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Bridging the Gap – Health and Safety Engineering Student Teaching Modules – Stage 2

This project is an undertaking in coordination with Minerva Canada, some of its industry partners and seven Canadian universities which aims to address a gap between industry and the graduates of engineering programs in terms of attitudes, knowledge and applied skills pertaining to health & safety in engineering practice. Upon completion, the project’s end product will include 8 stand-alone teaching modules that can be integrated into one of the four years of an engineering program related to health & safety for universities across Canada. This project is currently in the second stage of the third phase of the project. The first stage involved developing 11 Health and safety teaching modules that begun in 2013 and is continuing – six draft modules have been completed and are being student tested. Phase 2 provided the input for this project and involved the development of a curriculum plan for content and integration into all four years of engineering. This phase identified the needed core and discipline specific modules. It was completed by Ana Popovic of Queen’s University through a MITACS grant and sponsorship by Minerva Canada.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Martin Ordonez;Marc Rosen;Graeme Norval;Shahzad Barghi;Marc Aucoin;Catherine Burns;Sharareh Taghipour

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Minerva Canada Safety Management Education Inc;General Motors of Canada;Trimac Transportaion Services LP;Imperial Oil Limited (AB);NOVA Chemicals;DMC Mining Services;BC Hydro (Burnaby, BC);BioProcess Assist Ltd;Risk Science International

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Education; Manufacturing; Utilities

Université :

Laurentian University; The University of British Columbia; Toronto Metropolitan University; University of Ontario Institute of Technology; University of Toronto; University of Waterloo; Western University

Programme :

Accelerate

Classifying Commercial Vehicle Stop Locations

“THIS IS A GENERIC TEXT PUT IN PLACE AS THERE WAS NO PROJECT OVERVIEW”

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Scott Sanner

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Geotab Inc

Discipline :

Computer science

Secteur :

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services; Transportation and warehousing

Université :

University of Toronto

Programme :

Accelerate

Flexible electronics for heated glove control

Wearable devices are a promising technology for collecting and analyzing physiological and environmental data for various applications, including healthcare, sports and fitness, and occupational health and safety. In some settings, these wearable devices can also be integrated with actuation capabilities to interact with users.
The proposed research project focuses on applying wearable technologies to thermal comfort and regulation. This will be achieved through the design of heating gloves for Canadian workers in extreme cold environments, such as construction and mining. While protective gloves are essential in these environments, their bulkiness can be a drawback. They can limit dexterity and require a stronger grip, potentially contributing to carpal tunnel syndrome. Additionally, vibrations can exacerbate vibration-induced white finger, especially when hands are cold.
This project aims to explore the use of heating gloves. By generating sufficient warmth, the gloves can be thinner, reducing the needed gripping force while still providing thermal comfort and regulation. The project will focus on developing and programming a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) to control the heating element, which will be developed in a concurrent project.
This research will contribute to the growing field of wearable and printed textile electronics and their application to occupational health and safety.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Julia Guérineau

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Toulouse

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Education

Université :

École de technologie supérieure

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Continuing to Promote Accessibility Through Seating in City Parks

Within the City of Edmonton, the Operations Program Delivery and Partnerships (OPDP) team is home to multiple parks programs that make Edmonton more livable, sustainable, and beautiful. The Benchmark Program is one such program. It was established to offer individuals and groups the opportunity to honour loved ones or to celebrate special occasions through the placement of a commemorative plaque on a bench in City parks and open spaces. The Benchmark program
also installs benches in new locations within City parkland, where there is a need for additional seating. The Access Design Guide, built to accompany Accessibility for People with Disabilities Policy C602, specifies that seating nodes shall be located every 100 m along pathways and trails for Metropolitan, District and Community parks in the City of Edmonton. The gap in the provision of benches has been assessed, but the results need to be further refined to guide future placement of benches.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Robert Summers

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

City of Edmonton

Discipline :

Earth science

Secteur :

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Public administration

Université :

University of Alberta

Programme :

Business Strategy Internship

Enhancing Fan Experience and Revenue Streams – NL Growlers

Despite its promising trajectory, DSE may face challenges in revenue generation and fan engagement. Sustaining the loyalty of existing ticket holders and attracting new patrons demand personalized outreach and compelling offers. By spearheading outbound sales initiatives and managing ticket holder renewals, there’s an opportunity to overcome these challenges. Through strategic engagement and fostering meaningful connections with fans, these efforts can bolster revenue streams and solidify the foundation of support crucial for the long-term success of DSE and its affiliated teams. The contribution through outbound sales and ticket holder renewals will play a pivotal role in fortifying DSE’s position in the competitive sports and entertainment landscape. By actively engaging with potential patrons and existing ticket holders, they will not only bolster revenue streams but also foster a deeper sense of connection and loyalty among fans. Their efforts will directly contribute to increasing brand awareness and solidifying DSE’s standing as a premier destination for hockey enthusiasts. Through their strategic outreach and personalized approach, they will help ensure the sustained success and growth of DSE and its affiliated teams, setting the stage for continued excellence and achievement in the years to come.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Liam Morrissey

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Deacon Sports and Entertainment Ltd.

Discipline :

Business

Secteur :

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Université :

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Programme :

Business Strategy Internship

Développer un modèle d’apprentissage par renforcement permettant à un robot de déterminer le positionnement de son préhenseur pour saisir un objet inconnu selon sa forme et diverses autres spécifications.

Les objectifs spécifiques du stage sont d’utiliser une version numérique de la pince du robot, des objets à saisir et de leur environnement dans un simulateur et de développer un modèle d’intelligence artificielle permettant de déterminer le positionnement et la manière d’agripper les objets. Le projet proposé par le stagiaire vise à développer de tels algorithmes de contrôle. Le robot perçoit non seulement son environnement mais en tire également des leçons. Ainsi, le projet soutient l’objectif du CRVI de développer des solutions d’automatisation industrielle qui s’appuient sur la vision et l’apprentissage par renforcement pour contrôler les robots.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Mehdi Adda

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Centre de robotique et de vision industrielles Inc.

Discipline :

Computer science

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Université du Québec à Rimouski

Programme :

Accelerate

Extending the level proximal subdifferential

Many real-world applications can be modeled as nonconvex optimization problems, such as the phase retrieval problem in medical imaging and matrix factorization problems in data analysis, just to name a few. Proximal-type algorithms serve as ideal candidates to resolve these nonconvex problems. Nevertheless, their convergence analysis remains challenging due to the lack of favorable properties and a uniform framework. Developing the novel extension of the level proximal subdifferential will enhance the mathematical foundation of proximal-type algorithms in the absence of convexity, anticipated to provide a uniform framework for the convergence analysis of these algorithms. As such, this project will bring new insights about the behavior of proximal-type algorithms for the nonconvex optimization problems, fostering better algorithmic solutions to computational challenges arisen from real-world scientific applications.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Shawn Wang

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Kyushu University

Discipline :

Mathematics

Secteur :

Education

Université :

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

A Decision-Support System for Solar Photovoltaic Adoption in Sustainable Manufacturing based on the S5 Framework

This project is developing a decision-making tool to help small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in Canada and Mexico use solar power more effectively. This tool considers not just saving money and the environment, but also safety for workers and the community. By working together, researchers in Canada and Mexico will improve this tool and share their knowledge, benefiting both countries’ efforts to use clean energy.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Qipei (Gavin) Mei

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Energy and Utilities; Sustainability & the Environment

Université :

University of Alberta

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Investigating the Synergistic Effect of Light-Inducing and Ultrasonication on the Decoration of Single Atoms on TiO2 Nanosheets for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation

The project aims to advance clean energy technologies by addressing critical challenges in photocatalytic hydrogen generation using TiO2 nanomaterials. While TiO2 demonstrates strong photocatalytic abilities, harnessing solar energy for renewable energy production, it faces obstacles such as high recombination rates and slow kinetics for hydrogen evolution, necessitating the use of metal cocatalysts. Single-atom (SA) decorated catalysts show promise in enhancing efficacy and reducing system costs. This project focuses on two atomic-scale defect engineering techniques sonochemical and light-induced methods to decorate TiO2 nanosheets with single Pt atoms, increasing hydrogen generation rates. These methods create surface-exposed atomic-scale defects conducive to SA deposition, enabling efficient hydrogen production. The project’s outcomes are poised to propel sustainable energy technology, addressing challenges in clean energy production and promoting societal and environmental well-being. By sharing data and publishing papers resulting from this project, the University of Alberta and the University of Siegen can establish themselves as key players in the renewable energy industry, contributing to its development.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Shiva Mohajernia

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Universität Siegen

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Green/Alternative Energy; Energy and Utilities; Nanotechnology

Université :

University of Alberta

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Les partenariats publics privés en sécurité au Québec : un état de la situation

Ce projet a pour objectif de dresser un panorama des partenariats public privé en sécurité (PPPS) au Québec. Alors que la gouvernance partenariale en sécurité se profile comme un moyen de plus en plus privilégié pour produire, distribuer et contrôler la sécurité dans nos sociétés contemporaines, peu d’études empiriques ont cherché à en évaluer le nombre et leur forme. Cette recherche, en partenariat avec le Bureau de la Sécurité Privée et la Banque Nationale du Canada, se donne comme ambition de combler ce vide, sur le territoire québécois. Elle servira à identifier les bonnes pratiques, ainsi que les limites et obstacles à ces nouvelles formes de collaboration, ce qui s’avérera utile aux décideurs politiques, aux organisations policières et aux acteurs de l’industrie de la sécurité privée.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Massimiliano Mulone

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Bureau de la sécurité privée;Banque Nationale du Canada

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Other

Université :

Université de Montréal

Programme :

Accelerate

Quantum sensor-based localization system for future urban air mobility

This project is investigation of conventional air vehicle localization using GPS and mobile networks and verification on that their weaknesses in the accurate and seamless localization can be supplemented or strengthened by future quantum sensor-based localization to discover a new blue ocean in the mobility industry.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Ajmery Sultana

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Hanseo University

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Aerospace; Information and Communications Technology; Quantum Science

Université :

Algoma University

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Enhancing Liver MRI Diagnostics through Advanced 7T Imaging and Recurrent Inference Machine Technology

In this project, we aim to revolutionize liver MRI scans using advanced technology. Our focus is on utilizing a powerful 7T MRI scanner, which provides clearer and more detailed images than traditional MRI machines. We will be applying a cutting-edge technique called the Recurrent Inference Machine (RIM) to process these images. This method, developed by experts at UMC Amsterdam, uses sophisticated algorithms to reconstruct high-quality images quickly and efficiently. By doing so, we expect to achieve faster and more accurate liver scans, which is particularly crucial for diagnosing and treating various liver conditions. The outcome of this research will not only enhance MRI technology but also has the potential to significantly improve patient care, thanks to faster and more reliable diagnoses.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Michael Noseworthy;Wietske van der Zwaag;Matthan Caan

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

Université :

McMaster University

Programme :

Accelerate