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Design and optimization of topography based customizable mini-scleral contact lenses

Cornea disorder diseases, like keratoconus, are characterized by progressive thinning and distortion of the apical cornea that leads to complex optical aberrations due to either irregular astigmatism or corneal scarring. For patients with irregular cornea, corneal contact lenses no longer fit and become intolerable with discomfort. In such cases, scleral and mini-scleral (MS) contact lenses are an attractive option. The objective of this project is to develop a mathematical model for predicting optimum profile of MS lenses that is customizable for individual irregular cornea. Analytical and numerical models will be developed to find optimum 3D topographies by solving profile matching and mitigating stress points. Three degrees of freedom will be provided on the posterior surface of MS lenses in terms of corneal, limbal and scleral clearance to conform to individual eye topographic maps. The design of optimum 3D topography for customizable contact lens development can highly beneficial for vision science.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohammed Jalal Ahamed

Student:

Partner:

Viscon Contact Lens Manufacturing Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Windsor

Program:

Accelerate

SAR Interferometric Time Series Methods for Monitoring Natural Surfaces

This project involves developing novel methods for improving the estimation of surface displacement of natural earth surfaces using Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry (InSAR). The developed methods improve the precision that can be obtained when analyzing a series of sequentially acquired images over the same area. The methods also improve the robustness of the estimation in the presence of strong spatial signal gradients. Together these improvements aim to broaden the envelope of earth surface displacement processes that can be robustly monitored with InSAR. In particular the project will extend the investigation of these methods to the X-band radar frequency band by utilizing SAR imagery acquired by the TerraSAR-X and TandDEM-X satellites which are operated by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR). The project outcome will be a documented assessment of the benefits realized with these methods and how well their performance extends to X-band datasets.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bernhard Rabus

Student:

Partner:

Technical University of Munich

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Aerospace; Environmental Science and Technology; Natural Resources

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

High Throughput Analysis of Phytoplankton ROS Detoxification Gene Families

The Black Queen Hypothesis is a novel theory in reductive evolution that suggests while some metabolic functions must remain in the cell, others can be outsourced to the surrounding community. Phytoplankton are important members of marine ecosystems, and many exist in symbiotic relationships with co-occurring bacteria. Phytoplankton produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) as a by-product of their photosynthetic metabolism, but the smallest ones have lost their detoxification abilities, instead outsourcing internally generated ROS to the surrounding environment. Larger diatoms accumulate more protein products resulting from ROS toxicity than smaller ones, and so the ability for a function to be outsourced may be as result of diffusional limitations. By comparing the genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic profiles from a variety of different phytoplankton, the hypothesis that larger diatoms will have more elaborate gene families which code for ROS detoxification gene families than their smaller counterparts will be examined. This will help explain the symbiotic relationship between phytoplankton and co-occurring bacteria, as well provide insight into the Black Queen Hypothesis.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Douglas Campbell

Student:

Partner:

University of South Bohemia

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Life Sciences (not health); Environmental Science and Technology; Biotechnology

University:

Mount Allison University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Detecting Work Site Fatigue for High Risk Positions Utilizing Portable Electroencephalography

It is fairly common knowledge that we should not drive while drowsy. Yet often in high risk professions, people grow tired throughout the day and begin to make mistakes. How do we know when that person needs a rest? Recent advancements now allow us to read peoples’ brain activity as they go about their day-to-day life without intrusion, something never before possible. By using a MUSE device, available at any large electronics retail store, we can begin to creating a system for alerting us of when you need a break in a normal workday. This could change how companies choose rest periods, and even be personalized so that each person is always feeling their best.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Olav Krigolson

Student:

Partner:

Thompson Creek Metals Company

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Mining

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Life Cycle Assessment: Greywater Treatment System

Greywater or domestic wastewater (e.g. laundry, sink, and bath water) is characterized for its low organic content that is ideal for water reuse and recycling purposes, in addition to having the potential for significant heat recovery. A full-scale testing of a greywater treatment plant (GWTP) in the Sørhellinga building of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) demonstrates a commercially available technology that is presently being optimized for performance. The development of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental performance of this GWTP based on the creation, operation, and disposal of the system is one method to optimize and promote the technology. An LCA can demonstrate the significance of this green technology, particularly with increasing interest in the implementation of environmentally sustainable systems in light of the projected rise in global water and energy demands. This assessment can then be used as a framework for the application of this GWTP in other locations like Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yang Liu

Student:

Partner:

Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Development of a new SEN-Flow Index for predicting steel meniscus velocity inside a continuous caster mold by physical modeling experiments

Flat product manufacturers are under constant pressure to increase productivity, and simultaneously maintain high quality of continuously cast steel slabs because of stringent quality demands imposed by their customers. However, increasing productivity has detrimental effects on slab quality, and defects and rejections have a major impact on the producers bottom-line. Controlling fluid flows in continuous casting molds is one of the key parameters to ensure cleaner steel and reduce defects. Physical modelling is an absolutely essential tool to understand and optimize fluid flows in continuous casting. The ultimate goal is to increase caster productivity and improve product quality. The proposed research project is aligned with AM Dofasco’s strategic vision and business goals, and will create immediate benefits to ArcelorMittal Dofasco, located in Ontario, Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kinnor Chattopadhyay

Student:

Partner:

ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Clay Binding of Gravel Roads

Throughout much of northern and rural Canada roads are constructed of unpaved gravel aggregate. They are expensive to maintain, environmentally problematic and degrade quickly. We are developing a solution to this problem by using locally derived materials rich in reactive clays. With the addition of catalysts and polymeric agents, we cause the fine clay materials to bind the aggregate strongly. Simply put, we are taking advantage of and manipulating the natural properties of clays, and causing them to act like a cementing agent. This produces a durable, long-lasting, low-cost road that requires minimal maintenance, and eliminates the noxious and detrimental consequences that result from current construction practice.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hamid Mumin

Student:

Partner:

Cypher Environmental

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Brandon University

Program:

Accelerate

A Longitudinal Comparison of Aripiprazole Vs. Higher Metabolic Risk Antipsychotic Drugs on Adiposity using MRI

Antipsychotic medication is associated with a constellation of metabolic abnormalities, including weight gain, an imbalance between glucose and insulin actions, and higher than normal lipid content. In particular, adolescent psychiatric patients are at increased risk for Type II Diabetes and cardiovascular disease when undergoing therapeutic treatment. Current analysis indicates that antipsychotic drugs have differing effects on body weight gain and fat content. Our aim is to conduct the first-ever study to quantify changes in both whole-body fat and liver-fat accumulation after the administration of several different antipsychotic drugs in children and adolescents. By utilizing sophisticated imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy, we will gain insight into antipsychotic drug-induced fat accumulation and distribution. The results of this study will provide important information about the potential hidden harmful effects associated with several drugs and identify optimal treatment strategies that may guide future clinical studies with adolescent patients.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alasdair Barr

Student:

Partner:

BC Mental Health and Addiction Services

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Facteurs d’influence pour l’adoption d’une innovation technologique pour l’estimation du risque d’inondation en milieu résidentiel

Le présent projet a pour objectif de mieux cerner quel type de consommateur serait le plus susceptible d’acheter un service novateur offert par l’entreprise Géosapiens Inc. Ce service porte sur une innovation technologique pour l’estimation du risque aux inondations en milieu résidentiel. Le but est d’identifier les caractéristiques individuelles, basées sur les valeurs, attitudes et traits de personnalité, qui permettront de segmenter le marché en acheteurs L’objectif sera atteint en sondant un échantillon d’environ 1000 répondants de la population québécoise comprenant des propriétaires et des futurs propriétaires de logements en zone à risque d’inondation.
Les résultats de la recherche permettront à l’entreprise Géosapiens Inc. de bien positionner leur produit sur le marché lors de son lancement, maisaussi aux gestionnaires et aux entreprises oeuvrant dans le secteur immobilier d’avoir des données sur la perception de l’innovation des propriétaires et futurs propriétaires. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Riadh Ladhari

Student:

Partner:

Geosapiens Inc

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Détection automatique des doryphores de la pomme de terre en utilisant l’imagerie RVB à ultra haute résolution acquise par drone

L’objectif principal de ce projet est l’utilisation des techniques d’intelligence artificielle et d’une caméra optique embarquée sur un drone pour recenser la population des doryphores sur les plantes de pomme de terre. Ainsi, un système de dépistage automatique sera développé et devrait permettre à l’organisme partenaire d’appliquer les insecticides en quantités adéquates, aux bons moments et aux bons endroits, ce qui mène à la rationalisation de l’usage des insecticides, la réduction de leurs impacts environnementaux, la réduction des coûts de la lutte ordinaire contre le doryphore ainsi que la réduction des pertes de production et des dommages des récoltes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Karem Chokmani

Student:

Partner:

Patates Dolbec Inc;Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Program:

Accelerate

English Writing in Chinese High School English Classes

The objective of my project is to study how English writing is taught in 9th and 10th grade English classrooms in China. By observing and learning from the writing strategies applied in English classrooms in China, I will have the opportunity to improve and enhance my teaching methods with new-comers and international students in my own English classrooms in Canada. For me, it is crucial to include and engage students in different learning styles in order to improve their English writing skills.
This project will help me understand the difficulty that international students and new immigrant students may have in English classrooms in Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shi Jing Xu

Student:

Partner:

Southwest University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Windsor

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Biomaterials for the reduction of bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation

Stents are tubes placed between the kidney and the bladder which prevent blockages which might otherwise damage the kidney. Introducing foreign material into this system allows a platform for bacteria to exist and which will potentially cause infections. These are very common. We propose modifying the surfaces of the materials used in stents to make them “non-stick” to prevent bacteria attaching and then causing infections. We can test this in the laboratory and wish to test different types of material under different conditions which mimic the clinical environment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jeremy Burton

Student:

Partner:

Interface Biologics Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

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