Infrastructure pour la gestion adaptative des géo-infrastructures dans le contexte de la non-stationnarité climatique
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund & Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation Programme de soutien aux organismes de recherche et d'innovation (PSOv3) (Role: PI)
2023-2028
Geothermal Energy and Energy Geo-storage Research Laboratory
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Innovation Fund (Role: Co-PI)
2023-2026
Development of a Digital Twin for adaptive management of northern geo-infrastructure affected by climate change
FRQNT Projet de recherche en équipe (Role: PI)
2023-2026
Geotechnical and Structural Paradigms for the Design, Implementation, and Operation of Small Modular Reactors in Canada's North
NSERC-CNSC Small Modular Reactors Research Grant Initiative (Role: PI)
2023-2026
Modular lunar surface construction using geopolymer-based composites
NSERC Alliance - Mitacs Accelerate (Role: PI)
2023-2026
Carbon Capture by Boreal Afforestation: feasibility for Canada's net-zero emission goals
NSERC Alliance Missions Anthropogenic greenhouse gas research (Role: Co-PI)
2022-2025
Mitigating gas emissions from permafrost via the concrete-filled geosynthetic technology
NSERC Alliance - Mitacs Accelerate (Role: PI)
2023-2025
Dual-permeability thermal–hydraulic freeze–thaw model for predicting permafrost degradation in northern peatlands
Mitacs Accelerate (Role: Co-PI)
2022-2025
Nature-based solutions for permafrost stabilization and permafrost carbon fixation
NSERC Alliance - PRIMA Québec (Role: PI)
2023-2025
Bio-inspired subsurface robotic system for space exploration
Research Manitoba - Innovation Proof-of-Concept Research Manitoba Grant (Role: PI)
2023-2024
HYDRO+
Canadian Space Agency - The Lunar Surface Exploration Initiative (LSEI) (Role: Co-PI)
2022-2024
A hybrid smart sensing system for real-time natural resource exploration
IVADO (Role: PI)
2022-2024
Design of a bio-inspired self-burrowing smart probe for subsurface investigation of extraterrestrial bodies
Mitacs Accelerate (Role: Co-PI)
2023-2024
23YSTEM-The Mars Society of Canada-The Mars Explorer Mobile Education Station (MEMES)
Canadian Space Agency - Grants for Space STEM Initiatives for Youth (Role: Co-PI)
2022-2023
Advanced computational platform for permafrost geomechanical modeling and climate impact assessment of northern infrastructure
NSERC Alliance International (Role: PI)
2022-2023
A concept study for a holistic end-to-end world-leading Mining and ISRU capability for Canada, with applications from the Moon to Mars, and back on earth
Canadian Space Agency - The Lunar Surface Exploration Initiative (LSEI) (Role: Contractor)
2022-2023
Design of a Bio-Inspired Vibro-Based Burrowing Probe for Subsurface Investigation of the Moon and Mars in Low Gravity Conditions: A Proof-of-Concept
NSERC Idea to Innovation grants (Role: PI)
2022-2023
Nature-inspired approach for non-invasive multiscale characterizations of 3D bioprinted soft tissues
Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature et technologies (FRQNT)
FRQNT AUDACE Program (Role: Co-App)
2021-2026
High-resolution geophysical characterization of the lunar subsurface using miniaturized seismometers and gravimeters
Canadian Space Agency Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP) planetary science investigation grants (Role: Co-PI)
2021-2023
Systems and methods for ultrasonic characterization of permafrost, frozen soil, and saturated soil samples: Proof-of-Concept
Innovation Proof-of-Concept Research Manitoba Grant (Role: PI)
2021
Evaluation of concrete pavement dowel/tie bars alignment/position
using ultrasonic tomography
Manitoba Industry-Academia Partnership Pre-study Grant (Role: PI)
2021
Geothermal heat pump system as an alternative clean energy source
for heating of residential construction sites in Manitoba
Manitoba Industry-Academia Partnership Pre-study Grant (Role: PI)
2021
Geothermal heat pump system as an alternative clean energy source
for the sustainable development in Tadoule Lake
Manitoba Industry-Academia Partnership Pre-study Grant (Role: PI)
2021-2022
Evaluation of the effects of pipe-soil interaction on the stress-based
design of buried pipelines using advanced numerical modeling
Mitacs Elevate (Role: PI)
2021-2022
Enhanced characterization of asphalt mix performance to support balanced mix design and climate-resilient sustainable pavement structures
NSERC Alliance (Role: Co-PI)
2020-2022
Ultrasonic characterization of permafrost using an integrated machine learning poromechanical technique
Mitacs Accelerate (Role: PI)
2020-2021
Long-Term efficiency of horizontal closed-loop geothermal systems for seasonal freeze-back stabilization of permafrost
Mitacs Accelerate (Role: PI)
2020-2022
An AI-based climate impact assessment framework for infrastructure in northern Canada
Mitacs Accelerate (Role: PI)
2020-2022
Risk assessment of riverbank stability subjected to construction
induced vibrations
Mitacs Accelerate (Role: PI)
2020-2022
Advanced coupled geomechanical tool for design and performance analysis of infrastructure affected by frost action
Mitacs Accelerate (Role: PI)
2020
Ultrasonic characterization of cancellous bones Using an Artificial Neural Network and modified Biot's theory
Mitacs Research Training (Role: PI)
2020
Uplift pipe-soil interaction under inclined ground surface
Mitacs Accelerate (Role: PI)
2020
A study on soil-pipe interaction: effects of slope grade
Mitacs Accelerate (Role: PI)
2020
NSERC-NSF Workshops on Integrating Diversity Factors in Research
NSERC (Role: PI)
2019-2021
Threat assessment for northern civil infrastructure affected by climate change using an AI-based geomechanical model
New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration (Role: PI)
2019
The effects of slope grade on the soil-pipeline interaction loading
NSERC Engage (Role: PI)
2019-2020
Improvement of pipeline design guidelines in landslide zones
UM Research Grant Program (URGP) (Role: PI)
2019-2020
EDI Workshops for Engineering Faculty & Staff
Faculty Development Initiatives (FDI) Fund (Role: Co-PI)
2018-2019
Energy efficiency of below-grade building envelopes in cold regions
NSERC CREATE (Role: Academic Advisor)
2018-2019
Geotechnical seismic design of buildings in the City of Winnipeg
UM Research Grant Program (URGP) (Role: PI)
2018
Material characterization of the pavement structure using FWDT, a Non-Destructive Testing technique
NSERC Engage (Role: PI)
2018
Stability and deformation of embankments on soft clay foundations
Mitacs Globalink (Role: PI)
2017-2018
Stability and deformation of embankments on soft clay foundations
UM Research Grant Program (URGP) (Role: PI)
2016-2022
Effects of topographical and geotechnical characteristics of sites on seismic movements due to natural and human-induced earthquakes
