Innovative Projects Realized

External Risk Analysis of International Investment Projects

Investors from different countries (or regions) face often different risks in a given host country. This dissertation proposes a new theoretical framework of Country Risk (CR) assessment in the perspective of China and a new model providing better performance of CR rating and CR forecasting for international investment projects from China to the countries involved in The B&R Initiative. Also the research result can be applied in any other countries by replacing the data of other countries. For example, Canada invests some projects in Africa or Asia.
Using qualitative and quantitative analysis methodology, this dissertation reviews project external risk management at the national level; analysis methodologies done by CR rating agencies, institute, and CR serves providers, proposes a new CR assessment framework and a new HNN model in a Chinese perspective to fill the gap between the existing techniques in project risk management and the requirements of Chinese investors and decision-makers.

Importance of fluctuations in mean shear rate on the responsiveness of conduit arteries in humans in vivo

Changes in blood flow through an artery represent a very important stimulus to improve or preserve blood vessel health. It has been demonstrated that long term changes in blood flow through an artery can have harmful effects that eventually contribute to the development of blood vessel disease. Developing a better understanding of these blood flow patterns and how they affect the health of arteries is therefore extremely important. Thus, this research study will investigate two different patterns of blood flow; a general increase in blood flow and fluctuations in blood flow (without a general increase). Subsequently, we will examine whether these patterns of blood flow affect blood vessel function. We expect that fluctuations in blood flow and increased blood flow will cause a greater stimulus to improve blood vessel health than increased blood flow or fluctuations in blood flow alone.

Estimation du prix de vente de véhicules usagés

Évaluer la valeur d’un véhicule usagé n’est pas chose facile. Présentement, c’est surtout le livre noir (Black Book) qui est utilisé, et la valeur estimée à partir de cette ressource n’est pas très précise puisqu’elle ne tient compte que de quelques caractéristiques du véhicule. Notre projet propose d’intégrer dans un logiciel un algorithme permettant d’évaluer de façon précise la valeur de revente d’un véhicule usagé. Il suffira de fournir les informations disponibles sur le véhicule pour obtenir l’estimation; plus les informations seront nombreuses, plus l’évaluation sera précise. De plus, les résultats seront présentés dans un tableau de bord, avec comme point de repère les prix de vente récents de véhicules similaires.

Représentations sociales des phoques de l’Atlantique

Fortement controversée, la chasse aux phoques est une question ancienne mais toujours épidermique dans les pays concernés et au-delà. À la controverse scientifique et morale se sont imbriqués des enjeux polysémiques. Historiquement inscrite dans les pratiques aux îles de la Madeleine, la chasse aux phoques apparaît pour certains comme une solution environnementale et économique, notamment dans un contexte de réchauffement climatique. C’est entre ces enjeux – de soutien à l’économie territorial, d’équilibres écologiques et de représentations populaires – que se positionne ce projet. Ce dernier vise à comprendre comment différents savoirs (scientifiques, professionnels, médiatiques, sociaux, locaux…) et discours se croisent pour alimenter un débat à multiples entrées et échelles. Il s’agit de se questionner sur les représentations sociales associées aux phocidés et leurs différences selon les espèces. Il s’agit également de comprendre comment sont perçues la chasse et la transformation du phoque en plusieurs dérivés, notamment à visée industrielle.

Numerical simulation and experimental analysis of frosting in air-to-air counterflow heat exchanger

The present project combines an experimental and numerical approach to be able to model the condensation and the frost formation in air-to-air counterflow plate heat exchangers. An optimized geometry will be proposed as well as frost prevention and defrosting strategies for air exchangers used in North America climate. The sensible heat recovery requirements in building codes still tend to go up. To achieve the required efficiency in a limited volume, the crossflow plate heat exchangers will be replaced by counterflow plate heat exchangers. In a Nordic climate, they are more problematic than the cross flow type because it tends to develop an ice buildup in the exhaust flow. It then requires the use of longer or more frequent defrosting cycles, which reduce their efficiency. The validated numerical model will consider the increased conduction resistance due to ice on top of the plates and the pressure loss.

Utilisation de techniques de modelisation alternatives aux GLMs dans uncontexte de segmentation du risque d’assurance

Le stagiaire devra comprendre la problematique a modeliser (Ia severite

des montants reclames pour chaque type de reclamation) et proposer Ie ou les techniques a

explorer pendant Ie stage. Ensuite, il programmera Ie ou les techniques choisies et en

evaluera la performance versus nos modeles de reference dans Ie but d’ameliorer les

modeles de prevision pour les differents types de reclamations.

Development of Applications of Simultaneous Positron Emission Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging – Year two

Funded through a series of NSERC partnership grants, Cubresa Inc. have been working with the applicants to develop technologies for pre-clinical imaging for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging and PET friendly radiofrequency (RF) coils for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of small animals. To date, our collaboration has played a direct role in Cubresa being the first to market with a commercial Silicon Photomultipliers-based pre-clinical PET product which when placed inside a 20cm MRI magnet equipped with an 11.5 cm diameter gradient can provide both PET and MR rat images simultaneously. We are currently developing techniques which will allow PET images to provide molecular images of the brain simultaneously with functional MRI images and developing high resolution MRI imaging techniques to improve quantification of PET images further. The success in developing these technologies is key to Cubresa’s overall product application development roadmap because they demonstrate scientifically credible results and important applications of simultaneous PET/MRI, a necessary marketing tool. Cubresa aims to be the first to market with a commercial pre-clinical product illustrating the significant advantages of simultaneous PET/MRI. The Mitacs application will be used for the postdoctoral candidate to develop image analysis techniques which allow the images to provide quantitative information.

Development of Applications of Simultaneous Positron Emission Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Funded through a series of NSERC partnership grants, Cubresa Inc. have been working with the applicants to develop technologies for pre-clinical imaging for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging and PET friendly radiofrequency (RF) coils for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of small animals. To date, our collaboration has played a direct role in Cubresa being the first to market with a commercial Silicon Photomultipliers-based pre-clinical PET product which when placed inside a 20cm MRI magnet equipped with an 11.5 cm diameter gradient can provide both PET and MR rat images simultaneously. We are currently developing techniques which will allow PET images to provide molecular images of the brain simultaneously with functional MRI images and developing high resolution MRI imaging techniques to improve quantification of PET images further. The success in developing these technologies is key to Cubresa’s overall product application development roadmap because they demonstrate scientifically credible results and important applications of simultaneous PET/MRI, a necessary marketing tool. Cubresa aims to be the first to market with a commercial pre-clinical product illustrating the significant advantages of simultaneous PET/MRI. The Mitacs application will be used for the postdoctoral candidate to develop image analysis techniques which allow the images to provide quantitative information.

Framework for Enterprise IT DevSecOps Governance to enable Continuous Security

In today’s business context, companies need to release software quickly in order to remain competitive. This requires internal teams to work closely together from the outset. Unfortunately, security is typically considered only at the very end. This means if any issues are discovered by the security team, it requires extensive rework. Typical responses are to bypass security or to consider fixing the issues after releasing the software. Neither one is optimal for managing business risk. A better solution is to include security as part of the collaboration at the outset. This project will examine how such cross-team collaboration might work with the necessary assurance in place to manage business risk.

Étude des pratiques de gestion favorisant l’intégration de la robotique collaborative en contexte manufacturier

Parmi les nombreuses intégrations technologiques en milieu de travail, figurent les robots collaboratifs (cobots). Avec ce type de robots, la collaboration humain-robot est inévitable et ira au-delà de la simple interaction, affectant la réalité même de travail. Ainsi, la gestion optimale d’un tel changement, d’une perspective managériale, mais surtout humaine, sera explorée. Ce présent projet vise donc à faire état des pratiques à mettre en place au sein de l’organisation en termes d’intégration humain-machine en contexte manufacturier. Le partenariat établi dans le cadre de ce projet favorisera l’avancement des connaissances basées sur une réalité manufacturière québécoise. De plus, ce partenariat permettra d’outiller l’entreprise partenaire afin de faire face de façon aux enjeux managériaux et humains de la collaboration humain-machine.

Non-targeted characterization of natural extracts from red beet and cabbage using LC-HRMS

Capol Inc works with several natural extracts to produce alternative to synthetic colourants. Research shows that these natural extracts might contain molecules that could be beneficial to human health, predominantly in the families of chemicals that give these extracts their vibrant colours. This project proposes to analyze these extracts with a new depth to determine what chemicals are present in them and confirm which exact molecules are giving the extracts their colour, and whether or not these align with molecules that could be beneficial when ingested. Increased understanding allows Capol Inc. to continue to innovate and develop new high quality natural ingredients that that respond the consumers demand for natural and healthy ingredients.

Conception d’un procédé pour évaluer l’effet des taux d’occupation dynamique sur la productivité des chantiers de construction

Les nouvelles technologies émergentes dans la construction, notamment celles liées au BIM et aux simulations 4D à 7D, créent une rupture dans les méthodes de gestion et entrainent des changements majeurs dans la manière de gérer, coordonner, modéliser et planifier les chantiers, de même que la communication des informations. Cependant, lors de la planification, les méthodes traditionnelles d’ordonnancement, notamment le diagramme Gantt/Précédence, sont peu adaptées à cette nouvelle réalité. Orientées uniquement vers une représentation graphique des activités et de leurs contraintes, elles omettent plusieurs aspects essentiels pour la modélisation des opérations de construction, notamment l’emplacement des travaux, la circulation et l’enchaînent des équipes sur le chantier. TO BE CONT’D