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13270 Completed Projects

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Mapping for Change: A Case Study of Enhancing Informational Exchange and Collaboration Through Geoweb Technology

‘Mapping for Change’ is a case study of best practices in the use of Geoweb as a mechanism for enhancing informational exchange and collaboration between homelessness stakeholders including non-profits/charities serving the homeless. Using geoweb technology developed in the Spatial Information for Community Engagement (SPiCE) Lab at UBC Okanagan, the project involves implementing and monitoring/evaluating the use of a webbased mapping application (Homelessness Services Database) that will function as an accessible and searchable spatial database of housing and related services for the homeless in Kelowna. The project will benefit partner organizations through access to real-time information on homelessness services in Kelowna on which to base organizational planning efforts.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jon Corbett

Student:

Shelley Cook

Partner:

Central Okanagan Foundation

Discipline:

Geography / Geology / Earth science

Sector:

Service industry

University:

University of British Columbia Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

Understanding the facilitators and barriers to effective water and sanitation interventions for characterizing spatial trends of Shigella infections in Jiangsu, China

Home to the world’s largest population, China faces scarce water resources and water contamination problems are causing a significant portion of China’s rural population to live without access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. Exposure to water contaminated with human feces can cause severe diarrheal diseases, especially among children under the age of 5. In the Eastern province of Jiangsu, a significant number of diarrhea incidences are caused by shigellosis, or watery diarrhea. Fortunately, shigellosis can be effectively prevented by well-implemented water and sanitation interventions. The key objective of my research is to understand the facilitators and barriers to effective water and sanitation interventions, and how they can be used to characterize the prevalence of shigellosis among children in rural areas. The findings of this project will not only provide up-to-date evidence to affected communities, but will also provide various stakeholders (governmental agencies, local water industries, and nongovernmental organizations (NGO)) critical information needed to implement more sensible
solutions and mitigation measures.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Susan J. Elliott, Su-Yin Tan

Student:

Sabrina Li

Partner:

Discipline:

Resources and environmental management

Sector:

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Globalink Research Award

The effects of culture on spontaneous use of spatial navigation strategies

Cultural neuroscience is based on the theory that different values and behavioral practices across cultures influence information processing as well as neural structures. More specifically, it has been proposed that individualistic Westerners have an increased sensitivity to process central objects; while interdependent East Asians based on their collectivist culture have a tendency to process information holistically with attention to contextual cues. In India, urbanization and economic growth has led to the coexistence of collectivist and individualistic framework. The purpose of the proposed study is to explain the influence of cultural orientation on the spontaneous use of spatial navigation strategies between Indian and North American participants. In addition, the proposed study aims to investigate whether the differences across cultures in their reliance on a particular type of spatial navigation strategy is magnified with age. A collectivist-individualist orientation scale will be utilized to determine the cultural orientation of all participants.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lixia Yang

Student:

Khushi Patel

Partner:

Discipline:

Psychology

Sector:

University:

Ryerson University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Investigating the involvement of sleep pathways in absence seizures

Absence seizures are the most common form of epilepsy in children. These patients often experience transient episodes of impaired consciousness, which have an enormous impact on their quality of life. We are proposing to identify the neural substrates for these seizures. These experiments would provide the basis of future experimental studies examining the biological basis of impaired consciousness and epilepsy, as well as be the first step towards evolving new pharmacologic or stimulation paradigms designed to control absence epilepsy.

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Faculty Supervisor:

McIntyre Burnham

Student:

Jabir Mohamed

Partner:

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Drift wave turbulence in the presence of neoclassical forces

Hot plasmas are common throughout the universe, and generally exist in highly turbulent states. Turbulence, and the related anomalous (turbulent) transport, remains a great challenge of classical physics. This poses a substantial issue for the understanding of fundamental phenomena (magnetic dynamo, space and solar activity), and the development of efficient plasma devices (spacecraft thrusters, plasma processing devices, fusion reactors). The long-term objective of this research is to explain and predict the turbulent behavior and transport of magnetically confined fusion plasmas. This project will contribute to the general theory of plasma turbulence, and facilitate design and operation of various plasma devices, including large and small scale fusion projects such as General Fusion (Canada), and ITER (France), among others. This project promotes a deep knowledge of physics, strong skills in analytical and critical analysis, high performance computations, and the processing of large data sets. These skills and expertise are vital to maintain Canada’s competitiveness in science and high technology industries.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andrei Smolyakov

Student:

Jeffery Zielinski

Partner:

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Ecology of sitatunga in Uganda

Trophy hunting, while a controversial issue in the developed world, is an important management strategy by wildlife management agencies across the equator. Due to negative public opinions, trophy hunting outfitters are under increased scrutiny to demonstrate that hunting has no detrimental effects on animal populations. To this end, we are embarking upon research into the size and extent of the sitatunga population on the Mayanja River in Uganda, which is part of the hunting concession managed by Uganda Wildlife Safaris. The results of this study will support the continuation of sitatunga hunting in central Uganda, and provide critical information about the proportion of the population that can be safely harvested.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Boyce

Student:

Camille Warbington

Partner:

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Fisheries and wildlife

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate International

Measurement Verification And Modelling of W-Band Imager and Harvester

Beyond the spectrum of visible light lies a window of frequencies called the W-Band which illuminates a world normally unseen to the naked eye and can be the vessel for energy without wires. In order to see this world normally unseen, we have developed a unique circuit topology which has shown signs of truly state-of-the-art performance while consuming zero energy, occupying less area than the head of a sewing needle, and costing less than any of its competitors. Although promise has been shown by this new device, further investigation is demanded. Under the joint guidance of Professor Voinigescu and Professor Socher, while utilizing University of Toronto’s facilities we hope to unlock the secrets of its inner workings, thereby enabling its integration into larger scale systems.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sorin Voinigescu

Student:

Edoh Shaulov

Partner:

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Evaluating options for the experimental design of an integrated green roof and rainwater cistern

Green roof and water cistern technologies are increasingly becoming important components of sustainable building practices and urban water management. However, the two technologies are rarely designed as an integrated system. This goal of this project is develop an experimental design to test the reuse of cistern water for irrigation in green roofs. This experiment will be designed for the new research facilities of the Green Roof Innovation Testing Laboratory at the University of Toronto. We plan to review scientific literature on water reuse in green roofs as well as water quality monitoring equipment and methods. This will allow us to develop different experimental design and budget options. The literature review, technical drawing, and costing of monitoring equipment and lab tests will be compiled into a written report, which will serve as the basis for discussions with potential industry partners when applying for additional government research funding.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Liat Margolis

Student:

Omar Bawab

Partner:

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

UV-CHLORINE ADVANCED OXIDATION FOR WATER TREATMENT

The student will work in a drinking water engineering research laboratory at the University of Toronto to explore an aspect related to the novel use of ultraviolet light and chlorine to destroy hard-to-treat contaminants in drinking water. Previous work by this lab has shown that this form of treatment can be effective, but it is important to determine whether there may be undesirable chemical by-products formed. The student will monitor for the potential formation of these by-products under a range of simulated treatment conditions. This work is therefore an important step in the pathway that may lead to ultraviolet light and chlorine becoming an acceptable method to remove various contaminants from drinking water.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ron Hofmann

Student:

Dana Pousty

Partner:

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Controlled Passive Energy Management in Prosthetic Foot Components: Cosmetic Cover Design and Performance during Simulated Gait

There is a need for higher functioning prosthetic components available at a lower cost. The Niagara Foot™ is a low cost, high function energy return prosthetic device targeted towards developing regions. The system is comprised of keel and cover components developed through partnership of Niagara Prosthetics and Orthotics International (NPOI) and Queen’s University. A new collaboration being established with the National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids (NRRA), Beijing China, aims to develop a fabrication method for the foot system. A new cover design incorporating required aesthetics and function will be developed to increase the foot system’s availability to the Chinese population. The project objectives include developing the new cover, and doing mechanical testing determining its durability and effects on keel performance. This project contributes to the development of lower cost prosthetic components, and informs prosthetic foot designers and clinicians on the cosmetic cover’s capabilities of altering keel performance.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tim Bryant

Student:

Sydney Low

Partner:

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Moving towards a more socially sustainable dairy system: Public attitudes to dairy system in Brazil

Animal welfare is a field of animal science that focuses on evaluating and bettering animal lives by investigating biological functioning, affective states, and ability to live naturally. Animal welfare is a measure that is emerging as a key social concern in animal agriculture and as a result, is becoming more prevalent in industry practices. Nonetheless, there is a significant disconnect between public expectations of animal welfare in dairy farming and actual practices that are occurring. If consumers continue to hold animal welfare in high esteem in dairy production and if the Brazilian dairy industry doesn’t change their practices to meet consumer expectations, the dairy industry may be regarded negatively by the public. To avoid such reaction, the Brazilian dairy industry should engage in discussion with the public to initiate a clear path towards establishing methods of care that correspond with public desires. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marina von Keyserlingk

Student:

Emilie McConnachie

Partner:

Discipline:

Food science

Sector:

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Globalink

Doubly-resonant sum frequency generation studies of rhodamine 6G films

The potential for solar cells as renewable energy sources is increasingly recognized as better devices come to the market. It has been recognized that the use of organic dyes as sensitizers can greatly enhance their performance. As a result, there has been an increased effort to develop new dye-sensitized materials for more efficient light harvesting. In order to optimize the conversion of solar energy into electricity, the surface orientation and conformation of the dye is a critical aspect of its performance. We propose to study the organic dye rhodamine 6G using two-color nonlinear optical spectroscopy. Combining the spectroscopic data with computer modeling and calculations will enable me to extract information about the structure of the dye at glass and metal interfaces, as well as its interaction with the conducting material in the device. Such investigations are critical to improving electron transfer in dye-sensitized solar cells, which will produce devices with greater efficiencies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dennis Hore

Student:

Tasha Jarisz

Partner:

Discipline:

Chemistry

Sector:

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Globalink

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