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Development of a Raman probe for the on-line determination of pulp properties

Canadian northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) market pulps set standards worldwide for fibre strength, length, fineness and uniformity. These characteristics add unmatched strength and durability to finished goods, and this drives a high international demand for NBSK pulp. However, competition has increased the price-performance pressure on Canadian suppliers. The Canadian pulp industry must innovate to sustain its leadership in the world marketplace, developing and implementing process technologies that increase pulp quality, while improving manufacturing efficiency, and decreasing the use of energy and impact on the environment. Industrial laboratories use chemical analysis and physical tests to determine the properties of an in-process pulp and gauge its fitness for a particular end use. But, these laboratory tests add expense to the manufacturing process and have little value for real-time process control. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Edward R Grant

Student:

Partner:

Canfor Pulp Ltd

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Agriculture; Manufacturing

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Effet de la contamination de la biomasse sur les processus contrôlant le compostage

Les sols contaminés sont une problématique environnementale importante au Canada. La phytoremédiation (l’utilisation de plantes afin de décontaminer les sols) est une approche efficace qui s’inscrit dans un contexte de développement durable. L’étape subséquente est l’intégration de la phytoremédiation dans un contexte plus vaste d’économie circulaire permettant le développement économique tout en étant socialement acceptable. Le projet est une initiative de l’entreprise Agro Énergie et vise à valoriser la biomasse produite dans un contexte de phytoremédiation comme intrant carboné pour la production de compost. Deux expériences principales seront mises en place (en conditions contrôlées et en champ) afin de tester l’impact de facteurs sur les propriétés du compost. Les variables mesurées seront le rendement, les communautés microbiennes et la qualité du produit. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Frédéric Pitre;Michel Labrecque

Student:

Partner:

Agro Énergie Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Development of an environmental impact assessment tool for sports events

Although there is growing awareness of the need for sports events to take account of their environmental impacts and be “greener”, few sports organizations comprehensively assess their environmental performance due to the lack of tailored methods and tools. Small events in particular have limited resources and would benefit from a simplified assessment approach that allows them to rapidly estimate impacts. Through this study, Quantis aims to develop a new tool and method, using a life cycle assessment approach, to be applied to the sport event sector. Sport events at the University of British Columbia (UBC) will be analysed as examples of typical small sports events. By estimating impacts grouped into major event sectors such as travel, food, accommodation, materials and waste, and venue operation and infrastructure – Quantis can use this information to help event organizers prioritize impact reduction initiatives.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Sparks

Student:

Partner:

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Parallel Radiofrequency Transmission Technology for Magnetic Resonance Imaging at 3 Tesla – Year two

Funds are requested for one fellow to work in the laboratory of Dr. Simon Graham at Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, in partnership with Siemens Healthcare Limited. The fellow will work on development of prototype instrumentation that will enable a technique called “parallel radiofrequency transmission (PTX)” to be implemented flexibly for research purposes on a Siemens 3 T MRI system at the Institute. The fellow will also support preliminary testing of the instrumentation towards the long-term goal of developing robust new PTX approaches for safe imaging of patients with implanted medical devices, such as deep brain stimulators, without tissue damage caused by localized heating effects. The fellow will also undergo Siemens training and skills development to support the breadth of MRI technology research ongoing at the Institute. At the end of term, the fellow will be in an excellent position to apply to become an MRI Collaboration Scientist at Siemens.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Simon James Graham

Student:

Partner:

Siemens Healthcare Limited

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Elevate

Parallel Radiofrequency Transmission Technology for Magnetic Resonance Imaging at 3 Tesla

Funds are requested for one intern to work in the laboratory of Dr. Simon Graham at Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, in partnership with Siemens Healthcare Limited. The intern will work on development of prototype
instrumentation that will enable a technique called “parallel radiofrequency transmission (PTX)” to be implemented flexibly for research purposes on a Siemens 3 T MRI system at the Institute. The intern will also support preliminary testing of the instrumentation towards the long term goal of developing robust new PTX approaches for safe imaging of patients with implanted medical devices, such as deep brain stimulators, without tissue damage caused by localized heating effects. The intern will also undergo Siemens training and skills development to support the breadth of MRI technology research ongoing at the Institute. At the end of term, the intern will be in an excellent position to apply to become an MRI Collaboration Scientist at Siemens.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Simon James Graham

Student:

Partner:

Siemens Healthcare Limited

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Elevate

Use of 3-D Virtual Reality Displays while in Flight: The Effects of Vestibular-Ocular Mismatch on Situation Awareness – Year Two

This PDF will further our understanding of how augmented reality, an emerging technology, can improve collaborative situation awareness. In particular, this project will investigate the best ways for information to be shared when two or more individuals each use an augmented reality device. For example, in maritime environments there is always the risk of man-overboard events. Depending on the light and sea conditions it can be difficult to spot and then to share the location information with others responsible for navigation. Augmented reality devices that resemble glasses or goggles can overlay holographic information onto your field of view. This holographic information may not be otherwise perceptible in the real world. It is believed that situation awareness, such as the knowledge of the location of important entities in the environment, (people, other ships, aircraft, or terrain) can be enhanced by the use of augmented reality. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chris Herdman

Student:

Partner:

Carleton University;General Dynamics Canada (Ottawa, ON)

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Elevate

Use of 3-D Virtual Reality Displays while in Flight: The Effects of Vestibular-Ocular Mismatch on Situation Awareness

High levels of situation awareness during flight operations are integral to mission success. Virtual reality (VR) systems can enhance operator situation awareness via advantageous 3D displays that stream data sources (entities from air, land, and sea) in a manner closely aligned with real world structures. One potential impediment to the implementation of VR devices in the field is VR sickness: a sense of queasiness, nausea, or even vomiting. VR sickness may arise from a processing conflict, where visual and vestibular information are incongruous. It is not known if VR sickness results in diminished operator situation awareness.
The proposed work will investigate whether the use of a VR data display system in an incongruous motion context is associated with adverse physical symptoms and reduced situation awareness. Furthermore, countermeasures designed to reduce VR sickness will be tested concurrently.
Results promote advancements in VR for flight operations. First, results will quantify the level of VR sickness experienced. Second, findings will indicate the impact of VR sickness on situation awareness. Third, the effectiveness of various VR sickness countermeasures will be evaluated. The proposed work is highly-relevant to General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada as findings inform VR development, and promote the deployment of situation awareness-enhancing products.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chris Herdman

Student:

Partner:

General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada;Carleton University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Elevate

Analyse de la vulnérabilité de la forêt québécoise à la sécheresse dans le contexte des changements climatiques

Les changements climatiques auront des effets importants sur la forêt canadienne. L’augmentation de la température combinée à des précipitations stables pendant la période de croissance, amèneront une diminution du contenu en eau des sols forestiers et augmenteront la probabilité de sécheresse intense dans le futur. Malgré quelques études récentes, les impacts sur les forêts au Canada demeurent relativement peu documentés. C’est pour combler ce manque d’information que ce projet vise à 1) caractériser les sécheresses passées et futures (notamment via leurs impacts sur le contenu en eau des sols forestiers) et à 2) quantifier les impacts de la sécheresse sur la croissance des principales essences commerciales, autant au niveau de la strate de régénération que des forêts matures. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Daniel Kneeshaw;Laxmi Sushama;Steven Kembel

Student:

Partner:

Ouranos Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Accommodation and food services; Agriculture; Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Quantifying Fishway Passage Success of Alewife, Alosa pseudoharengus, and its relationship to Marine Nutrient Transfer from the Ocean to Freshwater Ecosystems

Alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) is a key species in the ecology of the upper Bay of Fundy, Canada, that provides food to numerous predators and scavengers. Each year, Alewife migrate into freshwater systems to spawn in lakes. Dams and fishways often impede the migration of Alewife, which can have detrimental effects on Alewife populations, as well as nutrient exchange between marine and freshwater ecosystems. I will be using electronic tagging and tracking technology to assess fish passage through three fishways in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, to determine if the Alewife populations that use these river systems to spawn are negatively affected by dam and fishway presence, and which fishway design is the most effective. I will also be analyzing sediment cores taken from Alewife spawning grounds, to measure historical productivity changes, and to determine if dam and fishway installations negatively affected nutrient exchange, and spawning habitat suitability.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Stokesbury

Student:

Partner:

Ducks Unlimited Canada (NS)

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Sustainability & the Environment; Nanotechnology; Environmental Science and Technology

University:

Acadia University

Program:

Accelerate

Novel Elastomeric Chitin Nanocomposites for Coatings and Adhesives

The proposed project is a characterization study on chitin nanowhisker nanocomposites. Chitin nanowhiskers are derived from chitin, a naturally occurring biopolymer found in arthropod exoskeletons, and offer great potential for reinforcement and property enhancement once blended with typical engineering plastic matrices. Compared to traditional inorganic fillers such as carbon nanotubes and graphene, chitin nanowhiskers are biocompatible and biodegradable, exhibiting comparable property improvements with none of the downsides of the inorganic materials (i.e. biohazardous, toxic). For this specific project, the intern will be undertaking a characterization of nanocomposite materials composed of chitin nanowhiskers and a select few thermoplastics and thermosets, investigating the mechanical, thermal, and barrier property improvements in the materials upon incorporating chitin nanowhiskers. The results of the project will greatly aid in the commercialization of chitin nanowhiskers in both industrial applications as well as everyday consumer products, paving the way for a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly economy.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hani Naguib

Student:

Partner:

BOCO Technology Inc;University of Toronto

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Dimensional stability of composites during the assembly of space structures

Space structures must be designed to resist the harsh space environment, which include but it is not limited to atomic oxygen, ionizing radiation, charged particle plasma, man-made debris and micrometeoroids. Thus, the spacecraft must be designed to have high stiffness, low thermal expansion and high dimensional stability. Composite materials can be designed to fulfill those requirements to be used in space applications. Common structures that use composite materials allow for the transfer of information for space research and communication services, such as radio, television and telephone. These materials possess high strength-to-weight ratios, resulting in improved performance and financial savings.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pascal Hubert

Student:

Partner:

MacDonald, Dettwiler, and Associates Ltd (Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Predicting Canadian Credit Union Financial Performance and Its Effect on IT Investment Decisions

The aim of this project is to develop an understanding of Canadian credit union financial performance and its effects on IT investment. The outcomes of this research will enable the partner organization, a fintech firm, to better serve its credit union clients, and to anticipate changes in their business environment. The desired outcome of this project is to help credit unions and the partner organization be better positioned to make strategic business decisions. This two stage project will involve the identification of credit union performance measures and factors affecting those performance measures as assessed through secondary and primary data. It will also determine the relationship between credit union performance and decisions on IT investment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Eman Almehdawe;Saqib Khan

Student:

Partner:

Celero Solutions Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Regina

Program:

Accelerate

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