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Optical shot noise squeezing to improve signal to noise ratio in dual comb spectroscopy.

Multiple applications in dual comb spectroscopy are limited by low signal levels with respect to the noise. This limits the quality of the spectroscopic measurements. The goal of this project is to develop a new measurement technique that allows us to increase the signal to noise ratio in dual comb spectroscopy by exceeding the semi-classical shot noise limit. Multiple techniques will be studied, such as chirping and electro-optic combs modulated in phase. These techniques allow us to put the noise of the comb in quadrature with the signal of interest by manipulating the electromagnetic field produced by the frequency comb. This improvement of the signal to noise ratio would be a crucial advancement in dual comb spectroscopy, because it would allow for a better characterization of green house gases contributing to climate change.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jérôme Genest

Student:

Partner:

University of Colorado Boulder

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Quantum Science; Sustainability & the Environment; Oil and Gas

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Development and Evaluation of a Portable Microwave Breast Imaging System: Enhanced Physics Modeling

Access to breast cancer screening is limited in rural populations and developing countries, resulting in increased mortality rates for women. Microwave based breast cancer detection is a safer and less costly approach to early breast cancer detection. Building on our experience in experimental microwave radar-based breast imaging research we are developing and testing a portable microwave breast cancer detection device suitable for use in these communities. The system will incorporate an array of antennas, and a source of microwave radiation to create a tomographic data set. The compact battery-powered system will be operated by the patient, using an easy-to-understand graphical user interface. Advanced image reconstruction and machine learning will provide an immediate response as to the presence of a breast abnormality. We have shown that such approaches can achieve similar sensitivity and specificity to x-ray mammography. Data from both breasts will be compared to ensure reliable results for all breast sizes and densities and will be validated using an array of 3D printed breast phantoms derived from MRI data. A robust breast microwave imaging system will provide a safe, comfortable, and affordable breast cancer screening, increasing access and reducing mortality for women in disadvantaged communities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephen Pistorius

Student:

Partner:

National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Other; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Artificial Intelligence

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Globalink Research Award

The impacts of omega-3 fatty acids on planktonic food web processes: anexperimental approach Year One

The causal link between highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUF As) and human health is one of the hottest topics in science. Their potential to control food web dynamics in freshwater systems is a relatively recent development, but analytical difficulties have relegated research to a predominantly theoretical nature. A large deal of theoretical work was produced from my doctoral research, and breakthroughs in measuring metabolic reactions permit the testing of multiple hypotheses produced. I am proposing to study the producer-consumer interface in aquatic food webs through a series of experiments, in order to gauge the extent of regulation by HUF A concentrations. The resulting interactions and processes can be of paramount importance in system restoration scenarios. I also propose a metabolic analysis of HUF A bioaccumulation up the food web, an investigation that will benefit industries concerned with lipid concentrations (e.g., aquaculture and green fuel). This project will build theory and push industrial innovation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

George Arhonditsis

Student:

Partner:

AEML Associates Ltd;University of Toronto

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Education

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Elevate

Understanding and leveraging the role of networks and network actors in the implementation of practice change innovations in Ontario’s long term care homes

Issues involving the introduction, learning and embracing of new knowledge, innovation or practice change in healthcare are critical as the innovation impacts the quality of service and care of patients. Long-term care (LTC) is a sector that has historically faced its own unique challenges in moving research knowledge into practice. The proposed project codeveloped with Perley Health will focus on identifying the relational aspects of knowledge uptake and application, in addition to the barriers and methods of overcoming barriers to the implementation of infection prevention and control guidelines in LTC homes during the COVID-19 pandemic through a social network analysis and knowledge translation lens. As part of Perley Health’s Centre of Excellence Strategy, the development of a Knowledge Translation (KT) Hub was proposed in 2019. This hub aims to improve how knowledge and support is shared in the LTC sector. The HSI Fellow will support the organization by her direct involvement in the Hub’s development, and through application of findings from her research.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Whitney Berta

Student:

Partner:

Perley Health

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Development of a Cost-Effective and Eco-Friendly Method for Removal of 6DDP-quinone, a Tire Rubber-Derived Emerging Pollutant from Saskatoon Stormwater

Stormwater outfalls are point sources containing various pollutants from urban environments that are often discharged directly into rivers. Previous research at University of Saskatchewan showed considerable concentrations of 2-anilo-5-[(4-methylpentan-2- yl)amino]cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione (6PPD-quinone), a tire rubber-derived compound, in Saskatoon’s stormwater. 6PPD-quinone is an emerging pollutant of concern that is highly toxic to fish. Adsorption is a promising approach to remove emerging pollutants from water. This research aims to develop a cost-effective and eco-friendly adsorbent using agricultural residues. This adsorbent will be assessed for its ability to remove 6PPD-quinone from urban runoff in Saskatoon, thus, it can then be employed to minimize its release into the South Saskatchewan River.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jafar Soltan;Kerry McPhedran

Student:

Partner:

City of Saskatoon

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Public administration; Utilities

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

Health Technology Assessment: The impact of clinician input on drug funding decisions

CADTH’s recommendations are based on clinical and economic evidence which assist in making an informed decision on the optimal use of health technologies3. However, this evidence does not always evaluate outcomes that patients and physicians deem important. By incorporating patient and clinician input, the clinical and practice perspectives of the unmet need are becoming reflective of the current reality.
The findings of a targeted literature search demonstrated high levels of clinician engagement in oncology since 2016. However, for the newly implemented process of incorporating clinician input in non-oncology drug funding decisions, the levels of engagement have been very limited2.
To determine the impact of clinician input on drug funding decisions, an analysis of the drug funding recommendations in both oncology and non-oncology will be conducted to quantify the levels of engagement and qualify the impact of clinician input on different categorized parameters.
A comparative analysis will determine if there is an association between the CADTH and NICE’s procedure to the level of engagement and impact of clinician input. With the collected data, potential tactics to increase awareness for clinician engagement will be suggested.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marc Servant

Student:

Partner:

Corporation AbbVie

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services; Retail trade

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Développement de la stratégie d’intégration de l’approche géométallurgique : de la caractérisation des carottes de forage à la prédiction des comportements métallurgiques et environnementaux

Mines Agnico Eagle a investi massivement depuis 2020 dans la caractérisation automatisée des carottes de forage. L’application principale de cette caractérisation vise tout d’abord l’aide à l’identification des différents caractéristiques géologiques (lithologies, échantillonnage, structure, etc.) de manière systématique. D’après la littérature, l’outil de caractérisation automatisée pourrait être utilisé à des fins de prédiction des comportements métallurgiques et environnementaux. Le objectif de ce projet est de documenter les applications géométallurgiques et géoenvironnementales des caractérisations automatisées de carottes d’après la revue de littérature scientifique et technologique. L’accent sera mis sur les corrélations directes et indirectes des informations de la carottes avec les comportements mais aussi sur l’intégration de l’application dans les compagnies minières aurifères.

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Faculty Supervisor:

BenoÎt Plante;Bernard Giroux

Student:

Partner:

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Feasibility Study of Graph Modelling in the Treatment of Heart Failure

iClinic-HF is one of the specialized modules that is operating in the 12 heart failure (HF) clinics across British Columbia. The major challenge that these clinics face are the limitations and constraints in resources with regards to the staff and funding operating under constraints of a universal healthcare system environment. Further limitations of an effective provincial HF clinic network, and fixed capacity of each HF clinic, necessitates smart solutions to help all patients using specialized care as quickly as possible, minimizing cardiac complications, and maximizing their longevity. Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) is the cornerstone to improving outcomes and reducing the burden of disease and cost. The potential for improving medication optimization can lead to clinical outcome improvements,2 augmentation of clinic capacities, as well as the possibility of developing a tool for commercial uses. Medication optimization requires multiple titrations in HF patients and therefore a collaborative team approach is needed between the healthcare providers. The sequence (i.e., order of GDMT including four classes of medications) of prescription could be different based on patient characteristics as well as the race at which a particular patient manage to be optimized (slow, standard and rapid optimizers).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nathaniel Hawkins

Student:

Partner:

iClinic Systems Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Défis de l’utilisation de l’hydrogène vert dans le secteur du transport lourd routier au Québec

De par son rôle important dans l’économie québécoise, le transport de marchandise fait face, toutefois, à divers enjeux structurels pour répondre aux défis de la décarbonisation et doit explorer de nouvelles solutions de mobilité telles que les camions à hydrogène (H2) à piles à combustible. Certes, les véhicules électriques à batterie aient déjà montré leur avantage dans le transport routier intensif interurbain, cependant, aux vues des contraintes opérationnelles que pose le transport de marchandises, notamment les trajets de longue distance ou de lourdes charges à tracter, les camions H2 présentent des avantages significatifs pour assurer la décarbonation du secteur. Dans ce cadre, bien que certains pays en Europe et en Amérique du nord sont assez avancés dans leurs stratégies de décarbonisation du transport lourd, cela s’avère encore loin et différent en contexte québécois. Ce projet consiste à établir une revue de littérature internationale et l’adapter aux particularités et spécificités du cas québécois pour l’atteinte des objectifs établis en termes de réduction des émissions de GES et de carboneutralité.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Loïc Boulon

Student:

Partner:

Propulsion Quebec

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Transportation and warehousing

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Boosting Performing Artists’ Careers for Recovery Post COVID

On Cue Performance Hub (OCPH) emerged in 2019 as a grassroots initiative to address challenges facing Regina artists trying to earn a living through their creative practice — even before COVID emerged. During the pandemic, retention of artists and earning a living wage in the performing arts has transitioned from a problem to a crisis. This cluster of internships strives to address this situation by setting up a series of programs, over the course of 10 – months aimed at providing professional training to the performing arts community in Regina in the form of workshops, internships and mentorships. In addition, interns will be brought on board the productions in our upcoming 2022/ 23 season to gain valuable experience through experiential learning opportunities, working with supervisors and well as tapping into the resources of On Cue’s senior participating arts companies, who will provide expertise in appropriate areas of production. At the same time, OCPH benefits by being able to present a season of creative work to Regina audiences.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shannon Holmes;Ian Campbell;Ian Campbell;Shannon Holmes

Student:

Partner:

On Cue Performance Hub

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

University of Regina

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Behavior of Concentrically and Eccentrically Loaded Hollow Circular Lightweight Self-Consolidating Concrete Columns Reinforced with Glass- and Basalt-FRP Bars and Spirals

To date, integrating fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars as a valuable option as internal reinforcement for concrete members has gained significant interest in the construction industry, due to their corrosion resistance and high tensile strength-to-weight ratio. The use of hollow reinforced concrete (RC) columns (HCCs) instead of solid columns has increased in the construction of bridges with high elevations and long spans (e.g., bridge piers, bridge columns, and piles). The advantages that HCCs provide over solid columns with the same dimensions relate to enhanced structural efficiency (i.e., higher stiffness-to-weight and strength-to-weight ratios), which can be attributed to the decreased mass contribution of the columns to seismic response and to the lower amounts of concrete materials, thereby reducing costs. The incorporation of FRP reinforcement into hollow lightweight self-consolidating concrete (LWSCC) circular columns would significantly contribute to the production of lighter and more durable reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Large-scale hollow (LWSCC) circular columns will be tested under concentric and eccentric loads.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Brahim Benmokrane

Student:

Partner:

Pultrall

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Manufacturing

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

An New Airframe Design Methodology for Safety-Critical UAV

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies have the potential to contribute to Canada’s resilience against climate and health crises and change people’s daily lives. Specific examples of use could be firefighting, land erosion mapping, the fast delivery of vaccines in the north of Canada, flying ambulances, defibrillators for emergency calls. These applications are challenging in many aspects. Two of the biggest challenges are reliability for safety and energy efficiency for competitive performance. Failures leading to an uncontrollable vehicle can cause catastrophic accidents if the vehicle collides with humans, aircraft, helicopters, or infrastructure. Therefore, safety-critical UAVs must be designed to minimize the probability of critical failures and maintain a safe operation if they occur. The airframe generally is the main contributor to the total mass of medium the size UAVs and thus a primary drivers of energy efficiency. Therefore, the emergence of UAVs for demanding applications will depend on the designers’ ability to optimize the UAV airframe early in the design process. The proposed research aims to develop a novel airframe design methodology. The novelty will be to include safety and reliability considerations in the conceptual design and integrate the methodology in a multidisciplinary framework for UAV design.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jonathan Liscouet

Student:

Partner:

Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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