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- Assessing trust of artificial intelligence technology in the context of workplace relationsX<Read More
The goal of the project is to gain insight into individualsâ reactions to an artificial intelligence (AI) product currently in development at Kiite. The product is designed to fulfill some of the role responsibilities typically occupied by a manager. Trust is an important factor in both leader-employee relationships and in...
Faculty Supervisor: Alex Benson
Student: Julia McMenamin
Partner: Kiite Inc
Discipline: Psychology
University: Western University
Program: Accelerate
> - Aeration of hydraulic turbines for increased dissolved oxygenX<Read More
In warm climates, warm temperatures cause thermal stratification in hydropower reservoirs inhibiting mixing and leading to deoxygenation of waters at depth (hypolimnium). Turbines withdrawing water at depth result in low dissolved oxygen (DO) in the downstream flow having a large negative impact on the downstream riverine ecosystem. Legislation in the...
Faculty Supervisor: Susan Gaskin
Student: Vadoud Naderi
Partner: Andritz Hydro
Discipline: Engineering - civil
Sector: Energy
University: McGill University
Program: Accelerate
> - Detailed Analysis of the forces acting on a high-speed full-scale elevatorX<Read More
The industry partner of this project has an elevator modernization project that includes increasing the current speeds of their elevators by more than 30%. However, increase in speed is usually associated with increase in aerodynamic and lateral forces on the elevator cars, which can negatively affect ride quality and noise...
Faculty Supervisor: Martin Agelin-Chaab
Student: Abed Omran
Partner: Schindler Elevator Corporation
Discipline: Engineering - mechanical
Sector: Construction and infrastructure
University: University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Program: Accelerate
> - A Pilot Clinical Study of Treating Pressure Ulcers in patients with Spinal Cord InjuryX<Read More
Pressure ulcers are among the top five leading causes of re-hospitalization in patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Unfortunately, current conventional prevention and treatment methods have neither decreased the prevalence of these ulcers nor significantly improved their outcomes. To address this difficulty, here, we will test the efficacy of our...
Faculty Supervisor: Aziz Ghahary
Student: Layla Nabai
Partner: Rick Hansen Institute
Discipline: Medicine
Sector: Medical devices
University: University of British Columbia
Program: Accelerate
> - Qualitative Data Collection for Development of an Electronic Application to Promote Home-Based Self-Care in Older Heart Failure Patients: Patient and Informal Caregiver PerspectivesX<Read More
Heart failure (HF) is one of the leading causes of hospitalization and rehospitalization in older adults, yet the majority of HF-related readmissions are preventable if patients can manage their treatment at home. One method to help patients who require extra assistance in following their treatment is through mHealth applications. However,...
Faculty Supervisor: Catherine Demers
Student: Sahr Wali
Partner: Pulse InfoFrame Inc.
Sector: Medical devices
University: McMaster University
Program: Accelerate
> - Content Delivery Networks to the HomeX<Read More
CONTENT Delivery Networks (CDNs) are large distributed infrastructures of replica servers placed in strategic locations. They deliver content to end-users with reduced latency by replicating content on surrogate servers. However they face a major challenge when content is delivered to end-users accessing a same content in home settings: inefficient bandwidth...
Faculty Supervisor: Roch Glitho
Student: Shreya Biswas
Partner: Ericsson Canada
Discipline: Engineering
University: Concordia University
Program: Accelerate
> - High-Fidelity Data Converters for Medical DiagnosticsX<Read More
Diagnostic medical devices work by translating our vital signs, such as neuron electrical activity and brain waves, into digital data that can be manipulated by a computer. High-speed computer processing improves diagnoses by presenting the physician with a numeric or graphical readout of important features extracted from the signal. Often,...
Faculty Supervisor: Guy Dumont
Student: Brett Hannigan
Partner: ESS British Columbia Holdings Inc
Discipline: Engineering - computer / electrical
University: University of British Columbia
Program: Accelerate
> - Plasma Surface Modification for Passive Microfluidic ImmunoassaysX<Read More
Sensorealâs patented technology allows them to perform complicated laboratory health testing procedures on a plastic microchip the same size as a credit card. The testing is done through the use of passive microfluidics, in much the same way as trees transport water to their leaves. A blood sample is placed...
Faculty Supervisor: Pierre-Luc Girard-Lauriault
Student: Evelyne Kasparek
Partner: Sensoreal Inc.
Discipline: Engineering - chemical / biological
Sector: Life sciences
University: McGill University
Program: Accelerate
> - Occurrence and physicochemical properties of organic matter found in phosphate oresX<Read More
The proposed research project is aimed at detailed characterization of organic matter found in certain types of phosphate ores. The presence of organic compounds often complicates the beneficiation of such ores to produce a fertilizer-grade phosphate concentrate. Further advances in the treatment of such problematic phosphate ores require a thorough...
Faculty Supervisor: Marek Pawlik
Student: Abhay Sablok
Discipline: Engineering
Sector: Mining and metallurgy
University: University of British Columbia
Program: Accelerate
> - Evaluating Low Carbon Technologies and Best PracticesX<Read More
The intent of this project is to demonstrate the GHG and electricity use savings of a range of low carbon heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies in the multi-unit residential building (MURB) sector.
Technologies to be studied include:
⢠ductless mini-split air source heat pumps (ASHP)
...Faculty Supervisor: Christina Hoicka
Student: Susan Wyse
Discipline: Environmental sciences
Sector: Alternative energy
University: York University
Program: Accelerate
> - Design Tool for the Thermal Performance of Stormwater PondsX<Read More
This project will develop a design tool that can be used by consultant engineers who design these ponds and by the regulatory agencies, including our partner organization (the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority) to assess if a stormwater management pond will meet the thermal objectives for the protection of sensitive...
Faculty Supervisor: Bahram Gharabaghi
Student: Stephen Stajkowski
Discipline: Engineering
Sector: Natural resources
University: University of Guelph
Program: Accelerate
> - Embedding ProjectX<Read More
The Embedding Project is a public-benefit research project that relies on strong social science research methods to bring together thoughtful sustainability intrapreneurs from across industries and around the world, and harnesses their collective knowledge to develop rigorous and practical guidance that benefits everyone. This internship will offer an MBA student...
Faculty Supervisor: Stephanie Bertels
Student: Robert Hamill
Partner: QuadReal Property Group
Discipline: Business
Sector: Environmental industry
University: Simon Fraser University
Program: Accelerate
> - Exploring home range and habitat use during the breeding season of the Bicknellâs thrush (Catharus bicknelli) in New Brunswick Clear-cutsX<Read More
The Bicknellâs thrush (Cathurs bicknelli) is a rare songbird with the most restrictive breeding range in North America. The Bicknellâs thrush spends its summer months breeding in high elevation, stunted growth forests â a habitat that the species specializes in. In New Brunswick, there has been a documented population decline...
Faculty Supervisor: Tony Diamond
Student: Christopher Ward
Partner: Bird Studies Canada
Discipline: Environmental sciences
Sector: Life sciences
University: University of New Brunswick
Program: Accelerate
> - An Integrated model of Geomechanics and a Multiporosity Reservoir Simulator to Investigate Improved Recovery Techniques in Shale ReservoirsX<Read More
Shale reservoirs have become a very important source of hydrocarbons, especially in North America. Shales are rocks with very low permeability and therefore, produce the hydrocarbons stored in them is difficult. In order to do it, oil companies have to inject high pressurized fluids to break the rock. But, by...
Faculty Supervisor: Roberto Aguilera
Student: Alfonso Fragoso
Partner: Nexen Energy ULC
Discipline: Engineering - chemical / biological
Sector: Oil and gas
University: University of Calgary
Program: Accelerate
> - Construction of a Numerical Model for Hydraulic Fracture Propagation in Multiple-Porosity Shale Petroleum ReservoirsX<Read More
Shale reservoirs store gigantic volumes of petroleum (oil and gas). However, because of the complex nature of the reservoir rock, it is difficult to recover the oil and/or gas stored in shales. Under normal conditions, it is possible to extract only as much as 10% of the resources in place,...
Faculty Supervisor: Roberto Aguilera
Student: Daniel Orozco
Partner: Nexen Energy ULC
Discipline: Engineering - chemical / biological
Sector: Oil and gas
University: University of Calgary
Program: Accelerate
> - Tenants and Radon: Legal Rights, Remedies and Opportunities for ReformX<Read More
Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas produced by the natural decay of uranium in rocks and soils. It is the second-leading cause of lung cancer (after smoking) and the primary cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. 16 per cent of lung cancer deaths in Canada are attributable to radon exposureâapproximating...
Faculty Supervisor: Nicholas Blomley
Student: Noah Quastel
Discipline: Geography / Geology / Earth science
Sector: Management and governance
University: Simon Fraser University
Program: Accelerate
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