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13270 Completed Projects

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Engineering - chemical / biological

The impacts of agricultural insecticides and new regulatory schemes on the health of wild and managed bees

Agricultural pesticides are one of several stressors contributing to the global decline of insect pollinators. More specifically, there is strong evidence of harm from neonicotinoid insecticides. Many jurisdictions are implementing new rules to restrict use of these common pesticides. While regulators have largely focused on reducing pollinator exposure to neonicotinoids, other insecticides also have the potential to harm pollinators. There is a need to analyze the full suite of agricultural insecticides to better understand the “pesticide stressor” and avoid regrettable substitutions as farmers reduce reliance on neonicotinoids.  Furthermore, little is known about the extent to which restrictions on neonicotinoids will in fact support recovery of insect pollinators. Our research will address this gap in our knowledge through two objectives. First, we will produce a comprehensive review of the literature on the effects of currently registered insecticides on insect pollinators. Second, we will execute an experimental study of the impacts of new regulations on native bee communities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Risa Sargent

Student:

Emma Gaudreault

Partner:

David Suzuki Foundation

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Machine Learning Modeling for Autism Spectrum Disorder Handling and Treatment

The project is about developing a decision support tool to provide a personalized handling and treatment for Autistic Syndrome Disorder patients. This decision support tool will integrate machine learning modeling that will be used to suggest optimal and personalized guidelines for a very large spectrum of ASD patients, not available so far. Theses guidelines will be used by concerned parents, teachers and therapist that are in charge of these patients. The partner is a company that offer accompanying and training services to ASD patients’ parents and therapists. Consequently, the expected outcome of this research work will allow the partner to provide services  to ASD community not offered so far in any country, letting this company becoming a pioneer in this field.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maïzi Yasmina

Student:

Cheng Zhu

Partner:

Autismexc inc.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Machine Learning Strategies in the Physical North American Power Markets

Machine learning techniques have been applied to the financial industry for some time. They have allowed large utilities and generators to better forecast their needs, and the prices they will pay, leading to a generally more efficient grid. However, very little research has been done that could benefit power marketers, who do not have a load to serve or a generating facility to manage. The application of machine learning techniques has yielded great results in the financial industry. Due to their capacity to uncover non-linear relationships between large sets of variables, they seem like the perfect tool to better understand the electric grid and uncover trading strategies based on these discoveries.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Manuel Morales

Student:

Poclaire Gtougaimbo Kenmogne

Partner:

Plant-E Corp

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

The estimation and prediction of crop biomass and final yield using UAV-based point cloud data

This study will focus on an alternative remote sensing method for crop long-term biomass monitoring and prediction of final yield using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) based 3D point cloud data in Southwestern Ontario. Currently, biomass and yield are estimated from statistical and crop growth models. However, statistical models are only applicable for specific area or environmental conditions; crop growth models require many input parameters which are impractical for individual farmers. The allometric method could be an alternative for crop biomass estimation. Moreover, the key parameter, crop height, is difficult to obtain from satellite or airborne remote sensing data. According to the outcomes from my previous study, crop canopy height and LAI estimation methods using the UAV-based point cloud data could be valuable information on crop biomass estimation using the allometric method. 

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jinfei Wang

Student:

Yang Song

Partner:

A&L Canada Laboratories Inc

Discipline:

Geography / Geology / Earth science

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Comparing chemical suppressants for the control of fugitive dust emission on mine hauls roads

Dust generated from haul roads poses a health and safety threat to mine sites. Traditionally, water has been applied on mine haul roads to control the dust. Using chemical surfactants to form a solution of chemical suppressants has been considered as a more effective method to control fugitive. However, the use of chemical dust suppressants is still in an “art” stage in which the selection and use of dust suppressants is largely based on site experience after numerous “trials-and-errors.” To this end, the objective of this proposed research is to develop a bench-scale testing framework and conduct a systematic investigation on various chemical dust suppressants in the mining industry. The results derived from the proposed investigation and its related characterizations will strongly benefit the selection of chemical dust suppressants for truck hauling in Canada’s mining sites.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Wei Liu

Student:

Leon Yang

Partner:

Teck Metals Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Mining and quarrying

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Remediation of Contaminated Soil and Groundwater using Nanotechnologies – Year two

Contamination in soil and groundwater tends to be overlooked since their adverse impact does not appear exteriorly and instantaneously. However, the contaminants could potentially cause adverse impact on vegetation and human health by migrating off the contaminated site through groundwater flow, and also influence climate change through cycling of elements. Recently, demand for remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater has been raised due to increasing public awareness about environmental problems. Especially in Canada, public and media attentions have been grown up for the soil contamination associated with oil and gas development. A number of contaminated sites have not been cleaned up due to the high remediation cost with current remediation technologies. The proposed technology in this project will provide cost-effective and highly efficient remediation methods for the contaminated sites which employ novel nanomaterials and energy-efficient heating sources.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Simon Park

Student:

Jongho Won

Partner:

TRIUM Environmental Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Nanotechnologies

University:

Program:

Elevate

Study of Indian and Ukrainian legal frameworks regulating biofertilizers and biocontrol agents in reference to Canadian microbial products – year 2

This research aims at primarily analysing the legal frameworks regulating biofertilizers and biopesticides (also known as ‘biologicals’) in India and Ukraine. After studying and analysing the legal frameworks, and barriers in registration procedures for R&D, trial, transfer, trade, transport and storage of new molecules and microbial strains of agro-biologicals, a draft of alternative regulations will be suggested for biofertilizers and biocontrol agents being imported or manufactured in India and Ukraine. Simultaneously, under this research project, assessment of the effectiveness of biofertilizer/ biopesticide quality monitoring systems adopted by manufacturers, regulatory agencies and user farmers under given regulations and standards is to be done in both India and Ukraine.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Konstantia Koutouki

Student:

Hasrat Arjjumend

Partner:

Earth Alive Clean Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Law

Sector:

Management of companies and enterprises

University:

Program:

Elevate

Augmented Guidance Navigation and Control for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Sense and Avoid is a capability that is required by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to ensure that they do not enter into collision with other manned and unmanned aircraft. Obstacle avoidance of stationary objects is an important first step toward building Sense and Avoid systems. For stationary objects, after the object has been detected and its location has been determined, it is necessary to plan a path around the object, using a path planner, a key component of obstacle avoidance. For moving objects, detection can be more difficult and it also is necessary to predict the object’s trajectory, before using a path planner to calculate a path that will avoid a collision with the object. Sense and Avoid is an enabling technology that will be required for future (UAV) operations that take place beyond the line of sight of the pilot-in-command, and will be needed for many UAV applications.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rene Jr Landry

Student:

Rafik Chennouf

Partner:

Pegasus Research and Technologies

Discipline:

Engineering - other

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Feasibility of a pressure retarded osmosis process for Quebec electricity generation – Year two

Osmotic power or salinity gradient energy is one type of the renewable energies which is produced by fresh and salt water. This new environmental friendly energy based on the advantages such as carbon dioxide free and generating power continuously in all weather conditions seems to be a good option in which to invest. Therefore, investigation and research on osmotic energy and the technologies that generate it will be highly beneficial to Quebec. This project looks to develop expertise related to osmotic power. A pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) power test unit will be designed and installed in Quebec. This will be the first osmotic power system in North America. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Catherine Mulligan

Student:

Elham Abbasi-Garravand

Partner:

Hydro-Québec

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Alternative energy

University:

Program:

Elevate

Removal of THMs Precursors from High DOC and TDS Water by IBROM Process

Surface waters typically have high levels of natural organic matter. The reaction of this organics with chlorine, which is generally used for disinfection, results in the formation of carcinogenic chlorine disinfection by-products (DBPs). Water treatment plants are obliged to come up with appropriate solutions to meet the set guidelines on maximum acceptable levels for these harmful DBPs.
Different approaches to reduce DBPs have been employed to this day such as enhancing removal of organics in the first steps of treatment, use of disinfectants alternative to chlorine, or removal of DBPs after they have been formed.
The Herbert WTP applies coagulation/flocculation/sedimentation processes followed by a reverse osmosis (RO) membrane. This WTP is facing operational challenges related to inadequate organic removal within the pretreatment steps. Historically high levels of THMs have been the primary challenge, which had necessitated the upgrades but with the requirements to blend water, the benefits of organic reduction in order to extend membrane lifespan is the primary drive for this research. […]

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Faculty Supervisor:

Beata Gorczyca

Student:

Zahra Vojdani

Partner:

KGS Group

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Natural resources

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Storytelling the History of Cantonese Migration through Virtual Heritage

Since the 19th century, Chinese men and women have migrated to small towns and cities throughout places such as Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and North America in search of better opportunities, bringing with them many traditional cultural practices, values and customs that evolved over time and space. How did early migrants retain cultural heritage practices? How did people adapt their cultural traditions to local environments? What systems were in place to support the continuation of these practices, and how have these systems evolved over the past century? Drawing from data collected in Vancouver, Hong Kong, and Kaiping in rural south China, the project will combine historical document research with virtual reality (VR) technology to produce an immersive VR film about the history of overseas Chinese. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Henry Yu

Student:

Denise Fong

Partner:

Hammer & Tong Picture Industries Ltd

Discipline:

History

Sector:

Digital media

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Safety and Security for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

Currently, the automotive industry is going through a very significant transformation—one that is blending cars with modern IT, involving technologies such as: multiple CPUs for in-car computing, ad-hoc networking and Internet connectivity, computer vision and sensing technologies, entertainment and artificial intelligence for automated driving and real-world congestion control. Connected and intelligence vehicles are also raising cyber-security concerns. Several recent attacks provided enough evidence, showing that vehicles are indeed vulnerable, and some of these vulnerabilities can be literally “deadly” to drivers and road users. To address these exploitation possibilities, with Irdeto Canada’s existing solutions to improve connected car security, the interns will be involved in developing more advanced software protection technologies, such as, runtime application self-protection and a secure operating system. The range of systems from keyless entry using mobile devices to autonomous driving systems will all benefit from increased security, reliability, and safety.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohammad Mannan

Student:

Asif Mahbub

Partner:

Irdeto Canada

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Program:

Accelerate

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