Applied Research Student Project Showcase | April 2025

In-Class Project Showcase April 2025

In-Class Project Showcase April 2025

ProSlide – Non-Slip

The objective of this project is to design and implement a friction testing machine to help develop an ASTM standard for non-slip surfaces in water parks.View Project

Display case lighting

A smart museum display case with interactive LED lighting user friendly to control illumination through RFID and sensor-based automation. Designed to enhance exhibit visibility while preserving artifacts.View Project

Tree Inventory

Tree Inventory at Algonquin College. Includes process and picturesView Project

Cookful

Cookful is a user-friendly web app designed to reduce household food waste by suggesting personalized recipes based on ingredients you already have, leveraging integrated AI technology.View Project

Redesign TripAgog website

TripAgog is a project focused on redesigning the marketing website for a travel platform, aiming to attract more users and boost app downloads.View Project

Urban Camel

Urban Camel is an on-demand moving platform connecting users with movers for furniture and household transport. It offers real-time tracking, transparent pricing, and flexible scheduling, ensuring a seamless, cost-effective solution for users.View Project

Insight 360

Our SEO Snapshot tool automates competitor research and reporting, saving agencies hours. It transforms real-time SEO and social media data into clear, visual insights, helping clients improve the performance of their business.View Project

Bridging the Gap: Engaging Youth in Ottawa Recreation

This project explored barriers limiting Ottawa’s youth (18-25) from joining city-led recreation. By identifying challenges and solutions, it aimed to improve accessibility, boost participation, and strengthen engagement.View Project

SPEnD: New social enterprises at Algonquin College in 2025

Launching two student-led social enterprises at Algonquin College, guided by UN Sustainable Development Goals.View Project

Aquaponics System

Our team developed a complete tender package and design for a closed-loop Aquaponics System. This system includes fish tanks and vegetation beds designed to produce enough food to feed a family of four.View Project

Canadian Tire Centre Redevelopment

Our project is about adding an additional lane onto the 417 eastbound at the Canadian tire centre. This will reduce traffic issues around the venue and will increase the value of the area to all.View Project

Light Heart Vision

A multimedia platform blending 3D web galleries, Reddit-style discussions, and conscious community co-creation. It allows users to share, explore, and expand “Higher Visions” through various artistic and interactive expressions in a virtual space.View Project

CCEAC Online Database Toolbox

Hi, we are group of 3 students from the Computing Science program with the collective goal in mind to work on this project. We are excited to show you the project we've been working on for the past two semesters :)View Project

Self-Monitoring Bird Nesting Box

The Self-Monitoring Bird Nesting Box is a prototype device that allows remote monitoring and data gathering of nesting birds within the box. It is self powered and capable of gathering relevant data for ornithologists or biologists.View Project

Tree Inventory Project

A surveying project completed in Zone 26, of the Algonquin College campus. The project was completed for our client Amanda Barr, of the Algonquin College Grounds Work crew. The project consisted of surveying, data collection and research of Zone 26.View Project

Synthetic Dosage Lethality of Chromosomal Instability in yeast

This project investigates chromosomal instability (CIN) in cancer using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model. By inducing synthetic dosage lethality in CIN-mutant strains through gene overexpression, we aim to identify potential cancer therapy targetsView Project

Social-Automate

Two CET - Computer Science students that took the entrepreneurial route in the program and are the developers of an AI and Automation Social media content management web application Software as a Service (SaaS)View Project

Centre33 Website Redesign

An accessible, inclusive, and user-friendly online platform that reflects the organization’s commitment to providing a safe space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.View Project

RAD16 & RAD7 Gene Knockout: Investigating The Role of Genes on UV-Induced DNA Damage Repair in Yeast

UV radiation damages DNA, requiring repair by the NER pathway. This study investigates RAD7 and RAD16 genes roles in yeast via knockouts and survival assay. Findings aim to clarify pathway mechanisms, gene functions, and skin cancer prevention.View Project

Driveway reconstruction plan

Driveway reconstruction plan in Perth, including a survey, geotechnical analysis and the creation of AutoCAD files and cost analysis were created.View Project

Population Forecast Project

We are the team to develop a data-driven forecasting tool that prioritizes immigration as a key driver of population growth.View Project

Ottawa Tamil Sangam

Ottawa Tamil Sangam (OTS) is a nonprofit serving the Tamil community since 2015, providing cultural, educational, and social services.View Project

Condition survey of a tennis court

This project assesses the current condition of the Tennis Court at Elmridge by surveying its surface wear, structural integrity, and usage trends. The survey identifies key maintenance needs and provides data-driven insights to enhance facility safetView Project

Centre33 Website Redesign

An accessible, inclusive, and user-friendly online platform that reflects the organization’s commitment to providing a safe space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.View Project

NCD of Alpine Ontario

Website redesign/refresh for NCD of Alpine Ontario, a non-profit sports organization located in Ottawa.View Project

LetterSub Mobile App – “Newsletters, Anytime. Anywhere.”

LetterSub App is a companion application for the LetterSub SaaS platform, designed for seamless newsletter consumption. Built with Firebase authentication and data storage, the mobile app enables users to access, read, and engage with newsletters.View Project

LabelXtract

LabelXtract scans non-conformance Canada Post package labels, replacing manual data entry. It speeds up the process, saves time, and reduces costs. The information is saved in an easy-to-use format (JSON) for quick processing.View Project

IMD Makers – Revamping IMD Showcase Branding & Website

IMD Makers showcases a bold brand identity, a dynamic website, and student profiles featuring portfolios, bios, and social links. It highlights IMD graduates' creativity and skills while connecting them with industry professionals.View Project

Savi Finance

We are level 4 students from computer programming, and our project comes from the course CST8319.

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Marking Management System for Professors

A smarter and faster system for Professors to grade students under certain assignments more efficiently and effectively.View Project

Laser Passivation Monitoring Device

Developing an innovative optical passivation monitor for LightMachinery excimer lasers to enhance precision, reduce costs, and ensure high-quality laser refurbishments through real-time fluorine depletion tracking.View Project

Enhancements to www.nadadhyana.ca

As a team, we hope to build on our technical skills, strengthen our collaboration, and sharpen our problem-solving abilities.View Project

HSOC Website

Adding event planner and management features to a websiteView Project

Methanogen Quantification in Anaerobic Digestion: A qPCR approach

Aesha: pate1105@algonquinlive.com Kevin: dang0155@algonquinlive.com Kim: kim00477@algonquinlive.comView Project

Algonquin Times

The Algonquin Times Mobile App, Canada’s only college newspaper app, revolutionizes campus news with seamless access to articles, events, polls, and student journalism—enhancing connections and bringing the community closer together.View Project

Pyralume

Pyralume is a hub for film lovers and creators to connect and discover indie cinema. More than just streaming, it’s a community where emerging Canadian filmmakers showcase their work and reach engaged audiences, ensuring hidden talent is heard.View Project

Pizza Machine

This project presents a pizza machine that automates pizza preparation using an ESP32 microcontroller. The machine consists of two stations: a topping machine and an oven. A robotic arm moves the pizza.View Project

Cloud Concierge

Cloud Concierge uses AI to enhance restaurant efficiency by combining sales, weather, and event data. It offers insights to reduce waste and improve customer satisfaction, enabling smarter, data-driven decisions for better resource managementView Project

Trauma, Gendered Violence, and Systemic Investigations

We are conducting interconnected studies related to systemic issues in sexual violence, domestic violence survivors’ experiences interacting with police, and concussion recovery in survivors of intimate partner violence.View Project

Stars Orthodontics App

The Stars Orthodontics app is an AI-powered web application that lets patients schedule visits, access clinic info, and get instant, accurate AI assistance—providing an elegant alternative to phone calls that helps ease the clinic staff's workloads.View Project

Pyralume

Streamline the film fan user journey on the platform, ensuring a smooth and user-friendly account creation process and the ability to connect with other users.View Project

Aqua Vitae – Solar Powered Water Desalinator

A device which takes salt water and turns it into fresh water using solar power.View Project

Banff’s Breaking Point: The Cost of Overtourism

This case study examines the causes and effects of overtourism in Banff, including environmental damage, social strain, and economic instability. It explores solutions like sustainable tourism, policy changes, and community engagement to balance growView Project

WeVibe Speed Dating App

The WeVibe speed dating app is designed to help users meet and get to know others who share the same interests as them without the bias of looks.View Project

ProFinder

Mobile-friendly software application for licensed professionals to boost their outreach and for everyday persons to discover & match with service providers suited to their unique needs.View Project

Impact Of Mandating Mechanical Cooling System in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

In view of the rising global temperatures and the summer season heat events, building regulations across Canada are looking into mandating cooling systems in buildings.View Project

Recysort

Recysort is an automatic recycling bin that streamlines waste sorting. Using smart technology, it detects and separates materials efficiently, reducing contamination and improving recycling processesView Project

Beyond the Game: Engaging & Retaining Youth in Urban Recreation

The study focuses on various elements that encourage youth to participate and stay in recreational programs. It examines key factors such as an inclusive environment, flexible schedules, supportive and trustworthy coaches.View Project

Anka Care

Anka Care is a digital health platform for breast cancer patients, offering medication tracking, symptom analysis with visual data, and personalized education tailored to treatment phases.View Project

“Forgotten” First Responders

We are researching the mental health and well-being of non-traditional first responders, as their needs are often overlooked, even though individuals in these professions experience similar trauma-responses to traditional first responders.View Project

Let’s Fix Fun Together: Exploring Arts and General Interest Programs for Youth in Ottawa’s Recreational Centres

Ottawa's recreation centres offer plenty of sports and aquatic programs, but what about arts and other activities? Our study explores how community partnerships can create programs that truly reflect youth's needs and interests.View Project

Crisis and Risk Mitigation at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar: Lessons for Saudi Arabia 2034

This case study analyzes crisis management at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and lessons for Saudi Arabia 2034. It examines security, infrastructure, labor rights, and policy challenges, highlighting proactive measures Saudi ArabiaView Project

Course Content Motion Graphics

This project uses motion graphics and editing to enhance permaculture education, refining visuals and adding smooth transitions to make complex ecological concepts more engaging and accessible.View Project

Wall-E

We are a team of four Electromechanical Engineering Technicians dedicated to transforming waste collection through automation and AI-driven trash detection, reducing human interaction and enhancing the safety of maintenance personnel.View Project

Elder Care

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Optimizing Entomopathogenic Nematodes for Sustainable Pest Control

This research explores the molecular and behavioral optimization of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) for effective biological pest control, by analyzing DNA/RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, and gene expression.View Project

Assessing Ecosystem Health: Macroinvertebrates and Microbial Bioindicators of Heavy Metal Contamination​

The goal that The Dream Team has set out for is to evaluate water quality and contamination.View Project

FutureCAN: A TOOL THAT TELLS IT ALL!

This project analyzes the impact of immigration on Canada’s infrastructure—housing, healthcare, and education. Using real data and predictive modeling, our tool provides insights into how many people Canada can sustainably accommodate.View Project

Elmridge Park Tennis Club Revitalization Project

The Elmridge Park Tennis Club Revitalization Project is a community-driven initiative focused on enhancing accessibility, sustainability, and overall user experience. Through strategic improvements, the project addresses structural, environmental, anView Project

ENGINEERING YEAST FOR IMPROVED ETHANOL PRODUCTION

Ethanol production in Saccharomyces cerevisiae is limited by ADH2 and GPD2. This study boosts yield by deleting both genes via homologous recombination and analyzing ethanol from maize glucose using NADH-linked assays.View Project

Tetra Society Mobility Aid

An assistive device designed for Tetra Society to allow the user to take full and normal strides, while relieving load on the user's feet and legs. It was adapted from mainly commercially available parts to increase accessibility.View Project

Pollen Capture System

This is the poster for the applied research day, it is for the pollen capture system.View Project

Multi-Modal Flight Controller

Our team is developing a flight controller for THIUS Canada, for use in their specialized drones.View Project

SkyMap Aviation Branding and Website Redesign

Explore the refreshed SkyMap Aviation brand, navigate a modern website, and discover a seamless flight training experience.View Project

Job Board Website – Yellow Sapphire

A job board website designed to help recent graduates and entry-level job seekers connect with employers looking for fresh talent.View Project

Trepiz Cube Solver Mobile Application

- Cube color input interface - Step-by-step solution generation - Offline functionality - Compatibility with different screen sizesView Project

Light Heart Vision

Light Heart Visioning includes the creation of a video, with resources that align with the business's mission of empowering individuals through creative expression and holistic wellness.View Project

Put-in

A quick summary of what we want to achieve is to allow for basic retail environments to have autonomous working robots to replace human labour.View Project

Optimizing Low Latency in Wireless Networks

This research explores low-latency optimization for WiFi 7, focusing on congestion control and queue management. By leveraging DCTCP and fq_codel, we achieve significant latency reduction, improving responsiveness for cloud gaming, real-time communicView Project

Insulated Concrete Forms vs. Traditional Formwork

Comparing the costs of using Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) versus traditional formwork to erect a residential foundation wall to determine if ICFs should replace traditional methods or if the industry should stick with the conventional approach.View Project

Safety Automated Stovetop System

Leaving cooking unattended is one of the leading causes of household fires in Canada. Whether or not the user leaves the stovetop unattended intentionally, there exists a clear need for a system to stop this from occurringView Project

Modular IoT Smart Plant Growing System

A modular IoT platform designed to automate and optimize plant care by precisely controlling all the factor. It simulate natural climate patterns, and provide a user-friendly Web UI for configuration and monitoring.View Project

Multi-Disciplinary Project Platform

Web application hosted on Azure for the School of Advanced Technology, designed to centralize and streamline the acquisition, management, and tracking of projects for various courses.View Project

Lanark County – Accessibly to Tourism

The case study is about how Lanark county and how the transportation issues they face impacts tourism. The study looks at the different towns in the county, the measures they have taken or plan on taking in the issues and how it even became an issue.View Project

EquiTrack

EquiTrack is a desktop app for managing multiple investment portfolios. It tracks stocks, monitors portfolio performance, and analyzes equity distribution in real time with an intuitive interface and automated financial insights.View Project

Branding and Website for Kon Korazon Designs

Kon Korazon Designs is a creative textile brand specializing in handcrafted quilts, custom commissions, and textile artistry. The brand blends craftsmanship with education, offering both unique handmade products and resources for textile enthusiasts.View Project

Potential for Clay Blocks in Waskaganish

This project explores using Waskaganish clay for structural blocks to reduce imports, cut costs, and support sustainable construction in remote areas.View Project

AUTOMATIC PALATIZATION SYSTEM

The "Automatic Packaging System Project" aims to create a system that uses robots to package items in a warehouse it helps to reduce manual labour which results in increasing the effieciency and speed of the work more accurately.View Project

Early Physiotherapy System

The system is a motion simulator that aims to assist wheelchair users in restoring a proper sense of balance, speeding up recovery.View Project

ePost

A website that allows the user to consolidate all their saved posts into different folders for ease of navigation.View Project

Pitch Jams – Admin Website

PitchJams is a dynamic platform where entrepreneurs can pitch their ideas, secure funding, and participate in hackathons—known as Jams—to showcase their innovation and collaborate with like-minded individuals.View Project

Physio-Track

A web application that provides a personalized set of exercises and stretches based on filters user provides such as injuries, age, etc.View Project

Home Child Care Vacancies Across Ottawa

This project develops a Power BI dashboard to track home childcare vacancies in Ottawa, providing real-time insights on vacancy rates, waitlists, placements, and provider performance to help improve resource allocation and decision-making.View Project

AI Services Integration and Web Translation

A cloud-based web ser enhances workflows with AI: Voice-to-text, PDF data extraction, database insights, LLM for translation, HTML & AI Agents, Email/Calendar API integration.View Project

Gratuity App

We are a team of [number] Computer Science students from Algonquin College, developing a user-friendly app to help service workers and customers easily calculate, track, and manage tipsView Project

ProFinder

A cross-platform software application focused on outreach for licensed professionals to better connect with potential clients while helping everyday people browse and match with trusted providers that better align with their unique needs.View Project

Gratuity App

Our team is a dynamic group of skilled professionals, each bringing unique expertise and enthusiasm to the table. We thrive on collaboration and innovation, striving to exceed expectations in every project. Committed to excellence, we leverage our diView Project

DocumentsAi

A team of AI Software Development students.View Project

Caddi AI Inc Reel Campaign

Our project’s goal was to highlight the Caddi AI brand, with a focus on their Forecaddie app, through a social media video campaign. We aimed to show the key features of the app while ensuring to stay consistent with Caddi AI’s values and brand.View Project

Driveway reconstruction plan

Driveway reconstruction plan in Perth, including a survey, geotechnical analysis and the creation of AutoCAD files and cost analysis were created.View Project

Nematodes in the agricultural industry. The solution to chemical insecticides.

In our experimental design course, we spent the last semester working with entomopathogenic nematodes to test their validity as insecticides in varying temperature conditions. We believed this to be necessary groundwork research.View Project

Development, Optimization and Validation of a PCR-Based DNA Test to Detect Adulteration in Olive Oil

Our research develops a qPCR-based method to detect sunflower oil adulteration in olive oil, ensuring authenticity, improving food quality control, and enhancing consumer trust through precise DNA-based analysis.View Project

Okinawa’s Ongoing Struggle: US Military Bases and Local Opposition

This project examines the U.S. military presence in Okinawa, Japan, focusing on its environmental impact, social unrest, and political tensions. It explores local government responses, the military's role, and improving relations and sustainability.View Project

ProLibro: Communities 2.0

Re-imagining and innovating the user-interactivity of ProLibro, a digital content delivery platform.View Project

YellowSapphire – Web Design and Development

Through our research and development of a new brand and website, we aim to provide YellowSapphire with an online platform from which to effectively communicate and connect with their clients, supporting the growth of their business.View Project

CaDDi AI Inc. – Documentary Style Video

This documentary-style video for CaDDi AI showcases the app’s development, purpose, and innovative features. Through research, weekly consultations, and structured production phases, we crafted a compelling promotional video.View Project

HireTechGenius

Our project allows us to create an interview setting that minimizes the interviewer's lack of technical knowledge while also giving more ways to express the technical prowess of an interviewee for the hiring manager.View Project

Wytchcog – A Visual Development Process in Creating a Style Guide

The creation of a comprehensive style guide serving as a foundation for the artistic direction for the creative project “Wytchcog”. With a focus on establishing a visually compelling and cohesive world.View Project

Pyralume Web App Prototype Design and User Testing Kit

Our project enhances the usability of Pyralume’s film networking platform by refining their web application’s visual prototype and developing a reusable User Testing Kit for the client to gather user feedback and support ongoing UX improvements.View Project

Ottawa Art Gallery Promotional Video

The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) fosters artistic expression and creativity. Our promotional video highlights OAG’s exhibitions, vision, and community impact through dynamic visuals, enhancing its visibility and engagement with a wider audience. View Project

Sentiers Wakefield Trails – Website Revamp

Our project aims to enhance the Sentiers Wakefield Trails website’s SEO and UX. Through a website revamp, we created a modern website that allows visitors to quickly access information while fostering a friendly and effective community connection.View Project

Populii Website UX Improvement

We integrated Orgfitech into Populii’s website, enhancing branding and user experience. Improvements include refining the Solutions Portfolio, optimizing navigation, and creating a cohesive, intuitive platform for a more engaging user experience.View Project

Marine Anchoring Systems

The feasibility of a proposed marine anchoring system located at Confederation Basin Promenade was evaluated to analyze its' effectiveness, comparative to alternative anchoring methods.View Project

AI-Assisted Corruption Benchmarking

An AI-driven benchmarking tool designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) evaluate their E&C programs, generate automated reports with contextual awareness, and provide actionable insights through key performance indicators.View Project

AI-Powered Ethics and Compliance News Aggregator

The AI-powered ethics and compliance news aggregator tool will collect, filter, and present relevant news from multiple sources based on user preferences.View Project

CF4AASS – Promotional Videos

This project creates videos to promote The Canadian Foundation for Animal-Assisted Support Services’ vision, mission, and advocacy, raise awareness, and highlight the credibility of Animal-Assisted Human Services and Canada’s first National Standard.

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