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Technology innovations in Wheelchair Sport measurement and analysis

This project will assess the game demands of wheelchair court sports. While this has been attempted in the past, new methods using inertial measurement units (IMU) allow each push to be identified and offer new ways to analyze these game demands and connect them to key performance metrics. With the help of Own the Podium, and Canadian Sport Institute Pacific, these key performance indicators will become an important for developing and developing elite athletes in wheelchair court sports. Further, the development of IMU algorithms will speed up the integration of these devices in other sport applications being developed by Proskida. Overall, this project will further help the high performance sport industry in Canada.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Scott Thomas

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Own the Podium;Canadian Sport Institute Pacific;Proskida

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Life Sciences (not health)

Université :

University of Toronto

Programme :

Accelerate

The use of machine learning tools to identify organisms and contaminants in lake ecosystems

The ultimate objective of this research project is to use a form of artificial intelligence to be able to classify and identify images of microscopic particles. Machine Learning is the term applied to this type of process, in which an algorithm is created by the computer software itself (i.e. mostly hidden from human intervention) to complete the task. The intern will complete a Masters of Science degree at the University of Toronto, and work with EcoVision Consulting Group, to develop a framework for testing machine learning packages and to parameterize some machine learning tools to identify microscopic organisms called zooplankton and classify inorganic contaminants (example, plastic fibres) in lake water samples. This work will benefit academic and government environmental monitors by providing an automated process for identifying microscopic species within lakes, and benefits EcoVision (and private industry in general) in automating contaminant monitoring in environmental effects monitoring projects.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Dak de Kerckhove;Cindy Chu

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

EcoVision Consulting Group (Edmonton, AB)

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

University of Toronto

Programme :

Accelerate

Self-Adaptive Pattern Recognition with Deep Neural Networks

The purpose of this project is to investigate self-adaptive forecasting and anomaly prediction algorithms based on deep neural networks (DNNs). DNNs present a compelling technology due to their wide-spread availability through open-source projects (e.g. TensorFlow, MXNet). However, usability of DNNs in scenarios outside of image, speech or text pattern recognition is mostly unproven. This project aims to reduce the knowledge gap that exists in the usage of DNNs in the context of pattern recognition with DNNs in network management and network equipment manufacturing. The output of the project will be a set of hyper-parameter optimization and concept drift adaptation algorithms, which can be used to optimize DNNs for pattern recognition in network management data and network equipment manufacturing data.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Christine Tremblay;Christian Desrosiers

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Ciena Canada (Ottawa, ON)

Discipline :

Computer science

Secteur :

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing

Université :

École de technologie supérieure

Programme :

Accelerate

Création de stratégies démonstratrices hybrides de conception et fabrication d’outillages aérospatiaux

La fabrication de pièces aérospatiales présente plusieurs défis importants, dont ceux du délai et du coût de réalisation. Dans le contexte économique d’aujourd’hui, `bien faire du premier coup` est impératif pour maintenir la compétitivité des entreprises. La recherche de l’efficience est alimentée par diverses opportunités provenant de technologies émergentes telles que l’assemblage par métrologie 3D, la fabrication additive (FA) et la fabrication hybride (FH) lesquelles proposent une multitude de possibilités ayant un potentiel significatif. Ben que ces nouvelles technologies permettent d’envisager une évolution du processus de fabrication des pièces en aérospatiale, elles ne sont cependant pas applicables dans toutes les circonstances. En effet, les critères de rentabilité et de robustesse demeurent essentiels à l’implantation de toute nouvelle technologie. Plus spécifiquement, le présent projet s’attardera à la conception et fabrication des outils employés pour la fabrication des composants aéronautiques. Deux aspects seront examinés de près, l’utilisation de la métrologie 3D sans contact pour positionner les composants sur les gabarits et la révision du processus du tolérancement des composants.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Souheil-Antoine Tahan

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Aerospace; Advanced Manufacturing; Technology

Université :

École de technologie supérieure

Programme :

Accelerate

Characterization and Pelletization of Western Red Cedar Residue

The key objective of this research is to test the Refuse-Derived Fuel supplied by ICC and investigate parameters involved in making durable pellets from these residues. This will include conducting a series of pelletization tests with different mixture recipe, pre-conditioning of material as well as adding binders. The produced pellets will then be tested for their calorific value, chemical composition, chlorine content and ash content. ICC plans to convert RDF to heat, and electricity through gasification. To develop the technology, this research focuses on providing the optimum operating conditions to produce durable pellets for use in gasification systems. A successful project would allow ICC Group to provide such a system for conversion of waste to energy.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Shahab Sokhansanj

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Pacific BioEnergy Prince George Limited Partnership

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Manufacturing

Université :

The University of British Columbia

Programme :

Accelerate

Reconstitution paléolimnologique des effets des activités anthropiques de la péninsule de Fildes, Îles Shetland du Sud, Antarctique

Les sédiments de sept lacs de la péninsule de Fildes, située dans les Îles Shetland du Sud en Antarctique seront analysés afin de savoir si les activités humaines sur la péninsule ont eu un effet sur le milieu aquatique. Les diatomées, des microalgues unicellulaires, serviront d’indicateur pour déceler les changements dans le milieu puisque celles-ci réagissent fortement aux modifications de leur milieu. En effet, dès que leurs conditions favorables ne sont plus respectées, les espèces tendent à disparaître pour être remplacées par d’autres auxquelles les nouvelles conditions correspondent. Une analyse de la composition des communautés de diatomées à travers le temps sera effectuée et permettra donc de reconstituer les conditions des lacs pour la période à laquelle correspondent les sédiments récoltés pour chaque lac. Il est possible de dater les sédiments ou son contenu à l’aide des méthodes de datation au carbone 14 ou au plomb 210. L’évolution naturelle des conditions des lacs seront observées afin de déterminer l’effet des activités humaines sur les lacs. Il s’agit entre autres des conditions climatologiques et géomorphologiques liées aux processus naturels.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Dermot Antoniades

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

University of Barcelona

Discipline :

Earth science

Secteur :

Education

Université :

Université Laval

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

A comparison of neurocognitive performance in individuals with advanced Parkinson’s disease in Hong Kong and Canada

Over 100,000 Canadians are living with Parkinson’s disease. Difficulties with cognition such as memory, fluency saying words, controlling impulses, and processing visual information are very common. Accurate cognitive assessment is critical and directly affects key decisions about the patient’s eligibility for medical and surgical care. However, a problem is that most cognitive tests are developed by and for people from Western cultures who speak English as their first language. The issue is deeper than simple translation, because the content may also be biased towards the Western cultural context (e.g. education, language, societal values). Therefore, my plan is to compare cognitive test scores in patients with Parkinson’s disease at the Prince of Wales Hospital (Hong Kong, China) and the Foothills Medical Centre (Calgary, Canada). Findings from the project will contribute to a better understanding of how culture is related to cognitive performance, so that Chinese patients with Parkinson’s disease and other ethnic minorities who have low acculturation to Canada are not at a disadvantage.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Keith Yeates;Angela Haffenden

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Education

Université :

University of Calgary

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Probiotics for Animal Health – neonatal and pre-weaned calf

This project aims to develop a novel collection of probiotics for animal health, specifically newborn and pre-weaned calves. Probiotics are a safe and sustainable way of ensuring the health of animals in the agricultural industry. The probiotics will be designed to decrease the morbidity and mortality rates in pre-weaned calves, and to increase the long-term health of the animal, which will directly affect production (both beef and dairy). DoseBiome is a new start-up in the microbiome health sector, and this project will help the company increase their probiotic portfolio to develop a variety of probiotics with clinical benefits.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Luis G Arroyo

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Dose Biosystems

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Agriculture and Food; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Biotechnology

Université :

University of Guelph

Programme :

Accelerate

AlterNative Waterscapes: Indigenous Eco-polyphony in North American and Sinophone Literatures

North American Indigenous and Chinese/Taiwanese Indigenous peoples have long shared an intimate relationship with water. For them, water is not only a commodity or substance for physical survival, it is closely and deeply related with their spiritual lives as well. This research project aims to explore the subtle affinities between East Asian (specifically Sinophone) and North American Indigenous literatures in terms of water philosophies, water pedagogies, and other metaphysical or practical water issues as discussed in water narratives. I argue that in addition to their spiritual and/or philosophical affinities, offer important alternatives to the current dominant exploiting human attitude towards nature and antidotes to modern environmental crises. My research questions how the two distinct cultures have been developing a sense of environmental humanism centered around water issues; what the two cultures share in common in terms of their attitudes and philosophies concerning water and how those ideas differ and vary across time and space; how water permeates through and partly shapes some common characteristics of the two cultures, both philosophically and practically, and how they are concerned with protecting nature in general and water in particular.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Jeffrey Brison

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

University of California, Los Angeles

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Education; Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Queen's University

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Rôle des capacités cognitives dans la planification des activités occupationnelles à la retraite

L’allongement de l’espérance de vie au Québec pose d’importants défis à la société. Au-delà des enjeux économiques que posent le financement des retraites, le coût de la dépendance augmente considérablement. L’une des causes de la perte d’autonomie des aînés est liée au déclin des facultés intellectuelles. Si les maladies neurodégénératives sont, en grande partie, responsables de ce déclin, des facteurs environnementaux tels que la prise de retraite pourraient contribuer à un déclin anticipé de ces facultés. Une priorité serait d’identifier les facteurs qui pourraient limiter le déclin de ces facultés suite à la prise de retraite. Dans cette optique, ce projet de recherche se donne pour objectif d’évaluer si l’état des facultés intellectuelles au moment de la prise de retraite est associé à des degrés différents de planification des activités qui occuperont le quotidien lors de la retraite. Pour y parvenir, des travailleurs, ayant décidés de prendre leur retraite dans les deux années à venir, recevront une évaluation de leurs facultés intellectuelles et rempliront des questionnaires mesurant le degré de planification des activités occupationnelles à la retraite.TBC

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Benjamin Boller

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Université Clermont Auvergne

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Education

Université :

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

The Expression of Depressive Symptoms Across Cultures

Depression is a debilitating mental disorder that affects people across many cultures. However, people from different cultures may display their depressive symptoms in different ways. For example, depressed people from one culture may display their symptoms through the inability to think or concentrate. People from another culture may show their depression through poor physical health . The first goal of this project is to understand whether there are cultural differences in how depressive symptoms are expressed. Our second goal is to study the risk factors that cause depression, and whether these differ across cultures. Lastly, we will investigate whether particular depressive symptoms are associated with particular cultural factors. Depressive symptoms of Asian-Americans will be compared to European Americans. We expect to find that shame and cultural isolation will predict depression in Asian Americans, but not in European Americans. We also predict that European Americans will have more physical symptoms of depression than Asian-Americans.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Li-Jun Ji

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Villanova University

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Education

Université :

Queen's University

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Optimization of equine oocyte vitrification

Interest in the preservation of gametes (spermatozoa and eggs) by freezing has increased in the last years. In the stallion, freezing semen is a widespread technique that can assure preservation of valuable male genetics. In the mare, however, there is currently no efficient method for gamete preservation. The technique utilized is vitrification, and this has been associated with excellent viability in human eggs. Effective vitrification of mare eggs would have many advantages for the horse industry, both for research and clinical use and also for the preservation of rare and endangered breeds. The objective of this program is to develop methods for successful vitrification of equine eggs, with the aim of providing a method for preservation of female genetics for both clinical and research application and to protect endangered breeds around the world by conserving their genetic material.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Mouhamadou Diaw

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Texas A&M University

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Education

Université :

Université de Montréal

Programme :

Globalink Research Award