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A System Dynamics Model of the Continuum of Care for HIV

Operations Research — often referred to as the “Science of Better” — uses Mathematics to improve the efficiency of everything from the operation of airlines to hospitals. In collaboration with the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS at St. Paul’s Hospital and Merck Frosst, this project will use Operations Research to improve the treatment and care of HIV/AIDS patients in British Columbia. The delivery of care to HIV/AIDS patients is a complex process. It begins with the diagnosis through testing of at risk individuals, as well as the identification of potentials contacts from whom they may have either been infected or to whom they may have passed on the disease. After diagnosis, patients receive a clinical assessment and then treatment with highly active retroviral therapy is started. During treatment, it is important that the physician work with the patient to maintain optimal adherence to therapy. With optimal delivery of…TOBECONTINUED

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alexander Rutherford

Student:

Partner:

Merck Canada Inc (Vancouver, BC);Providence Health Care

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Testing the effects of the central command on pain perception during handgrip contractions

Voluntary motor actions are associated with the presence of the central motor command, also known as central command. As reviewed by Williamson [1, 2], this “central command involves descending neural signals from higher brain centres, originally defined as ‘cortical irradiation’, capable of influencing cardiovascular responses during exercise [3]. The majority of investigations involving study of central command have typically defined central command as a ‘feed forward mechanism involving parallel activation of motor and cardiovascular centres’ [4]”. The central command, in combination with afferent feedback from the working muscles, ensures efficient movement production as well as changes in cardio-respiratory responses to the motor actions in order to increase blood flow to the working muscles and deliver the required oxygen.
The presence of central command and associated corollary discharges (ie., efferent copy) has been shown to modulate various perceptions and to play a crucial in the conscious experience of motor actions [5-10]. Surprisingly, to the best of our knowledge, the interaction between the central command and pain perception remains unknown. The aim of this study is to investigate this possible interaction between the central command and pain perception.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pierre Rainville

Student:

Partner:

Université Catholique de Louvain

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Suivi de l’herpétofaune aquatique par ADN environnemental

Les inventaires de biodiversité nécessitent souvent un investissement en temps et ressources considérable, notamment lorsqu’il s’agit de détecter des espèces rares ou difficiles à observer. Cependant, tous les organismes vivants relâchent en permanence leur matériel génétique (ADN) dans l’environnement, via leurs poils, plumes excréments par exemple. Il est donc possible de détecter les espèces aquatiques en analysant l’ADN présent dans l’eau et en vérifiant si l’ADN des espèces recherchées est présent. Ce projet vise à valider cette approche pour détecter la présence et estimer l’abondance de la tortue mouchetée, une espèce menacée au Canada. La mise en place de cette technique permettra de conduire des inventaires de l’espèce rapides, fiables et à bas coût, ce qui permettra ensuite d’améliorer le suivi et le plan de rétablissement de cette tortue menacée.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yann Surget-Groba

Student:

Partner:

La Société canadienne pour la conservation de la nature

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Program:

Accelerate

Synchronous Collaboration in Augmented Reality Utilizing Individual and Collaborative Views

The project investigates how collaborative tasks can be enhanced in AR environments. The intern will develop three approaches to present shared information in a co-located AR setting and conduct usability studies comparing these approaches. The first approach will present information in the same location and same orientation to the collaborators, the second will present the information in the same location but virtually oriented to both collaborators and the third approach will allow collaborators to place information in different locations while maintaining virtual ties between the displays for the two users. The most promising approach will be integrated in VizworX’ AR tools.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Cathy Ryan;Frank Maurer

Student:

Partner:

VizworX

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Fabrication of Bifacial Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells Optimized for the Arctic

Replacement of fossil fuels with solar photovoltaic technology is an effective way to mitigate global greenhouse gas emissions. While solar panel deployments are considered most productive for regions of lower latitude and high sunlight hours, they can also be of great benefit in northern communities where use of fossil fuel has a disproportionally high impact, both in terms of economic cost and environmental cost. During my exchange, I will fabricate a standard bifacial silicon heterojunction solar cell with random pyramidal texturing. Once this has been done, I will vary design parameters that have a large effect on cell performance, as demonstrated through simulations. I will fabricate the solar cell design that I have simulated to be optimum for Arctic operating conditions. Finally, I will fabricate several identical cells to compose a ‘mini-module’ that can then be tested outdoors back at the University of Ottawa and eventually in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. These results will help demonstrate the feasibility of solar installations in the Arctic.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Karin Hinzer

Student:

Partner:

Arizona State University

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Clean Technology; Green/Alternative Energy; Energy and Utilities

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Facteurs de contrôle sur la minéralisation aurifère du gisement Philibert, corridor de déformation de Guercheville, district minier de Chibougamau-Chapais, phase 2

Le Québec est un important producteur d’or. Cette situation enviable provient en grande partie de la fertilité des roches. Néanmoins l’expertise, tant au niveau de l’exploration aurifère que de la mise en valeur, est un facteur déterminant pour cette production. Un élément fondamental, qui guide l’exploration vers des découvertes et une production éventuelle, réside dans les études de caractérisation des gisements aurifères. En fait, plusieurs types génétiques de minéralisation sont possibles. Établir l’origine de la minéralisation est donc essentiel pour l’exploration, car cette connaissance permet de mieux définir les facteurs de contrôle sur la distribution spatiale des minéralisations. Le projet proposé vise à étudier les caractéristiques des minéralisations aurifères associées à un complexe intrusif sous la forme de filons-couches dans un secteur en émergence comme camp aurifère. Le gisement Philibert est au stade d’exploration-développement et bénéficie de nombreux forages carottés qui constitueront notre matériel d’étude. Les résultats attendus devraient mener à une meilleure compréhension du système minéralisateur avec des implications sur le développement du projet et pour l’exploration à l’échelle régionale.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Damien Gaboury

Student:

Partner:

Multi-Ressources Boréal

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining

University:

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Program:

Accelerate

Using Fiber Reinforced Polymers Reinforcement in Precast Segmental Tunnel Linings

With the development of tunnel construction techniques, precast segmental tunnel linings (PCTLs) have begun to play a crucial role in preserving ground surfaces and solving traffic problems in metropolitan areas. In parallel with growing interest in PCTLs, engineers are in the search of solutions that improve precast production efficiency and obtain higher structural performance. The application of glass fiber-reinforced-polymer (GFRP) reinforcement as a substitute for the traditional steel rebars in PCTL segments, could represent a suitable solution to the challenges of underground construction in terms of maintenance cost and durability. In this project, three phases including a series of structural tests on novel PCTL segments reinforced with GFRP reinforcement are proposed. The three phases include characterization of curvilinear GFRP rebars to be used in segments; structural testing of PCTL segments in the structural laboratory, University of Sherbrooke; and finite element analysis to optimize the design parameters for different load scenarios. Different parameters will be considered including size and grade strength of GFRP bars, longitudinal reinforcement ratio configuration of transverse reinforcement (closed and U-shape stirrups), and concrete type. A validated finite-element model will be used to extend the parameters and to minimize the project cost in a design-oriented parametric study.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Brahim Benmokrane

Student:

Partner:

Sym-Tech Béton Préfabriqué Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing and Construction; Advanced Manufacturing; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Elevate

Mechanical design of prototype down hole products, test rigs and manufacturing equipment for oil and gas sector

Down hole tools in the oil and gas (O&G) industry has long been used to increase the oil recovery and limit unwanted products like water, sand and steam. RGL is a world leader on both Sand control and Flow control products, with a focus on technology driven solutions. Various sand screens, slotted liner designs, flow control devices and shifting tools are in development in the engineering and research group. A critical understanding of the science behind the measured phenomena is pursued with fundamental research in partnership with the UofA. Applied research is conducted in house through the proLAB team, and once the research is taking shape in the form of a product, the Engineering services team engage to design and develop the product, the manufacturing methods and equipment and the process documentation.
The aim of this project is to engage students, skilled with drafting and design capabilities, to grab hold of a specific product or research area and develop the opportunity into a commercialized product, or improve the equipment and process through design changes, under the supervision of the lead Mechanical Engineer.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alex Shum

Student:

Partner:

FET-Variperm

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Program:

Accelerate

Determinants of Successful Public and Private Financing in the Rare Earth Sector

This research project will examine the key factors contributing to the financing success of Canadian rare earth producers from both private and public markets, including Initial Public Offerings on Toronto Stock Exchange and Mergers and Acquisitions transactions. The results from the research will be used to provide an analysis tool for Byron Capital Markets investment banking division to improve their clients’ access to the capital markets in order to support their growth optimally at different stages. In the short run, the result will help the client to achieve successful IPO financing, and in the long run, it will benefit the firm to discover the field of potential strategic alliance (Mergers and Acquisitions) and increase the firm’s deal flow.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andreas Park

Student:

Partner:

Byron Capital Market Ltd

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Characterization and Techno-economic Feasibility of Physical Separation of Rare Earth Elements in Coals from East Kootenay Coalfields, British Columbia

Rare Earth Elements (REE) are a group of 17 elements in the periodic table including 15 lanthanides and two transition metals: Scandium and Yttrium. These elements are used in a wide variety of products including light-emitting diodes, wind turbines, fiber optics, lasers, batteries, guidance systems, and superconductors. Due to supply restrictions, the elements are classified as critical elements. Coal deposits with enriched concentrations of valuable trace elements are referred to as metalliferous coals or coal-hosted metal deposits. These metalliferous coal deposits or coal-hosted metal deposits are viewed as a potential source of metals, and attempts have been made to extract aluminum, gold, platinum group metals, vanadium, and zinc. Further, coal deposits with enriched concentrations of REE are identified across the world. With critical supplies of REE, these coal deposits are currently being assessed as secondary sources for exploitation. This study focuses on understanding the presence of REE in BC coalfields and study the potential enrichment using physical separation processes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maria Holuszko

Student:

Partner:

Teck Coal Limited (Fording River Operation);Geoscience BC

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

The potential of utilizing existing oil refineries to produce low carbon fuels via co-processing

Mitigating climate change will need to decrease the demand on fossil fuels and developing low carbon fuels. Co-processing biogenic feedstocks in existing oil refineries could provide significant amount of low carbon fuels as well as displacing the demand on fossil fuels. The proposed research work with an oil refinery who is commercialising co-processing oleochemical feedstocks in their facility. The work is expected to help to gain a better understanding of the impacts of adding biogenic feedstocks and building a “predictive” model, which could help the refinery to further optimize its process and be more energy efficient. The results will also motivates other refineries to adopt co-processing as a way to decarbonise and transform into a low carbon economy.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jack Saddler

Student:

Partner:

Parkland Fuel

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Network security and machine learning development projects

The main objectives of this one-year study are to enhance systems in data management and integration in three ways: 1) create secure networks that can support BYOD; 2) create a data pipeline system for ETL; and 3) integrate ML content generation into a content management system. An Agile methodology will be used to plan and implement the projects on which the interns will work. This approach is widely used in software development and is based on collaboration, continual improvement and adaptation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Steve Chattargoon

Student:

Partner:

AltaML

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Program:

Accelerate

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