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Improvement of Technology for the Development and Production of Specialty Chemical Products

High-end chemical products, such as specialty polymers and pharmaceuticals, are important to provide a high quality of life. The effectiveness of these products is dependent on intensive development and consistent production. The focus of this project is developing new technology to improve both development and production of these products. To address product development issues, we are developing, modeling, experimental design and optimization tools that allow the rapid development of products. These tools will allow companies to optimally select raw materials, formulations and manufacturing conditions that lead to new and improved products at lower cost. Once a product has been developed, it needs to be consistently produced. To address this we are developing new control technology and software to eliminate discrepancies in the final product. Specifically, this is done by taking measurements during the early part of the production process and using them to automatically decide how to adjust the remaining production steps.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Todd Hoare;Heather Sheardown

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Prosensus Inc

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

McMaster University

Programme :

Accelerate

Investigation of high-resolution image reconstruction of large objects through turbid media

This project focuses finding solution for acquiring super resolution image from objects submerged in turbid media. The project group will look at various environments including high pressure / high temperature test setups.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Lesley James

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Atlantic XL Inc

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Programme :

Accelerate

Implementation of an adventitious agent assay by HTS

Manufacturing of consistently high quality products is the commitment of the pharmaceutical industry. To achieve this, new products must be thoroughly tested and the results must meet government-approved product specifications. Improving existing and adopting improved analytical technologies for product testing ensure the production of safe and effective products. This is particularly critical for the manufacturing of vaccines and biologics which, relative to small molecular drugs, are more susceptible to contamination by viral or microbial adventitious agents. New approaches, including high-throughput sequencing (HTS) and associated bioinformatics, can greatly improve upon the breadth and sensitivity of adventitious agent detection. The proposed internships will help to further optimize the HTS-based adventitious agent detection assay, while being trained in this important new technology. This will furthermore foster the development of a talent pool of highly qualified Canadians with expertise to contribute to research-based biopharmaceutical industries.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

John McDermott;Jörg Grigull

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Sanofi

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Manufacturing; Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services; Wholesale trade

Université :

York University

Programme :

Accelerate

Monitoring the Health of Vancouver’s Waterfront Over Time Using Indicators of Sustainability

Georgia Strait Alliance is seeking to undertake the creation of a framework and baseline analysis of indicators that reflect the current health and resilience of City of Vancouver’s waterfront over a broad cross-section of themes in order to further the objectives of their Waterfront Initiative (WI) project.
Urban waterfronts globally are complex with multiple governing authorities, overlapping jurisdictions, and varying interests, all of which lead to a high degree of land-use conflict. The City of Vancouver having drastically increasing land values is also increasingly vulnerable to conflicts in this respect. Since 2013, the WI has been working to increase cross sector communication and guide a process to create a collaborative vision for the waterfront and achieve that vision alongside relevant organizations through targeted actions.
To date, a series of cross-sector dialogues have revealed the desire and need for an assessment of the state of Vancouver’s waterfront across specific theme areas in order to determine and prioritize where action is most necessary. This need will be met through the creation of a State of the Waterfront process and framework, which will serve to measure progress in protecting and improving Vancouver’s waterfront health in areas of greatest need and impact. TO BE CONT’D

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Sean Markey;Peter Hall

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Georgia Strait Alliance

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

Université :

Simon Fraser University

Programme :

Accelerate

Accelerating Roll-out of Electric Vehicles in the GTA

In Canada, the transport sector contributes to almost a quarter of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which are already having a dramatic effect on planetary climate systems. In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) the share of transport sector emissions increases to over half of all GHG emissions. To help reduce greenhouse emissions from this sector, a number of new technologies (e.g. battery electric vehicles (EV) and buses, natural gas fueled buses) and community services (e.g. ridesharing) are proposed and being tested. Each of these alternatives has social, economic, technical, and environmental impacts, as well as business opportunities. The objective of this project is to investigate specific economic and technical challenges with EV and ride sharing options in three representative GTA communities.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Daniel Hoornweg;Khalil El-Khatib

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Metcalf Foundation;BlancRide;Plug’n Drive

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Other services (except public administration)

Université :

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Programme :

Accelerate

Modeling of dynamic seat and backrest adjustments for manual wheelchairs

During an average day, a wheelchair user will be required to undertake a variety of different tasks. However, wheelchairs are usually designed in a fixed configuration and cannot adapt to different situations. Models such as PDG Mobility’s “Elevation” wheelchair address this issue by allowing users to adjust their position while still seated. We aim to research the effects of these seat configuration changes on wheelchair stability and maneuverability. From the results, the adaptability of wheelchairs for different settings can be assessed, and subsequently used to educate wheelchair users, therapists, manufacturers and funders on the new functionality and benefits available. Improving wheelchair user safety and mobility follows the mandate of the Rick Hansen Institute, the partner for this project, which is to accelerate the translation of discoveries and best practices into improved outcomes for people with spinal cord injuries.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Carolyn Sparrey;Jaimie Borisoff

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Rick Hansen Institute

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Simon Fraser University

Programme :

Accelerate

Technology to improve walking competency in seniors

Walking pattern in healthy adults changes with age. A poor walking pattern results in fall and fear of falls. It is important to detect early changes in gait so that corrective measures are taken. In this project I am planning to use a sensor (Heel2Toe device) that detects when an individual makes a correct step while walking. In addition, the proposed device will also give a sound feedback when person makes a correct step. This device will be used by the therapist to understand gait deviations as well as prescribe this device to use at home for training.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Nancy Mayo

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Montreal General Hospital Foundation

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

Université :

McGill University

Programme :

Accelerate

Review of Effectiveness of Investments in Renewable Energy for Social and Affordable Housing

This research will identify best practices for the design of renewable energy investment programs targeting the social housing sector. Involving mixed methods of research, including literature review, interjurisdictional scan, and strategic interviews with third party experts, the research will result in a set of actionable recommendations for provincial and federal governments, municipal social housing authorities, and other third party private sector actors involved in the renewable energy and social housing sectors.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Kirby Calvert

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Vaughan, ON)

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

Université :

University of Guelph

Programme :

Accelerate

RF Resonant Chemical Sensor System for Biomarker Detection and Biomedical Applications

Sober Steering is developing a wearable alcohol sensor system that communicates with a vehicle to prevent drunk driving. The FitBit-style wearable device will communicate wirelessly with a Sober Steering module located behind the dash of the vehicle to provide interlock functionality and instant alerts. The wearable alcohol sensor system will be monitored and controlled by a smart phone app (ideally controlled by parents or fleet vehicle dispatch). The proposed project aims to further develop sensors capable of providing alcohol sensing functionality for the wearable device.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Raafat Mansour

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Sober Steering Sensors Canada Inc;University of Waterloo

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

University of Waterloo

Programme :

Accelerate

Graphene Oxide membranes for acoustic drivers

The Graphene Audio group at TandemLaunch is working to revolutionize loudspeaker design through the use of graphene composite materials (Graphene-CMs) in loudspeaker membranes. Graphene is a newly discovered material with exceptional mechanical and electrical characteristics. Its low mass and high strength make it ideal for use in acoustic transducers offering an immediate benefit over existing loudspeaker technologies.
This project seeks to improve the manufacturing techniques and acoustic characteristics of these Graphene-CMs. Student researchers will focus on developing scalable industrial processes for making the Graphene-CM materials and for assembling loudspeakers from this unique new material. The project will involve students from Electrical Engineering, Material Sciences, Chemistry, and Sound Recording to help change how we hear the world around us. From micro-speakers in laptops and cell phones to subwoofers at rock concerts, this work will advance loudspeaker technology and improve the sound quality and efficiency of the speakers we use every day.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Thomas Szkopek

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

ORA Graphene Audio Inc.

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Finance and Insurance; Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

McGill University

Programme :

Accelerate

Feasibility Study of a TV-Based Video Chat Technology for Elderly with Dementia

According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, many of Canada’s increasing aging population experience physical and cognitive impairments that necessitate moving to a care facility, with 44% of these residents having or indicating symptoms of depression. Social isolation is a contributor; 22-42% of these residents reported feeling severe loneliness. Video chat sessions have been found to be valuable augments to in-person visits. However, for adults with impairments such as dementia, operating the associated technologies might be impossible. Relying on care home staff to facilitate these chats can be challenging considering their already high workloads. Thus, an appropriate video chat technology should be able to automatically establish connections for users, and not require any maintenance beyond initial setup. This project proposes installing a user-friendly video chat system, called Biscotti, in a personal care facility, and identifying market potential for such services explicitly targeting elderly residing in long-term institutions.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Zahra Kazem-Moussavi

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Riverview Health Centre Foundation

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

Université :

University of Manitoba

Programme :

Accelerate

The Impact of Renovations in Long Term Care Living Spaces on Residents with Dementia, their Families and the Staff that Care for Them

Riverview Health Centre (RHC) plans to renovate their special care units and grounds, which accommodate 60 residents with intermediate and advanced stages of dementia. The main purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the renovations on residents, family and staff using a multi-methods research approach and a multi-disciplinary team of researchers (i.e., architecture, sociology, kinesiology, clinical psychology, pharmacy, nutrition, nursing, and health sciences). Interns will be exposed to a wide variety of research methods as well as have the opportunity to work on a multi-disciplinary team. Interns will also learn about how to conduct research in a long term care setting and work with individuals with dementia. There is very little information about how renovations affect residents in long term care and even less information about how it affects residents with dementia. RHC will gain valuable information about the renovation and its effect on residents, family and staff.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Michelle Porter

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Riverview Health Centre Foundation

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

Université :

University of Manitoba

Programme :

Accelerate

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