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IN_SITU: A research study to evaluate & address the digital challenge of Co-Creation between the Arts and Artificial Intelligence

IN_SITU is a research study that investigates the possibilities and challenges of connection and bridge-building between Canadian arts sectors and the most advanced academic research centres dealing with Artificial Intelligence in Canada and beyond. The study will explore how artists and artistic organizations can augment their digital strategies, literacy and intelligence when artists co-create with tech/AI research environments. By examining and evaluating programs that integrate artists with emerging digital technologies, this study will aggregate best practices in residencies, fellowships, and incubators.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Richard Lachman

Student:

Partner:

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Valeur à vie de clients dans une entreprise de commerce électronique

Le projet consiste à prédire la loyauté et le montant qu’un(e) client(e) serait porté(e) à dépenser au cours de sa vie en relation avec une entreprise en commerce électronique. Pour ce faire, un modèle de prédiction sera développé afin de capturer les dépenses cumulatives d’un client ainsi que la durée attendue de la relation avec l’entreprise. Ce modèle sera calibré sur base de données réelles fournies par l’entreprise et les facteurs clés expliquant la valeur à vie de client seront identifiés.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fabian Bastin

Student:

Partner:

Altitude Sports

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

An Intelligent Data Acquisition and 3D Visualization System for Remote Monitoring

The aim of this project is to investigate and develop a 3D dashboard and protocol conversion mechanism for monitoring of equipment/devices in remote facilities. The 3D dashboard allows TriVision’s employees to take corrective actions when needed and gives them the visual effect of the layout and equipment of the facility for better interaction. The proposed research project is introducing a multimodal approach such as multi-touch, speech, etc. to enhance the user experience. Simultaneously, the backend data/protocol converter allows the dashboard to be integrated with third-party SCADA irrespective of the data structure and communication protocols. Upon completion of this project, TriVision will have efficient, reliable, and flexible remote monitoring system.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Abdulsalam Yassine

Student:

Partner:

TriVision Broadband and Telecom Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Lakehead University

Program:

Accelerate

Microchannel Plate & Shell Heat Exchanger for Flue Gas Heat Recovery

Natural gas power generation is a cost-effective method of generating electricity. NG power generators have been successfully installed in a wide variety of energy intensive facilities in Canada, including district energy systems, wastewater treatment facilities, schools, nursing homes, hospitals, office buildings, and residential buildings. However, more than 60% of the energy is wasted in the form of heat loss, and major heat loss is carried by the hot flue gas. The waste heat of flue gas can be recovered for domestic hot water supply, and also can be used to provide space heating in winter and space cooling in summer. In partnership with FEED Engineering Inc., the Thermal Management and Multiphase Flows Lab at UBC will develop a microchannel plate & shell heat exchanger for the effective recovery of waste heat from the flue gas of natural gas power generation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sunny Ri Li;Abbas Sadeghzadeh Milani;Joshua Brinkerhoff

Student:

Partner:

FEED Engineering

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

AI Empowered Transaction Interpretation for Ledger Reconciliation

Recent improvements in Cloud Accounting software have reduced the demand for data entry and challenging analysis. However, industry has not totally adopted these new resources and many still use traditional accounting and bookkeeping methods, which require a lot of manual efforts. Paperless system has seen improved accuracy and speed of delivery. With the advance of AI technologies, we are confident that machines will exceed human procedural performance with accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
The business problem WOWzer Technologies aims to solve is to automate the repetitive tasks and use inference to make decisions, specifically for Xero, (accounting system) and Hubdoc, (digital file cabinet and publisher). This Mitacs solution will achieve error reduction, speed of task completion, and delivering up to date financial information to small businesses, allowing them to compete with larger firms that can afford an accounting team.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Irene Cheng

Student:

Partner:

WOWzer Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Variable rate fertilization for grapevines: Effects on fertilizer use and the uniformity of vine vigor, yield, and grape quality.

Soil nutrients are integral to plant growth and development, and affect the quality of grapes and wines. Soil nutrients are highly variable within and among vineyards, which leads to nutrient deficiencies or excesses and differences in vine growth and grape quality, even within vineyards. The common approach to fertilization involves the application of a constant rate of nutrients to an entire vineyard. This can not only create excess runoff that is toxic for the environment, but also fails to account for individual vine’s needs and improves the variability among vines potentially resulting diminished wine quality. Variable rate fertilization (VRF) is a potential solution for these issues that applies fertilizer to vineyard soils based on individual vine’s needs. In Okanagan Valley vineyards, we will apply fertilizers at a variable rate based on localized soil nutrient status to determine the effects of this new technique on vine growth and grape quality.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Simone Diego Castellarin;Wesley Zandberg

Student:

Partner:

Vintality

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Modeling Fetal Heart Rate and Fetal Circulation during Labor

Recent progress in the development of computer algorithms for detecting pathological changes in fetal heart rate (FHR) variability (fHRV) and electroencephalogram (EEG) points to a potentially groundbreaking technology for detecting fetal acidemia and inflammation during labour. Using FHR and EEG as a diagnostic tool is an attractive option because they can be acquired noninvasively. Despite its promises, however, the current methodology has limitations. In this project, we aim to develop a computational model that can be used to gain insight into the physiological connection between fHRV and EEG variability. One of the challenges for a purely statistical approach is the inability to distinguish correlated processes from coupled processes. Another important feature of the current problem is the non-stationary nature of the data as the underlying processes are highly dynamic. Our model will provide guidance for identification of the relationship between fHRV and EEG, which will promote building next generation algorithms.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Huaxiong Huang

Student:

Partner:

Therapeutic Monitoring Systems Inc (Ottawa, ON);NeuroDevNet

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

York University

Program:

Accelerate

Health equity, road safety and the built environment (BE): Examining barriers and facilitators to BE change decision-making, the impact of Vision Zero, and COVID-19

The goal of this proposed project is to increase the safety of vulnerable road users (pedestrians & cyclists) by examining factors that help or hinder the process of making changes to the built environment (BE) for this purpose. By examining data collected from municipal, transportation, police services, public health, NGOs, and schoolboard sectors in the Cities of Calgary and Toronto the deliverables of this project aim to inform policy and decision-makers so that more resources and tools are allocated to BE changes that increase vulnerable road user safety. This project will also specifically focus on factors relating to the Vision Zero road safety plan and COVID-19. The partnership with Parachute, Canada’s leading injury prevention organization, is paramount to the analysis and development of deliverables for this project as they have a breadth of expertise and legacy of meaningful contributions to injury prevention strategies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alison McPherson;Sarah Richmond

Student:

Partner:

Parachute

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

York University

Program:

Accelerate

Vice for Sale: Neighbourhood Change and Illicit Markets

A common assumption about gentrification is that it displaces poor and minority residents, their local businesses, and even neighbourhood crime. However, questions remain about displacement and the social control mechanisms of gentrification–especially on non-violent crimes. Drawing on this work, we will explore what happens to illicit markets, such as sex work and drug sales, and the individuals who participate in them when neighbourhood gentrification occur occurs. To do this, we will conduct in-depth archival research to track the types, number, clustering, and longevity of legal (but illicit market adjacent) businesses over time to see if they are similarly impacted by gentrification. After we have collected and organised the data, we will code the data and use RStudio to map these markets and their changes. Ultimately, these findings will be presented at conferences and fed into urban policies to prioritize public health and safety for all.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chris Smith

Student:

Partner:

Newcastle University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other; Public Service, Policy, and Governance

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Understanding the role of mesoporous Silicon in sustainable energy applications

Max Yan from Sheffield will be visiting Dr Dasog’s lab in Dalhousie University to undertake a knowledge exchange-based project. Max will learn how to carry out the low-temperature process developed by Dr Dasog’s group to produce porous silicon. This material can be used as a catalyst to convert sunlight into energy and Dr Dasog’s is a leading expert in this field. Max will therefore gain valuable experience on how to make these catalysts and test their performance. Another application of silicon is in next-generation batteries. Max will share with Dr Dasog’s group the knowledge on how to construct a silicon-based battery and test its performance. As an outcome, this project will help both Max and Dr Dasog’s group better understand how silicon can be made using efficient methods and used in various energy applications. This project will also foster long-term collaborations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mita Dasog

Student:

Partner:

The University of Sheffield

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Nanoscale interactions of Candida species with oral bacteria and surfaces

Candida is a fungus that is often found in healthy mouths, but can also cause infection. Such infections are common in denture wearers where Candida grows on the acrylic denture surface. My PhD is determining what factors on the denture promote infection. The research will measure attachment of Candida and certain bacterial species which live alongside it on the denture. This exchange project will contribute to my PhD as it will use an imaging technique called atomic force microscopy (AFM) to study how bacteria interact with Candida promoting infection. I will measure the strength of attachment that occurs and whether a particular protein, called ALS3 on the Candida surface helps in attachment. Experiments will use Candida with ALS3 and without. In addition, I will establish if acrylic surface roughness is also a factor in the attachment of Candida to dentures. This information will be invaluable in informing denture wearers on how best to care for their dentures to reduce the chances of infection.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Laurent Bozec

Student:

Partner:

Cardiff University

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Assessment of connections between atmospheric planetary waves and extreme rainfall events

This project will investigate the presence of links between mid-latitude large-scale atmospheric waves (Rossby waves) and the occurrence of extreme rainfall events in Europe. These links would be in the form of spatial and/or temporal co-occurrence of the Rossby waves and the rainfall events. It is expected that there may be connections between the occurrence of Rossby waves of a particular amplitude and extreme rainfall events of 2-days or longer. The project will initially look at these longer timescale rainfall events before then investigating whether connections also exist with shorter timescale events. The outcomes of this project could be very useful for the future projections of the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events in Europe based on the pattern of Rossby waves, which is much more easily modelled by climate models than the details of individual rainfall events.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rachel White

Student:

Partner:

Newcastle University

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Water

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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