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The SAVI Smart Edge Deploying D2D with Massive Multiple In Multiple Out (MIMO) Antenna Architectu

The NSERC Strategic Network for Smart Applications on Virtual Infrastructures is a five-year partnership between Canadian industry, universities, researchers, research and education (R&E) networks, and high performance computing centres to investigate the design of future application platforms that will deliver software applications of greater capability and intelligence. These application platforms will be supported by an extended computing cloud, encompassing a virtual converged infrastructure and control software that also serves as a live testbed for exploring novel concepts in application-oriented networking, cloud computing, integrated wired/wireless access, and smart applications. Novel software applications will build on advanced services provided by the platform, including context, mobility, location, identity, social network, media recognition, and intelligence. The SAVI network will involve the academic community in the creation of new content and novel applications.
This MITACS proposal is to support a SAVI internship program that will strengthen the Canadian industrial base in information and communications technology through the preparation of highly qualified manpower with expertise in the design and operation of globally competitive ICT infrastructure and the creation of innovative and disruptive products, services, and applications. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ben Liang

Student:

Partner:

Ericsson Canada Inc (Montreal, QC)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Definition of attributes of a vaccine antigen critical to uptake, processing and presentation

The way a vaccine performs after injection is not completely understood and not all vaccines behave in the same way. To make a vaccine we must understand what is important or critical to make it work. For example a vaccine may have specific features such as its size or shape that are critical to the way the body reacts to it. When we know what these critical factors are then we make sure these are monitored and controlled as early possible in vaccine development. In this way we build quality into the product right from the start. The following project sets out to determine what characteristics of a vaccine are critical to the way it is taken up and processed by the body. The intern will have unique exposure to Sanofi Pasteur, a global vaccine manufacturer, while the partner will have access to the latest innovative imaging technologies at the University of Toronto.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mauricio Terebiznik

Student:

Partner:

Sanofi

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Pharmaceuticals; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Technology

University:

University of Toronto Scarborough

Program:

Accelerate

Implementing Community Climate Action Plans in Canada: The Relationship between Implementation Structure and Outcomes

This study builds upon our previous work, to identify and confirm key structural features for the implementation of community climate action plans in Canadian communities, through examining their relationship with plan outcomes (outcomes related to the plan goals, e.g., actual greenhouse gas reductions), and partner outcomes (outcomes the partners experience, such as improved reputation). Key structural features for implementation of a collaborative community sustainability strategy (e.g., climate action plans) are structures in place that help to facilitate the implementation of a plan (such as communication, and engagement of key partners). Information to be collected includes plan details, implementation structures, plan outcomes, and partner outcomes – important for informing the design of implementation structures and reaching desired goals. As ICLEI Canada provides consulting and information services to members, they will benefit from this research as this study will expand the knowledge base for how best to design implementation structures for climate action plans, adding timely value to products and services.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amelia Clarke

Student:

Partner:

ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Phytoremédiation de sites miniers générateurs d’acide préalablement restaurés avec des recouvrements

La colonisation de sites restaurés avec de recouvrements (Couvertures à l’effet de barriere capillaire (CEBC), monocouches) par des espèces arborescentes représente le risque pour la performance de long durée de ces recouvrements. Le projet de recherche comprend une série d’essais culturaux (serre et terrain) visant à: 1) développer une barrière biologique (BB) inhibant la germination et la croissance d’arbres arborescents et des espèces herbacées indésirables (mauvaises herbes) ; 2) valoriser de matières résiduelles fertilisantes comme supports organiques utiles pour le phyto-recouvrement de CEBC. La BB sera constituée de calamagrostide du canada avec l’ajout des espèces poacées et/ou de légumineuses. Le projet de recherche permettra au stagiaire d’acquérir de connaissances scientifiques en matière de phytoremédiation de sites miniers munis de recouvrements. Les retombées pour l’entreprise partenaire sont 1) Informations scientifique et technique utiles pour la compagnie afin de répondre aux besoins des clients (propriétaires de sites miniers) à couvrir de façon écologique les recouvrements. 2) Contribuer à la croissance économique générale du Québec.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Antoine Karam;Evgeniya Smirnova

Student:

Partner:

Centre jardin lac Pelletier

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Investigations into the stability of large power systems with embedded power electronic subsystems using frequency impedance scanning

In this study, an advanced frequency scanning method is used to extract the frequency dependent network equivalent (FDNE) impedance characteristic of a power electronic subsystem such as an HVDC transmission system or FACTS device including its controls. This is achieved by simulating it in the time domain on an EMT program, and exposing it to an energy dispersed chirp disturbance which has a broad harmonic spectrum. The impedance (or admittance) of this subsystem at the given operating point can then be determined using a Discrete Fourier Transform. The impedance scan can be in the form of a frequency response plot or can be fitted with a rational transfer function. This method will be used to identify potentially unacceptable resonance or instability modes in the power network of Manitoba Hydro, thereby improving the security of power supply to its customers. Also, the scanning result, coupling with analytical study, will benefit the future planning and controller design in Manitoba Hydro system.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Aniruddha Gole

Student:

Partner:

Manitoba Hydro

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Automatch

Often, a single employment notice may receive hundreds of applications. Manual inspection of applications is extremely time-consuming, and may be approximated by a computer program. Such a program would automatically extract a number of features from each application. For example, relevant work experience, skills, and qualifications might represent appropriate features. After extracting these features, the system would be able to score and rank applications in an effort to reduce the number of applications that would then need to be reviewed. The quality of the various features is estimated using various machine learning techniques that are trained on previously assessed applications.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Greg Kondrak

Student:

Partner:

HireGround Software Solutions

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and Communications Technology; Technology

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Online Job Scheduling and Risk Handling in Job Queues

This project is concerns the development of a real-time computational, probabilistic algorithm or artificial intelligence to predict when a scheduled job in a mobile workers job queue is at risk, given the type of jobs in the queue and the historical durations to complete them. In addition, consideration must be given to traffic patterns, and time-in-transit that the worker is likely to face moving between jobs. When a job is identified as at-risk, the algorithm should find the best alternative worker to assign the job, and place it in that drivers job queue at an optimal position. WebTach will benefit from the proposed research by gaining algorithms, methods and software for solving online scheduling problems in real applications.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Quianping Gu

Student:

Partner:

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Development of wearable device for real time non-contact hydration monitoring

A well-maintained hydration status is important for the well-being of human body. Significant deviation from the proper hydration state, either dehydration or hyper hydration, could lead to neurologic complications or even fatal results. Existing hydration measurement carried out in laboratory settings, such as blood and urine test, though accurate, require both expensive equipment and professional experiences. Some newly developed devices which measure saliva, sweat, or bio-impedance improved measurement flexibility but either with compromised accuracy or limited to specific activities. This project aims to develop a new hydration monitoring module based on frequency dependent interaction between radio waves and biological tissues, which could not only measure real-time hydration status in a non-invasive or even non-contact manner, but also be integrated with existing wearable systems. Intelligent algorithm will also be developed to adapt to individual variations. This project will bring new opportunities for both the partner organization and Canadian electronic industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Zeljko Zilic;Michael Rabbat

Student:

Partner:

TandemLaunch Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

CARIC AUT-703_TRL4+ (Projet mobilisateur : Drone hélicoptère intermédiaire)

Le projet CARIC AUT-703 mobilise quatre PME canadiennes appuyées par deux universités spécialisées en génie, soit l’École Polytechnique de Montréal et l’École de technologie supérieure, afin de développer plusieurs concepts et technologies dans le domaine des drones. Le quatuor d’entreprises fera la démonstration d’un prototype d’hélicoptère sans pilote de catégorie intermédiaire.
Située à Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine au Québec, l’entreprise LAFLAMME AÉRO démontrera l’expertise et les technologies de la jeune entreprise en aérospatiale en proposant un concept révolutionnaire d’hélicoptère de petites dimensions, aux performances et à la versatilité inégalées.
L’entreprise N.G.C. AÉROSPATIALE de Sherbrooke, qui se spécialise pour sa part en conception et en déploiement de logiciels intelligents pour systèmes spatiaux, aéronautiques et terrestres, mettra à profit son expertise et ses technologies en développant et intégrant un système de navigation, de guidage et de commande avec évitement d’obstacle pour le drone.
Pour sa part, ROY AÉRONEF & AVIONIQUE SIMULATION est une des seules entreprises à l’échelle mondiale possédant l’expertise et les produits nécessaires afin de concevoir et implanter une unité d’essais intégrée pour un aéronef complet. RAAS développera au cours de ce projet des technologies d’environnement de test extensible et de station de contrôle au sol. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pierre Bélanger;David Saussié;Christian Belleau

Student:

Partner:

Laflamme Aéro Inc;NGC Aérospatiale Ltée;Roy Aéronef & Avionique Simulation Inc;Sinters America Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

École de technologie supérieure; École Polytechnique de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Archaeological Data Management in Canada and the Comprehensive Heritage Research Information Platform – Year 2

The proposed project undertakes a comparative study of existing regional archaeological data management systems and practices. Deconstructive analysis of each of these systems will preface a comparison of their component parts and identify relative absences and deficiencies. When reassembled, a theorizing of why these systems might be “missing pieces” can be undertaken recognizing their jurisdictional contexts. This research will then be applied in theorizing and eventually designing a centralized, multi-jurisdictional and remotely accessible model heritage research information platform. Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultants (TMHC) in cooperation with Sustainable Archaeology at Western University and under the auspices of a Mitacs Elevate Postdoctoral Fellowship will oversee this research initiative and any pilot application thereof. The production and analysis of these regional datasets together with the application of this research in constituting a model platform will be of immediate relevance to Canadian heritage stakeholders, commercial, academic and otherwise.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Neal Ferris

Student:

Partner:

Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultant Inc;Western University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Western University

Program:

Elevate

Archaeological Data Management in Canada and the Comprehensive Heritage Research Information Platform

The proposed project undertakes a comparative study of existing regional archaeological data management systems and practices. Deconstructive analysis of each of these systems will preface a comparison of their component parts and identify relative absences and deficiencies. When reassembled, a theorizing of why these systems might be “missing pieces” can be undertaken recognizing their jurisdictional contexts. This research will then be applied in theorizing and eventually designing a centralized, multi-jurisdictional and remotely accessible model heritage research information platform. Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultants (TMHC) in cooperation with Sustainable Archaeology at Western University and under the auspices of a Mitacs Elevate Postdoctoral Fellowship will oversee this research initiative and any pilot application thereof. The production and analysis of these regional datasets together with the application of this research in constituting a model platform will be of immediate relevance to Canadian heritage stakeholders, commercial, academic and otherwise.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Neal Ferris

Student:

Partner:

Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultant Inc;Western University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Western University

Program:

Elevate

Use of Satellite Imagery to map Seagrass beds in shallow coastal waters across Atlantic Canada

This project is part of a research program that will develop a bay-scale cumulative effects monitoring program for eelgrass in Atlantic Canada, adding to work previously completed by the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the Northumberland Strait Environmental Monitoring Partnership (NorSt-EMP) in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. The proposed research aims to develop a method that uses satellite optical images to map eelgrass beds over two estuaries across the Atlantic Canada region. The resulting maps will then be compared to previous data available through DFO, Environment Canada and industry as well as data collected by a community-based monitoring effort. Project partners (Stantec and the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence Coalition on Sustainability) will provide equipment and expertise in the field. Such a project will contribute to understand the current state of eelgrass in Atlantic Canada estuaries. Such information will permit resource managers to formulate mitigation plans for areas where eelgrass is found to be declining.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Armand LaRocque

Student:

Partner:

Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence Coalition on Sustainability

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Accelerate

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