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Innovative Game-Based Rehabilitation Platform for children with motor and cognitive impairments due to neuro-developmental disorders and acquired brain injuries

We have developed an innovative computer-aided, game-based platform for rehabilitation. The platform includes an embedded automated assessment subsystem, which provides electronic measures of fine and gross motor skills and specific psychomotor skills. The primary objective of this research project is to evaluate the test-retest reliability and convergent validity of the standardized assessment subsystem embedded into our game-based rehabilitation platform. A second objective will be to organize and start an exploratory randomized clinical trial, which will evaluate the feasibility and benefits of the game-based rehabilitation program on manual dexterity skills in the children with cerebral palsy. We expect the research to yield a broad spectrum of validated electronic records of upper extremity function, a host of engaging, high quality exercises, and therapeutic game design principles which can be used to enhance the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs. In addition, we aim to identify specific child and environmental characteristics associated with effective use of this type of technology. We expect this initial research program to develop into a fruitful and prosperous long-term collaborative research program between our respective University departments. Importantly we hope to become competitive for major National and International (Canada-India) funding opportunities.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Tony Szturm

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Christian Medical College

Discipline :

Physics

Secteur :

Université :

University of Manitoba

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Low Pressure Cold Spray Technology-based Repair Process for Damaged Automotive Aluminum Alloys Panels

Al6022 alloy has excellent physical and mechanical properties suitable for a number of applications. In particular, its high strength/weight ratio makes it an ideal metal for automotive applications, where weight reduction is of significant concern. Unfortunately, this alloy, as many
other Al-based alloys are susceptible to denting. At present, the repair possibilities for damaged Al6022 automotive panels are very limited, while their exposure to denting is unavoidable. The main objective of the project is to develop and apply the Low Pressure Cold Spray (LPCS)-based process for repair of dented Al6022 automotive panels. The proposed repair technology is highly efficient and completely compatible with automotive panel surface grinding/polishing and painting processes used in the industry. The project results have the potential to benefit the Canadian economy by offering a new aluminum body repair technology to the thousands of automotive body repair shops.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Andrzej Sobiesiak;Tricia Carmichael

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Tessonics Inc

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

University of Windsor

Programme :

Accelerate

Pelvic Floor Health and Sexual Well-Being in Women Across the Lifespan

The promotion and maintenance of women’s pelvic floor health is a growing concern as pelvic disorders affect a substantial number of women and their prevalence is expected to increase as a result of Canada’s aging population. Pelvic floor disorders go beyond their physical consequences as they can negatively impact women’s psychological, sexual, and social quality of life. Evidence strongly suggests pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) can contribute to the promotion and maintenance of pelvic floor health and to the treatment of symptoms associated to pelvic floor disorders. However, the associations between women’s pelvic floor health and sexual health across the lifespan require further attention from research and the factors that contribute to adherence of PFMT are still poorly understood. Improving evidence-based knowledge in these areas is critical in the development interventions and products aimed at maintenance and promotion of pelvic health and treatment of pelvic floor disorders.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Elke Reissing

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

WOW Tech Canada Ltd

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Technology

Université :

University of Ottawa

Programme :

Accelerate

Developing Practical Tools for Increasing Health Literacy Related to HIV

Since low health literacy is associated with poor health outcomes (e.g., poor management of chronic diseases – like HIV), which impacts the cost of healthcare in Canada, the current project aims to mitigate the effects of low health literacy. A recent report released by the Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) highlighted that considering health literacy skills of health care providers is equally important as the users of information. This project will generate practical materials (modules, tools, graphics for website development, etc.) for improving health literacy that will be distributed by OHTN to front-line service providers working with populations at risk for and those already living with HIV. The aim of this project is to improve the resources made available to encourage greater health literacy/numeracy on HIV among both service providers and their clients/patients and to develop a standard set of research protocols for OHTN’s future projects examining health literacy/numeracy.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Ken Cramer

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Ontario HIV Treatment Network

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Other services (except public administration)

Université :

University of Windsor

Programme :

Accelerate

Explaining Discrepancies between De Jure and De Facto Exchange Rate Regimes: A Constructivist Approach

Why some states publicly announce one type of exchange rate regime but in fact adopt another? Do states try to manipulate their currencies by creating discrepancies between words and deeds? My research intends to provide an ideational explanation to the gaps between de jure and de facto exchange rate regimes. More specifically, I argue that the classification and verification of exchange rate regime is a social fact rather than a “brutal fact”, and the ideas and perceptions held by national policy makers regarding proper government intervention lead them to code and frame regime choice in accordance with local understanding. Therefore, if policy makers
perceive exchange rate management differently from neoliberal orthodoxy, they will be more likely to be judged as “renege” on policy proclamation by neoliberalism-based de facto classification.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Yves Tiberghien

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Peking University

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Education

Université :

The University of British Columbia

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Study of advanced porous materials for airfoil noise reduction

The noise caused by the intense interaction between men and machines, becomes a serious hazard to human health. The noise generated aerodynamically by airfoil shaped parts, is one of the most challenging noise production mechanism, present in office and kitchen appliances, wind-energy, automotive and aeronautical sector applications. Several authors, including the project applicant and its supervising professor, have extensively studied airfoil noise production mechanisms and reduction technologies. In state-of-the-art designs, the use of advanced porous materials (liners) is recognized as the most efficient way of reducing noise. This project intends to combine the applicant and supervising professor’s solid experimental and theoretical background on this topic with the expertise of the company Mecanum on the development, characterization and application of advanced porous materials. The joint strengths promise to bring high-end academic knowledge to industrial applications, enlarging the company’s range of action and possible patents and scientific publications.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Stéphane Moreau

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Mecanum Inc

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Université de Sherbrooke

Programme :

Accelerate

Changes of people’s livelihood in nature reserve areas in China during a rapid transition period

The development of nature reserves (NRs) in China is occurring simultaneously with the huge economic and social changes in the past 30 years. The rapid changes of economic and society push local people to change their livelihood faster to adapt to it. What’s the effects of all of those changes among society, economic and environment? How to adapt to them? Is there anything to do to help them better adapt to the rapid changes? How to improve the current management system? To answer these questions, a multiple case study method combining with semistructure interview will be conducted in three NRs in China. The relationships among economic development, society changes and environment policies will be analyzed and a governance management suggestion will be provided in order to help local people to adapt changes and improve livelihoods.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

John Innes

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

China Agricultural University

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Education

Université :

The University of British Columbia

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Integrating Computational Linguistics into Game Analytics

Game analytics is a rapidly growing and increasingly important quantitative element of game development in which player and play data is analyzed to discover actionable information to guide monetization and future development activities. Textual and linguistic analyzes are rarely (if ever) used in practice for game analytics, yet these techniques could provide a wealth of valuable new information from social media, community sites, and other sources that to date remain untapped. The purpose of the proposed project is to leverage the state-of-the-art in textual analysis and computational linguistics to create innovative analytics tools and methods that fill a critical gap and add an important new dimension to game analytics. The technologies created through this work will be integrated with systems in use in the partner organization, Big Blue Bubble, giving them an important advantage in a highly competitive marketplace.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Michael Katchabaw

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Big Blue Bubble Inc

Discipline :

Computer science

Secteur :

Information and cultural industries

Université :

Western University

Programme :

Accelerate

Innovative fabrication processes and materials for next generation semiconductor devices

As distributed sensors for the Internet of Things and portable electronics continue to gain in importance, advanced materials and processing technologies for create the next generation semiconductor devices gain in importance. This Mitacs aims to develop
materials and processes to allow new functions in these devices, such as energy harvesting to power wireless devices and efficient RF circuits for their communication. More specifically, piezoelectric materials and the processes to fabrication them on industrial-grade tools for 200 mm wafers will be developed, along with their characterization methods. In addition, advanced wafer bonding approaches to allow
wafer-scale packaging of MEMS sensors and their integration with microelectronics will be developed. Our understanding of the underlying material and interface physics central to these processes will also be improved.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Hassan Maher;Luc Fréchette

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Centre de Collaboration MiQro Innovation (Bromont, QC)

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Université de Sherbrooke

Programme :

Accelerate

Application of spent hen adhesive for engineered wood products

In the egg industry, as the hens are at the end of their productive lives they are of little economic value to the farmers and seen as a by-product or a waste which require disposal. Disposal of spent hens is a long-existing liability to the egg industry for paying associated cost of handling, transportation and disposal. Therefore finding alternate methods and new use is highly desirable to increase the profitability of the poultry industry. Our previous study has resulted in a propriety method of preparing adhesives from spent hens; the overall objectives of the project are to adhesive preparation and to test its applicability in engineered wood products at pilot scale. The current proposed application is essential to help translate the technology into a precommercial application through pilot scale adhesive preparation and application. Outcome of this research will be helpful in improving economic return to the egg farmers through value addition to their waste materials, and Canadian Poultry Research Council will have the benefit to aid farmers in providing sustainable solutions to their existing problems.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Jianping Wu

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Canadian Poultry Research Council;Alberta Chicken Producers

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Agriculture; Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

University of Alberta

Programme :

Accelerate

Low-dose ionizing radiation and health

This project involves three streams, all focusing on the effects of low-dose ionizing radiation. The first stream examines the effects of single ion irradiation using the Microbeam at McMaster University. Preliminary biological research will be conducted on human cell lines using standard radiobiological endpoints including DNA double strand break foci and micronuclei formation. The second stream is a clinical trial assessing whether low-dose half-body irradiation can stimulate immunity and reduce recurrent prostate cancer. Once the clinical trial is initiated, blood samples will be collected from patients receiving irradiations and measurement will be taken on the levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and other markers of immune function. The third stream is intended to understand how eliminating background ionizing radiation will impact biological functions. Cell line and animal models will be raised in the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNOLAB), a facility that was built 2070 metres underground to shield from background radiation exposure. The knowledge generated from the three research streams will assist in understanding the impacts of very low-dose radiation exposure and nuclear power production, as well as setting appropriate regulatory guidelines.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Douglas Boreham

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Bruce Power

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Utilities

Université :

Laurentian University

Programme :

Accelerate

Development of a laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) sensor system for real-time ore classification

Present high capacity mining practices suffer from poor selectivity resulting in significant amounts of barren rock to report to the processing plant and significant quantities of metal in the waste dump. The research is aimed at developing sorting systems that improve the selectivity of the mining practices. The research will help MineSense Technologies Ltd to develop a new sensor for sorting systems referred to as Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). LIBS has been extensively applied to ore characterization, but the present work is aimed at developing the LIBS sensor for real-time ore classification. Benefits results from increased resources utilization, improved grade control, significant energy savings and improved profitability. MineSense Technologies Ltd is a Canadian based company that is developing innovative intelligent technological systems for the mining industry. The systems under development will benefit Canadian mining operations and will be marketed internationally.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Bern Klein

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

MineSense Technologies Inc.

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Mining; Technology; Manufacturing and Construction

Université :

The University of British Columbia

Programme :

Accelerate

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