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Digitization of supply chain routing decisions for freight transportation

Identifying an optimal routing, that ensures a delivery passage between suppliers and vendors, with a minimum cost while respecting the various constraints (including shortest delivery, availability of fleets and routes, traffic, etc.), could be a challenging task. This is mainly due to the need to solve a combinatorial optimization problem with discrete choices of pathways and routes that could become an NP-hard problem. Researchers and practitioners have adopted heuristic approaches to simplify the solution process. With the availability of large datasets, practitioners are increasingly looking into developing intelligent routing algorithms that learn from the data and extract rules for optimal routing decisions. The aim of this R&D project is to conduct research on digitization of routing practices in order to identify opportunities for upgrading a routing decision-making platform, previously developed by Hitek Logistics,

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fereshteh Mafakheri

Student:

Partner:

Hitek Logistic Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Transportation and warehousing

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Reliability Analysis of Gallium Nitride (GaN) Devices Using Data Analysis Methods

Gallium nitride (GaN) high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) are good candidates to replace the traditional silicon-based transistors. Although these devices show superior performances compared to Si and SiC-based devices, they suffer from some reliability issues. The aim of this research project is to improve the performance of the GaN HEMTs and enhance their reliability by performing a data analysis technique. This analysis would result in better understanding of GaN HEMTs’ characteristics. Pattern recognition is one of the powerful data analysis techniques which can be helpful in diagnosing different patterns in the given dataset. The use of this technique will result in finding any direct and indirect correlations between different parameters of GaN HEMTs and their reliability. The outcomes of this analysis can help produce reliable GaN HEMTs devices, and would also benefit GaN Systems Inc. in improving the reliability of their products.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Majid Pahlevani

Student:

Partner:

Infineon Technologies Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Technology; Advanced Manufacturing; Automotive

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

La gestion de l’eau à l’époque Grecque

Ce projet de recherche s’agit de l’étude de la manière dont le nord de la Grèce a traité le problème de la gestion de l’eau pendant les époques archaïque et hellénistique. Cela comprend non seulement la manière dont ces colonies ont obtenu de l’eau pour garantir leur survie, mais aussi sa distribution dans toute la ville. Ensuite, il s’agit de savoir comment ces villes ont évacué les eaux usées et les eaux pluviales des fortifications pour assurer la santé de leurs citoyens et l’assainissement de la ville. Avec les niveaux élevés de précipitations que connaît cette région, les résultats obtenus dans le cadre de ce projet de recherche devraient montrer qu’il y a une certaine importance accordée au drainage pour éviter les inondations, ainsi qu’à la facilité générale d’obtenir de l’eau puisque les précipitations se transforment en eaux souterraines, ce qui est la méthode principale pour obtenir une source d’eau pure.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jacques Perreault

Student:

Partner:

Université de Patras

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Water; Natural Resources; Energy and Utilities

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Implementation Framework for AAL Technologies to Support the Continuum of Care in Smart Communities

The Canadian healthcare system is not yet prepared to access and leverage IoT (Internet of Things) data to support clinical decision making outside of hospital settings (Nguyen et al., 2017). With advances in low-cost IoT technology, it is now possible to meaningfully incorporate a variety of sensors into our homes and communities, leading to the implementation of Smart Homes (Risteska Stojkoska & Trivodaliev, 2017) and Smart Communities to support healthy living (Bencardino & Greco, 2014; De Filippi et al., 2019). Through this project, our research team will propose and develop new guidelines and checklists, and identify the need for new standards to support current and future smart communities seeking to implement AAL technologies at the individual household, as well as at the community level. This partnership between the UbiLab and CSA Group will provide a framework to guide: (1) new AAL technology manufacturers, (2) developers of new smart communities seeking to ensure that the new developments are compatible and prepared to receive AAL and IoT sensors, (3) communities seeking to leverage data generated by AAL and IoT sensors into fully integrated community health services (e.g., pharmacies, allied health professionals, community clinics, etc.)

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Faculty Supervisor:

Plinio Pelegrini Morita

Student:

Partner:

CSA Group

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

L’économie du bronze en Grèce du Nord aux époques archaïque et classique: le cas d’Argilos

Le projet de recherche proposé s’inscrit dans le plus large contexte d’une thèse de doctorat. La thèse vise à étudier l’évolution de la technologie métallurgique à Argilos, une cité située dans le nord de la Grèce, fondée à l’époque archaïque et qui prospère à travers la période classique. L’étude de la vaste collection d’artéfacts de bronze qui y ont été découverts dans le cadre de la Mission archéologique gréco-canadienne d’Argilos alliera les méthodes dites proprement archéologiques aux techniques relevant des sciences naturelles. Ainsi, il sera possible de formuler plusieurs hypothèses entre autres au niveau des relations commerciales et culturelles qui animent la cité, et l’évolution de la technologie métallurgique présente à Argilos.

Le projet de recherche vise alors à élaborer la méthodologie de la recherche, à constituer l’échantillon d’artéfacts de bronze qui sera concrètement à l’étude, et à préparer aux analyses chimiques auxquelles chaque artéfact sera soumis. Finalement, il sera également l’occasion de récolter toutes les informations qualitatives nécessaires à l’élaboration de la thèse propres aux artéfacts et aux infrastructures métallurgiques qui nous sont parvenues.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jacques Perreault

Student:

Partner:

Université de Patras

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Manufacturing and Construction; Mining; Technology

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Une étude des dépôts d’ossements de l’Âge du Fer à l’époque classique en Grèce du Nord (Macédoine) : Argilos, Karabournaki et Kastri Thassos

La compréhension de l’économie pastorale au début de l’âge du fer, des périodes archaïques et classiques en Macédoine reste assez fragmentaire. Ma thèse a tenté de combler ces lacunes en étudiant l’économie pastorale et la relation entre les hommes et les animaux à travers l’exploitation et la consommation de ces derniers à Argilos. Cette étude a pour but de s’appuyer sur ces données en examinant l’organisation intracommunautaire des établissements, les pratiques culinaires, l’alimentation des animaux et la mobilité.
Dans le contexte des changements climatiques, de l’érosion dramatique de la biodiversité, la société canadienne doit plus que jamais comprendre sa relation avec la nature. Pour se faire, une étude approfondie des systèmes économiques préindustrielles permettrait de mieux comprendre comment, par exemple, les premières nations ou les premiers habitants européens se sont adaptés à l’environnement et on ainsi crée une économie et une structure sociale originale.
Les techniques utilisées pour ce projet de recherche d’Argilos, de même que la réflexion sur son organisation sociale et économique, peuvent être répliquées dans le contexte canadien tout en l’adaptant à son environnement naturel et social.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jacques Perreault

Student:

Partner:

Université de Patras

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Sustainability & the Environment; Environmental Science and Technology

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

L’occupation hellénistique d’Argilos: Étude archéogéographique

Le projet de recherche fait état de la dernière phase d’occupation sur le site archéologique d’Argilos en Grèce du Nord, que l’on situe vers la fin de l’époque classique. Durant cette période, Argilos perd son statut de cité et se mute en un établissement rural sous le joug de l’empire macédonien. La mise au jour d’habitations, d’ateliers, de routes et de fortifications par les archéologues, témoignent de ces transformations. Grâce à l’étude des vestiges matériels, mis en relation avec les données géospatiales issues des méthodes de l’archéogéographie, le projet fera état des mutations territoriales de la dernière phase d’occupation à Argilos, lors de son passage de cité à établissement rural. Il tentera de cerner l’impact que les bouleversements politiques de la fin de l’époque classique en Macédoine ont eu sur l’homme et sur son environnement et la manière dont ils sont perçus dans le temps et à travers le paysage.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jacques Perreault

Student:

Partner:

Université de Patras

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Sustainability & the Environment; Natural Resources; Agriculture and Food

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Cebas Subsurface Scattering Shaders

This project seeks to develop GPU based versions of CPU implemented Subsurface scattering shaders. Rendering in video games and movies require increasingly complex simulation of skin and other effects from translucent materials As a visual effects solution provider, Cebus Visual Technology is very interested in implementing their shaders on the GPU to increase the computational throughput. Such an experience would be beneficial for an internal student.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bruce Gooch

Student:

Partner:

Cebas Visual Technology Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Positive pombe: engineering anti-depressant molecules in fission yeast

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased depression and anxiety in Canada, adding to the current opioid drug dependency crisis. Mental health supports can be used with drug options to relieve symptoms and promote better health. Some cases of depression are resistant to treatment, and alternatives are needed that bring patients relief. Psilocybin is a compound found in “magic mushrooms”. Psilocybin is a highly effective anti-depressant; it is also non-addictive, and less toxic than many medications including caffeine and alcohol. Psilocybin is currently a restricted compound in Canada, that has been approved for treatment-resistant depression and end of life care. Medicinal psilocybin is harvested from mushrooms; this can have a wide variety in quality and use of the product as a medicine. We are making yeast strains that produce a safe and controlled source of psilocybin. We will make proteins in yeast that convert amino acids into psilocybin precursors; yeast is a fast-growing and safe drug source. Our work will be done in compliance with the Government of Canada restrictions and paperwork.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sarah Sabatinos

Student:

Partner:

I-INC Foundation for Business Development

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Developing A Drug-Protein Interactome for Identifying Potential Drug Targets In-situ

Our method reveals the interaction landscape of a given drug. We will generate a two-part biosensor inside living cells. The first part involves a genetically encoded reactive ‘beacon’. The second part is the drug of interest, synthetically modified with complementary reactivity to the beacon. When present together in cells, both parts chemically combine to form a chimeric ‘drug-beacon’, which will then report on the local protein environment of the derivatized drug by using proteomics. It can be applied to drug-treatment regimens on cells isolated from different patients, as part of personalized-drug discovery programs. With the successful outcome of this project, partner organization will get to benefit from the commercialization of this method by upscaling this technology to include more classes of drugs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gagan Gupta

Student:

Partner:

I-INC Foundation for Business Development

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Developing a hydrometallurgical process route to extract iron

The project focuses on various types of feed materials that have similar technical challenges faced with in REE hydrometallurgical extraction in NdFeB magnet recycling that was developed by Innord: the need for acid recycling and the presence of difficult-to-process iron. The objective of the project is to apply the innovative technology developed for magnet recycling and the transferable knowledge to unlock the value of those feeds in a sustainable and profitable manner. The types of feed are not limited to but could include bauxite residues, electric arc furnace dust, or rare earth ore, tailings and concentrates with high iron content.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-Philippe Harvey

Student:

Partner:

Innord

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Goodlawyer – Growth Associate (2)

Our three interns will support the planning and execution of projects and operations across Canada. Goodlawyer launched our latest product, a subscription offering called Goodlawyer Pro, in early November. Our MBSI interns will be central to our efforts to grow our user base and make Goodlawyer Pro a success. Most projects will revolve around digital marketing and marketing automation through a variety of sophisticated marketing technologies, as well as customer discovery and support.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martin Halek

Student:

Partner:

GoodLawyer

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship