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Examining critical roles of coarse particles in functional and nutritional attributes of Canadian pulse flours

In this collaborative project, commercial flours from different types of pulses will be collected and analyzed. This proposed research aims to measure percentages of coarse particles in commercial dehulled pea, lentil, faba bean, chickpea, and navy bean flours and to investigate how such coarse particles influence the techno-functional properties and nutritional value of the tested pulse flours. The collaboration among Pulse Canada, PerkinElmer, and Dr. Yongfeng Ai’s Carbohydrate Chemistry and Utilization Program at the University of Saskatchewan will lead to new information about the relationships between coarse particles and functional/nutritional attributes of pulse flours. The new knowledge will be meaningful for Canadian pulse industry to produce pulse flours with desirable functionalities and nutritional profiles for a broad range of industrial applications.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yongfeng Ai

Student:

Partner:

Pulse Canada;PerkinElmer (Winnipeg, MB)

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

Developing CLEWs model workflows for coherent policy support in Guyana and Suriname

This project will develop policy-relevant modelling techniques for the Climate, Land, Energy and Water systems (CLEWs) framework. CLEWs modelling is used by governments to develop coherent policy that considers nexus interactions. The intern will develop techniques for representing land use and water interactions into the CLEWs modelling framework and develop workflows to make the development of CLEWs models more efficient. Using Guyana and Suriname as case studies, the CLEWs framework will be applied to develop policy insights around the trade-offs and co-benefits of nexus sustainability challenges. Catalyste+ will benefit from integrating nexus considerations in their development work in Guyana and Suriname.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Taco Niet

Student:

Partner:

Catalyste

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Leveraging a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Culture in the Tech Sector

There is significant empirical evidence that diversity leads to more innovation, better decision-making, and
sustained economic development. Yet, attracting and retaining a diverse workforce is a challenge for many
organizations. Digital Nova Scotia (DNS), a not-for-profit organization, is facing this challenge head-on by looking for ways to improve recruitment and retention of people in equity-deserving groups within the tech sector, to support the growth of the digital economy.
During Phase 1 of this project, supported by a Mitacs BSI, we analyzed Nova Scotia’s technology ecosystem to
identify external factors influencing the tech sector. Preliminary findings revealed that the challenges facing the
digital sector are complex and involve multiple stakeholders. Phase 2 will continue to investigate barriers to diversity
in the tech sector and will involve a systematic literature review, focus groups, and follow-up interviews to gain a
deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities. DNS will act as a liaison between the research team and
the tech industry.
Ultimately, the project aims to create a more diverse, inclusive, and sustainable digital workforce in Nova Scotia and
potentially serve as a model for other technology hubs across Canada or even globally.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Paola A. Gonzalez;Scott Comber

Student:

Partner:

Digital Nova Scotia

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Urban Fire Risk Assessment

Predictive Fire Incident Risk Scoring System aims to develop a comprehensive risk assessment tool tailored to urban neighborhoods. Utilizing a combination of Census data, historical fire incident records, building structures, and expert knowledge, the project seeks to create a predictive risk scoring system capable of quantifying the overall fire incident risk level for each neighborhood. By analyzing diverse datasets and employing machine learning algorithms, the system aims to provide valuable insights into urban fire risks, enabling proactive measures to enhance public safety. Collaboration with Darkhorse Emergency presents an opportunity to expand expertise in public safety assessment and offer innovative solutions. Integration of the resulting model into Darkhorse’s data analysis software tools will enhance the company’s market presence and benefit fire agencies across North America.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nooshin Salari;Borzou Rostami

Student:

Partner:

Darkhorse Emergency

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McMaster University; University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Assessing organizational culture and readiness for AgeTech evaluation and adoption

The focus of this two-year research project will be developing an understanding of the organizational culture and other pre-conditions required to facilitate AgeTech adoption and evaluation in the context of a regional health system. The PDF will work closely will technology companies and the health system partners who are piloting innovative technologies to understand the facilitators and barriers they face. This will involve both case study research for individual technologies, and cross cutting evaluation to identify commonalities and themes. The PDF will work closely with AiP and staff from CTAAN to build advanced career skills including stakeholder engagement, authentic relationship development in public and private sector partnerships, and further develop academic evaluation skills.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shannon Freeman

Student:

Partner:

Northern Health Authority

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

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

University:

University of Northern British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Investigating the Mechanisms of Action of Ketamine in Depression: Personality Traits, Genetic Polymorphisms, and Epigenetic Changes of Selected Genes in the Serotonergic and Glutaminergic Pathway

This research aims to investigate how ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) affects specific genes in the serotonergic and glutaminergic pathways among Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) patients. We seek to understand whether the positive outcomes of psychedelic therapies, like ketamine, are linked to changes in gene expression. Using buccal swabs and methylation assessments, we will explore the connections between early-life stress, personality traits, and DNA methylation. The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) and Revised NEO Personality Inventory will gauge stress and personality traits, while the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) will measure therapy responses. We anticipate that high questionnaire scores will correlate with increased DNA methylation in specific genes. This research enhances our comprehension of depression development and treatment, benefiting patients and the mental health field. The project will provide valuable insights to Ottawa clinics specializing in psychedelic therapy, allowing them to develop more precise and effective interventions, ultimately improving personalized care for depression sufferers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Monnica T. Williams

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Centre for Psychedelic Healing;Mario Nucci Medicine Professional Corporation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Automation of Federated Trust Management Framework in 5G networks

The proposed project, which is a collaboration between Ericsson Canada and Polytechnique Montréal, offers a new research perspective for the company, with the aim of proposing an Automated Federated Trust Management Framework for 5G deployments and services using virtualization technologies and public cloud providers while considering Quality of Trust (QoT).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nora Cuppens-Boullahia;Nora Boulahia-Cuppens;Frédéric Cuppens

Student:

Partner:

Ericsson Canada Inc (Montreal, QC);Ericsson Canada Inc (Quebec)

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program:

Elevate

Physical Climate Risks to Alberta’s Energy Sector

The proposed research will meet the requirements of ENMAX Corporation for a comprehensive, consistent and detailed set of climate change scenarios and an assessment of potential risks and opportunities for the energy sector in Alberta and Calgary, in particular. The outcome will be an improved understanding of changes in the regional hydroclimate in support the planned adaptation of industrial practices to minimize and manage physical climate risk. The Mitacs interns will undertake research to 1) determine, in consultation with ENMAX staff, the relevant climate hazards, 2) derive projections of future climate changes using output from climate models, and 3) analyze the observed and modeled hydro-climate of western Canada in relation to the projected climate changes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Sauchyn;Soumik Basu;Mohammad Zare;Sheena Stewart

Student:

Partner:

ENMAX Corporation

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Utilities

University:

University of Regina

Program:

Accelerate

Amélioration d’un système de cryptographie symétrique à seuil dans un contexte post-quantique

Le projet adaptera un système de sécurité des données pour gagner une résilience face à la menace des ordinateurs quantiques. Ce système permettra de protéger des données de toute taille de telle sorte qu’aucun participant (client, entreprise, fournisseur de service) ne soit responsable de la sécurité des données de façon unique, ce qui augmente significativement la sécurité des données. L’organisation partenaire bénéficiera de ces travaux en obtenant l’opportunité de commercialiser cette technologie de pointe qui améliorera la sécurité de ses clients.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nora Cuppens-Boullahia;Nora Boulahia-Cuppens;Frédéric Cuppens;Louis Salvail

Student:

Partner:

Kelvin Zero

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Near-infrared micro-light emitting diodes for biomedical applications

Smart phones have become an integral part of modern society, providing users with a range of functions such as communication, entertainment, and photo/video capture. However, they currently lack the ability to perform biomedical sensing and health-related functions. By integrating near-infrared (NIR) light sources and detectors into smart phone displays, it may be possible to add such functions and transform the devices into powerful tools for monitoring health and diagnosing diseases. NIR light with a wavelength of around 950 nm has been found to have important biomedical and health applications. Incorporating NIR light sources and detectors into smart phone displays could allow for non-invasive monitoring of various biomarkers in the body, such as oxygen saturation, glucose levels, and blood pressure.
In this project, we will work closely with our industry partner – VueReal Technologies Inc., a Waterloo-based high-tech company, to develop NIR micrometer-sized light emitting diodes (µ-LEDs) and explore a reliable approach to detach µ-LEDs from their initial substrate and transfer and integrate with a driving circuit backplane. The research objectives include 1) To develop an optimized dry and/or wet etching process for minimizing sidewall defects/impurities, 2) To fabricate NIR µ-LED array devices for achieving optimum device performance,

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dayan Ban

Student:

Partner:

VueReal Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Topology and design optimization of airframe structures for acoustics and structural performance – Part 2

The proposed project involves a collaboration between Queen’s University researchers and Bombardier Inc. engineers to develop new computational tools and methods for designing quiet aircraft while also considering the total weight of the aircraft. A Mitacs internship will strengthen the collaboration effort and allow for use of Bombardier’s tools and knowledge. The intern will develop novel optimization design tools in conjunction with work performed by Queen’s researchers outside of the proposed project. The internship will provide valuable industry experience and advanced technical and soft skills for the intern, helping to train the next generation of design engineers. Bombardier will benefit from the internships by gaining tools which enable the design of lighter aircraft with reduced carbon emissions. The resulting reduction in carbon emissions will advance Bombardier and the Canada towards their respective carbon emissions goals.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Il Yong Kim

Student:

Partner:

Bombardier Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Transportation and warehousing

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Development of new carbides cutting tools with HEA binders

The presented project consists of proposing new binders use for the manufacturing of machining tools, designed to work on especially hard material conceived mostly for the air and space fields. It is desired to replace the cobalt, which is currently used as the binder, by High Entropy alloys. This will allow to decrease cobalt consumption in one hand and develop tougher materials which will enhance the life-time of the used tools. The development of these material will be achieved to determine most appropriate alloy composition as well as the most effective manufacturing process. The desired end of the project is to have coupons for trials on industrial site for comparison with regular commercial tools.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Carl Blais;Geoffroy Rouget

Student:

Partner:

Optimum Canada;Praeter Manufacturing Technologies

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

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