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La vente en ligne est devenue une composante importante pour les entreprises de vente au détail. En tant que leader mondial dans la vente d’équipement de sport, Décathlon utilise abondamment l’intelligence artificielle pour rendre son contenu web plus attrayant pour les clients. L’objectif de ce projet consiste à utiliser des techniques récentes d’apprentissage profond pour suggérer des produits pertinents sur des pages webs qui contiennent des conseils sportifs. Ces techniques se baseront automatiquement sur la description textuelle des produits afin d’associer les plus pertinents à ce que l’utilisateur est en train de lire. Ces recommandations permettront aux clients de découvrir des produits qui peuvent les intéresser et ainsi augmenter le chiffre d’affaire produit par les ventes en ligne.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mickaël Gardoni

Student:

Partner:

Décathlon Canada

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Analyse et quantification par IA d’accumulation de neige et de glace sur les toitures des bâtiments

L’objectif du traitement d’image des toitures des bâtiments permettra notamment d’estimer la quantité de neige et de glace cumulées sur les toits dans le but d’éviter les accumulations de poids excessifs, d’évaluer les apports d’eau liés à la fonte de neige, et de gérer les opérations de déneigement et d’entreposage de la neige. L’IA semble être un choix essentiel pour le traitement d’images des toitures pour trouver des solutions accrues aux accumulations de la neige et de la glace sur les bâtiments. Ce projet de recherche vise essentiellement le développement et le déploiement des outils de modélisation, de détection des anomalies sur les toitures des immeubles avec des techniques basées sur l’intelligence artificielle. L’étude propose diverses stratégies pour traiter les images prises chaque 15 minutes par des caméras haute précision installées sur les toits des bâtiments.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hanane Dagdougui

Student:

Partner:

Fusion Énergie

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and Communications Technology; Artificial Intelligence

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Characterization of Hexagonal Boron Nitride’s Mechanics

Mosquito bites are responsible for spreading diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, and dengue that account for over one million deaths per year. To mitigate the spread, insecticides and repellents are heavily used. However, studies show mosquitoes are developing resistances, escalating the need for alternative solutions. It is proposed here to investigate a new approach to mosquito bite prevention that utilizes a barrier coating applied directly on the skin to prevent the mosquito from penetrating the skin. The particles of interest are hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a ceramic 2D material that is safe for skin contact and widely used in cosmetics. The proposed study will investigate a framework for guiding how 2D hBN particles can be formulated into a topical cream that, when applied to the skin, forms a multilayer protective coating capable of withstanding the forces exerted by a biting mosquito.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Changhong Cao

Student:

Partner:

Drexel University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Nanotechnology; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Environmental Science and Technology

University:

McGill University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Traitement biologique des contaminants dans les eaux de ruissellement de mines d’or

Nous proposons d’optimiser un traitement biologique pour offrir l’opportunité aux compagnies minières de bien traiter les eaux de ruissellement qu’elles génèrent et ainsi en minimiser l’impact environnemental. Le partenaire industriel, John Meunier Inc, a mis au point un système fonctionnel de
ce traitement biologique à l’échelle laboratoire mais est confronté à certaines difficultés pour l’optimiser et le mettre à l’échelle pilote sur site. Ce projet vise initialement à développer les outils d’analyse chimique nécessaires pour bien comprendre et optimiser le traitement biologique. Ces outils vont intégrer le développement de méthodes analytiques ciblant spécifiquement l’analyse d’isotopes spécifiques des composés chimiques ciblés – permettant un meilleur suivi et aidant la compréhension mécanistique du traitement. On veut ensuite à utiliser ces outils pour obtenir des bilans massiques convenable le long de la filière de traitement pour maitriser le devenir de l’azote, du souffre et des divers sous-produits analogues et apparentés aux cyanures.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sébastien Sauvé

Student:

Partner:

John Meunier Inc

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Optimizing cellular agriculture supply chains for social, environmental and economic benefits

We are developing a circular economy computational model for cellular agriculture supply chains to identify the potential social, environmental and economic benefits of using underutilized resources as inputs. This project will identify synergies between unlikely actors who could exchange resources – such as pea starch (byproduct of pea processing) that can be used as raw inputs for culture media by cultured meat companies. This project will help maximize the positive impacts of cellular agriculture and inform future work by providing a better understanding of its potential to improve our food system. In addition, the model will be available to support industry stakeholders. The resource exchange informed by a circular economy model will help form an industry where nothing is wasted, and land can be freed – simultaneously decreasing costs and increasing sustainability. Time is of essence as companies start scaling up and establishing supply chains to produce cultured meats.

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Faculty Supervisor:

John Blake;Claver Diallo

Student:

Partner:

New Harvest

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Weaving Narratives: Nourishing Kinship through stories of Self-Determination from women of the non-status Mi’kmaq nation

Despite adversity towards the non-status Mi’kmaq community their resiliency remains grounded in cultural values, providing a depth of experiences and knowledge. This study will work alongside one of the largest self-governing grassroots organizations within Nova Scotia, the Native Council of Nova Scotia (NCNS), to tell the stories of self-determination and resilience of the non-status Mi’kmaq community. Using an Indigenous-feminist framework this study will focus on the experiences of Mi’kmaq women, their relational stories to kinship and care-taking, as acts of self-determination and resiliency for the community (Strathern, 2014). Given the current and historical silencing of the non-status Mi’kmaq community, these stories of resilience will reveal a glimpse into the distinct culture, ethical, social, and political worldviews that have existed long before colonization. The stories captured and knowledge garnered will contribute to the current and limited literature on non-status experiences in Canada, and aid in the understanding of communal kinship that goes ‘beyond blood.’ It is our hope that this research will contribute to NCNS’s work in educating and advocating for those that have been stripped of their Treaty rights and cultural identity.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mary Sweatman

Student:

Partner:

Native Council of Nova Scotia

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Acadia University

Program:

Accelerate

Identifying microplastic polymers in wildlife and their ecosystems

This project is a collaboration between Drs. Jennifer Provencher, Jesse Vermaire, and Christina Davy at Carleton University in which the two student interns will quantify microplastic contents in various environmental samples to improve our understanding of the fate of microplastics in the environment. The students will learn to assess microplastics in environmental samples (e.g. scat, water, soil) using harmonized protocols, and take the characterization of those microplastics all the way through to polymer identification via FTIR in the Vermaire lab. The students will work will with two sets of samples, each constituting a stand-alone project. Ahniia will work on as study of microplastics in river ecosystems, analyzing grizzly bear scat, water samples, and soil samples. Daryna will work on a study of microplastics in agricultural ecosystems, analyzing soil and invertebrate samples from an agricultural field south of Ottawa that was previously treated with biosolids. The students will use these results to better understand the movement of microplastics through these two systems, gaining experience with experimental design and use of the FTIR, as well as reporting scientific results to project partners and the scientific community.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christina Davy

Student:

Partner:

Odesa I.I.Mechnikov National University

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Water; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Advancing female nutrition and reproduction management, with emphasis on embryo transfer in swine

Distribution of elite germplasm is currently achieved through the transport of gilts and boars by toad or plane. The practice is associated with an increased biosecurity risk and has animal welfare concerns. The transport of the same elite genetics through embryos offers significant advantages: biosecurity is more secure and there are no animal welfare risks during transport.
Historically, embryo transfer (ET) programs were inefficient. Improvements in the technology to perform non-surgical embryo collections are on the horizon, making the routine use of embryos to disseminate full germplasm a possibilty.
In anticipation of when this time arises, it is important that knowledge for how to manage embryo donor sows is gained. The objectives of these studies are to establish nutritional programs over several cycles to optimize reproductive performance of gilts, as embryo donors, whilst controlling mature body weight and o establish embryo donor management practice.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martin Nyachoti;Michael Dyck

Student:

Partner:

Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Alberta; University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluating effectiveness of consolidated software development productivity measures

Approximately 70% of software projects do not achieve their goals. The project team offers Conflux, a productivity tool for software project managers, to monitor their projects’ productivity, health, and quality. Conflux helps the development team to be productive, motivated, and quality-oriented and provides early signs to project management to help them avoid project failure.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tushar Sharma

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and Communications Technology; Education; Technology

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

P2P Social Money Exchange Platform

Designing a P2P Money Exchange platform application that creates a social network based on mutual trust will help individuals trust each other and participate in deals for Peer-to-Peer money exchange. This idea focuses on eliminating the need to use escrow mechanisms and the complexities of handling extra electronic payment and money transfer transactions and mandatory authentication in existing platforms. In addition, because of the nature of Peer-to-Peer, there is no need for intermediaries, so the transactions deploy with simple direct money transfer with minimum fees and in the least time possible.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Colin Conrad

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and Communications Technology; Social Innovation; Artificial Intelligence

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Vibration Monitoring of the Mactaquac Dam

Mactaquac Generating Station, the largest hydroelectric power plant in the Maritime provinces, is located near the capital city of Fredericton, on the Saint John River. In the mid-1970s, concrete structures at Mactaquac began to show signs of distress due to Alkali-silica reaction (ASR), resulting in cracks and leakage. The goal of this research project is to develop a continuous ambient vibration monitoring and damage detection system for the intake structure of the Mactaquac dam. The proposed structural health monitoring system can identify the dynamic properties of the structure and monitor their evolution over time. The vibration data will also be used for calibration of the dam structure models and to evaluate the effect of ASR on the mechanical properties of the intake structure. The findings in this project and recommendations for future research will be shared with NB Power and the engineering and research communities using final reports and peer-reviewed articles.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kaveh Arjomandi

Student:

Partner:

NB Power

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluating the effectiveness of perturbation-based training programs on the development of postural responses to continuous multidirectional perturbations

Slips, trips, and falls (STFs) are a major concern in occupational environments, accounting for a significant portion of all reported work-related injuries in Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore petroleum industry. Perturbation-based training has been shown as an effective measure in developing appropriate postural responses for young and older adults. This proposed research aims to address the industry’s STF concerns through the development of a perturbation-based training program that will help prepare new workers to better adapt to motion-induced stressors of their work environments. This training program will be delivered as a part of framework for a comprehensive research-based offshore specific STF training program, that will take into consideration the unique challenges and stressors associated with the offshore industry. This work will be accomplished by one research project lasting eight months and taking place in a laboratory setting. Through this work the partner industry will gain expertise and a service that can delivery to their partners that can be used to address the immediate STF-related concerns of the company, and may assist them in developing strategies for other human performance related concerns in the offshore industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jeannette Byrne

Student:

Partner:

Sleipnir Logistics Inc;Petroleum Research Newfoundland & Labrador

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Mining

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

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