC News] [Gadgets] May 16, 2018, Co-authors discuss the use of aerobic fitness data from wearable tech to predict illness
[Waterloo News] May 15, 2018 "Researchers combine wearable technology and AI to predict the onset of health problems"
[Global Impact] [570 news] [Youtube] April 11, 2018 "How AI is helping doctors diagnose Cancer"
[The Star] February 9, 2018 "How TheRedPin aims to take a swipe at the real estate industry"
[Waterloo News] June 7, 2017 "Artificial intelligence-driven imaging research makes diagnosing disease easier"
[Waterloo Stories] January 28, 2017 "Artificial intelligence and the Waterloo-Toronto tech supercluster"
[Waterloo Stories] May 20, 2016 "Breakthrough tech helps doctors more accurately diagnose cancer"
[CBB researcher story] January 9, 2013 "Improving Early Diagnosis to Save Lives"
[Waterloo Stories] January 9, 2013 "Making it harder for cancer to hide"
[YouTube Lecture] October 1, 2014 "Integrative systems for biomedical imaging and analysis"
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Biopharmaceuticals (therapeutics, treatment of autoimmune diseases, prevent rejection of organ transplants)
Industrial biomanufacturing and biotechnology (fermentation, food ingredients, enzymes, biofuels)
Environmental management (bioremediation of carcinogenic environmental pollutants, filtration, chromatography)
The Royal Society of Canada Fellow
[YouTube Lecture] September 29, 2014 "Biofuels and Waste Treatment"
[YouTube Lecture] September 19, 2013 "Industrial Biotechnology: Current developments and trends"
[UW Eng-e-news] August 14, 2013 "Engineering Life-enhancing research"
[Waterloo Stories] May 3, 2013 "Can bacteria help create a cheaper fuel for our cars?"
[CBB researcher story] December 6, 2012 "Bringing Bioengineering and Biotechnology to its Fullest Potential"
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Microjoining (wire bonding, laser & resistance microwelding, etc.) for medical and electronics applications
Nanojoining (laser joining, soldering, etc.) for sensing and biomedical applications
Brazing/soldering (diffusion brazing, ceramic/metal bonding, etc.) for aerospace, automotive and electronics applications
Welding (laser, resistance welding, etc.) for automotive applications
Canada Research Chair in Advanced Materials Joining and Processing [Canada Research Chair Profile]
[Office of Research News] May 8, 2018 Waterloo researchers named Canada Research Chairs
Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology
University of Waterloo, East Campus 4, Room 2001
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo , Ontario, N2L 3G1 Canada
cbb.uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567 Ext 32732
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.