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NOWCASTING: Enhancing wind power forecasts using live observational data

The intern will develop and evaluate new algorithms to improve the accuracy of short-term wind power forecast. The algorithm will be fed with near real-time data (wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, power production, turbine availability) from wind farms in order to improve the forecast over the next 24h. Once the best algorithm has been selected, the intern will then apply this new algorithm directly into WPred’s IT infrastructure and will train WPred’s scientific staff to use the algorithm. With this project, WPred will position itself as a leader in short-term wind power forecast in Canada and on the international stage, allowing its clients (wind farms, grid operators, maintenance groups) to better optimize their respective operations and increase the profitability of the wind power industry.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Roland Malhame

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

WPred Inc

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

École Polytechnique de Montréal

Programme :

Accelerate

Probiotics Alleviating Depressive Symptoms (PADS)

Recent evidence shows there is extensive and direct communication between the brain and gastrointestinal tract, where nutrients are absorbed, and that intestinal microbiota have a role in healthy brain function. This study aims to look at the effects of probiotics, live bacteria that inhabit the gut and can help improve your health, on the mood, cognition, and sleep of depressed patients. We hypothesize that by increasing the integrity of the gastrointestinal wall, probiotics reduce the amount of toxins leaking out into the bloodstream, thus reducing overall levels of inflammation, which are increased in the brains of depressed patients. If shown to be effective, these results could have a major impact for those seeking antidepressant treatment and allow them to use basic nutrition to help improve their symptoms and an lead to an increase in the development and demand of more natural treatment approaches.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Roumen Milev

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Lallemand Health Solutions Inc (Montreal, QC)

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Agriculture; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Queen's University

Programme :

Accelerate

Innovative cooling methods for high-heat-flux microprocessors

The biggest limiting factor barring increased performance in today’s ultrafast computer systems is the ability to effectively remove the substantial heat generated by the microprocessors. The difficulty lies in the fact that such a large heat load emanates from a relatively small area of the system. The main objective of this project is to investigate and develop novel methods of cooling high-heat-flux processors. The expected results of this work are an increase in the amount of heat removed from processors and, thus, an improvement in the performance of processors and computer systems as a whole. This project will provide the intern with the opportunity to work on one of the most relevant contemporary problems of thermal engineering in the technology sector. Furthermore, the partner organization will benefit from the project by increasing the performance of their ultrafast computer systems.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Laurent Mydlarski

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Hypertechnologie CIARA Inc

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Manufacturing

Université :

McGill University

Programme :

Accelerate

Time-Dependent Effects On Vertical Shafts Used In Micro-Tunneling applications In Queenston Shale – Year two

Micro-tunneling technique is a feasible means to construct pipelines and tunnels in different types of ground including Queenston shale. However, this shale exhibits time-dependent deformation behavior, generally known as the rock swelling, which produces additional stresses on underground structures. These stresses may exceed the allowable tensile or compressive strength of concrete of the pipeline or the tunnel liner, which in-turn may result in cracks in these structures. It is suggested here to investigate induced stresses in vertical shafts constructed in swelling rock and their impact on the stability of these shafts. Employing PLAXIS computer program, a numerical analysis approach is proposed to calculate induced stresses on vertical shafts used in micro-tunneling applications. The results of the numerical analyses will aid in adopting suitable construction procedure that minimize the induced stresses in vertical shafts. Recommendations in this regard will be provided to micro-tunneling contractors to mitigate the influence of induced stresses.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Hesham El Naggar

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Ward and Burke Microtunnelling Ltd;Western University

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Construction and infrastructure

Université :

Western University

Programme :

Elevate

Time-Dependent Effects On Vertical Shafts Used In Micro-Tunneling applications In Queenston Shale

Micro-tunneling technique is considered a feasible means to construct pipelines and tunnels in different types of ground including Queenston shale. However, this shale exhibits time-dependent deformation behavior, generally known as the rock swelling which produces additional stresses on underground structures. These stresses may exceed the allowable tensile or compressive strength of concrete of the pipeline or the tunnel liner, which in-turn may result in
cracks in these structures. It is suggested here to investigate induced stresses on vertical shafts constructed in swelling rock and their impact on the stability of these shafts. A numerical analysis approach is proposed to calculate induced stresses on vertical shafts used in micro-tunneling applications. TO BE CONT’D

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Hesham El Naggar

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Ward and Burke Microtunnelling Ltd;Western University

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Construction and infrastructure

Université :

Western University

Programme :

Elevate

Evaluation of Surface Modification Strategies for Enhancing Passive Water Collection

In this project, we will develop nanostructured coatings for panels that collect water from moisture in the air. Water is the most important resource for humanity, yet many parts of the world do not have access to potable water due to their environmental and economic limitations. Collaborative development with SkyTap Technologies and the Gates Research Group at Simon Fraser University will design nanomaterial-based structures to more effectively collect water from moisture without using external energy sources. The structures created in this project will be utilized for creating a renewable way to harvest potable water in areas with limited access to energy and water.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Byron D Gates

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

SkyTap Technologies Inc

Discipline :

Physics

Secteur :

Manufacturing

Université :

Simon Fraser University

Programme :

Accelerate

Identifying transportation mode based on smartphone sensor data using machine learning tools and statistical methods

Detecting an individual’s transportation mode has an invaluable role in applications, by allowing the application to be aware of user’s current context, and modify their functionality accordingly. There has been numerous research in this area, each using a different approach and achieving different outcomes. The goal of this internship to better understand the state of the art technology in classifying modes of transportation (e.g. walking, biking, driving) using the data from smartphone sensors such as GPS or accelerometer, and subsequently leverage this to provide a better behavioural analysis platform for academic research, particularly in public-health and social science domain.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Michael Horsch

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Ethica Data Services Inc

Discipline :

Computer science

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

University of Saskatchewan

Programme :

Accelerate

Le capital stratégique : développement du construit et évaluation dans un contexte de communauté intelligente et innovante

Plusieurs villes réalisent des projets pour se transformer en villes intelligentes (Vi), c’est-à-dire un meilleur endroit pour vivre et travailler. Les principaux objectifs d’une Vi consistent à offrir des services plus efficaces, instituer la participation citoyenne, une gouvernance transparente et le développement durable. Le processus de transformation en Vi est complexe et nécessite la collaboration d’acteurs multidisciplinaires et multisectoriels. Mon projet de recherche vise donc mieux comprendre comment une ville peut développer une capacité à se mobiliser rapidement pour collaborer le plus efficacement possible dans le processus de transformation en Vi. Cette capacité est appelée capital stratégique. Les partenaires sont la CDEC-Sherbrooke et son partenaire la Table de concertation « Sherbrooke intelligente et innovante ».TO BE CONT’D

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Manon Ghislaine Guillemette;Alexandre Moïse

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Corporation de développement économique communautaire de Sherbrooke

Discipline :

Business

Secteur :

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Public administration; Utilities

Université :

Université de Sherbrooke

Programme :

Accelerate

A Comparative Analysis on Two Asset Condition Assessment Protocols Used in Canada; PACP and City of Edmonton’s SPCCM

Water and sewer research centers have developed protocols to examine and grade assets and infrastructure already in use. These protocols are widely accepted across the world and municipalities have been using them for assessing their pipeline conditions, which is the foundation of pipeline rehabilitation projects and a key factor for their success. The major aim of this study is to address the needs for a unified, national asset condition assessment protocol in Canada, by comparing PACP which is used in many Canadian cities and SPCCM, and by providing advantages and disadvantages of each system from the owner’s and contractors’ points of view. The anticipated results of this research include optimization and increased overall efficiency, while reducing project costs.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Alireza Bayat

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Université :

University of Alberta

Programme :

Accelerate

Understanding the Millennial Sports Fan

Millennials are a large, tech savvy demographic that media companies are expending significant resources to connect with and market to. This project will develop a comprehensive understanding of the sport media consumption habits of Canadian Millennials, aged 18-24, using surveys and other methods being employed by researchers across the country. Understanding Millennials consumption patterns and behaviours is of paramount importance to sport media companies. The industry partner, Rogers Sportsnet, well benefit from this project because the results will allow it to assess its investments in sport media properties and the resonance of its media engagement with Millennials.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Cheri Bradish

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Rogers Sportsnet

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Information and cultural industries

Université :

Toronto Metropolitan University

Programme :

Accelerate

Habiter le Vieux-Montréal et ses anciens faubourgs : Enjeux, conflits et perspectives de développement résidentiel dans les quartiers anciens

Le paysage du Vieux-Montréal et des anciens faubourgs est en train de changer face à l’augmentation du nombre de touristes, d’événements et surtout de résidents (de 500 dans les années 1960 à plus de 6000 résidents en 2016). Ce secteur unique à Montréal est confronté à mieux faire cohabiter la fonction résidentielle avec les fonctions touristique, commerciale, culturelle et les événements. C’est quoi habiter le Vieux-Montréal et ses anciens faubourgs aujourd’hui? Comment les mesures d’intervention proposées en vue du 375e anniversaire de Montréal peuvent-elles influencer le développement harmonieux du secteur? Quelles améliorations de l’action de l’urbanisme et stratégies des milieux des affaires pour consolider la fonction résidentielle dans le secteur tout en développant le tourisme? Voilà les questions auxquelles l’étude permettra de répondre afin d’orienter l’action publique en matière de planification urbaine et les stratégies des milieux des affaires représentés par la Société de développement commercial du Vieux-Montréal.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Priscilla Ananian

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

SDC du Vieux-Montréal

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Other services (except public administration)

Université :

Université du Québec à Montréal

Programme :

Accelerate

Investigating Player Behaviour in Social Networking Games

Social Network Games are multi-player games played through social networking sites (e.g. Facebook). Working in conjunction with Big Viking Games, the Canadian company behind Facebook games such as YoWorld and FishWorld, this research seeks to add much needed knowledge about who plays Social Network Games, what activities they undertake while participating in these gameworlds, as well as why some people quit playing. This proposal contains two distinct parts: a) an investigation into why players quit YoWorld and b) an investigation into the player behaviour of hoarding in-game items in FishWorld, a collecting game where players care for fish and decorate their fish tanks. Drawing on a mixed-method study design, the goal of this research is to demonstrate that engagement with “casual games” is often anything but casual.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Jennifer Jenson

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Big Viking Games

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Information and cultural industries

Université :

York University

Programme :

Accelerate

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