The following paper about the climate change-related risk factors for cancer development has been recently accepted for publication by Environmental Research: Health. Engelke Da Silva, V., X. Wang, P. Kinay, and W. Montelpare. A Literature Review of Climate Change-Related Risk Factors for Cancer Development. Environmental Research: Health, accepted on April 17, 2025. More details will come soon once the paper is published.
The following paper about the the application of digital twins and smart farming technologies for precision agriculture has been recently accepted for publication by AgriEngineering. Awais, M., X. Wang, S. Hussain, F. Aziz, and M. Q. Mahmood. Advancing Precision Agriculture Through Digital Twins and Smart Farming Technologies: A Review. AgriEngineering, accepted on April 17, 2025. More details will come soon once the paper is published.
Shu Zhang has successfully passed his Master defence on April 04, 2025. The title of Shu’s Master thesis is: “Climate Change Impacts on Potato Storage and Carbon Flux Estimation for Potato Production: A Literature-based Study”. Abstract: Potato production, which encompasses both cultivation and storage, is vital for food security and the economy. However, this process faces significant challenges due to climate change, and the interplay between carbon sequestration and emissions […]
Farhan Aziz has successfully passed his PhD defence on March 31, 2025. The title of Farhan’s PhD thesis is: “Stormwater and Wastewater Flood Risk Assessment for Coastal Communities”. Short Abstract: Coastal cities face growing risk of flooding due to climate change, sea level rise (SLR), and aging infrastructure. The study evaluates stormwater and wastewater flooding in Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), using a non-stationary 1D-2D scenario-based modeling approach under future climate, […]
Title: High-resolution seasonal climate prediction with stepwise cluster analysis: a case study for Prince Edward Island, Canada Journal: Climate Dynamics DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00382-025-07663-2 Abstract: Global warming has become a pervasive force, impacting environments and livelihoods around the globe. Accurate and high-resolution seasonal climate predictions have become a critical aspect of climate research, providing valuable insights for agriculture, tourism, fisheries, and disaster preparedness sectors. This study introduces a stepwise cluster analysis (SCA) […]
Sana Basheer has successfully passed her PhD defence on March 27, 2025. The title of Sana’s PhD thesis is: “Land Use Land Cover Classification Analysis Using Remote Sensing Technology and Machine Learning”. Congratulations to Sana!
The following paper about the High-Resolution Seasonal Climate Prediction for Prince Edward Island has been recently accepted for publication by Climate Dynamics. Nawaz, R.A., X. Wang, A.A. Farooque, S. Basheer, J. Maqsood, E.O. Neokye. High-Resolution Seasonal Climate Prediction with Stepwise Cluster Analysis: A Case Study for Prince Edward Island, Canada. Climate Dynamics, accepted on March 12, 2025. More details will come soon once the paper is published.
Title: Advanced machine learning for regional potato yield prediction: analysis of essential drivers Journal: npj Sustainable Agriculture DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s44264-025-00052-6 Abstract: Localized yield prediction is critical for farmers and policymakers, supporting sustainability, food security, and climate change adaptation. This research evaluates machine learning models, including Random Forest and Gradient Boosting, for predicting crop yields. These models can be adapted for in-season yield forecasting, providing predictions as early as one month before […]
Title: Turning Waste into Wealth: Pioneering the Bioeconomy for a Sustainable Future Presenter: Dr. Bishnu Acharya, Associate Professor, University of Saskatchewan Date & Time: May 30, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM (Atlantic Time) Registration: https://t.ly/S3YC7 (The webinar is free but registration is needed to receive the Zoom link). Abstract: In a world facing the dual crises of climate change and resource depletion, there lies a critical but often overlooked opportunity: […]
Title: Advanced Mechanized Systems for Sustainable Food Production Presenter: Dr. Travis Esau, Associate Professor, Dalhousie University Date & Time: May 23, 2025 01:00 PM (Atlantic Time) Registration: https://t.ly/Rfs5d (The webinar is free but registration is needed to receive the Zoom link). Abstract: Wild blueberries are a perennial crop native to northeastern North America and are one of eastern Canada’s most economically important crops, with a 2021 farm gate value of […]
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