Projets novateurs réalisés

Sectoral use of ammonia as a clean solution

This project consists of three subprojects. In the first subproject, an ammonia-fueled a power generator will be developed and experimentally tested. Thus, the emission released from the generator such as CO2, NOX, and SOX, will be reduced substantially. The second subproject of the project is to investigate the ammonia economy starting from production to last use in various sectors. Evaluating a microgrid system and compatible electrical vehicle, and their economic benefits, advantages or disadvantages will be researched extensively. In the third subproject, a review of ammonia economy with a cradle-to-grave approach will be conducted, results of this research will be used in life cycle assessment analysis to define goals and scope, inventory data and possible impacts to the environment. Life cycle assessment will be done for all dimensions and domains of ammonia.

Strategic Growth Intern

At Curatio, we’re on a mission to ensure no patient is alone on their health journey; a mission that has never been more stressed than ever before during the pandemic.

We believe everyone should have the support, information, and online tools they need to achieve their best health outcomes. Our mobile platform helps match patients to other patients that understand what they’re going through, all in private, secure environments.

From curated information, tracking tools, evidence based programs and fun rewards…Curatio’s mobile platform is personalized to make ones living with a health condition a better one. Due to COVID-19, we have focused on some new project initiatives to help deliver our app to people that have been physically, mentally and emotionally impacted by COVID-19 which this intern would gain experience and contribute toward the success of such initiatives.

MBA Intern- Use-cases project

Amii is looking for an MBA Intern in order to conduct a systematic review of artificial intelligence and machine learning use-cases in high priority sectors such as energy, health, manufacturing , finance, and agriculture. This literature review will provide critical information for the development of a knowledge base to support the build-out program resource materials. These will be used for the educational content Amii industry partners and also for a cohort-based program applying AI and ML for reducing the green house emissions.

The key responsibilities and deliverables are as follows:
• Search, review and collate industry-based research and while white papers in multiple industry verticals (Output: a documented literature review)
• Highlight AI & ML use-cases in various sectors and their impacts in various businesses(Output: catalogue of cases highlighting different impacts in the business value chain)
• Work with Amii team to build out a catalogue of templated use cases from various verticals that highlight different outcomes and align with Amii’s AI Adoption Spectrum(Output: A portfolio of templated case studies from various industries and businesses)

Studs Astray Inc – Danielle Zimmerman

Studs Astray is in need of help to design a digital marketing strategy to best reach their target audience. The intern will explore other methods of selling online including additional market places and sales channels.

Robert Simmonds Inc. – Alvin Poernomo

This project seeks to develop an AI selling experience using an avatar that can be a surrogate for the person shopping as well as an avatar that would be the sales associate. This would be very scalable if executed properly and could be the next level online shopping experience.

Missing Link Technologies – Olamide Ojolo

Market research B2B buying behaviors have changed since the beginning of the pandemic. Missing Link Technologies wants to know what platforms people are leveraging, and where they are getting their information. The intern will look at how companies are shifting their priorities, to do a complete a market analysis on a business level.

Robert Simmonds Inc – Kevin Chick

This project seeks to develop an AI selling experience using an avatar that can be a surrogate for the person shopping as well as an avatar that would be the sales associate. This would be very scalable if executed properly and could be the next level online shopping experience.

Choix de portefeuille, coûts de transaction et apprentissage par renforcement

Les fonds communs de placement et les régimes de retraite gèrent en grande partie l’épargne des ménages canadiens en vue de leur retraite. Pour ce faire, ils construisent des portefeuilles diversifiés dans un grand nombre d’actifs. Les méthodes numériques à leur disposition pour allouer optimalement les fonds qui leur sont confiés posent des défis majeurs lorsque, outre la taille du portefeuille, il faut prendre en compte des coûts de transaction et des dynamiques de rendement qui fluctuent selon le cycle économique ou l’état des marchés financiers. Le projet de recherche développera des algorithmes fondés sur l’apprentissage profond et par renforcement, des méthodes d’apprentissage automatique dont la puissance de résolution est à même d’apporter des solutions à ces problèmes complexes. Ces recherches serviront aussi à hybrider les enseignements traditionnels en finance tant pour la formation initiale que pour la formation des cadres.

Physiological Data Analysis and Credibility Assessment

The subject of assessing credibility is not new. What we are proposing in this project, on the other hand, is novel. It has been shown in various context that assessing credibility is extremely difficulty. In this project, we take a data-driven approach, relying on fundamental knowledge of neural physiology and data collected by NuraLogix, our industrial partner. The idea is simple, lying is stressful and it triggers uncontrollable neural activities that lead to subtle changes in physiological processes, which can be measured and analysed. Working with scientists at NuraLogix, we aim to address the following question: How to improve the performance of current analytic methodologies and detection methods by using newly developed techniques such as machine learning? The outcome of this project could lead to the development reliable algorithms that can be integrated into existing tools developed by NuraLogix but also new insights into this fascinating area.

VOYO Brand Management and Consulting

The internship is a marketing intern role at a consulting and brand management firm that specializes in marketing services in Canada, unlocking China and design thinking workshops. My responsibilities include: 1) develop content on multiple social platforms, in both English and Chinese, to showcase how VOYO’s design thinking methodologies helped clients succeed in both Canada and China and to establish VOYO as design and innovation driven business strategists and brand managers; 2) assist with new project launches utilizing skills learned in MBA (business design, innovation, etc.)

Avasta

In this role, the student will be exposed to leading-edge concepts in financial measurement, data analysis, brand marketing measurement and business valuation in an intangible asset economy.

The student will be working remotely, focusing on integrating finance with third party research and marketing data, while also being a part of Avasta’s Customer Analysis & M&A advisory teams as required. The student will also have the opportunity to use top project management & data visualization platforms including Notion, Smartsheet, and Miro.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The student will be working under the direction of Avasta’s founder and other senior members of the organization. During the work term, the student will be engaged in analysis of corporate re-structuring, M&A, all while applying Avasta’s unique expertise in measuring the transaction and strategy impact at the customer level.

Workforce Planning Project

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to the job market. Employment services organisations, including Kingston Economic Development Corporation (our partner organisation), indicate that the growth of businesses and economic activity is seriously hampered by the inability to hire qualified employees. To alleviate the mismatch between demand and supply in the labour market, it is imperative to develop the ability to (a) rapidly detect trends, such as shifting demands in specific regions or types of jobs, or new types of positions or skills, and (b) better communicate to job seekers accurate information about the skills and jobs in demand, to facilitate their rapid reskilling. The purpose of this project is to create a platform enabling the regular and rapid analysis of job demand data scraped from various online databases already in place. The platform will enable answering the following questions: What skills are employers in Kingston and Eastern Ontario looking for? What skills do the jobseekers in Kingston and Eastern Ontario have? Where can the skills be found and where are they needed? What rapid skills development opportunities are available to job seekers that will quickly align them with the needs of the job market?