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Our lab's research explores the intersection of computer graphics, computational physics, and geometry processing. We develop mathematical and algorithmic foundations for simulating complex physical phenomena, such as liquids, gases, and rigid or deformable materials, with efficiency, high fidelity, and robustness. By advancing computational methods for partial differential equations and dynamic surface evolution, we aim to make physically based animation both accurate and visually compelling.

We investigate a broad range of topics including multi-physics fluid-solid interactions, free-surface and multiphase flows, non-Newtonian and viscoelastic materials, and aspects of geometric representations, such as reconstruction of implicit surfaces (e.g., signed distance fields) and mesh-based topology tracking for dynamic surfaces. Our work bridges theory and practical application, often influencing research and production tools used in visual effects, animation, and interactive media. We strive to build well-grounded simulation methods that integrate physics, mathematics, and computation to push the boundaries of realism and control in the virtual worlds of the future.

The Messier Lab studies the ecological and evolutionary causes and consequences of trait variation and integration across biological scales, from within individuals to among communities. The lab's research answers questions at the intersection of plant ecophysiology, trait-based ecology, community ecology, phenotypic integration and selection.

The Messier lab, in the Department of Biology, is looking for an autonomous, mature and highly motivated person with experience doing independent research (such as an undergraduate research thesis). 

This project explores the reception of the Psalms in poetry from Late Antiquity (300-700 AD) to the middle Byzantine period (1000-1300 AD), with a focus upon Greek poetic paraphrases of the Psalms. The research involves cross-cultural study of the literary influence of the Psalms and the intersection of classical Hellenic or Roman culture and Christian literature. The project involves the editing and study of unpublished Greek manuscripts alongside careful evaluation of the linguistic and literary characteristics of poetic paraphrases of the Psalms.

We will develop temperature-dependent population models for ectoptherms like plants and insects. These models will incorporate the impact of realistic heatwave conditions on the nonlinear responses of organisms to temperature. Models will be tested using fast-growing invasive duckweed populations. Model analysis will include the potential for transient dynamics that have large impacts on population growth.

3D maps are essential for autonomous navigation by vehicles and drones as well as augmented reality applications. We have developed a robust real-time 3D SLAM mapping system that is also to render (using 3D Gaussian splatting) an environment to produce a realistic 3D environment that can be used in simulation in a physics engine for training vehicle control using Reinforcement learning. SLAM and other 3D reconstruction methods assume a relatively static environment while most environments are not. We are exploring methods to deal with dynamic environments for building these maps. Other applications of interest include biomedical applications such as cacheters with camera-on-tip endoscopes, space, mining and any drone application.

Work on topics of your choosing in social and political philosophy of language, under the supervision of Jennifer Saul. 

Work on topics of your choosing related to philosophy of economics under the supervision of Patricia Marino. The broader department includes experts in philosophy of science and methodology (Doreen Fraser, Carla Fehr, Katie Plaisance), political philosophy (Jennifer Saul, Laura Mae Lindo, Katy Fulfer, Chris Lowry) and public policy (Mathieu Doucet).

Seeking motivated Master's and PhD students to join the Risk, Injury, Sport, & Equity (RISE) Youth Sport Lab. We study the ways in which athletes feel safe and included in sport, recreation, and leisure environments and how they experience injury and risk within these spaces. Ongoing funded projects explore sport-related concussion reporting for youth girls, safe sport practices in community sport organizations, stories of belonging for Black girls and women in hockey, and concussion communication and management efforts. Our work aims to foster athlete well-being, and emphasizes community-oriented partnerships that drive positive changes in youth sport experiences.