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Projects by Category

Development of a Document AI algorithm for large-scale data capture

To guarantee progress and adherence to the Dreven platform the company must solve a major issue to which no
traditional solutions tested have provided reliable and efficient answers. This issue is linked to the complexity and
diversity of information exchanges that Dreeven must use for different reasons. To be efficient, the Dreeven platform
must be more intuitive (automated), which requires the use of more advanced AI techniques. However, the nature of
the information (digital vs digitized) causes multiple challenges for the techniques used in AI. We believe it is possible
to frame these issues through the use of the field of document AI.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Neil Frederick Stewart

Student:

Partner:

Dreeven Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Optimisation en viabilité hivernal

La viabilité hivernale représente une activité importante et indispensable afin d’assurer un déplacement sécuritaire des citoyens, par contre, elle reste une activité extrêmement coûteuse pour les municipalités. Ce projet, qui est une collaboration avec la ville de Rouyn-Noranda, vise à améliorer les opérations de déneigement des trottoirs afin d’augmenter la qualité du service tout en optimisant les parcours des véhicules de déneigement.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chahid Ahabchane

Student:

Partner:

École nationale des sciences de l'informatique

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Les systèmes de recommandations pour une cuisine robotique

Le système automatisé développé par Jaspercooks vise à fournir une alternative pour la préparation de repas frais et sains dans des lieux tels que les hôpitaux, les résidences pour personnes âgées, les universités et les écoles, ainsi que dans les immeubles résidentiels de grande hauteur. Ce projet vise à développer des algorithmes de classification des clients ainsi que des systèmes de recommandation pour aider Jaspercooks à prédire les clients et leur profil à l’avance.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chahid Ahabchane

Student:

Partner:

École nationale des sciences de l'informatique

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Globalink Research Award

On the Optimization of UAV-enabled Task Offloading Services

Given the high mobility and flexible deployment of UAVs, this technology has evolved as a key enabler of several applications such as aerial cargo delivery and precision agriculture. However, with the advancement of its payload, including storage and computing capabilities, UAVs can handle critical services such as road traffic monitoring, accident prediction, and vehicular traffic/task offloading. Specifically, the edge computing-enabled UAVs can support critical intelligent transportation services (ITS) in both remote areas and traffic jammed events. However, how to efficiently offload task to the UAVs with respect to the latter’s intrinsic characteristics, is an under-investigated problem. In this project, we aim to develop novel and intelligent (machine-learning based) energy-efficient task offloading strategies, to maximize the rate of satisfied tasks while saving the UAVs’ energy. The outcome of this work will stimulate the development of UAV-enabled industrial platforms dedicated to ITS and broadly to public safety services.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Wael Jaafar

Student:

Partner:

École supérieure de communications de Tunis (SUP'COM)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Technology; Aerospace; Transportation (excluding aerospace)

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Globalink Research Award

An Intersectional Analysis of the Impacts of Precarious Public Sector Employment on Women

This research project will examine how precarious work conditions (e.g., casual, temporary, contract-based, and normally poorly paid work) impact women workers, particularly those who are historically marginalized, including racialized women, Indigenous women, women with disabilities, and GLBTTQ women. It will also examine the impacts of precarious employment on women as users of public programs and services. This research is important for the Canadian Labour Congress because it will help them better understand the wide range of experiences that workers in Canada face. It will also provide them with clear language summaries and explanations of the research findings that can subsequently be used in efforts to educate people about the impacts of precarious employment on our economy and our society more broadly.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Leah Levac

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Labour Congress;Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Accelerate

Data-driven AI Approach for Union Data Analysis

LegacyX is a software development firm currently transitioning from a consulting focus to a software as a service vendor, specializing in Unions. LegacyX aims to give users the choice of a range of data science tools and generate statistical analytic outcome that will allow end users gain access to the insights provided around their Union operation and growth by leveraging the extensive data. In this research, we will explore current data accumulated by LegacyX for more than 15 years, to that user can navigate to different query and reporting options, review and understand their data and statistics. This proposed system will also offer users the opportunity to submit ideas on new data views that could further benefit their organization and assist in the future product development roadmap.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Irene Cheng

Student:

Partner:

UnionX Software

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Effects of post-COVID-19 on the integrated dynamic autonomic, cardiovascular, respiratory, and skeletal muscle oxygenation regulation during acute exercise

This proposal focuses on determining whether post-COVID-19 and sex influence the integrative dynamic
autonomic, cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscle oxygenation regulation during postural transitions and acute
exercise. COVID-19 is considered an inflammatory storm affecting many physiological systems, especially older
adults. COVID-19 may impact these dynamic integrative responses, compromising homeostatic regulation, rapid
physiological adjustments, and exercise capacity. It may cause further degradation of biological and functional
reserves to tolerate stressors, increasing susceptibility to adverse health outcomes. COVID-19 is taking millions of
lives and dollars, having a tremendous impact on families, healthcare, the economy and society. Currently, research
has been focusing on the direct effects of COVID-19. However, little is known about this pandemic’s broader and
lifelong impact on the dynamic integrative autonomic, cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular systems regulation.
This research proposal is critical because it will inform whether post-COVID-19 alters female and male older adults’
autonomic, cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscle oxygenation responses. It will also be critical to develop
rehabilitative treatment/intervention strategies to minimize adverse health outcomes, promoting health, well-being,
and quality of life for females and males impacted by the pandemic.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rodrigo Villar

Student:

Partner:

Technical University of Munich

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Intersectional Complexities in Indigenous Youth Accessing contraceptive and abortion based care

Indigenous youth may face a number of barriers to accessing sexual health services due to accessibility and stigma. This study seeks to identify intersectional barriers that Indigenous youth may face when accessing sexual health services. This study will be done with mixed methods through statistical analysis and Indigenous community co-designed interviews.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sarah Munro

Student:

Partner:

The McCreary Centre Society

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

A Collaborative Approach; Reimagining Caring

Living with a mental illness in Canada is complex and not well understood. The research question for this project is; when and how do people with a chronic mental illness feel cared for in palliative settings? This project will provide a unique opportunity for a student intern to partner with Health Cities, Mitacs and a research team from the UOA. The student intern will join the research team in a SSHRC funded project – Reimagining Caring. The project is an opportunity to work with researchers, clinicians (nurses) and people with a mental illness to understand more about the experience of care and caring from the perspective of patients and nurses. The project gives work integrated learning for students on social innovation practices with organizations like Health Cities in addition to the research methodology – collective narrative is an affirmative, trauma informed approach that uses storytelling to illuminate people’s lived experience and generate hope regarding the topic of concern – care and caring. This project will contribute new ways of thinking about care and caring. The codeveloped narratives will provide a unique learning opportunity to understand the experience of care and caring by people with a mental illness.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tanya Park;Tim Barlott

Student:

Partner:

Health Cities

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

CRIAQ MANU-604 : Additive Manufacturing

Bombardier Aerospace, Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited and Pratt & Whitney Canada have all initiated projects on Additive Manufacturing processes. Although applications are different, all companies are facing the same challenges including the lack of a mature certification path and a mature Canadian supply chain. In order to accelerate the maturation of this technology, we are proposing the first Canadian industryled R&D program on additive manufacturing (AM). The end goal of the research project would be to reach to reach Technology and Manufacturing Readiness Level 3 on selected parts for primary and secondary aircraft/helicopter structures as well as aircraft engines and pave the way for usage in the production of parts for repair, retrofit or new products development. The expected benefits are: CO2 emissions reduction via weight reduction and cost reduction through part assemblies’ integration, lead time reduction, reduced buy-to-fly ratio, reduced inventory and optimized batch size.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mathieu Brochu;Sylvain Turenne;Carl Blais

Student:

Partner:

Pratt & Whitney;Bombardier Aerospace Inc (Montreal, QC);Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Inactive);Consortium de recherche et d'innovation en aérospatiale au Québec

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Advanced Manufacturing; Aerospace

University:

École Polytechnique de Montréal; McGill University; Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

How does social isolation impact rodent health, welfare and the validity of research results?

Mice and rats are commonly used in biomedical research to model human diseases. Usually, we house them in “shoebox-sized” cages in small same-sex groups. Since they are social species, we know having social contact is important for their well-being. For example, rodents will choose to spend time with other rodents rather than live alone, and when given a choice, rats will choose to spend time with another rat before eating. However, laboratory rodents are often housed on their own without contact with other rodents. When isolated, rodents show signs of chronic stress, such as increased fearfulness of human handlers. In humans, social isolation can be detrimental to health, elevating the risk of developing disease and leading to an earlier death. In this project, we aim to assess if similar effects occur in rodents. We hypothesize that isolation is so stressful to rodents that it negatively impacts their health. If so, we wonder if using isolated and stressed rodents is suitable for research: are these rodents truly good representations of humans that aren’t socially isolated? This project will shed light on the ethical concerns regarding the commonplace practice of isolating rodents and address whether improving rodent welfare can also improve science.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Georgia Mason

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Council on Animal Care

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Elevate

Curling Rock Launcher and Ice Sheet Printer

This project will produce a rock launching device for curling as well as a printer that will print pebbled curling ice sheets. These devices will be used to help understand the physics of curling (which are still not understood). They will also be used to enhance the fairness of curling competitions and to help train curlers in brushing. RMD Engineering of Saskatoon, as the partnering organization, will help develop these devices and will be able to commercialize the technologies developed, to help Canada stay on top of the curling world.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sean Maw

Student:

Partner:

RMD Engineering

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.