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Integration of Electromagnetics in Potash Mining Geohazard Analysis

Potash is a mineral that is mined for use as fertilizer in agriculture. Potash accounted for $6.4 billion in exports from Saskatchewan in 2018 and potash mining represents a large fraction of the economy of Saskatchewan. When mining potash, it is important to avoid mining into areas near water-filled porous rocks since this can cause flooding. As a result, the ability to detect water-bearing regions at a distance, using geophysical techniques, would be highly desirable. In this project, the intern will extend research on the use of time-domain electromagnetics to detect these water-filled layers. His previous work showed that time-domain electromagnetics could detect water-filled layers directly above the transmitter-receiver pair in geological settings similar to mines in southern Saskatchewan. The current project will consider mines near Saskatoon and will examine the ability of the technique to detect water that is not directly overhead.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sam Butler

Student:

Partner:

Nutrien

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Agriculture; Mining

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

Organic cathode materials for alkali-ion batteries

Clean renewal energy sources, such as hydro, wind, and solar energies, have been receiving increasing demands for sustainable societal developments. Due to their intermittent nature, rechargeable batteries are required for the storage of these renewal energy sources. Current rechargeable batteries constructed with conventional inorganic cathode materials have restricted energy densities, along with sustainability issues. The proposed MITACS project aims at maturing and commercializing an organic cathode materials technology that discloses a new family of organic cathode materials featured with a unique redox functionality. The accomplishment of this project will enable the industry partner to further the commercialization activities of this technology and to add data for strengthening the Patent at the upcoming PCT filing stage.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Zhibin Ye

Student:

Partner:

Aligo Innovation LP

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Associate Media Buyer

In this project, I would be assisting with compiling of periodic reporting analysis of campaign performance metrics. Also, I would be involved in day-to-day digital media buying and conducting market research. This project is a key driver in management of client investments and will enable growth of clients and company.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Cynthia Bishop

Student:

Partner:

Empathy Inc.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Development of Computational Fluid Dynamics Methodology to predict the two-phase flow in Aero-Engine Bearing Chamber

The primary role of the lubrication system of aero-engines is to remove the excess heat generated by the movement of the bearings, gears and shafts. As a part of the lubrication system, an aero-engine has bearing chambers whose principal function is containing oil and preventing oil leakages. Inside the bearing chamber is found a mixture of air-oil. The analysis of this air-oil mixture inside bearing chambers is of great interest to reduce the oil consumption, avoids oil leakages and overheating. The overheating of bearing chambers might be generated due to long oil residence time. The overheating might cause oil degradation, and leads to oil-air exothermic reactions. Thus, ability to model such bearing chambers computationally is desirable to predict the oil distribution and oil-air interaction to avoid overheating and an efficient oil distribution. The aim of this research is investigate models to improve the current Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) methodologies and to predict the bearing chamber oil patterns such as ligament formation, ligament breakup, oil droplets trajectories, oil droplets impact, thin film formation and recirculation zones formed in the gas phase.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bruno Blais

Student:

Partner:

Pratt & Whitney;Pratt & Whitney Canada

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Aerospace; Clean Technology; Oil and Gas

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program:

Elevate

Optimization of logistics (transport, accommodation, relief) for breast cancer patients during their treatments

Transportation to treatment centers is a major concern for cancer patients. In this proposal, we offer four projects as an integrated approach to study different aspects of the implementation of a volunteer ride and lodging service for breast cancer patients in Quebec province, Canada. The first project considers the simulation of this system to evaluate its feasibility. The second one aims to provide optimization models for matching clients with available transportation and accommodation. The third project is focused on pricing issues which are critical for the sustainability of such system. Lastly, the fourth project is defined to investigate and provide databases that could be shared with treatment centers. The contribution of the proposed work is to utilize a combination of up-to-date methodologies for a real case. The non-profit-partner will benefit using the results as decision-making tools in the feasibility study of establishing a volunteer-based ride service and accommodation plans to breast cancer patients.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nadia Lahrichi;Bernard Gendron

Student:

Partner:

Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other services (except public administration)

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Methods for Polymorphic Screening

Many chemical compounds can exist in multiple crystalline forms, which are called polymorphs. Polymorphs have the same composition, but their properties can vary markedly. In many fields, conditions for crystallization are screened exhaustively to generate as many polymorphs as possible, from which the most advantageous form can be selected. In the pharmaceutical industry, for example, the most desirable polymorphs may be those with the highest solubility in water (to maximize bioavailability), the greatest thermodynamic stability (to ensure that conversion into a more stable form cannot occur), or a tendency to crystallize in particular shapes (to facilitate handling or formulation). When a previously unknown polymorph is discovered and found to have superior properties, it can be patented as a new form of matter. We have devised new ways to screen for polymorphs, using techniques we call mixed-crystal seeding and suspended-melt crystallization. In new work, we will further explore the scope of these methods, define the best ways to employ them, and use them to screen for new polymorphs of pharmaceutically active compounds of particular interest to adMare.

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Faculty Supervisor:

James Wuest

Student:

Partner:

adMare BioInnovations

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

StreetLab Visual Scenery

Hearing loss affects over 1/2 of Canadians over 65 years of age. Remarkably, however, hearing aid adoption rates have remained stable and very low (20-25%) over the past 25 years. This is particularly surprising given the significant, concomitant advancements in hearing aid technologies within the same timeframe. In attempting to identify the causes of dissatisfaction with current hearing aid devices, hearing aid companies are now beginning to appreciate that the effects of hearing loss may extend beyond communication deficits to other critical aspects of quality of life, such as mobility. Studies are being performed at Toronto Rehab’s Challenging Environment Assessment Laboratory (CEAL) to carefully evaluate the relationship between hearing and balance in younger and older adults (with and without hearing loss) in realistic, multisensory, Virtual Reality environments.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Eugene Fiume

Student:

Partner:

University Health Network (UHN);Phonak Canada Ltd;University of Toronto

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Electroplated Phosphonate Quaternary Ammonium Antimicrobials for Corrosion, Wear and Antimicrobial Resistant Metal Surfaces

We are proposing to use a rapid, safe and green electroplating process to adhere antimicrobial phosphonate quaternary ammonium materials onto receptive metal surfaces. Pathogenic infections are responsible for approximately 60% of all hospital acquired infections. In order to help stop the spread, high contact surfaces such as bed rails in hospitals, door knobs etc. require surface treatments that provide both corrosion and antimicrobial resistance. Alternatively, these materials may also be helpful in providing these properties to metal implants such as prosthetic hips.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Daniel Foucher

Student:

Partner:

LP Corp

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Improvement to the tool for Reliability-based Quantitative Analysis of Dents in Pipelines

The aim is to improve a software tool for reliability-based quantitative analysis of dents (QuAD) in pipelines developed by Enbridge. QuAD is a tool used to predict the failure for dented pipelines, so that the deteriorated pipeline segments can be reliably identified for excavation to avoid failure. The critical concern with the current QuAD tool is its inefficiency due to long analysis time and the potential room for accuracy improvement. So, this proposal is to improve this software tool by reducing the time needed for analysis and to get more accurate results that Enbridge can count on to make excavation and repair decision. The improved tool will eventually reduce the resources spent by Enbridge to maintain their pipelines, and also reduce losses of the oil and gas during their transmission. On the other hand, it will help keep the environment clean and have direct and positive impact on the economy.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yong Li;Samer Adeeb

Student:

Partner:

Enbridge Employee Services Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Oil and Gas; Technology; Energy and Utilities

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Comprehensive Waste Management Plan and Assessment

Durham Region is committed to responding to the climate emergency by embedding climate change considerations across all elements of Regional business. This research will involve an examination of the Region’s entire waste management system and develop a full life cycle analysis model for GHG emissions which can be used to identify opportunities and support strategies to reduce GHG emissions caused by waste management activities. This includes capturing activities related to contracted services as well as relevant indirect activities such as resident travel to Regional Waste Management facilities. This research is anticipated to expand existing efforts to quantify GHG emissions related to the Durham York Energy Centre and closed landfills developed as part of existing emissions reporting requirements.
The research will also explore utilizing wastes from a wide range of sources such as solid wastes, wastewater treatment wastes, and other types of wastes and recycling them into useful energy outputs. Specific systems will be designed to complete this critical task to cover waste into useful commodities such as electricity, heating, cooling, and drinking water. A thorough lifecycle assessment will be conducted to evaluate the magnitude of GHG emission reduction potential in Durham.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ibrahim Dincer

Student:

Partner:

Regional Municipality of Durham

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy and Utilities; Clean Technology; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Program:

Accelerate

Dementia Society, Business Advisor

Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County (DSORC) provides a number of programs and services for people impacted by dementia. DSORC has made a rapid and successful transition to virtual operations, including the delivery of services to clients. Recognizing the fundamental changes to our business we require a new strategy, detailed plan and implementation support moving forward. This new direction should reflect new models and best practices, evolving client requirements, staff needs, work requirements, and building a positive and connected organizational culture. The intern would work closely with our CEO and senior leadership team to plan and execute a project to shape our future direction.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Howard Nemiroff

Student:

Partner:

The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Education

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Mangrove

Dans le cadre du stage, le candidat sera appelé à soutenir l’équipe de Mangrove dans le développement et l’implémentation d’une stratégie de marketing qui visent à soutenir le rayonnement et la présence numérique de Mangrove dans le déploiement de ses activités récentes et à venir.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sylvain Perron

Student:

Partner:

Mangrove

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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