Innovative Projects Realized

Évaluation d’une formation interactive en ligne pour soutenir les intervenants en camps de jour qui travaillent avec des enfants en situation de handicap

L’Association québécoise pour le loisir des personnes handicapées (AQLPH) est un organisme dont la mission implique notamment de favoriser l’intégration des enfants en camps de jour et en camps de vacances. Le projet de recherche vise à évaluer une formation en ligne conçue par l’AQLPH pour enseigner aux intervenants comment intervenir auprès des enfants en situation de handicap dans ce contexte. Les résultats de la recherche permettront d’identifier les meilleures pratiques pour soutenir ces intervenants tout en documentant leurs compétences et leur bien-être. En améliorant les pratiques, ce projet devrait avoir une répercussion positive sur la qualité des interventions offertes en camps auprès des enfants en situation de handicap.

Molecular decomposition of localizable Hardy spaces and applications

The theory of real Hardy spaces, denoted by Hp, and its local version hp, has been extensively developed since the 1960s. Among the countless important properties of these spaces, one can make note the atomic and molecular decomposition, which allows to describe a distribution on this space in terms of particular functions called atoms and molecules. These latter objects represent the basic building blocks of Hardy spaces and it turns out that some important properties of the space itself and operators acting on them can be obtained looking at this particular decomposition, which is plenty easier to handle. Although the molecular theory for Hp is fully developed, for the local version this structure is not completely understood yet. The goal of this project is to investigate and propose the right molecular decomposition for hp and apply it to get the boundedness of some classical operators in Harmonic Analysis, such as strongly singular Calderón-Zygmund operators.

Clearsum

Dans le cadre d’un Stage en stratégie d’entreprise, l’étudiant aura pour rôle de catalyser initiatives de développement des affaires dans le contexte particulier de la Covid-19.

La pandémie actuelle a eu un impact important sur l’entreprise en démarrage ainsi que sur ces clients, requérant de revoir des aspects importants des modèles d’affaires respectifs. Quels changements sont requis à court-moyen-long terme? Comment créer de la valeur de manière durable? Comment établir des partenariats d’affaires et positionner Clearsum en tant que joueur-clé dans la transition économique Canadienne et Globale?

L’étudiant devra mettre à jour la stratégie de développement d’affaires et d’engagement client et soutenir l’équipe de direction dans son implémentation.

Business Process Automation / Data Analytics

I will be working on a series of use-cases focused on task automation and data analysis. The goal is to increase efficiency by removing low-value-added work from employees, to free up their time for high-value-added work. The ultimate goal is to improve Spartan’s excellent standards of customer service and experience.

Surrey-North Delta Division Family Practice

The goal of this project to improve on the operations and processes effecting services at the clinics that are continuing to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently the offices are experiencing difficulty operating and seeing patients with the new restrictions. Clients are frustrated and dissatisfied with service at the clinic as a result of the difficulties affecting office staff.
With this project we hope to improve the experience of the patients and the physicians while working within the confines of the COVID-19 regulations. The intern in this project will assess current issues with operations in the office and research alternatives. They will then present their findings and recommendations to the project committee. Once solutions have been selected by the committee, the intern will begin implementing changes to operations while also assessing new office effectiveness.

Développement d’un amortisseur de motoneige semi-actif ajustable à commande électromécanique

La nouvelle suspension des motoneiges Ski-Doo de l’entreprise Bombardier Produits Récréatifs (BRP), le R-motion, présente un amortisseur passif dimensionné pour un type spécifique de motoneige. L’objectif est maintenant de concevoir un amortisseur semi-actif couvrant la vaste plage de fonctionnement de trois amortisseurs KYB présents sur les modèles de motoneiges GSX, MXZ-X et MXZ-XRS et, ainsi, d’avoir un seul amortisseur pour la suspension R-motion. Les caractéristiques d’amortissement devront être modifiables au niveau du volant en fonction du type de terrain et du mode de conduite choisi par le pilote. Pendant la durée du premier stage, un modèle de déflexion de cales a été créé pour déterminer la raideur d’un calibre (empilement de cales) en fonction de la pression d’huile. Ce modèle est actuellement utilisé dans le modèle d’amortisseur et permet de corréler les courbes expérimentales obtenues sur une machine hydraulique aux courbes théoriques.

The utility of ergonomic monitoring on affecting health behavior in the workplace

Smartpods, located in Dieppe, New Brunswick, have developed a new product “the Pulse Quest”. The Pulse Quest is a digital monitoring technology that transforms an ordinary electric adjustable desk into a “smart” desk. Not only does the Pulse Quest automate the movement of the sit stand desk, it simultaneously collects data on a battery of employee health measures. This project would bring together the research expertise from Dr. Cardoso’s Laboratoire de Performance Occupationnel (LPO) (l’Université de Moncton), Dr. Albert’s Occupational Performance Laboratory (OPL) (University of New Brunswick) and Smartpods. The research partnership proposes a series of research projects associated with the analysis of the rich data provided by the Pulse Quest technology. There are two main themes to the research: 1) how employees modify behavior with the presence of the Pulse Quest as a part of their workstation; and 2) how the Pulse quest can be used to promote healthy behaviors in the workplace.

Investigating contaminant-related health effects in killer whales (Orcinus orca) using omics

Resident killer whale populations in British Columbia (BC) are listed under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) as “threatened” and “endangered” for the northern and southern populations, respectively. Common pollutants such as PCBs and PBDEs, are considered a significant impediment to the recovery of resident killer whales. These chemicals bioaccumulate throughout the food web and strongly affect apex predators in marine ecosystems. We aim to quantify the concentrations of these chemicals in killer whale blubber tissue and assess markers of associated health risks using molecular based approaches. The data generated will allow us to identify genes that are affected by chemical exposure and provide insights to health impacts in killer whales. With this information, recommendations can be made to regulators to improve management plans.

Adaptive multi-horizon models for probabilistic demand forecasting

This project aims to develop an itinerary demand forecasting model that can handle long-term and short-term forecasting and adjust its parameters under changing situations. General long-term prediction models are relatively precise because the context often remains stationary over time, but can not quickly adapt to unforeseen events, like the global pandemics. It is necessary to develop an adaptive model with multi-horizon perspectives. The model will integrate external data sources to output a plausible range of future booking status. With the
understanding and results achieved by this project, accurate and real-time improvement solutions could be proposed and implemented. Therefore, it makes economic sense to understand the customer’s travel behaviors and then adjust the retail practices if unforeseen events occur. This project is expected to produce practical results benefiting the public in improved customer experience, increased incomes, analysis of COVID-19 impacts, etc.

Commetix – Mobile device commerce SaaS, Developer 2

The partner organization, Commetix Systems, has been in the business of mobile device repair and sales for over 5 years. They have a good understanding of the business requirements as well as the shortcomings of existing software currently used within the industry.
Many commercial websites such as Shopify do not allow the sale of mobile devices because of their association with the Stripe payment system. Commetix Systems is creating an online SaaS application that is specific to servicing mobile commerce, helping their clients to easily build customizable commercial website that allow them to conduct business online. The websites will include basic features which allow customers to view/filter merchandise and make purchases. Clients will have access to a dashboard which provides inventory tracking, access to a pooled or network inventory, business reports and the ability to edit information and themes used in the website. To gain a competitive edge, a unique feature not available on other platforms that will be developed is to allow for phone trade-ins.
A preliminary version of the application has been developed with frontend components for some of the basic features, but is lacking a backend database and API (application programming interface) to connect them.

Commetix – Mobile device commerce SaaS, Developer 3

The partner organization, Commetix Systems, has been in the business of mobile device repair and sales for over 5 years. They have a good understanding of the business requirements as well as the shortcomings of existing software currently used within the industry.
Many commercial websites such as Shopify do not allow the sale of mobile devices because of their association with the Stripe payment system. Commetix Systems is creating an online SaaS application that is specific to servicing mobile commerce, helping their clients to easily build customizable commercial website that allow them to conduct business online. The websites will include basic features which allow customers to view/filter merchandise and make purchases. Clients will have access to a dashboard which provides inventory tracking, access to a pooled or network inventory, business reports and the ability to edit information and themes used in the website. To gain a competitive edge, a unique feature not available on other platforms that will be developed is to allow for phone trade-ins.
A preliminary version of the application has been developed with frontend components for some of the basic features, but is lacking a backend database and API (application programming interface) to connect them.

Commetix – Mobile device commerce Saas, Information Security Analyst

The partner organization, Commetix Systems, has been in the business of mobile device repair and sales for over 5 years. They have a good understanding of the business requirements as well as the shortcomings of existing software currently used within the industry.
Many commercial websites such as Shopify do not allow the sale of mobile devices because of their association with the Stripe payment system. Commetix Systems is creating an online SaaS application that is specific to servicing mobile commerce, helping their clients to easily build customizable commercial website that allow them to conduct business online. The websites will include basic features which allow customers to view/filter merchandise and make purchases. Clients will have access to a dashboard which provides inventory tracking, access to a pooled or network inventory, business reports and the ability to edit information and themes used in the website. To gain a competitive edge, a unique feature not available on other platforms that will be developed is to allow for phone trade-ins.
A preliminary version of the application has been developed with frontend components for some of the basic features, but is lacking a backend database and API (application programming interface) to connect them.