Insurance Pricing with Proprietary Information

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Insurance Pricing with Proprietary Information

Information regarding the likelihood and severity of automobile accidents for individual insurance consumers enables insurance companies to price insurance policies. The more accurate and predictive the data, the more accurate and fair insurance prices are. Modern advances, such as telematics technology, allow insurers to improve the quality of their information....
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Norma Nielson

Student: Jason Strauss

Partner: AVIVA Canada

Discipline: Economics

Sector: Finance, insurance and business

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Program: Accelerate

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Effect of Pore Pressure Migration on Slope Stability: A Case History

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Effect of Pore Pressure Migration on Slope Stability: A Case History

A 150m high mine slope has been subject to movement, requiring the mine to reduce the slope steepness while extensive investigation and analysis is undertaken. This reduction in ore production has major implications for the economical viability of the mine. Golder & Associates, the engineer for the mining company, has...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Dawn Shuttle

Student: Mohsen Ghafghazi

Partner: Golder Associates

Sector: Mining and quarrying

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Program: Accelerate

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Development of Production Planning Models

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Development of Production Planning Models

The Scotsburn Dairy Group produces over 300 ice cream products for many customers in a highly variable, seasonable market. Currently, no software packages exist in the market to help small to medium-sized dairies manage their production planning and scheduling. By working with Scotsburn, a production scheduling tool will be created...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Corinne MacDonald

Student: Andrea Cameron

Partner: Scotsburn Dairy Group

Discipline: Engineering

Sector: Manufacturing

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Program: Accelerate

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Cryptographic Security Solution for Laptops

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Cryptographic Security Solution for Laptops

In their various versions (XP, 2003, Vista, Longhorn), Windows operating systems offer different cryptographic security technologies for data such as Encrypted File System and BitLocker. The capabilities of these tools depend on the presence of hardware modules for example, the Trusted Platform Module. The aim of this project is to...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. José Fernandez

Student: Daniel Boteanu

Partner: Okiok Data

Discipline: Engineering

Sector: Information and communications technologies

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Program: Accelerate

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Computer Modelling of DC Plasma Torches with Draught Air in a Gasification Reactor

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Computer Modelling of DC Plasma Torches with Draught Air in a Gasification Reactor

The use of plasma torches enables the gasification of waste into clean energy without producing any secondary residue. Because of the extremely high temperatures produced by plasma torches (more than 5,000 to 10,000 degrees Celsius depending on the type of gas used), the design of plasma torches and reactors presents...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Jean-Luc Meunier

Student: Liping Guo

Partner: PyroGenesis Inc.

Discipline: Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector: Alternative energy

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Program: Accelerate

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Analysis and Classification of Data from 3D Morpho-Functional Assessments

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Analysis and Classification of Data from 3D Morpho-Functional Assessments

The digital and bio-mechanical analysis of human motion is an attractive research field as it helps one understand and interpret pathologies affecting the body’s articular components. The goal of this project is to develop data analysis and automatic classification methods to differentiate between data from asymptomatic and pathological individuals. The...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Jacques A. de Guise

Student: Neila Mezghani

Partner: Emovi Inc.

Discipline: Mathematics

Sector: Medical devices

University:

Program: Accelerate

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A Mathematical Framework for Modelling Forest Fire Spread

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A Mathematical Framework for Modelling Forest Fire Spread

Computer prediction models for forest fires are of great value to wildfire management. The goal of this project is to analyze the mathematical model used by the Wildfire Science Unit in their Prometheus fire prediction software package. In particular, the internship will work on the development of a robust software...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Thomas Hillen

Student: Jonathan Martin

Partner: Government of Alberta

Discipline: Mathematics

Sector: Forestry

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Program: Accelerate

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Virtual Prototyping of Advanced Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Architecture for Design Optimization

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Virtual Prototyping of Advanced Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Architecture for Design Optimization

Hybrid vehicle technology is an important and exciting area of research. This internship is with Azure Dynamics, a BC company that designs and manufactures hybrid powertrains for commercial vehicles. The intern’s research will examine state-of-the-art hybrid vehicle powertrain architectures to determine the performance capabilities of the various designs, perform performance...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Zuomin Dong

Student: Jeffrey Wishart

Partner: Azure Dynamics

Discipline: Engineering

Sector: Automotive and transportation

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Program: Accelerate

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Statistical Characterization of Real-World Distributed System Workloads

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Statistical Characterization of Real-World Distributed System Workloads

Enquisite Software provides analytical services to corporate clients through the “mining” of data detailing how the clients’ customers interact with the clients’ Internet points-of-presence. To facilitate this work, Enquisite collects a continuous stream of client interaction data, which is stored in an Enquisite-held repository, over which Enquisite clients perform on-demand...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Stephen Neville

Student: Fiona Warman

Partner: Enquisite Software Inc.

Discipline: Engineering

Sector: Information and communications technologies

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Program: Accelerate

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Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Provenance of the Upper Purcell Supergroup in Southeastern BC: Implications for Syn-depositional Tectonism

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Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Provenance of the Upper Purcell Supergroup in Southeastern BC: Implications for Syn-depositional Tectonism

This proposal is for a focused study aimed at elucidating the depositional setting of the Upper Belt Purcell Supergroup. The goal of the study is to assess the potential of this Mesoproterozoic sequence for syngenetic mineralization, including SEDEX Pb-Zn and Cu deposits. Our aim is to identify periods of tectonic...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Stephen Johnston

Student: David Gardner

Partner: Geological Survey of Canada

Discipline: Geography / Geology / Earth science

Sector: Mining and quarrying

University:

Program: Accelerate

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Regional Mapping and Geochemistry of the Chilcotin Group Volcanic Rocks, South-central British Columbia

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Regional Mapping and Geochemistry of the Chilcotin Group Volcanic Rocks, South-central British Columbia

The intern will map, collect field geophysical data and sample the Tertiary Chilcotin Group (CG) volcanic rocks throughout its known extent in southern BC with the intent of creating a new regional geological map for the CG. The Tertiary Chilcotin Group covers approximately 36,500km2 of Mesozoic and Paleozoic basement rocks...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. James Russell

Student: Jacqueline Dohaney

Partner: Natural Resources Canada

Discipline: Geography / Geology / Earth science

Sector: Mining and quarrying

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Program: Accelerate

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Natural Language Processing of Resumes

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Natural Language Processing of Resumes

Matching potential employees to employment opportunities is a challenging task, which has significant commercial value. Employment agencies, departments in companies concerned with human resources and small company owners frequently have to read, or process, numerous resumes before identifying a short list of candidates. Working with Talent Technology, a developer of...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Fred Popowich

Student: Zhongmin Shi

Partner: Talent Technology Corporation

Discipline: Computer science

Sector: Information and communications technologies

University:

Program: Accelerate

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Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation of Advanced Hybrid Vehicle Power Systems with Different Energy Storage System Configurations and Parameters

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Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation of Advanced Hybrid Vehicle Power Systems with Different Energy Storage System Configurations and Parameters

Hybrid vehicle technology is an important and exciting area of research. This internship is with Azure Dynamics, a BC company that designs and manufactures hybrid powertrains for commercial vehicles. The intern’s research will provide a detailed energy storage system model and designs using various batteries, ultracapacitors and their combinations, as...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Zuomin Dong

Student: Leon Zhou

Partner: Azure Dynamics

Discipline: Education

Sector: Fuel cells

University:

Program: Accelerate

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Mathematical Methods for Monitoring and Controlling Mite Infestations in Apple Orchards

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Mathematical Methods for Monitoring and Controlling Mite Infestations in Apple Orchards

Various species of mites pose significant challenges for apple growers worldwide. In order to control the mite infestations, miticides can be sprayed or predators can be introduced. The latter option leads to a complex ecology characterized by predator-prey relationships. Multiple species, with varying behaviours, give rise to complex population dynamics...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Holger Teismann

Student: Rebecca Hammond

Partner: Wildwood Labs Ltd.

Discipline: Mathematics

Sector: Agriculture

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Program: Accelerate

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Investigating the Molecular and Physiological Controls on the Bio-geographical Distribution of Phytoplankton Taxa using General Circulation Models

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Investigating the Molecular and Physiological Controls on the Bio-geographical Distribution of Phytoplankton Taxa using General Circulation Models

Computer simulations of the complex physical and chemical composition of the oceans are used to study how the ocean affects, and is affected by, climate. These models are essential to understanding how Earth’s climate is likely to change in the next century. This internship project proposes, in partnership with Environmental...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Irwin

Student: Zhi-Ping Mei

Partner: Environmental Proteomics

Discipline: Oceanography

Sector: Fisheries and wildlife

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Program: Accelerate

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Gaming Floor Performance Prediction

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Gaming Floor Performance Prediction

The purpose of this internship project is to explore the possibility for mathematically modelling casino floors in order to predict floor performance in partnership with SPIELO, a Moncton, NB-based company which designs, manufactures and distributes high-tech gaming products. Such a model could be used to assist floor operators with deciding...
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Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Dawn MacIsaac

Student: Daniel Rogers

Partner: SPIELO

Discipline: Engineering

Sector: Digital media

University:

Program: Accelerate

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