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A collaborative platform for intelligent security engineering and management of software products

According to recent studies, cyber-attacks and privacy and security breaches have increased in number and impact, costing Canadian companies $6.75 million on average per incident. Developing secure software products requires professionals to collaborate in multi-disciplinary environments characterized by a lack of common terminology and access to shared information and knowledge. These settings can lead to poor communication between professionals and a lack of shared understanding of the software being built, resulting in products with missing security and privacy measures to protect users and organizations. This research project proposes building and bringing to market a collaborative platform to give access to and share the information and knowledge required to develop secure software products in a format understandable and usable by all professionals involved. More specifically, this research will benefit the partner organization by bringing to market a collaborative platform for intelligent security engineering and management of software products to help Canadian financial and fintech organizations with the digital transformation of their services.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Paula Wood-Adams;Effrosyni Diamantoudi;Lingyu Wang

Student:

Partner:

V1 Studio

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Validation of EMF shielding silver infused weighted blankets

Humans are constantly surrounded by electromagnetic fields (EMF) either at work or at home or while performing day-to-day activities. This is due to the need for devices such as mobiles, laptops, computers, Wi-Fi modems and so on. But these cause detrimental health effects leading to anxiety, depression, insomnia and other adverse effects. To reduce EMF exposure, SleepGift manufactures silver infused weighted blankets. The proposed project aims at validating the shielding effectiveness of the SleepGift blankets. This validation will help the Canadian community as a precautionary measure of blocking themselves from undesirable EMF exposure. In turn, reducing the burden on the health sector and economic downturn.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nisha Rani Agarwal

Student:

Partner:

SleepGift

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Program:

Accelerate

Fiber Bragg grating sensors for condition monitoring in power transformers and generators

Hydro-generators and transformers are expected to last beyond 40 years; however, most typically last only 30 years (there are currently 50,000 operating power transformers, of which 95% are close to 30 years old). Condition monitoring, and in particular, the ability to monitor partial discharge (PD), will allow power generation companies and transmission utilities to identify and diagnose potential problems and take corrective/preventive measures to avoid further damage and failure. The proposed project unites the expertise in photonic components (e.g., FBGs) and systems of the Photonic Systems Group at McGill University with those of QPS Photronics (www.qpscom.com) to develop practical sensing solutions that meet current requirements in condition monitoring.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lawrence Chen

Student:

Partner:

QPS Photronics Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Manufacturing

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

A four dimensional neurodevelopmental atlas of the mouse brain

Surgical manipulation (e.g., injections, electrode placement) in the developing mouse brain is essential for neuroscientists in order to study the structure and function of the brain and behaviour. Unfortunately, most atlases used in targeting are based on static adult mouse anatomical brain features. Here we propose the use of 4-dimentional (4D) brain atlases (time being the 4th dimension) in the most common used strains of mice that will aid researchers in targeting regions of interest in the brain as the animals develop. The 4D atlas will have the next generation labeling from the Allen Institute such as gene expression and cell type superimposed over the age related templates. In conjunction with new robotic surgical systems for small animals, we see these atlases as aiding neuroscientists in targeting more accurately their anatomical structures for helping with all types of neuroscience research and disease.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mallar Chakravarty

Student:

Partner:

Rogue Research Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Validation and Stress-testing of the proposed Design Acceptance Criteria (DAC) matrix for open pit mining

Open pit slope engineering involves balancing economic requirements and risk, where an optimum pit slope design seeks to safely increase the slope angles to minimize the mining of waste, while maximizing ore recovery. In turn, this can reduce the carbon footprint of the operation, as less excavation is required. An optimum slope design must satisfy Design Acceptance Criteria (DAC) considering the uncertainties in the input parameters and the potential consequences of slope failure. Addressing these requirements has motivated the development of a proposed DAC reliability-risk based matrix for open pit mining, which requires validation. This project will validate a proposed DAC matrix in the basis of a robust mathematical and empirical base; as well as against published practice and society’s tolerance across different industries, and their perceived risks and benefits. The outcome will help the economic and environmental sustainability of this important activity in Alberta, and Canada overall.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Renato Macciotta

Student:

Partner:

Rio Tinto

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

The use of IoT and big data by public and global health agencies to quantify the outcomes and adverse health impacts of air pollution

Air pollution is a global public health concern. It is responsible for a cascade of adverse health outcomes. However, quantifying the outcomes and impacts of air pollution is difficult. The advancement of IoT and big data technologies can now allow public health officials and researchers to monitor air pollution levels and take appropriate and rapid actions to mitigate the harms. We propose the development of an agnostic ecosystem that collects big data and from various sensors, analyzes and provides alerts and recommendations to public health officials.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Plinio Pelegrini Morita

Student:

Partner:

UNICEF Canada;University of Waterloo

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Investigation of the structure evolution of PLA, PBS and PBAT upon dynamic fatigue test

Biodegradable polymers can be good replacement of their petroleum-based counterparts, which is a very important aspect for achieving our net-zero target. However, we have limited knowledge about their long-term mechanical properties such as mechanical fatigue performance, to ensure their durability and safety for different applications. Although our recent published work proved their excellent fatigue performance compared to similar petroleum-based ones from a macro-scale, the fatigue mechanism of biodegradable polymers, especially their micro-scale structure evolution during fatigue, is still unclear. With the support from Mitacs Globalink, we would like to investigate the structure-evolution of commercially available biodegradable polymers (polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene succinite (PBS) and polybutylene adipate co-terephthalate (PBAT)) upon dynamic fatigue test. This research will deliver off-the-shelf results to develop some correlations between the macro-scale fatigue phenomenon and micro-scale structure change upon dynamic fatigue tests.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Denis Rodrigue

Student:

Partner:

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Signal Mapping Integration into Immersive Spaces

The creation of an immersive space requires the precise connection of audio, visual and haptic systems. Current methods for connecting these systems rely on software engineers to rebuild the tools each time a change is made to the mappings, making it difficult for designers to experiment with new interaction methods. This internship will support and integrate a complex mapping framework into several immersive space tools to allow designers to create reusable and shareable mapping presets for their immersive environments. The feasibility of using the mapping framework in further projects and the benefits it provides will then be evaluated by developers and designers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marcelo Wanderley;Joseph Malloch

Student:

Partner:

Société des Arts Technologiques

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Wood Biochar Monolith as Low-cost, High-performance Nanocarbon Material for Electrical Energy Storage

With the rapid development of the economy, the demand for electrical energy storage is also increasing. However, the lack of high-efficiency, economical and reliable energy storage technologies makes it difficult for current electrochemical systems to utilize renewable energy and enable the circular economy fully. As an efficient and green energy storage device, the supercapacitor has the characteristics of high-power density and long cycle life. It has many applications in consumer electronics, transportation, communication and other fields. This Mitacs project focuses on developing a new electrode material – wood biochar monolith (WBM) for high-performance supercapacitors. The project will explore three aspects of WBM: the effectiveness of chemical modification in enlarging the accessible internal surface area, the feasibility of combining WBM with high entropy alloy (HEA) for elevated capacitance and the determination of factors controlling the mechanical properties of WBM, such as hardness.
The ultimate outcome of the project is the procedures that allow the creation of commercial supercapacitors with WBM electrodes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Charles Jia

Student:

Partner:

Tianjin University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Developing a bio-electrochemical sensor for naphthenic acids detection in oil sands-produced water: a path forward

Naphthenic acids (NAs) represent the primary source of acute toxicity in oil sands process affected water. Due to the seepage potential of NAs from oil sands tailings ponds into the surrounding surface water and groundwater, environmental monitoring of NAs in water samples from tailing ponds, surrounding groundwater and surface water, and groundwater wells became a routine part of oil sands mining operations. Commonly used analytical techniques for NA concentrations measurement include Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, and high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy. However, these methods are time-consuming and resource-intensive, and samples need to be sent to an analytical laboratory which can cost up to $1,000 per sample. Hence, developing a fast, low-cost analytical method for on-site quantification of NAs will help address these challenges. Consequently, this project aims to develop a simple bio-electrochemical sensor for rapid and on-site quantification of oil sand-related NAs in water samples.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bipro Dhar

Student:

Partner:

Imperial Oil Resources Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

What can the oral microbiome tell us about child mental health?

There is a growing need to address the rising child mental health crisis in Canada. One way is to take a personalized medicine approach which includes factors that influence an individual’s environment, genetics and their microbiome. The microbiome includes a collection of microorganisms and can live on or within the human body. Many environmental factors such as diet and lifestyle behaviours, can influence the composition of the microbiome. The microbiome is also known to differ with some diseases, however, the link between the microbiome and mental health in children is largely unknown. Therefore, the goal of our research is to examine the composition of the microbiome and related factors that are associated with mental health characteristics in children and adolescents. To do this research, we will study spit samples collected from children and adolescents, along with questionnaire data. The findings will provide possible new targets for treating mental illness.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Morgan Langille

Student:

Partner:

The Hospital for Sick Children

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Public administration

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Studying VR painting with a participatory design approach

Painting in Virtual Reality (VR) offers unprecedented possibilities for artists to create and visualize 3D scenes. On the one hand, modern VR painting applications reproduce the traditional painting metaphors of a brush that traces paint strokes. On the other hand, these strokes can be traced in 3D space rather than on a flat canvas, a capability that has no equivalence in the real-world. The goal of our project is to study how artists depict shapes and materials with this emerging medium. After interviewing artists about the way they work with existing VR painting software, we hope to distill novel insights about the functionalities they need, and to develop prototypes of these functionalities that could then be tested by the artists to inform future research on digital painting and on content creation in Virtual Reality.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fanny Chevalier

Student:

Partner:

Université Côte d'Azur

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

New and Digital Media; Entertainment and Media

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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