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Cyber Threat Detection via Machine Learning

Recent cyber-attacks have overwhelmed many high-profile businesses. These attacks often exploit multiple types of vulnerabilities to infiltrate into target systems in multiple stages. Cyber threat hunting in enterprises is the process of proactively and iteratively searching for malicious activities in various types of adversaries that have entered the defender’s network. This process is critical for early warning and detection. However, existing approaches require non-trivial efforts for extracting knowledge about threat behaviour from indicators of compromise, diverse type of logs and unstructured cyber threat intelligence reports. All this extracted knowledge is used to facilitate threat detection. Hence, the threat detection process is labor-intensive and error prone. In this project, our goal is to employ time series anomaly detection and machine learning to design and develop automated techniques for cyber threat detection. In doing so, we seek to explore batch and real time analytics and their generalizability over different types of data available for cyber threat detection.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nur Zincir-Heywood

Student:

Partner:

Micro Focus Software (Canada) ULC;OpenText Corp

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

The application and validation of predictive models to establish indices of protein quality in companion animal feed ingredients

This project will result in the generation of mathematical models that will predict the quality and sustainability of protein-based ingredients that are commonly used in dog diets. With the projected growth of human and pet populations, and increases in food production necessary to meet growing demands, providing Canadian pet food companies (such as our industry partner, Champion Petfoods) with the ability to rapidly identify ideal protein-based ingredients to select for dog diets based on environmental, financial, and biological sustainability is a top priority.
The primary objective is to develop a functional model of protein quality and sustainability to be used for the evaluation of common protein-containing ingredients found in dog diets. This model will be based on the equivalent model recommended by the Food and Agricultural Organization for use in the human food industry. The secondary objective is to validate this model for use in the pet food industry by way of a minimally invasive animal study using sophisticated techniques that allow for very few animals to be used.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anna Kate Shoveller

Student:

Partner:

Champion Petfoods LP

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Accommodation and food services; Manufacturing

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Accelerate

Vein depth estimation with Christie VeinViewer

The proposed project is aimed at developing image and signal processing algorithms to enable the Christie VeinViewer® device to determine approximate depth of veins. This is a challenging research project due to the limited amount of information available and real-time fast processing required. The VeinViewer® uses a single infrared wavelength and a CMOS camera to detect superficial veins. It then rnaps the location of the veins onto the skin surface with visible light in real time, and is used as an aide to clinicians to allow more accurate placement of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVs). Knowledge of vein depth would assist phlebotomists, clinicians, and infusion nurses to adjust their technique and approach angle, and allow for better understanding of venous anatomy and selection of an optimal vein target, which should lead to higher venous access success rates. The proposed project will span 4 months and be carried out at McMaster University and Christie Digital Systems in Kitchener, Ontario.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tom Farrell

Student:

Partner:

Christie Digital

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

Development of Advanced Lithium Rechargeable Batteries and Scalable Manufacturing Processes

Increasing demands for electric vehicles and more portable electronics have also increased the demand for rechargeable batteries with higher energy capacity. This project aims to develop novel manufacturing methods to produce advanced rechargeable batteries in a time and cost-efficient way. In this project, the interns perform hands-on experiments to investigate the application of the novel manufacturing methods, by fabricating sample battery cells, characterizing them and testing them. The result would be comparatively analyzed for the resulting capacity of the batteries and longevity of the batteries, also considering the efficiency of the applied manufacturing techniques. The project would result in a scalable manufacturing method for advanced rechargeable batteries, and the partnering organization would we at the forefront of providing society with the next-generation of batteries

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Faculty Supervisor:

Seonghwan Kim

Student:

Partner:

MakeSens Advanced Battery Materials

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy and Utilities; Advanced Manufacturing; Clean Technology

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Investigating non-destructive acoustic methods for monitoring vulnerable rocky reef fish

Rocky reef fish play an important role in marine ecosystems and socially as First Nation Food, Social, and Ceremonial, commercial and recreational food fish. Many species of rocky reef fish are vulnerable to fishing pressure and other human impacts like vessel noise. Multiple species are currently listed as Threatened or Species of Special Concern in British Columbia. Increased monitoring of reef fish is required to properly manage existing stocks, however, traditional assessment tools can be expensive, time-consuming, and sometimes lethal to fish. Non-invasive acoustic assessment tools provide an opportunity to improve assessment. This research will develop and test novel acoustic assessment tools to count rocky reef fish species, determine habitat preferences, and evaluate the impacts of boat noise on fish behaviour. Using naturally occurring fish sounds, sonar, and information on vessel traffic I will develop new techniques to improve rocky reef fish assessment and improve conservation of these vulnerable species.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Francis Juanes;Dana Haggarty

Student:

Partner:

Ha’oom Fisheries Society

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Propagation du champignon Mérule Pleureuse dans l’ossature de bois de bâtiment : évaluation par simulation, incluant effets du climat, vers des solutions

Le bois est un matériau de construction pouvant atteindre une grande longévité lorsqu’il reste au sec ou dans des conditions ne menant pas à la croissance de champignons pouvant le décomposer. La mérule pleureuse est un champignon ayant causé la perte de plusieurs dizaines de bâtiments résidentiels dans les dernières années au Québec. Le présent projet vise à documenter et à simuler la propagation de ce champignon dans une habitation à ossature de bois. Il permettra de développer une connaissance de la propagation de la mérule pleureuse afin d’estimer les endommagements causés sous différentes conditions environnementales. Pour ce faire, le transport d’humidité et de chaleur dans le matériau endommagé sera simulé sous diverses conditions environnementales extérieures (le climat des villes de Gatineau, Montréal, Québec, Rimouski et Saguenay) et intérieures (vide sanitaire inondé, vide sanitaire non ventilé, ventilé, etc.), en tenant compte de l’évolution des changements climatiques.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dominique Derome;Caroline Frenette

Student:

Partner:

Mérule pleureuse Québec

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Étude comparative de l’approche des forces et de l’approche appréciative en milieu de travail

Le projet consiste à comparer deux approches en développement organisationnel : l’approche des forces et
l’approche appréciative. Ces deux interventions sont tirées de la recherche en psychologie positive et visent à
développer le bien-être, l’engagement et la performance des employés. Les participants seront divisés en trois
groupes homogènes : un groupe expérimentant l’approche des forces, un groupe expérimentant l’approche
appréciative et un groupe suivant une formation sur le travail en temps de pandémie (placébo). Les effets de ces
trois interventions seront ensuite comparés via des analyses de variance afin de mieux comprendre leur impact
sur le bien-être, la performance et l’engagement des employés. Afin de comparer leurs effets dans le temps,
quatre temps de mesure sont prévus : avant les interventions, à la fin des interventions, et un et trois mois après
les interventions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Philippe Dubreuil;Paule Miquelon

Student:

Partner:

Équipe Laurence

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Accelerate

Catalyzing Community Connection Quality of Life and Population Health Tracker

This Mitacs project will create a custom-built survey tool and a recommendation system that generates alerts where an individual’s unmet physical, mental, social or spiritual needs are detected. A personal report with feedback on possible steps to reduce unmet needs or make progress on achieving goals that are aligned with personal preferences and interests is generated. Informed by the results, feedback, and recommendations generated through this system, participants then work with trained program staff to set goals related to their health and quality of life, navigate resources, match what the person wants to best available and best fit resources in the community, and keep track of challenges and progress. It will also produce a report card for agencies with feedback on how their community members are doing to identify emerging problem areas and highlight opportunities for the deployment of action to respond to unmet individual and community needs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pooya Moradian Zadeh

Student:

Partner:

Hospice Palliative Care Ontario;Sinai Health System

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Windsor

Program:

Accelerate

Évaluation de l’influence du nombre de niveaux et du couple de serrage sur la durée de vie en fatigue d’un montage expérimental d’implants de modulation de la croissance vertébrale MIScoliTM

MIScoliTM est un dispositif innovant pour le traitement de la scoliose chez les jeunes adolescent.e.s. Ce dispositif vise à corriger la déformation de façon moins intrusive que les approches de fusion vertébrale en misant sur la modulation de la croissance vertébrale à l’aide d’agrafes fixées sur les corps vertébraux et d’une attache polymérique qui applique des efforts entre les vertèbres pour moduler la croissance et corriger progressivement les déformations. Dans un effort d’amélioration continue, SpinoModulation souhaite évaluer le potentiel d’améliorer son efficacité tout en réduisant les risques de rupture en fatigue de l’implant. Plus particulièrement, l’objectif principal de ce projet de recherche est d’évaluer l’influence du type de configuration (instrumentation longue ou courte) et des paramètres de fixation (couple de serrage) sur la résistance en fatigue du dispositif.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yvan Petit

Student:

Partner:

Spino Modulation Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Optimisation des flux de chaleur et réduction des effluents lors de la production acéricole

Ce projet vise à augmenter les performances environnementales de la production acéricole moderne via deux objectifs, soit dans un premier temps par la conception et l’optimisation d’un système d’évaporation à faible empreinte de GES, puis par l’implantation d’une nouvelle technologie de purification des effluents industriels aqueux issus de la production acéricole. Dans la première portion du projet, l’accent sera mis sur la création d’un nouveau système biénergie d’évaporateur pour l’eau d’érable qui sera également équipé d’un système de pointe pour la récupération de chaleur. Dans la seconde portion du projet, l’objectif consistera à faire le traitement des effluents aqueux générés par les procédés acéricoles en vue que les effluents rejetés à l’environnement dépassent les attentes au niveau de leur contenu chimique.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-Michel Lavoie

Student:

Partner:

Équipements Lapierre

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Development of a new sample introduction system for inductively coupled plasma spectrometry

Numerous industries and government agencies carry out analyses every day using inductively coupled plasma (ICP) instruments that typically waste 95% of the sample. A greener approach would not generate any sample waste. During this project, an infrared heated pre-evaporation tube will be developed and coupled to nebulizers from the industrial partner so as to allow 100% sample introduction. A significant improvement in the smallest amount that can be measured by ICP instruments should result, along with freedom from sample-dependent effects, which will enable calibration using a single set of standards. This project will be carried out in collaboration with Telegistics Inc., who owns Burgener Research Inc., the only Canadian company fabricating nebulizers that are essentially impossible to clog. The resulting sample introduction system will greatly facilitate analyses by all Canadian laboratories employing ICP-based instruments, while allowing the partner company to expand, thereby creating new jobs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Diane Beauchemin

Student:

Partner:

Telegistics

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Lipid mediators of growth for cellular agriculture

Cellular agriculture aims to generate more sustainable approaches to the production of agricultural products, and this nascent field requires the development of new tools to enhance controlled cell growth. In this project, we will investigate the use of insect cell biomass to produce specific phospholipids that can be used to enhance cellular growth. We will examine known pathways that are activated by exogenous phospholipids in mammalian cells. We will determine optimal compositions and formulation of the lipids for stimulating cell growth in multiple cell lines. These studies will expand our understanding of important cell signaling pathways and provide improved methods to produce phospholipids and cellular biomass.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christopher Cairo

Student:

Partner:

Future Fields Cellular Agriculture and Research Ltd - to merge

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Biomanufacturing; Biotechnology; Agriculture and Food

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Elevate

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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.