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The Multiturbtech group, represented by Farshad Moattari andAlborz Moattari, met at the Innovation Cluster office in Peterborough. Themeeting included discussions with Ms. Shafie and Ms. Ann-Majella Mckelvie.
Key points discussed during the session were as follows:
Project Updates: Detailed information about the project,encompassing technical and economic aspects, along with up-to-date marketresearch data, was shared with Ms. Shafie and Ms. Mckelvie. This facilitated acomprehensive overview of the project’s current status.
Collaboration Proposal: Alborz Moattari proposed acollaboration with Trent University. This suggestion garnered interest from theuniversity representatives presents at the meeting.
Progress Report Requirement: Ms. Mckelvie emphasized theneed for a prepared Progress Report for the group upon announcing the P.R.grant.
Team Recognition: Due to the presence of two group membersin Canada, it was highlighted that the Multiturbtech group is now recognized asa local team rather than an international team.
Meeting with Camila Duarte: A meeting with Ms. CamilaDuarte, the Executive Director of the Innovation Cluster, provided anopportunity for further discussions and potential collaboration.
These detailed discussions and interactions aim to enhancethe understanding and collaboration between Multiturbtech and the variousstakeholders involved in the project, contributing to its overall success.

Optical methods such as ultraviolet/visible (UV/Vis) and fluorescence spectroscopy are well-established analytical techniques for monitoring on-site water quality, which can detect a broad range of biological and chemical contaminants in different concentration ranges. In addition, Real-time results allow a quick response to water quality changes. Unfortunately, the portable multi-parameter probes’ specification and data processing typically cannot be changed by users.
In a ground-breaking study, they developed a submersible sensor probe, combining UV/Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy with a flexible data processing platform. They use a waterproof enclosure with a diameter of 100 mm that also permits its application in groundwater monitoring wells. The light source used for fluorescence spectroscopy is an LED array that can be equipped with four different LEDs. Also, a miniaturized deuterium–tungsten light source (200–1100 nm) was used for UV/Vis spectroscopy. As a spectrometer, they used a miniaturized spectrometer with a spectral range between 225 and 1000 nm, which permits the detection of complete spectra for both methods.
This research aimed to create a unified sensor platform capable of conducting UV/Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy to analyze diverse unsaturated and aromatic compounds within aquatic environments. The six requirements define this sensor platform:
• Synchronous data acquisition: UV/Vis and fluorescence measurements can be analyzed in one step.
• Adaptable hardware configuration: The sensor configuration can be easily changed to adapt the sensor probe to different aquatic conditions.
• Open data processing platform: The integrated processing platform facilitates the further handling and fusion of spectral data.
• Open Data Model: Processed data, measurement methods, and metainformation are stored holistically.
• Data visualization: The data are displayed in real-time on a dashboard for analysis and pattern identification.
• Remote control: A specifically designed application grants access to the sensor probe.
You can have access to full article through link bellow.

The impact of human activity, such as agriculture, mining, etc, altered the environment. The pollution of rivers, lakes, and seas is a matter of paramount concern with significant implications. Water is a primary human survival resource. Moreover, water has the potential to influence the well-being of organisms and the environmental ecosystems around us, making a substantial contribution to maintaining the earth’s overall health. It is essential for us to find mechanisms and resources that allow us to monitor water quality.
A new article published recently on “Sensors.” the study suggested a new method to monitor water quality in real-time using photoreceptions and LEDs. Photoreceptions are used at 90 degrees and 180 degrees of the light sources, and a microcontroller is used to power the light sources and obtain information from photoreceptions.
In the future, this prototype can be used in real conditions and control eutrophication in sensitive areas. It can be a good help to minimize the negative effects such as environmental damage and problems in water supply. You can read more about this study through the link “Sensors-Low-Cost Turbidity Sensor to Determine Eutrophication in Water Bodies.

Intra-team meetings for existing challenges allow team members to come together and address the business’s current obstacles and issues. These meetings foster collaboration, open communication, and problem-solving within the team. By discussing challenges, analyzing their root causes, brainstorming potential solutions, and assigning responsibilities, the team can work together to overcome hurdles, make informed decisions, and drive the business toward success. Regular follow-up meetings help track progress, learn from failures and successes, and continuously improve the team’s strategies and processes.

For this purpose, we in the MultiTurbTech team will hold a meeting on startup challenges to face and overcome the obstacles that arise in the early stages of a business. This meeting allowed the team to discuss solutions and make informed decisions collaboratively. It is also by holding these meetings that our collaborative mentality and problem-solving skills are strengthened.