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Developing Tools to Track Vocalizing Marine Mammals with Long Baseline Hydrophone Arrays

The scope of this project is to use acoustic data from long-baseline arrays of hydrophones to detect, locate, and track marine mammals based on their vocalization. Specifically, the project aims to assess methods and develop automated tracking algorithms that provide accurate results for individual signals, and a maximum of flexibility regarding the channel, array, and signal characteristics. In cooperation with our industry partners — WWF-Canada, the Gitga’at First Nation, and the North Coast Cetacean Society — we will use the results to analyze the detailed movement pattern for a broad range of vocalizing marine mammals and their interdependency with human activities, such as ship traffic. The work will be conducted for the culturally, ecologically, and economically important marine environment around Gil Island in northern British Columbia and will make use of the sophisticated hydrophone array installed in Squally Channel. At this point, efficient, widely applicable tools for automated transient signal tracking do not exist for civilian long baseline hydrophone arrays, despite the high demand from industry, research, and government. The applications for such tracking tools range from facilitating port security to studies of marine habitat usage, or tracking species at risk.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Aaron Gulliver

Student:

Partner:

World Wildlife Fund Canada (Toronto, ON)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Ocean Tech; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Elevate

Machine Learning for Improved Automated Valuation Model

According to “Standard on Automated Valuation Models (AVMs)”, an automated valuation model (AVM) is a mathematically based computer software program that produces an estimate of market value based on market analysis of location, market conditions, and real estate characteristics from information that was previously and separately collected. The purpose of an AVM is to provide a credible, reliable, and cost-effective estimate of market value as of a given point in time. Residential real estate market is geographically diverse and constantly changing. Traditional regression models require a long time to build and are rarely updated to reflect changes in the dynamic environment. Data Nerds at Kelowna initiated an internship project with UBCO to apply machine learning techniques for a more accurate and reliable valuation model. The outcome of the project will be integrated into Data Nerds’ AVM application platform.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Zheng Liu;Eric Li

Student:

Partner:

Data Nerds

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

Laser-based Metrology for Quantitative Inspection of Water Pipe

The PipeDiver is a free-swimming platform developed by Pure Technologies, which can carry sensors and devices for non-destructive inspection of in-service water pipelines. CCTV (closed-circuit television) inspection is a well-adopted method, which employs a CCTV camera on the platform. General, the CCTV inspection can only provide qualitative results about pipe condition. To achieve quantitative inspection, such as the measurement of pipe joint gap, precise laser-based measurement is preferred. This research is to integrate laser sensor with digital camera on the PipeDiver platform to implement the gap measurement. The principle is to use camera to capture the laser profile projected onto the gap and use image processing to calculate the width from the laser profile. The automatic processing algorithm will be developed as a software prototype by the intern for Pure Technologies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Zheng Liu

Student:

Partner:

Pure Technologies Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Utilities

University:

University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

Developing Integrated Smart Home Controllers with Energy-Efficient HVAC Operation

AYO Smart Home is an integrator of new technologies to provide affordable and energy-efficient housing for First Nations communities across Canada. AYO manages the technology and supply chain to deliver Net-Zero houses consisting of efficient building envelopes, heat recovery systems, energy-efficient HVAC, LED lighting, mold-resistant materials, and smart home controllers. After developing an energy-efficient HVAC system under a previous Mitacs project and successfully testing it in a pilot construction, AYO intends to move to the next level.It is proposed in this project to develop a smart home control system integrated as an inherent component of AYO houses. The smart home controller will provide high-technology access to the variety of the home systems including HVAC, lighting, sensor data, and solar generation. The most important component of the smart home controller is the the energy-efficient operation of HVAC.The post-doctoral fellow has 5 years of expertise developing energy-efficient HVAC systems under supervision of his academic supervisor in Simon Fraser University. AYO recognizes the potential in the academic team to develop the smart home control system. In continuation of the previous year-long collaboration, AYO and SFU will develop and bring the next generation of the product to the market.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Majid Bahrami

Student:

Partner:

AYO Smart Home Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Elevate

A Survey Design and Analysis On Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation in Alberta

Public and private owners and stakeholders view Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a technology to assist in project delivery and to support the use of information integration for project design, construction and facility management. Owners will demand the use of evidence-focused BIM technology to eliminate inefficiencies, misinterpretations and unjustified over-budget and over-time project delivery that are common within the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ahmed Bouferguene

Student:

Partner:

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Precious metal mineralization at submarine volcanic centres: insight from the felsic centres of the Abitibi greenstone belt, Quebec, Canada

The proposed study will examine the volcanological, mineralogical and geochemical evolution of the felsic volcanic complex hosting Horne deposit in a comparative study with the surrounding felsic volcanic centres in the Rouyn-Noranda region of Quebec. Volcanic and intrusive facies, alteration phases and mineralization styles will be described for each centre. Mineralization will be further examined by analyzing trace element concentrations in sulfide and oxide phases to identify similarities and differences between all complexes. Through the course of determining these concentrations, a separation and identification of components from magmatic and hydrothermal contributions will be attempted. Field samples and drill core from the Krafla volcanic complex will be examined to compare trace element concentrations in sulfide and oxide phases in a modern hydrothermal system and an evaluation of fractures and pore spaces will be conducted to assess how these fluids flow through these spaces.

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Faculty Supervisor:

John Stix

Student:

Partner:

Falco Resources Ltd

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Portable diagnostic device for outpatient BNP detection – Year two

Heart Failure (HF) occurs when the heart becomes damaged or weakened. HF is an epidemic, with approximately 1 million Canadians affected. BNP is an effective diagnostic and prognostic marker for HF. There is a direct correlation between elevated concentrations of BNP in the blood and the severity of HF symptoms. The need for point-of-care monitoring of BNP levels in the outpatient setting is imperative. The main objective is to develop a portable immunoassay-based electrochemical sensor for rapid detection and monitoring of BNP levels in outpatient’s blood, for early detection of HF. The partner organization will gain intellectual properties and the rights to commercialize a home-use monitoring system for accurate detection of BNP in a drop of blood.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Juewen Liu

Student:

Partner:

LeNano Diagnostics Inc;University of Waterloo

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Elevate

Portable diagnostic device for outpatient BNP detection

Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is an established prognostic marker for the early detection of heart failure. Elevated blood BNP levels are directly correlated to the severity of HF and decompensation. Current FDA approved immunoassays for BNP detection can only be carried out in medical laboratories or emergency rooms. Outpatient-use BNP monitors are yet to be developed. The objective of this project is to develop a prototype of the portable diagnostic device that can give a rapid electrical readout of BNP levels in a drop of blood. The applicant will work on the prototype development as a Post Doctoral Fellow both in the supervisor’s lab (Prof. Juewen Liu, Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo) and in the R&D facility of the partner company (LeNano Diagnostics Inc.). The applicant will be responsible for the device fabrication and for carrying out experiments on the electrochemical detection of BNP in whole blood samples. The partner company will benefit from the knowledge and technical skills of the applicant who is an expert in sensing micro-devices and from the scientific expertise of the supervisor’s lab. The partner company will also benefit from the eventual commercialization of the resulted diagnostic device.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Juewen Liu

Student:

Partner:

LeNano Diagnostics Inc;University of Waterloo

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Elevate

Development & Pilot Evaluation of an Online Peer Support Program for Family Caregivers of Ventilator-Assisted Individuals Living in the Community – Year two

Although ventilator-assisted individuals (VAIs) prefer to live and die at home, the family members who care for them often experience stress and poor health. Peer support can mitigate health declines by decreasing caregivers’ isolation and increasing their sense of control. However, no peer support programs exist for this caregiving population. Online support can especially overcome geographic and time limitations that caregivers face. The proposed research aims to develop and conduct a pilot RCT evaluation of an online peer support program for VAI caregivers. This peer support program can improve the well-being of caregivers and allow them to better care for their family members.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Louise Rose

Student:

Partner:

Saint Elizabeth Health Care;University of Toronto

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Elevate

Development & Pilot Evaluation of an Online Peer Support Program for Family Caregivers of Ventilator-Assisted Individuals Living in the Community

Ventilator assisted individuals (VAIs) living at home are frail and generally cannot perform most daily activities. This is similarly the case for the palliative population of those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Although these individuals prefer to live and die at home, the family members who care for them often experience stress and poor health. Peer support can mitigate health declines by decreasing caregivers’ isolation/stress and increasing their sense of control. However, no peer support programs are designed to meet these caregivers’ complex and unique needs. Online support delivery is especially beneficial for caregivers given the geographic and time limitations they face. The proposed research aims to develop and evaluate an online peer support program for VAI and ALS caregivers. Caregivers will be asked about the online delivery of the program, how helpful/satisfactory it was, and if it affected their health and well-being. Differences in the needs and experiences of the palliative and non-palliative caregivers will also be explored. This peer support program can improve the well-being of caregivers and allow them to better care for their family members. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Louise Rose

Student:

Partner:

Saint Elizabeth Health Care;University of Toronto

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Elevate

Development of high value-added products: from crushed glass to zeolite and active filtration media

In Canada, of the total amount of container glass in the market place (estimated at 850,000 tons per annum), only one-half is collected by recycling programs. The common technical and economic difficulties include the presence of organic and/or inorganic contaminants, which need to be reduced to below 0.05% for glasswork, as well as the issue of mixed color. The cost for making products with relatively low value such as glasswork and road aggregates from recycled glass can be prohibitive, providing no added incentive to improve glass recycling. One solution to this problem is to produce higher value end-products such as zeolite and active filtration media (i.e. calcium silicate hydrate) to make the process more economically attractive. The technology developed from this study can greatly increase the value of recycled glass, and therefore improve glass recycling rates.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Qiuyan Yuan

Student:

Partner:

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Investigating the Health and Economic Benefits of Colostrum and Milk from Dairy Cattle Selected for Enhanced Immunity – Year two

Diseases of dairy cattle adversely affect meat and milk quality. Our research demonstrates that high immune response (HIR™) cattle have many health advantages, including better quality colostrum/milk. HIR™ technology is marketed by our partner Semex Inc as Immunity+. While many advantages of HIR™ exist, there is more to learn, particularly as it relates to colostrum. Colostrum is the first milk from the mother that protects the new born. HIR™ cows have enhanced specific antibody and pass this protection to their calves via colostrum. Apart from specific antibody there is also “natural” antibody that circulates without previous exposure to pathogens. Natural antibody has been under-investigated even though it is known to provide first-line defense. Various other natural defense molecules, known as defensins, also have not been investigated in the context of high immune responders. Examining natural antibody, vaccine response and defensins in colostrum/milk from high versus average immune responders will be the focus here.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bonnie Mallard

Student:

Partner:

University of Guelph;The Semex Alliance (ON)

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture and Food; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Life Sciences (not health)

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Elevate

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