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Development of Low-Cost Sensor and Flexible Electronics using a Versatile Roll-to-Roll Magnetron Sputtering System

The proposed project aims to construct a robust and versatile roll-to-roll (R2R) magnetron sputtering system for thin film deposition. That system will favor the production of thin films of different materials with tailored properties and functionality onto flexible substrates in a single step. This will be made through a system composed of different stations with different targets and masks inside the process chamber, without the need for any hand manipulation during the manufacturing or any post-processing deposition. The R2R unit is very versatile in design (not fabricated yet), which can be used for different objectives in the electronic and optoelectronic industries. It is expected that the proposed approach could benefit PLASMIONIC Inc. which has its activities focused on the sector of plasma processing systems manufacturing. The company can commercialize this versatile equipment and increase its competitiveness in that commercial sector.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andreas Ruediger

Student:

Partner:

Plasmionique Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Program:

Accelerate

Route choice, passage success, and migration survival of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) smolt through the White Rock Hydropower Generating Station and Gaspereau River, Nova Scotia.

In collaboration with Acadia University and Nova Scotia Power, Innovasea inc. proposes an intern to determine route choice, and measure survival of Atlantic salmon smolt as they descend the Gaspereau River past the White Rock Hydropower Generating Station. This project will be completed in full collaboration with Fisheries and Oceans Canada Scientists. The results will both test new V3 tagging technology and inform mitigation efforts that will reduce negative impacts of dam passage on inner Bay of Fundy Atlantic salmon as they begin their migratory journey to the ocean.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Stokesbury

Student:

Partner:

InnovaSea Marine Systems Canada Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing

University:

Acadia University

Program:

Accelerate

Bringing dinosaurs into the 2020s: considering current visitation and future virtual tourism possibilities for the Tumbler Ridge Museum and Geopark (BC)

1) Carry out research on existing and potential visitation to Tumbler Ridge with respect to current offerings and to potential Virtual Tourism Experience (VTE)s. Zhang and Meletis will work to conduct a visitor survey-based project during the summer of 2022. They will generate new demographic profiles and qualitative and quantitative data on tourist motivations, experiences, and preferences. Zhang is an international master’s student with experience in online tourism offerings and business models. She will conduct an environmental scan/literature review on VTEs and generating a resource document with recommendations for consideration.
2) Conduct applied academic research in partnership with The Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Geo Park and the Tumbler Ridge Museum, to benefit academic and applied audiences (e.g. government branches; Boards and staff members of the partner organizations). The project will produce new information and insights on current visitation, and generate tailored information on potential future VTE offerings (note: these could benefit local people as well). Resulting outputs will inform Museum and Geo Park planning, and will also interest academic audiences. This project is being designed in consultation with these two partners, and results will be shared in community and organization-appropriate formats.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Zoë A. Meletis

Student:

Partner:

Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation;Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

University of Northern British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

En route vers un casque de vélo maximisant la sécurité des cyclistes grâce à la simulation numérique

Chaque année, 32 000 Canadiens subissent un traumatisme crânio-cérébral (TCC) lors de la pratique d’un sport, le cyclisme faisant partie des sports les plus à risque. Pour protéger les cyclistes, l’entreprise Louis Garneau Sports conçoit depuis plus de 30 ans des casques de vélo visant à rendre plus sécuritaire la pratique de ce sport. L’objectif principal de ce projet est d’améliorer la conception d’un casque de vélo de cette entreprise afin de le rendre hautement performant. L’approche méthodologique proposée inclut notamment la caractérisation fine du comportement mécanique à l’impact des matériaux du casque, le développement d’un modèle numérique validé d’un casque de vélo et la simulation de tests standardisés d’impact évaluant sa sécurité et l’exploitation du modèle pour améliorer la sécurité du casque. Au terme de ce projet, l’entreprise disposera d’un produit à haute valeur ajoutée permettant aux cyclistes de pratiquer leur sport et de se déplacer de façon plus sécuritaire.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Eric Wagnac;Yvan Petit

Student:

Partner:

Louis Garneau Sports Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Audience Engagement in Virtual/Hybrid Performances

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an increasing dependance on the digital realm, with the performing arts and entertainment industry being forced to reinvent themselves in order to stay relevant. The advent of immersive technologies, such as virtual reality, has provided both artistic and economic potential to create virtual and hybrid shows, but it is unclear how this drastic change in format may impact the viewer’s engagement in the resulting performances. To answer this question, we propose to test the impact of various performance formats on the audience’s attentional and emotional engagement. Working alongside the multimedia entertainment studio Moment Factory, and the circus company The 7 Fingers, we will evaluate audience responses to in-person, hybrid and virtual performances, using both a quantitative (e.g. physiological recording) and qualitative (e.g. questionnaires) approach. Conducting this research in parallel to the companies’ process of creation will provide important insight into the viewer experience and can help the companies’ adjustment to the digital era.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stefanie Blain-Moraes

Student:

Partner:

École nationale de cirque (Centre de recherche, d‘innovation et de transfert en arts du cirque)

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

New and Digital Media; Environmental Science and Technology; Technology

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Scalable Quantum Graph State Generators

This project works towards an unhackable quantum internet. An unhackable Internet has been named the Number 1 breakthrough technology by the magazine, MIT Technological Review. A quantum Internet will be unhackable due to the laws of physics. Photons are the carrier of choice for quantum information in a quantum internet. Quantum repeaters are needed for long-distance quantum communication. A novel method for quantum repeaters is called all photonics quantum repeaters. To build all photonics quantum repeaters, one needs to create photonic graph states with multiple photons. This project involves research in both the theory and experiments of the generation of photonic graph states and lays the foundation of all photonics quantum repeaters and an unhackable quantum internet.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Li Qian

Student:

Partner:

Quantum Bridge Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Qualification and Validation of Robust Functionality of a Test-Bench for Evaluation of GDL Properties under Series-Processing Conditions

In Early 2013, an NSERC Engage grant and a Coop term project enabled collaboration between Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. Fuel Cell Division (MBFC) and Dr. Merida’s group at the University of British Columbia (UBC). A test-bench apparatus for the evaluation of fuel cell material properties during manufacturing processes was designed. The present proposal builds on the previous activities and aims to make the test-bench apparatus available for material pre-qualification. MBFC will benefit from participating in this collaboration by obtaining a functional and validate test-bench for the assessment of the current and future materials, and a developed test procedure to generate material specifications and to assure material quality during a large scale production. Furthermore, this procedure will be a base-line-test-procedure with high functional relevance for material suppliers. The outcome of these tests will speed up the material development process and the comparability of the development stages. The activities described in this proposal are of critical important and represent the first step towards the preparation of a Patent and a Standard test method for Fuel Cell Industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Walter Merida

Student:

Partner:

Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Retail trade

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

The role of social enterprise in supporting rural economic development: A community-led daycare in Norris Point, NL

This project will examine the role of community-led social enterprise to support social and economic innovation in rural Newfoundland. Our case study is the creation of a new daycare within a social enterprise in Norris Point, NL, and the potential for this case study to provide a model for how we can support job creation, economic growth, and post-pandemic resilience in rural areas. The project will provide the Intern with research, community engagement, and knowledge mobilization skills, and benefit the partner organization by contributing data and research findings to support socio-economic development.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Roza Tchoukaleyska

Student:

Partner:

Centre for Social Enterprise;Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital Heritage Corporation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

Techno-economic assessment of the potential of grid-scale super-capacitor energy storage in wholesale electricity markets and electric transportation sector

Atlas power Technologies Inc. has developed a SCES technology from inexpensive and widely available minerals which have fast response time, high charge/discharge efficiency, low cost, and long cycle life. Atlas power technologies aim at developing an assessment tool for its future investment in these energy storage units particularly targeted at wholesale electricity markets and electric transportation sector. This research project is intended to develop the necessary planning and computation models needed. Additionally, this project will develop a techno-economic comparative analysis of the SCES technology with the existing energy storage technologies in the targeted application areas. Results from this research project will help Atlas power Technologies Inc. in optimizing its investment decisions and to yield the maximum return on investment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jiacheng Jason Wang

Student:

Partner:

Atlas Power Technologies

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University; The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

Innovations in Research & Service Design: Developing a “Youth Collaboration Framework ” with homeless and at-risk youth at Operation Come Home

This research study will allow PhD candidate Charlotte Smith, mentored by Dr. Malenfant and Dr. Spencer, to engage a team of at-risk and homeless youth in a collaborative study by working closely with the community partner, Operation Come Home. Charlotte and Malenfant will provide 5 youth with research training including methods, ethics and more. The research team will then work collaboratively to collect and analyze data during weekly meetings. Guided by Malenfant, Charlotte will use interactive research methods to engage youth peer research team members and support the youth in being innovators and leaders in this study. The major output of this study will be the development of a youth collaboration framework co-designed by the research team. This framework will guide be used by Operation Come Home in their future research efforts, as well as by Charlotte in her doctoral studies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dale Spencer;Jayne Malenfant

Student:

Partner:

Operation Come Home

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

Experimental study of dynamic properties of gravelly soils with varying degree of saturation

Dynamic shear modulus and damping ratio are two important dynamic parameters that are employed in the analysis of soil-structure interactions, soil liquefaction, slope stability under earthquakes or other dynamic loadings. The dynamic properties of gravelly soils have been extensively studied; however, the past studies primarily focus on sandy gravels with fines less than 10%, with no consideration given to the effect of the degree of saturation. This study centers on gravelly soils with a larger amount of fines (i.e., 13% -20%) taken from a site in Victoria, BC. A series of large cyclic triaxial shear tests will be performed on this type of soil, in which variations of dynamic shear modulus and damping ratio with the degree of saturation will be investigated. The outcomes of this project will help advance the understanding of the dynamic properties of gravelly soils and improve the seismic stability analysis of earth structures made of this material.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Cheng Lin

Student:

Partner:

Ryzuk Geotechnical

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Projet S.C.O.P.E. (Systematic Chiropractic Observation of Practice Evidences): évaluation préliminaire d’une application web pour la collecte de données au sein d’un réseau national de recherche en milieu clinique

Ce projet repose sur le développement d’une riche synergie entre milieux cliniques et de recherche. La collecte
systématique de données cliniques, via l’intégration d’une application web permettant d’administrer des
questionnaires, permettrait aux chiropraticiens de non seulement raffiner leur prise de décision clinique, mais
aussi de personnaliser leurs approches thérapeutiques et ainsi optimiser les issues cliniques de leurs patients.
Notre projet propose le développement de trois livrables : 1) un répertoire contenant les questionnaires validés
en français et/ou anglais pertinent aux conditions musculosquelettiques; 2) un rapport descriptif présentant les
données collectées auprès des patients et des chiropraticiens; 3) un guide visant à faciliter l’implantation d’une
application web ( Patient Progress) dans le cadre d’un réseau de recherche clinique en chiropratique.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marc-André Blanchette

Student:

Partner:

Association des chiropraticiens du Québec

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Accelerate

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