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Enhanced bitumen recovery from thin and low quality oil sands formations

Alberta’s oil sands are one of the world’s largest known hydrocarbon deposits. Currently, Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) is the commercial recovery method of choice. This requires large amounts of steam to be injected into the oil sands reservoirs, resulting in steam loss to the overburden. Companies continue to expand operations with new pad development. However, as the inventory of thick and clean pays declines, companies are forced to move to thin pays with thickness in the range of 5 to 10 meters. It is estimated that thin pays in Alberta Oil sands contain billions of barrels of bitumen resources. Companies face challenges associated with operating in thin pays. This includes higher steam loss to the overburden, resulting in higher SOR and sub-economic production. This project will concentrate on the development of a new technology for thin pays as well as process control logic for reservoir simulation. It is anticipated that the outcome of this project will help industry to produce bitumen at a lower cost and minimize environmental impacts.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hassan Hassanzadeh

Student:

Partner:

Cenovus Energy Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Elevate

Ensemble Analysis of Climate Change Impacts on Churchill River, Labrador Hydrology

The goal of the proposed research project is to develop a robust and useful analysis of the effects of
climate change on the hydrology of the Churchill River watershed in Labrador. The partner
organization, Nalcor Energy, is planning a multi-billion dollar hydroelectric development on the
Churchill River and has a strong interest in the impact climate change may have on initial project
engineering and operations throughout its lifespan. Specific objectives of this internship represent
some of the final milestones of a continuing research collaboration, the groundwork for which was laid
during past internships. Objectives include preprocessing various datasets, setting up and running a
hydrological and river routing model, validating model outputs, creating weighted ensembles from
three different analysis approaches and combining all results using probabilistic methods to produce a
useful representation of the impacts of climate change.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ken Snelgrove

Student:

Partner:

Nalcor Energy

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Utilities

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

Development of COVID-19 Rapid Diagnostic Test

The current workflow for COVID-19 testing is overwhelmed for many reasons including the need for time-consuming sample preparation, the limited availability of test reagent, and the length of time it takes to complete the test process (approximately 3 hours). As the test-and-trace approach is critical to containing the spread of this virus, rapid diagnostics are crucial. To improve the testing timeline, diagnostic labs need to process samples quickly, which requires the use of automated tests. The use of magnetic bead technology is highly amenable to automation. However, access to the reagents necessary for RNA extraction has thus far posed a challenge to diagnostic labs worldwide. This project has two aims 1) to develop an automated and rapid manual COVID-19 extraction method utilizing magnetic beads which will permit Canadian sourced reagents and 2) to begin development on a rapid point-of-care COVID-19 test that does not require a skilled laboratory technologist to use. The expected outcome is to have a reliable and rapid COVID-19 detection method that will utilize reagents manufactured in Canada, alleviating the burden on both diagnostic labs and foreign supply chains.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stacey Hume

Student:

Partner:

Applied Quantum Materials Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Elevate

Internship with Platoi

The intern will conduct cost analysis and design the pricing models for the ready-to-launch products with the organization. The intern will also undertake market analysis and identify potential markets for the organization. If time permits, the intern will create customer acquisition strategies with the business partner and participate in business planning and compilation of investor documents. This project will accelerate the process of bringing the advanced R&D results to the market and bringing more customers, and help Platoi to refine its pricing models and update its investors’ material.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Arcan Nalca

Student:

Partner:

Platoi Internet Industries Inc.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Mining

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Evaluating synergism effects of selected plant extract compounds with metal-based antimicrobials for their antibacterial and anti-biofilm potency – Year two

The progression of bacterial antimicrobials resistance (AMR) has led us to an era that urgently requires alternative antimicrobial therapies. Metal-based antimicrobials (MBA) are increasingly seen as part of the solution. Several metals are already extensively used to prevent and treatment of infections. Silver/copper ionizers are presently used to control pathogens in Canadian hospital water distributions systems. Similarly, in agricultural practices of crop and livestock management, and in the food processing industry, we see increased use of metals to control bacterial infections and contaminations. Combination therapy is very useful method for treatment of multi drug resistance (MDR) and biofilm-associated infections. Plant natural product extracts and molecules are an excellent group of molecules to consider to complement MBAs. Therefore, our partnership will explore synergism effects of MBAs with CCrest’s proprietary plant extract compounds (PBC) for their antibacterial and anti-biofilm potency. New formulations will be identified and their efficacy against AMR and MDR pathogens and various resistance strains will be evaluated. Outcomes of this project will provide novel antimicrobials useful for a variety of applications.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Raymond Turner

Student:

Partner:

C-CREST

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Elevate

Evaluating synergism effects of selected plant extract compounds with metal-based antimicrobials for their antibacterial and anti-biofilm potency.

The progression of bacterial antimicrobials resistance (AMR) has led us to an era that urgently requires alternative antimicrobial therapies. Metal-based antimicrobials (MBA) are increasingly seen as part of the solution. Several metals are already extensively used to prevent and treatment of infections. Silver/copper ionizers are presently used to control pathogens in Canadian hospital water distributions systems. Similarly, in agricultural practices of crop and livestock management, and in the food processing industry, we see increased use of metals to control bacterial infections and contaminations. Combination therapy is very useful method for treatment of multi drug resistance (MDR) and biofilm-associated infections. Plant natural product extracts and molecules are an excellent group of molecules to consider to complement MBAs. Therefore, our partnership will explore synergism effects of MBAs with CCrest’s proprietary plant extract compounds (PBC) for their antibacterial and anti-biofilm potency. New formulations will be identified and their efficacy against AMR and MDR pathogens and various resistance strains will be evaluated. Outcomes of this project will provide novel antimicrobials useful for a variety of applications.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Raymond Turner

Student:

Partner:

C-CREST

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Elevate

Health benefits of living in a wellness-centred community

The general objective of this project is to test for improvements in the physiological and psychosocial health of residents in a wellness-centred community (e.g. the Wellness Suites) who engage in a prescribed healthy lifestyle that emphasizes regular exercise and a modified vegan (i.e. Pegan) diet. Physiological, molecular, and psychosocial assessments will be used to identify participant progress from day of intake to six months, and to identify new biomarkers of healthy aging. The study will address the importance of a targeted healthy lifestyle to improve quality of life (healthspan) in older adults, improve health recommendations for enhancing healthy aging, and reduce healthcare burdens.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jens Coorssen;Deborah O'Leary

Student:

Partner:

Wellness Suites Condominiums and Functional Medicine Center

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Brock University

Program:

Accelerate

Sustainability Reporting: Lessons on initiating a Sustainability Report in a Junior mining company

This project seeks to simplify and clarify the process of initiating a sustainability report using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). During Lindsay’s previous Mitacs Accelerate project, she identified the GRI as the best reporting framework for Junior and Mid-Tier miners. Further to this, Lindsay created a “Quick-Sheet” as a tool to help small companies understand the GRI and which identifies and recommends Performance Indicators which represent core sustainability obligations in the mining sector. The scope of the Quick Sheet includes governance, transparency, health and safety, environmental performance, climate mitigation, project financing and engagement with communities. This project will include researching and consolidating “best-practice” advice for how to put into place robust and complete data collection mechanisms, lessons learned from implementation of said advice, and key recommendations for how to make the initiation of a sustainability report a smooth undertaking.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephanie Bertels

Student:

Partner:

Keegan Resources Inc

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Natural Resources; Energy and Utilities

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Exploration of Hydrogen Silsesquioxane (HSQ) Formulations and the use of HSQ as a Precursor for Silicon Quantum Dots for Use in Polymer Coatings – Year two

The project will entail the production and characterization of hydrogen silsesquioxane (HSQ), a useful material for both lithography and production of silicon nanomaterials. This material is the workhorse for Applied Quantum Materials Inc. (AQM), as it is one of their central products that they supply to the e-beam lithography industry as well as the precursor for their silicon nanomaterials. Once studied experimental HSQ samples will be transformed into silicon nanomaterials and incorporated into polymers to produce new materials that convert solar UV into more useful red and near-infrared (NIR) light.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Vladimir Michaelis

Student:

Partner:

Applied Quantum Materials Inc

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Elevate

Exploration of Hydrogen Silsesquioxane (HSQ) Formulations and the use of HSQ as a Precursor for Silicon Quantum Dots for Use in Polymer Coatings

The project will entail the production and characterization of hydrogen silsesquioxane (HSQ), a useful material for both lithography and production of silicon nanomaterials. This material is the workhorse for Applied Quantum Materials Inc. (AQM), as it is one of their central products that they supply to the e-beam lithography industry as well as the precursor for their silicon nanomaterials. Once studied experimental HSQ samples will be transformed into silicon nanomaterials and incorporated into polymers to produce new materials that convert solar UV into more useful red and near-infrared (NIR) light.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Vladimir Michaelis

Student:

Partner:

Applied Quantum Materials Inc

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Elevate

A Longitudinal Comparison of Aripiprazole Vs. HigherMetabolic Risk Antipsychotic Drugs on Adiposity Using MRI

Antipsychotic medication is associated with metabolic abnormalities, including weight gain, an
imbalance between glucose and insulin actions, and higher than normal lipid content. In particular,
adolescent psychiatric patients are at increased risk for Type II Diabetes and cardiovascular disease
when undergoing therapeutic treatment. Current analysis indicates that antipsychotic drugs have
differing effects on body weight gain, fat content and metabolic profiles. Our aim is to conduct the
first-ever study to quantify changes in both whole-body fat, liver-fat accumulation, and metabolic
measurements after the administration of several different antipsychotic drugs in patients with firstepisode
psychosis or bipolar disorder. By utilizing sophisticated imaging techniques, such as magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), wc will gain insight into
antipsychotic drug-induced fat accumulation and distribution. The results of this study will provide
important information about the potential hidden harmful effects associated with several drugs and
identify optimal treatment strategies that may guide future clinical studies with patients.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alasdair Barr

Student:

Partner:

Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada;BC Mental Health and Addiction Services

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Unit Commitment Problem Integrated with Plug-in Electric Vehicles and Renewable Energy Sources

Electric Power is crucial challenge for every nation. Canada is a developing country and the development of any country is nudged by the amount of electricity used by that country. The size of the power system is growing exponentially due to heavy demand of electricity in all the sectors viz. agricultural, industrial, residential, commercial and charging of Plug-in EVs/HEVs etc. The ever-rising demand for energy has led professionals to look out for renewable sources of energy and with its growing influence. Global warming, degradation of the ecosystem and quality of air requires serious plan of action. More work needs to be done in this sector. Motivated by these research challenges, the intend of the proposed research is to develop a hybrid meta-heuristics research algorithm for the solution of profit based unit commitment problem of electric power system with due consideration of power demand of plug-in charging vehicles and renewable energy sources.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Om P Malik

Student:

Partner:

Agam Enterprises

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Elevate

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