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Measuring Environmental Performance and Incorporating Social Sustainability into the Operations of Jefo Nutrition Inc. (Jefo).

Livestock production is the number one agricultural source of greenhouse gases worldwide. Research shows that livestock feed greatly contributes to greenhouse gases from meat, milk, and eggs, making up more than 70% of the total emissions. The information available to Jefo from a previous project with the same team shows that their feed additives can reduce the carbon footprint of feed supplied to livestock. With this information, this project will expand Jefo’s primary focus of improving livestock nutrition to find the right balance between greenhouse gas mitigation, feed cost, feed additives, and diet formula. Ultimately, this will help Jefo remain profitable while being socially and environmentally responsible.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

JEFO Nutrition

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Agriculture

Université :

McGill University

Programme :

Accelerate

Effet de la sclérose en plaques sur l’adaptation sensorimotrice : étude comportementale et électrophysiologique

Au Canada, plus de 90 000 personnes sont atteintes de la sclérose en plaques. Cette
maladie neurodégénérative et auto-immune, médiée par l’inflammation, touche le système
nerveux central. Les lésions, principalement de la matière blanche, sont à l’origine de
perturbations de la transmission de l’influx nerveux entre le système nerveux central et le
reste du corps. Les patients rencontrent des troubles sensorimoteurs et des difficultés dans
la planification et l’exécution de leurs mouvements. Toutefois, des incertitudes persistent
quant à l’intégrité des processus neuroplastiques qui supportent la réadaptation des fonctions
motrices chez ces patients. Ainsi, l’objectif de cette étude est d’investiguer les capacités
d’adaptation sensorimotrices des patients suite à l’introduction de perturbations
visuomotrices, ainsi que les mécanismes neuroplastiques qui les sous-tendent. Les résultats
pourraient permettre d’évaluer le niveau d’atteinte et de progression de la maladie, et donc
d’améliorer la prise en charge afin d’optimiser les fonctions motrices du membre supérieur.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Pierre-Michel Bernier

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Association de la Sclérose en Plaques de l’Estrie Inc.

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences and Technology; Other

Université :

Université de Sherbrooke

Programme :

Accelerate

Improving polymer-encapsulated nanoparticle assembly and delivery towards applications in agriculture, with positive environmental impact

Nanoparticles are objects on the scale of billionths of a meter, and their small size gives them properties that are scientifically interesting and commercially important. Vive Crop Protection has commercialized a technology in which they use a nanoparticle-enabled approach to enhance the delivery of agricultural pesticides. This project is about controlling the process of clumping nanoparticles together to form larger structures, on the micron scale (millionths of a meter); this makes them easier to handle. Profs McMillen and Goh work in synthetic biology and nanoscience (respectively), and will investigate ways of extending existing methods in two main ways: (1) Creating new forms of polymer-encapsulated nanoparticle (PENs), to control how they interact with each other and with biological cells; and (2) Engineering yeast to act as attachment scaffolds for the PENs, creating a more environmentally-friendly analog to functionalized beads can be used to grow self-replicating micron-scale attachment centres for the PENs.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

David McMillen;Cynthia Goh

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Vive Crop Protection Inc.

Discipline :

Physics

Secteur :

Agriculture

Université :

University of Toronto

Programme :

Accelerate

Effects of Logging Practices on Floods and Droughts in the Sunshine Coast

Recent findings expose the concerning sensitivity of hydrologic and geomorphic function to clearcut logging. Water quality, fish habitat, downstream infrastructure, and human lives are all suffering due to clearcut practices and climate change. This study will explore for the first time the differences between the effect of clearcut logging and more ecosystem friendly logging practices on flood risk. These logging scenarios will be compared in the Roberts Creek on the Sunshine Coast of BC. Ground-breaking, watershed-scale spatial modelling will then be done, depicting environmentally friendly, clearcut, and no logging scenarios. This will showcase the flood risk differences in effects of logging on floods and droughts. The partner has a long history of influencing policy around forest and water management. Together, we share common goals combining our research expertise with the partners communication skills and campaign work.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Younes Alila

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Sierra Club BC

Discipline :

Earth science

Secteur :

Other services (except public administration)

Université :

The University of British Columbia

Programme :

Accelerate

Integrating Drone Imagery, advanced AI, and Remote Sensing for Assessing Success Rate of Natural and Artificial Forest Regeneration in Post-Wildfire Landscapes

This research project aims to address the existing knowledge gap regarding the effectiveness of drone-based reforestation compared to natural forest regeneration in post-wildfire areas. This study seeks to provide valuable insights into its benefits, limitations, and potential for large-scale reforestation efforts. The research outcomes will contribute to the scientific understanding of drone-based reforestation, guide reforestation strategies, and inform decision-making by stakeholders. Collaborating on this research project will provide substantial benefits to the TreeTrack. Firstly, their involvement will allow them to improve their existing drone tree planting methods through a comprehensive scientific evaluation. The research findings will enable the TreeTrack to fine-tune their operations, identify areas for optimization, and enhance the overall efficiency of their reforestation efforts. Additionally, being associated with a rigorous scientific study will enhance the TreeTrack’s reputation as a leader in the field and provide them with a competitive edge in the emerging market of drone-based reforestation.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Siamak Arzanpour

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Tree Track Intelligence

Discipline :

Earth science

Secteur :

Agriculture

Université :

Simon Fraser University

Programme :

Accelerate

Optimization of Energy Distribution for Electric Vehicles Charging

This project addresses the growing challenges associated with the increasing demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) within the context of a global shift towards sustainable energy solutions. The surge in EV adoption, while beneficial for the environment, poses challenges on the energy grid due to frequent and high-powered charging, leading to more frequent peaks and potential failures of the energy grid. The proposed solution involves storing energy during off-peak hours and discharging it strategically, but the complexities arise from the impact of charging patterns on battery life cycle. Leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and optimization, the project aims to develop an innovative solution. Specifically, it suggests scheduling slow charging during off-peak hours through a collaboration between Carleton University and BluWave.ai. This strategic partnership combines expertise in data engineering, computational geometry, and advanced optimization techniques to create an optimizer. The primary objective is to achieve a harmonious balance between the load on the energy grid and the longevity of EV batteries, fostering a sustainable and efficient approach to electric vehicle charging.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Prosenjit Bose

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Bluwave-AI

Discipline :

Computer science

Secteur :

Information and cultural industries

Université :

Carleton University

Programme :

Accelerate

Advancement of a Precision Diagnostic Tool for Detecting Muscle Atrophy-Associated Small Molecules.

The management of musculoskeletal diseases is essential for reducing pain and disability,
preventing disease progression, maintaining independence, and promoting mental well-being. By
effectively managing these conditions and facilitating individualized therapy approaches, society as a
whole will benefit from reduced healthcare costs and improved economic productivity. Early detection
and proactive care are vital for the management of these diseases. In here, we are creating a point-ofcare
technology to enable real time monitoring of muscle degeneration. Our project will allow for the
development of this technology which uses a proprietary panel of biomarkers to assess muscle health
and monitor muscle atrophy. This innovative technology will empower more efficient healthcare,
enhance rehabilitation, and disease state.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Christa Brosseau

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Myomar Molecular Inc.

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Saint Mary's University

Programme :

Accelerate

Universal Resource Strategy

The long wait for pediatric rehabilitation requires that service providers support families in new and innovative ways while they wait for service. Tiered service delivery is a model where each tier represents a higher intensity of service. The first tier provides Universal Resources; supports that can benefit all children. KidsAbility is building a Universal Resource strategy to ensure that high-quality, evidence-based resources are available for all families at any point, but particularly during their early engagement period while they wait for targeted or individualized service. This project will engage clinical staff and families to inform a needs assessment and gap analysis that will identify what resources are helpful to families, and where we need to develop content to support their needs. The deliverables will be a comprehensive library of existing universal resources, a prioritized plan for developing new content, and an evaluation plan.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Michelle Phoenix

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

KidsAbility

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

Université :

McMaster University

Programme :

Business Strategy Internship

Co-investigating the utility of Radarsat Constellation Mission polarizations for SmartICE Inuit community ice travel safety maps

Inuit communities are reliant on sea ice travel to hunt and fish to get nutritious food and maintain their culture. Search and Rescue incidents are on the rise with changing sea ice conditions due to climate change. Information to support Inuit travel needs at community scales are currently limited in Inuit Nunangat (Simonee et al., 2021). To meet these needs SmartICE (www.smartice.org) has co-developed the Sikumik Qaujimajjuti program to build local Inuit expertise in satellite interpretation and digital mapping skills.
Due to polar darkness and cloud cover in Canada’s North, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery is widely used to monitor ice. Discriminating ice from open water in SAR is a known challenge. However, Canada’s Radarsat Constellation Mission (RCM) provides advanced imaging techniques, known as polarimetry, that shows promise for improving the interpretation of ice and open water in SAR imagery. This research will co-investigate with Inuit these advanced techniques for sea ice mapping at community scales, and co-develop culturally contextual training and workflows for the utilization of this imagery for Inuit SmartICE mappers.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

John Yackel;Lynn Moorman

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

SmartICE Inc

Discipline :

Earth science

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

University of Calgary

Programme :

Accelerate

Improving the monitoring of submerged aquatic vegetation using satellite remote sensing using machine learning and object-based image analysis

Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) are important in aquatic ecosystems as they represent hotspots of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Earth observation technologies (EOT) constitute a cost-effective monitoring tool for environmental variables at large scales but their use in freshwater environmental monitoring remains limited because of the optical complexity of inland waters. This research develops and builds upon an innovative open-source machine learning and geographic object-based image analysis approach to characterize and map SAV. Associated field work performed near the Port of Montreal’s expansion site at Contrecoeur allows for research into how construction disturbances impact nutrients at the landscape level within the project and supports future SAV-related EOT developments. This research benefits the partner organization, Hatfield Consultants, in its work to develop EOT to support environmental variable monitoring in fluvial systems.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Andrea Bertolo

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Hatfield Consultants

Discipline :

Physics

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Programme :

Accelerate

Risk-Informed Condominium Reserve Fund Study: from BIM-Based Performance Evaluation to Financial Planning

Current condo reserve fund studies use a lot of subjective judgment, many unrealistic assumptions, and a biased analysis horizon. As a result, many condo corporations have found their reserve fund inadequate to addressing the maintenance, repair and replacement needs of the common elements of the condo buildings they manage. The research project aims to change the current reserve fund study culture by developing a risk-informed approach established on solid assumptions and empirical data as well as condo owners’ risk aversion attitude in the determination of the condo fees and the optimal minimum reserve fund. The project will develop a practical Microsoft Excel-based computer application for condominium reserve fund studies.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Arnold Yuan

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

RDQ Engineering Inc.

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Toronto Metropolitan University

Programme :

Accelerate

Sensor technologies for cardiac arrest

Using simplified language understandable to a layperson, provide a general, one-paragraph description of the proposed research project to be undertaken by the intern(s) as well as the expected benefit to the partner organization. (100-150 words) In more than 75% of all Sudden Cardiac Arrests, no one is there to witness the event and call 9-1-1, and resultant survival is near 0%. Sudden Cardiac Arrest death is a significant and unrecognized epidemic in Canada, affecting over 20,000 people annually. We hypothesize that modelling the implementation of wearable sensors in the population will provide evidence that key clinical and system metrics in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation system in British Columbia can be improved, and that such improvements will be worthwhile and cost-effective. We anticipate our models will forecast a significant increase in rates of survival to hospital discharge and survival with favourable neurological outcomes and will provide a framework for technology innovators and clinicians to develop clinical trials evaluating wearable sensors for impact on cardiac arrest outcomes.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Brian Grunau;Joseph Puyat

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

CHEOS

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

Université :

The University of British Columbia

Programme :

Accelerate

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