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Voice Cloning Optimization

An artificial intelligence tool that is capable of generating natural-sounding speech can be embedded into many valuable services such as conversational agents for the disabled and conversational assistants. Such tool, when equipped with the capability of mimicking individuals’ vocal characteristics, will improve personalization of these services. In this project the intern will seek to develop a state-of-the-art voice cloning model. The two major research agendas underlying this project are as follow: to develop a data-efficient voice cloning model with high speech synthesis quality; to enrich voice cloning models with the capacity of voice properties manipulation for speech synthesis. On the former agenda the intern will set out to develop a model that requires minimal fine-tuning to pick up a new speaker’s vocal characteristics and use them to generate realistic audio samples. TO BE CONT’D

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

David Kristjanson Duvenaud

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Lyrebird AI

Discipline :

Computer science

Secteur :

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

University of Toronto

Programme :

Accelerate

Validation and Usability Analysis for a Return to Work Software Platform

Benefit payments totaled 2.5 billion dollars for Ontario workplaces in 2015. The most common injury resulting in occupational lost time claims is a strain or sprain. These injuries indicate that despite massive efforts to reduce musculoskeletal injuries in Canadian workplaces, these issues are still a prominent source of disability and have an associated $2.5 billion annual economic burden. A physical demands description (PDD) database allows health care practitioners to determine if an employee can return to work by comparing their residual functional physical capacities and physical job demands. These PDDs lack format standardization, require technical expertise to perform, and are time-consuming. This research will examine the utility of a new, rapid, and easy-to-use video-based PDD tool, examine its validity compared to traditional pen-and-paper methods, and assess if the new video-based PDDs aide occupational health physicians in determining an appropriate return-to-work plan.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Peter Keir

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

My Abilities Technologies

Discipline :

Physics

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

Université :

McMaster University

Programme :

Accelerate

Automated Visual Inspection, Sentencing & Dressing

Within the aerospace sector, aftermarket services account for over 50% of revenue generated by aero engine manufacturers. Central to this is the ability to inspect and repair high unit cost components. Many processes are manual but given the ever-increasing quality, cost and delivery requirements, and the safety critical nature of these rotating parts, there is a strong drive towards process automation. The objective of this project is therefore to productionise and validate the automation of inspection, sentencing and removal of defects present on service-run components such as gas turbine discs, shafts, blisks and fan blades. Each of the partners are expected to be advantageous to the project because of their reputations preceeding them. For AV&R, the potential for future system deployment is huge through Rolls-Royce sites and joint ventures.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Samuel-Jean Bassetto;Sofiane Achiche;Denis Laurendeau;Soumaya Yacout;Jean-Jules Brault

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

AV&R Vision & Robotics Inc;Rolls-Royce (Lachine, QC)

Discipline :

Mathematics

Secteur :

Manufacturing

Université :

École Polytechnique de Montréal; Polytechnique Montréal; Université Laval

Programme :

Accelerate

Caractérisation et valorisation de la fibre du bois et de la biomasse contaminée

Le développement économique de plusieurs régions du Québec et du Canada dépend à la fois d’une utilisation rationnelle du matériau bois et de la valorisation de toute sorte de matières bioressourcées. Le projet de recherche propose d’explorer différentes technologies de caractérisation et de valorisation de la fibre du bois et de la biomasse contaminée. Plus spécifiquement, ce projet vise à développer et évaluer la caractérisation des attributs de la qualité de la fibre en utilisant des outils non destructifs à la fine pointe de la technologie (résistographe, ultrason et analyse vibratoire); de valoriser la biomasse résiduelle contaminée par traitement thermique (technologie CarbonFX d’Airex) dans le cas du bois traité et décontamination électromagnétique des métaux dans le cas de l’industrie de transformation; et de développer des nouvelles alternatives de valorisation de la fibre du bois: TO BE CONT’D

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Ahmed Koubaa;Benoit Lafleur;Ahmed Koubaa;Sébastien Migneault

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Centre technologique des résidus industriels;Chantiers de Chibougamau Ltée;West Fraser;Norbord Inc (La Sarre, QC);Sanexen Services Environnementaux Inc;Tunisie Ouate

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

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

Université :

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Programme :

Accelerate

Tokens, cryptocurrencies, and cash: new forms of currency and the establishment of their value in the platform economy

This project explores the use of new forms of currency and revenue models in the context of online platforms, looking for their different economic and symbolic implications. By looking at an adult website that broadcasts amateur sexcams, this research asks how money – tokens, crypto currencies and traditional currencies, are experienced there, querying their different accounting, representational, and relational systems currently in place. This investigation will give an important insight on the new conditions and practices of digital labor and their alternative revenue models, contributing to a better understanding of the economy of digital platforms. Through an emphasis on the new types of monetary exchanges, this research will help as well to the comprehension of the role of new technologies in the extraction of value from the private sphere.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Kim Sawchuk

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Information and Communications Technology; New and Digital Media; Entertainment and Media

Université :

Concordia University

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Democratic dance parties as ‘safe-houses’ for inter-cultural sharing in the context of the refugee crisis

My research looks at emergent possibilities for certain democratized shared spaces and the humanizing potential of cross-cultural sharing in the context of the current refugee crisis. I will do this through a case study of a project currently underway in Munich, Germany, called Plug in Beats. Plug in Beats is a monthly dance party held at Feierwerk, a not-for-profit community arts center with a mandate to bring different people, and cultures together in order to shape dialogues at the interfaces between culture, business, politics, and social issues. Plug in Beats’ concept requires some explaining. The principal is that party-goers arrive with their mobile phones, and are given a number. The numbers are pulled at random by the DJ, who will play a selection of music from the cell phone of the person who’s number has been drawn. Each number may only be drawn only once. As such,the selection process mitigates for tendencies of domination or exclusion of any one style, person or group. The party has been extremely successful in bringing together migrants and ‘local’ Munich residents all with diverse geographical histories and identities. “TO BE CONT’D”

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Norma Rantisi

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Education

Université :

Concordia University

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

La valorisation de l’aluminium vert et le respect du droit commercial international

Dans un contexte où le développement durable prend de plus en plus d’importance, il est primordial pour les gouvernements de valoriser les produits à faible empreinte carbone, tout en s’assurant de respecter les règles du droit commercial international, sous peine de se faire poursuivre par d’autres États, notamment à l’Organisation mondiale du Commerce. Cette recherche vise donc à évaluer l’impact de ce droit sur les mesures de valorisation de produits « verts », et plus particulièrement l’aluminium canadien.
En effet, l’aluminium canadien a la plus faible empreinte carbone au monde, mais ce statut ne lui confère pour l’instant aucun avantage concurrentiel, puisqu’il est vendu à un prix de commodité. L’Association de l’aluminium du Canada profitera donc grandement de cette recherche, puisqu’elle pourra bénéficier de suggestions concrètes de mesures commerciales valorisant l’aluminium canadien qui respectent le droit commercial international.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Geneviève Dufour;David Pavot

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Association de l'aluminium du Canada

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Université de Sherbrooke

Programme :

Accelerate

Structural design, molecular modeling studies and synthesis of novel pyrrolidine derivatives as ligand candidates to target alpha-7-nicotinic acetylcholine receptors focusing on Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most common types of neurodegenerative disorders and the development of an effective treatment remains a challenge for researchers today. The nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) which are closely related with AD, especially the alpha-7-nAChR, are involved in neuroprotective effects (effects which may result in the salvage, recovery or regeneration of the nervous system), and play a key role in information processing and affecting the beta-amyloid protein-induced neurotoxicity. This research project proposes 88 novel pyrrolidine derivatives, structurally based on lobeline, varenicline, and nicotine drugs. Molecular docking studies involving the alpha-7-nAChR and the 88 novel compounds will be performed by a Master’s student in a structure-based virtual screening approach prior to my arrival, in order to select the best 8 compounds for synthesis. I will be performing the synthesis, isolation, purification, and characterization of the 8 optimal compounds in order to obtain enough quantity and acceptable purity for them to then be sent for pharmacological evaluation (at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) of the binding affinity and intrinsic activity against the alpha-7-nAChRs.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Neil Burford

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Universidade Estadual Paulista "Julio de Mesquita Filho"

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Pharmaceuticals; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

Université :

University of Victoria

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Visualization of IoT signals and optimization of sampling rate using machine learning

Internet of things (IoT) includes of multitude of sensors from a wide variety of applications. These sensors produce high volume and high velocity data. In addition, the transmission errors and malfunction of devices also necessitates checking the reliability/veracity of incoming data. The volume, velocity, and veracity are three Vs that are commonly describe in the big data context. Creating a meaningful real-time visual summary of the sensor data streams for the operators is an important research problem. This project will design a framework based on machine learning and advances in human computer interaction (HCI) to help human operators monitor Internet enabled devices and appliances. The objective of the project is to determine to minimize the transmission cost and capture semantics from the data stream so the human operators can make meaningful decision for optimum operation of the devices.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Pawan Lingras;Yasushi Akiyama

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Hanatech Inc

Discipline :

Computer science

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Saint Mary's University

Programme :

Accelerate

Assessing Gaps and Opportunities: Industry Knowledge and Capacity for Large-Scale Heat Pump Uptake

This research is based on the recognition that heat pump technology has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, while providing space heating, space cooling and domestic hot water. Both internationally and in the Ontario context, a lack of industry knowledge and capacity has been noted to be a barrier to the uptake of heat pump technologies. This project therefore seeks to gain a better understanding of the industry knowledge and capacity gaps for heat pump retrofits in Ontario, and more specifically, in Ontario’s multi-unit residential building sector. The research will investigate potential strategies for overcoming this barrier and creating greater alignment between key actors such as (but not limited to) policymakers, training/education institutions, utilities and trade associations. TO BE CONT’D

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Mark Winfield

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Vaughan, ON)

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

Université :

York University

Programme :

Accelerate

Removal of Cyanotoxins in Surface Waters Using Ozone & Advanced Oxidation Processes

Cyanotoxins, produced by blooms of cyanobacteria, have been a cause of concern, as they have the potential to compromise animal and human health. Because of increased nutrient loading and climate change, occurrence of cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms and their toxins are increasing globally. The presence of these compounds in the Great Lakes and other water sources in Canada, the United States and worldwide, presents challenges for municipalities that are treating and distributing drinking water. This project involves detailed scientific investigation focusing on removal of dissolved extracellular cyanotoxins in drinking water samples. Laboratory-scale batch reactors will oxidize water samples using ozone and ozone-based advanced oxidation processes; cyanotoxin removal efficiency will be recorded and maximized through process optimization using experimental design. Morphology and oxidation mechanism for specific cyanotoxin removal will be elucidated. Ultimately this project aims in advancing knowledge in this area to assist municipalities in production of toxin-free high-quality drinking water.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Rajesh Seth;Nihar Biswas

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

SJ Environmental Consultants (Windsor) Inc

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

University of Windsor

Programme :

Accelerate

Amélioration du bilan hydrique souterrain du Campo de Cartagena

L’économie de la région du Campo de Cartagena en Espagne est basée sur une intense agriculture irriguée qui alimente une grande partie de l’Europe de l’Ouest en fruits et légumes. En l’absence de suffisamment d’eau de surface, les eaux souterraines sont depuis plusieurs décennies une ressource cruciale. L’eau est pompée jusqu’à 600 m de profondeur dans un système aquifère multicouche où les différents compartiments, autrefois isolés, se retrouvent aujourd’hui potentiellement connectés de manière artificielle à cause de nombreux forages entièrement crépinés. L’objectif principal du projet de recherche consiste à quantifier les échanges verticaux d’eau souterraine. Pour ce faire, il faudra effectuer des mesures de terrain dans des forages et reconstituer le bilan hydrique de la région. TO BE CONT’D

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Paul Baudron

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Universidad de Murcia

Discipline :

Earth science

Secteur :

Water; Sustainability & the Environment; Other

Université :

École Polytechnique de Montréal

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

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