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Development of electromagnetic shielding for electric vehicle composite battery enclosure

SMC battery enclosure with electromagnetic (EM) shielding properties for electrical vehicles. The main objectives of this project are to identify a low-cost EM shielding material to integrate in the enclosure and to develop a manufacturing process which can ultimately reach a production rate of less than 10 minutes per part.
Through the additional support of a Mitacs grant, a postdoctoral student will work on the development, characterization and simulation of the EM shielding material while four collegial interns will support through process development, performance analysis and destructive inspection of the moulded parts.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Carl Ouellet

Student:

Partner:

Magna Exteriors

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel Edouard-Montpetit

Program:

Accelerate

Trauma Informed Land Based Pilot

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST) is proposing to build a culturally inspired shelter structure in one or two parks to support trauma informed, land-based learning and community gathering for urban Indigenous communities. Participatory Action Research (PAR) with the NCFST community will answer questions about the needs and desires of the community about how structure should be built to support their cultural journeys. Preliminary discussions suggest that community would like to have a traditional circular, covered gathering space in Scarborough and another location in the west end in conjunction with the Mt. Dennis location. The intern will produce a 7-10 page literature review, conduct three community consultations and support research for an eventual proposal to City of Toronto. The literature review, community consultations and proposal will lead to the construction of a permanent shelter structure that will provide culturally safe space for urban Indigenous communities to do healing and education.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Janet Miron

Student:

Partner:

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Trent University

Program:

Accelerate

Health’s Wayward Sisters: An Examination of Diet, Disease, and Mortality Using a Syndemic Perspective

My proposed Mitacs-funded research will study health and disease in the medieval (11th-15th centuries AD) population from St. Peter’s Monastery in Osor, Croatia through a study of disease patterns, biochemical analysis of diet, and mortality trends. I will use syndemic theory to frame my research, which maintains that diseases and health conditions can interact with one another to significantly impact health burdens and mortality outcomes. When we investigate diseases and facets of health as disconnected variables, we can miss important data by overlooking their interconnected relationships. My research addresses significant questions within bioarchaeology concerned with more comprehensive approaches to the study of health and disease in the past, and how we can thus better apply our research to aid contemporary health issues. My objectives for this doctoral project are to produce at least three publications, to present my results at conferences both locally and internationally, and to develop networks with scholars in my field.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tracy Prowse

Student:

Partner:

Institute for Anthropological Research

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

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

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Assessing Consumer Preferences for By-Catch Fishery Products

This project extends the development of an innovative fishery by-product business of an earlier Mitacs-funded project (McKay, McLachlan, O’Gorman, Oldroyd and Rad-Spice (2020)). The disposal of by-catch fish in Manitoba has been identified by fishers in Misipawistik Cree Nation as not only environmentally wasteful but also a missed opportunity for sustainable and culturally-relevant economic development. The earlier project is developing a restaurant/grocer survey to estimate the market for fish by-catch products in Manitoba. The current project proposes to extend this work by surveying consumers (online) regarding their preferences for by-catch fish products. We will ask questions aimed at gauging consumers’ health preferences, willingness to pay for an environmentally superior product, and concern for fishers’ remuneration, and their willingness to pay for such attributes. This information will bolster the business plan that Alex is developing for Misipawistik Cree Nations fishers by revealing characteristics of fish products that appeal to consumers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Melanie O’Gorman

Student:

Partner:

Farmafeed Consulting

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Winnipeg

Program:

Accelerate

Optimization of Heat Treatment of DC Cast Aluminum Ingot Plates

PCP Canada, the industrial partner of this project, is planning to produce new categories of DC cast aluminum plates with high quality and competitive prices for the manufacture of large molds used in automotive and plastic industries. The present work is undertaken to optimize the heat treatment practice of the plates of certain DC cast alloys, including AA2219, AA2024, and AA7005 alloys, in order to achieve the best combination of microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties that fulfils the specifications of large molds. The project studies the effects of various heat treatment procedures (solution treatment, quenching, and aging) on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the plates to find the optimum heat treatment practice that achieves the targeted specifications. The project will help PCP Canada to develop the production of the precision cast plates and to open new markets through the addition of new categories of these plates.

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Faculty Supervisor:

X-Grant Chen

Student:

Partner:

PCP Canada

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Program:

Accelerate

Estimation of Contagion Risk of Infectious diseases by Uncertain Mobility Pattern and Social Interaction Analysis

The present worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) has already caused enormous loss of human lives, and massive economic and social upheaval. Even as COVID-19 vaccination has started, it may be many months before normalcy returns. Public health interventions can play a major role in containing and mitigating infectious diseases by disrupting the propagation of contagion. The choices of intervention measures are critical for the policy makers to be able to make wise decisions. To determine the optimal intervention, it is necessary to understand the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases within a population. The goal of this research project is to understand the spatio-temporal transmission dynamics of COVID-19. Specifically, the project aims to develop a contagion model that is realistic and to incorporate this into a rapid simulation tool for a private sector company Black Arcs Inc. This tool may be employed by the provincial and federal governments to plan the reopening of offices, and assist with pandemic policy refinement and intervention strategies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Suprio Ray

Student:

Partner:

The Black Arcs

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Accelerate

Mapping anthropogenic noise in Alberta using passive acoustic monitoring data

Noise from human activities negatively affects the well-being of humans and wildlife alike. In rural areas, ecosystems that are relatively undisturbed by human activities may still be subjected to noise exposure from vehicles passing nearby, industry-related noise (e.g., compressor stations), or from airplanes overhead. To date, however, little work has been done to quantify what proportion of Canada’s land area might be exposed to anthropogenic noise, and how much noise is out there. This project will use existing sound recordings to produce a map of estimated noise levels across the province of Alberta. This map will estimate, for the first time, 1) how much of the province is subjected to noise levels over and above the natural background; 2) which areas are most severely affected by noise pollution; and 3) which areas remain relatively free of human noise. This project promises to build upon previous work mapping the impacts of human activities in Alberta, to produce new insights into patterns of anthropogenic noise.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Erin Bayne

Student:

Partner:

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Pre-clinical assessment of ALY688 in a mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a debilitating disease that causes weakness in muscles the move the body as well as the diaphragm. This disease results in severe immobility and can make it difficult to breathe. Strong anti-inflammatories are often prescribed to patients, but the side effects and limited effectiveness underscores the need for developing additional therapies. This research project will determine if a novel anti-inflammatory will increase muscle strength, size and quality (less fibrosis or scar tissue) by lowering inflammation and improving cellular metabolism. By partnering with Allysta Pharmaceuticals Inc. we will test the compound ALY688 in mice that have the same genetic mutation as people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. If the drug is successful in improving muscle function, the findings may help guide the development of new medicines to help improve the lives of people with this severe disease.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christopher Perry

Student:

Partner:

Allysta

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

York University

Program:

Accelerate

L’impact des services de rédaction Thèsez-vous sur les habitudes rédactionnelles et la motivation à rédiger des étudiants gradués

Au Canada, le taux d’abandon au doctorat s’élève à 50% et occasionne des coûts humains et financiers importants. L’organisme à but non lucratif (OBNL) Thèsez-vous offrent des services de rédaction telles que des groupes de rédaction et des retraites de rédaction dans le but d’aider les étudiants gradués à adopter de saines habitudes de travail, briser l’isolement et graduer. Dans ce contexte, une étude a été entamé pour connaître l’impact des services de rédaction Thèsez-vous sur les habitudes rédactionnelles et la motivation à rédiger des étudiants gradués. Récemment, l’arrivée de la pandémie Covid-19 et l’augmentation du sentiment d’isolement a entrainé l’OBNL à offrir ses services virtuellement et à agrandir son équipe d’animateurs. Le présent projet vise à documenter l’effet d’une participation aux services de rédaction de l’OBNL chez les doctorants, ainsi qu’à documenter comment les animateurs tiennent compte des savoirs acquis dans leur façon d’animer les services virtuels.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Émilie Tremblay Wragg

Student:

Partner:

Thèsez-vous

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Vapor-phase metal additive manufacturing

Additive manufacturing (AM, or 3-D printing) with metals is a rapidly growing field catalyzing a revolution in modern manufacturing. The most common approach involves the use of metal powders as a feedstock material. The proposed research program will use metalorganic gaseous precursors such as Ni(CO)4 and Fe(CO)5 which facilitate low temperature (~200 C) deposition, forming solid metal deposits utilizing infrared light radiation-based heating. The low deposition temperature of nickel and iron carbonyls is attractive as it facilitates low thermal stresses during part building, providing the possibility of extreme dimensional accuracy for such process. The project will explore both stand-alone deposits using the concept of “laser writing”, as well as metal deposition on 3-D printed polymer substrates. The proposed technique will enable broadening Weber’s portfolio of products produced by conventional nickel vapor deposition process (using oil-heated mandrels as substrates).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yimin Wu;Vladimir Paserin

Student:

Partner:

Weber Manufacturing

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Fundamental movement skills in children with physical disabilities

In Canada, 4.2% of children under the age of 15 years are living with physical disabilities. For children with physical disabilities, participation in physical activity is limited. A common factor attributed to reduced physical activity is physical literacy, defined as a multifaceted conceptualization of the abilities required to be engaged in physical activities for life. Fundamental movement skills, defined as basic skills required to accomplish a particular task, are essential for physical competence and higher level of physical activity. Children with poorer fundamental movement skills proficiency may demonstrate developmental delays. In partnership with Adaptavie, we aim to deepen our understanding of how children and youth with disabilities participate in physical education to improve their physical activity in Quebec schools. A better understanding of fundamental movement skills will help Adaptavie to tailor their adapted physical activity programs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maxime Robert;Krista Best;Paula Rushton

Student:

Partner:

Adaptavie

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

La relation entre les mouvements et l’expression sur canvas: un plugin IA de TouchDesigner pour réaliser de l’art interactif

Ce projet consiste à créer une plateforme permettant à des artistes de peindre sur un mur projeté avec leurs mouvements corporels. Ce projet a pour but d’explorer la relation entre les mouvements et l’expression sur canvas. Le stagiaire a l’expérience pratique pour développer l’algorithme d’apprentissage automatique, travailler avec une équipe multidisciplinaire et produire un plugin pour un logiciel commercial à la fin. L’ensemble du pipeline de recherche et de production sera un atout important pour lui pour sa future carrière. Avec nos partenaires nous testerons et déploierons la plateforme pour les productions actuelles de ces partenaires en Chine et au Canada. mDreams Pictures, Inc. bénéficiera de ce projet en mettant à jour sa plateforme de présentation vidéo en tant qu’offre de services de production vidéo virtuelle interactive en temps réel.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Wei-Ping Zhu

Student:

Partner:

mDreams Pictures

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

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