Identification of Microplastics using SEM-EDS and Image Processing Algorithm

TEAM2 Consulting (under PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada mentorship)

Worked under the mentorship of PwC Canada for the course APS 1049: Management Consulting for Engineers, to develop a Target Operating Model for a Mid to Luxury Automotive Car Manufacturer to tackle emerging technologies and effects of COVID-19. Key Highlights: Developed a 10-year Target Operating Model for Mid to Luxury segment Automotive Manufacturer (Lexus) to…

Identification of Microplastics using SEM-EDS and Image Processing Algorithms

Microplastics are defined as plastic particles less than 5mm in size. Sources of microplastics include synthetic clothing textiles, scrubbing agents in toiletries, plastic packaging, tires, etc. They can be found in various shapes such as fragments, films, fibers, and beads. Microplastics present significant challenges as their size makes it difficult to remove from the environment.…