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Interfaces and algorithms to interactively improve medical datasets for machine learning

Galmed is creating leading edge medical image processing technology that exploits machine learning to empower physicians and improve patient care. The success of our algorithms depends on the availability of high-quality data, which in our current study means working with chest x-ray images (CXRs) that are accurately labeled with the findings that a radiologist would report in their examination.
The goal of this study is to identify and adapt algorithms and their corresponding user interfaces to make significant improvements to the sample CXR dataset at our disposal, while leveraging the limited time available from expert label reviewers. As the larger machine learning community – far outside medical field – relies on weakly-labeled but large publicly-available datasets, this study has a potentially broad impact.
Results from this study will be directly used in the development of Galmed’s products, benefitting Galmed, the Canadian economy, and patients in hospitals where Galmed’s software is used.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Leonid Sigal

Student:

Partner:

Galiano Medical Solutions Inc.

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Development and optimization of a new roll-to-roll atmospheric pressure plasma reactor: deposition of functional nanocomposite coatings on polymer and paper rolls

Wood and wood-related substances have been among the most important materials in human history. Today, various forms of wood are being used in numerous industries, and therefore a significant market exists for improved and functionalized wood-based products. In this context, we’re proposing an atmospheric-pressure plasma-based approach to treatment of wood-based surfaces using a roll-to-roll cold plasma reactor. Furthermore, this process may be adjusted for other flexible and heat-sensitive substrates, such as various polymeric films. A novel plasma source will be designed, optimized and fabricated that incorporates multiple discharge openings (a ‘plasma showerhead’) and can facilitate the deposition of nanocomposite coatings using solid nanoparticle-containing suspension mixtures. Potentially, a wide range of functionalities, such as hydrophobicity or hydrophilicity, moisture and/or oxygen barrier properties, or photocatalytic properties, may be achieved on wood-based and/or polymeric substrates depending on the plasma parameters, nanoparticles implemented in the process and gas phase composition. The goal of this project is to explore such possibilities and demonstrate the potentials of such novel processes in surface engineering.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Luc Stafford

Student:

Partner:

Plasmionique Inc.

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Reduced-order thermo-fluid modelling of automotive interior

Recreational vehicles operating off the grid rely on battery power to maintain climate control and, by doing so, the occupants’ comfort. Extended battery usage in these vehicle can be achieved by optimizing the thermal-fluid design of the interior space through the judicious selection of insulation material, properly sized HVAC systems, window glazing, and even external paint selection. The vehicle interior represents a highly-complex thermo-fluid system in which each component affects the other. To understand the mutual interaction between the components, a reduced-order model of the interior thermo-fluid dynamics will be constructed. The uncertainty of the coupled model and subcomponents will be assessed through high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and experimental validation. The model development and validation will help the Erwin-Hymer Group to optimize and inform their thermal design decisions which will help reduce the energetic demands and prolong battery life of their product.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-Pierre Hickey

Student:

Partner:

Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Use of Guide and Outfitter Knowledge and Sampling to Advance Wildlife Health Surveillance Systems

This research intends to work towards establishing essential baselines of health status and trends in the Northern Mountain Population (NMP) of woodland caribou in the Skeena region of northwestern British Columbia. We will use scientific data from a guide and outfitter-led sampling program in combination with local ecological knowledge from practicing guides and outfitters in these regions towards a comprehensive understanding of the health and status of these culturally, ecologically, and economically valuable animals. The intern will be responsible for the development and implementation of a caribou sampling training program to local stakeholders as well as in the systematic collection of local knowledge using in-depth interview techniques with members of this industry. In partnership with the Tahltan Guide and Outfitters Association, this project ultimately hopes to create capacity and develop a framework for a collaborative, locally-driven wildlife health monitoring program extendable to various species and regions. This species is of critical value to the local guided hunting industry and, in filling the existing gaps in knowledge, adaptive and effective wildlife management will be facilitated.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Susan Kutz

Student:

Partner:

Tahltan Guide and Outfitters Association

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Machine Learning Based Encrypted Traffic Analysis

Accurate network traffic identification would assist network operations and management teams effectively on many different network tasks such as managing bandwidth and ensuring security. The demand for network management methods that optimize network performance and provide quality of service guarantees has increased substantially in recent years. As new social networking and voice over internet protocol (VoIP) applications such as Facebook and WeChat have dramatically grown in popularity over the past several years, they now constitute a significant share of the total traffic on the Internet. Therefore, identification of such network traffic plays an important role in many areas such as network management, traffic shaping, cyber security and so on. In this research, we aim to investigate how encrypted social media and VoIP traffic could be accurately and robustly identified using a machine learning based approach in network traffic data.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nur Zincir-Heywood

Student:

Partner:

Solana Networks

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Mining Technologies: Optimal Mine Design and Strategies for Increased Productivity and Energy Savings

The purpose of this study is to investigate the interactions and effects of automated and electric mining equipment on mine processes, identify necessary modifications to optimize mine design and account for the cost and environmental drivers in the comparison. Ultimately determining the justification for an economic decision to operate automated and electric-powered machinery on mine sites with ore bodies at large depths.

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Faculty Supervisor:

John Ashley Scott;Helen Shang

Student:

Partner:

Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining

University:

Laurentian University

Program:

Accelerate

Investigation on processes for removal of chloramines from saturated sodium chloride brine solution

ERCO Worldwide, A division of Superior Plus LP, Saskatoon facility (“ERCO Worldwide-Saskatoon”) is a manufacturer of caustic soda, chlorine, hydrochloric acid and sodium chlorate. This facility has four fully developed underground brine wells. The brine solution as produced from the brine wells contains 26% sodium chloride in it. This saturated brine is purified and supplied to the electrolyzer system to produce caustic soda, chlorine, hydrochloric acid, and sodium chlorate. When brine containing chloramine is electrolyzed, it forms nitrogen trichloride (NCl3) along with chlorine.NCl3 is a contaminant in chlorine, and certain composition of this contaminant can possibly create hazardous conditions in the processing vessels. The project is to develop a suitable process to remove chloramines from brine. This project proposal focuses on the examination of various processes available to remove chloramine from brine, test them in bench scale and recommend a process, which is cost effective and is adaptable with the existing operation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ajay K Dalai

Student:

Partner:

ERCO Worldwide

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

Évaluation du potentiel du rinçage à l’air automatisé des conduites de distribution d’eau potable

La principale méthode d’entretien des réseaux de distribution d’eau potable (RDEP) est le rinçage unidirectionnel (RUD), qui permet l’élimination des particules sédimentées et la prévention de l’occurrence d’évènements de coloration de l’eau. Nordikeau travaille depuis trois ans au développement et à l’optimisation d’une alternative au RUD : le rinçage avec injection d’air. Cette méthode permet de générer des forces de cisaillement plus importantes afin d’enlever plus de particules sédimentées, voire même d’arracher des incrustations et ainsi de rehausser les capacités hydrauliques et de potentiellement consommer moins d’eau que le RUD. La stagiaire réalisera des tests afin de comparer l’efficacité du RUD et celle du rinçage à l’air automatisé. De plus, une méthode d’échantillonnage pour l’établissement de relations entre la turbidité et la concentration en matières en suspension (MES) sera proposée. Les résultats issus du projet permettront à Nordikeau d’améliorer son offre de services aux municipalités en ce qui concerne l’entretien des RDEP, qui pourront ainsi économiser de grandes quantités d’eau potable.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sophie Duchesne

Student:

Partner:

NORDIKeau Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Water; Sustainability & the Environment; Clean Technology

University:

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Program:

Accelerate

Experimental investigation of a new ammonia synthesizer for practical application

In order to move towards a sustainable future, it is essential to develop environmentally friendly fuels for energy production. Hydrogen and ammonia are promising candidates for clean fuels as they do not harm the environment when utilized as fuels. Ammonia is one of the leading chemicals produced throughout the world. However, the hydrogen gas required in ammonia synthesis is produced from carbon entailing natural gas that results in various environmental detriments. In this study, an efficient, cost-effective and environmentally benign method to produce ammonia for practical applications will be designed, developed, tested and evaluated.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ibrahim Dincer

Student:

Partner:

GREEN NH3

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture; Manufacturing

University:

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Program:

Accelerate

Integrating Digital Design + Prefabrication Processes into Calgary-based Architecture and Design Firms

Many architecture and design firms in Calgary have a strong desire to incorporate parametric software (BIM) and digital manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technologies into their design processes in order to meet evolving client demands, regulatory requirements, and sustainability performance targets. These are necessary criteria that constitute high-quality built environments capable of meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders including clients as well as the general public. This proposal asks how architectural projects can be used as a platform for digital design and fabrication research that bolsters in-house digital prefabrication expertise while identifying alternatives to conventional trade-based construction practices. The general objective of the research project is to catalyze the adoption of digital design and prefabrication in Calgary-based architecture and design practices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Joshua M Taron

Student:

Partner:

DIALOG;McKinley Burkart Architects;Studio North

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Clean Technology; Technology; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Removal of THMs Precursors from High DOC and TDS Water by IBROM Process

Surface waters typically have high levels of natural organic matter. The reaction of this organics with chlorine, which is generally used for disinfection, results in the formation of carcinogenic chlorine disinfection by-products (DBPs). Water treatment plants are obliged to come up with appropriate solutions to meet the set guidelines on maximum acceptable levels for these harmful DBPs.
Different approaches to reduce DBPs have been employed to this day such as enhancing removal of organics in the first steps of treatment, use of disinfectants alternative to chlorine, or removal of DBPs after they have been formed.
The Herbert WTP applies coagulation/flocculation/sedimentation processes followed by a reverse osmosis (RO) membrane. This WTP is facing operational challenges related to inadequate organic removal within the pretreatment steps. Historically high levels of THMs have been the primary challenge, which had necessitated the upgrades but with the requirements to blend water, the benefits of organic reduction in order to extend membrane lifespan is the primary drive for this research. […]

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Faculty Supervisor:

Beata Gorczyca

Student:

Partner:

KGS Group

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Development of an Educational Resource to Assist Not for Profit Organizations in the Formulation and Implementation of Federal Disability Legislation

To ensure the largest impact possible, members of community disability organizations must be involved in the entire process of designing and implementing research. SCI Canada has spearheaded the development of CAIP and FALA, thereby achieving comprehensive input from disability organizations nationwide. Understanding the process of formulating and implementing legislation is a key element for creating important changes in the access and inclusion of Canadian society. Our research will help design an educational resource and evaluate it’s effectiveness in increasing the confidence of partner organizations to become involved in this process. As a whole, our research will contribute to a growing body of evidence that highlights the importance of research being used in practice.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kathleen Martin Ginis

Student:

Partner:

Spinal Cord Injury Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

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