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Design and Development of a High-Resolution Sensory System for Detection of Biogenic Signals

The main focus of this project will be conducting research and developing novel sensory systems to be used in various agricultural environments. The proposed research project also involves development of interpretation algorithms and data-mining software. Ecoation Innovative Solutions (EIS) developed a technology that monitor and interpret different plant signal patterns. The objectives of the proposed project are to (i) discover the optimum architecture of EIS sensory systems given the specific functional requirements and (ii) determine the best practices for signal processing and filtration to minimize signal/noise ratio. In BC, damage by pests alone costs producers approximately $22 million each year. EIS system can locate the problem on individual plants at early stages before it becomes visible to the naked eye, potentially reducing pest management costs and minimizing crop loss. If EIS system prevents crop loss due to pests alone, just in BC, it can save growers $20 million each year.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shahriar Mirabbasi

Student:

Partner:

Ecoation Innovative Solutions Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Elevate

Identification et caractérisation de triterpènes à partir du thé du Labrador (Rhododendron groenlandicum) et leurs applications cosmétologiques

L’industrie cosmétique s’intéresse de plus en plus à des molécules naturelles pour le développement de nouvelles formules cosmétiques. Le présent projet vise à mieux comprendre les propriétés cosmétiques du thé du Labrador qui est utilisé il est préconisé l’utilisation de certains de ces actifs naturels avec un fort potentiel anti-inflammatoire dans des applications cosmétologiques. Depuis très peu de temps dans le secteur du cosmétique. Pour en apprendre davantage sur cette ressource, plusieurs composés présents dans l’extrait de thé du Labrador seront isolés puis caractérisés au niveau chimique (structure moléculaire) et évalués pour leurs activités antioxydante et anti-inflammatoire. Ces résultats permettront d’identifier de nouvelles applications cosmétiques pour le thé du Labrador.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Vakhtang Mshvildadze

Student:

Partner:

Boréaceutique

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Program:

Accelerate

Fresh Water Geography in Sao Paolo

Fresh water is becoming an increasingly precious resource, and correct management plans are vital to the continued survival of groundwater aquifers and rivers for human use. 2013/2014 was the driest year in São Paulo State, and this drought is still affecting agricultural land use. In parallel with the decreasing water supply, we have an increasing consumption for urban, industrial and agricultural purposes. Part of management involves predicting available freshwater. We are conducting a research project to explore freshwater resources in several locations across São Paulo State. Through the proposed research project, field data such as water flow, climate information, and the influence of land use on water resources will be collected and analyzed in a laboratory. We expect to explore the link between land use, climate, and water resources in a way that will be pertinent to future water management plans in São Paulo State.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maycira Costa

Student:

Partner:

Universidade de São Paulo

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Sketch3: A 3D Curve Sketching System

Sketch3 is an experimental software project to accelerate sketching for ideation and in various design contexts, facilitating visualization in both 2D and 3D. The goal is to evolve a paradigm for ideating rapidly with a digital stylus (2D/3D) analogous to the fluid 2D sketching experience on paper. The software is expected to remove much of the tedium of typical 3D modelling software and also suggest creative options to the user. The novel research and development of the Sketch3 product is a benefit to The Jonah Group since they believe it would be a great addition to the company and also a positive influence in many creative industries.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Karan Singh

Student:

Partner:

The Jonah Group

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Développement de la technique d’oxydation électrolytique pour la décontamination d’effluents agricoles contaminés par pesticides

La pollution des eaux par les produits pesticides présente un problème environnemental bien identifié par les pouvoirs publics. L’objectif général de ce projet est de développer un procédé électrolytique à l’échelle du laboratoire pour décontaminer des effluents agricoles contenant des pesticides. Pour ce faire, l’électro-oxydation est une application des propriétés électrochimiques pouvant être efficacement utilisée pour éliminer simultanément divers types des composés organiques par oxydation directe ou indirecte. Elle permet l’oxydation d’un grand nombre de molécules organiques contenues dans l’eau. Les techniques électrolytiques pourront être utilisées soit comme technique de prétraitement oxydatif conduisant à des composés facilement biodégradables, soit comme méthode de traitement tertiaire pour l’élimination ou la minéralisation complète des produits phytosanitaires.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Patrick Drogui

Student:

Partner:

Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Program:

Globalink Research Award

High Voltage Indicators and Warning Systems

Fatal personnel injury due to accidental contact with high voltage lines and equipment happens from time to time despite of substantial efforts put in place by industry to minimize the risk. The objective of the project is to identify effective concepts, techniques and solutions to reduce the risk of inadvertent contact with high voltage equipment for both Hydro workers and the general public. We will identify the most common scenarios of potential fatal encroachment based on the data obtained from BC Hydro. Then, we will conduct a comprehensive search for available commercial products and techniques, based on which new technologies or improvements to different parts of existing products will also be proposed to better fit the needs of BC Hydro. This research work will generate a report, covering available solutions to mitigate high voltage risk, assessment of the reliability, specificity, cost and expected performance for solutions and corresponding recommendations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Xiaodai Dong

Student:

Partner:

BC Hydro (Vancouver, BC)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Utilities

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Importance d’aligner les stratégies de réapprovisionnement et lesstratégies de prévision de la demande avec les stratégies degestion des cycles de vie des produis et les stratégies de gestionde l’obso

Cette recherche a pour objectif d’identifier l’importance d’aligner les stratégies de gestions des cycles de vie des produits avec les stratégies logistiques notamment en ce qui concernent l’obsolescence programmée et la gestion des stocks. Cette recherche vise à optimiser les processus d’affaires des entreprises dont les produits ont des cycles de vies courts tel que l’industrie du textile, de l’informatique, etc. Grâce à cette recherche, le stagiaire développera un manuel et un modèle mathématique qui pourra
être utilisé par les entreprises Canadiennes afin de les aider à prendre en charge et à implanter des stratégies d’obsolescence programmée ou gestion de l’obsolescence.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-Francois Cordeau

Student:

Partner:

Trudeau Corp.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Wholesale trade

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Physiological monitoring and field verification of exposure limits in older miners exposed to high heat stress conditions

Underground miners traditionally work in harsh environments containing dust and noxious gases. Recently, there is concern that the increasing risk of heat exposure may compound the deleterious effects of these conditions and further subject the workers to increased risk of heat stress. A new and growing challenge to the industry is that the Ontario mining workforce is rapidly aging. Older workers are at a greater risk of developing a heat related injury, which is further exacerbated by poor physical fitness and disease states. Research focused on optimizing safety for an aging workforce is of paramount interest to the industry. This research will focus on examining the effects of aging on thermoregulatory responses associated with physical work performed in adverse environments. A key objective of this work is to establish appropriate exposure limits based upon typical mining conditions that can protect miners of all ages working in hot and hostile conditions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Glen Kenny

Student:

Partner:

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Insight into mechanisms and receptor(s) involved in PBI-4050’s beneficial effect on kidney fibrosis and inflammation

PBI-4050 is a novel compound developed by ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. possessing anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects. PBI-4050 targets a family of cell receptor(s) expressed throughout the body, which are involved in diseases marred by fibrosis and inflammation. The first aim is designed to test PBI-4050’s efficacy preserving kidney function in a mouse model of advanced injury. The second aim is to generate genetically modified mice whereby PBI-4050’s targeted receptor(s) will be abolished and subject these to models of renal injury. We expect that genetic deletion of these receptors should mimic the beneficial effect of PBI-4050 treatment, while enhanced expression is thought to exacerbate disease progression. Data generated from these studies should provide a mechanistic proof-of-principle for PBI-4050 and reinforce its therapeutic potential.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christopher Kennedy

Student:

Partner:

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Monitoring and Control System Design for Catalyst Manufac!uring Unit

As one of the novel element of a new technology for enhanced recovery and upgrading directly in the reservoir of bitumen and heavy oils, the unit for the online and on-field manufacturing and delivery of nanocatalysts into the reservoir will be constructed during 2015. The specialized and uniquely designed compact device, currently referred to as CATSKID, is currently in the patenting process. Although it cannot be disclosed at the moment, the design is such that it allows the online production of nano-catalysts and will
operate in remote areas with minimal maintenance and desirable remote monitoring and control. This MITACS application will develop the system for monitoring and control of the CATSKID unit from a Calgary location, allowing parameters adjustment and failure troubleshooting,

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Faculty Supervisor:

Abraham Fapojuwo

Student:

Partner:

In Situ Upgrading Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Developing a performance metric for suspension seats for marine vehicles

Occupants of high-speed marine vehicles are subjected to repetitive, intense wave impacts. These slam events can diminish the operating capacity of crew and pose long-term health risks. Shock-mitigating suspension seats can help solve this problem, and these solutions are being adopted by fleets worldwide. However, a robust method for measuring seat performance and comparing alternative technologies has not been developed. The proposed work will help CDG measure the performance of its suspension seats. We hope to develop a performance metric that can be used to evaluate experimental and simulation results, and improve our designs. We need a measurement that is cost-effective and robust to noise, and that can be linked to effects on health. By developing such a metric, we will be able to advertise and rate our seats for different applications and streamline our design process and increase our market presence.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jooeun Ahn

Student:

Partner:

CDG Coast Dynamics Group

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Stream Erosion Control Assessment for Ontario Low Impact Development Stormwater Management

Urban development increases the runoff of precipitation to streams and rivers, degrading the environment in terms of water resources and habitat. While detention ponds can slow the water down and improve the water quality, larger volumes of water are still released to streams in most urban areas. New technologies in Low Impact Development (LID) provide innovative approaches to reduce the volume of water released from urban developments (e.g., infiltration). Erosion control is one criteria used to evaluate stormwater management strategies, but there is a need to adapt existing erosion assessment procedures given the recent shift from “peak-flow” to “runoff-volume” control measures. With a review of policy documents from other leading jurisdictions and of recent scientific literature, this research project will specifically provide updated stream erosion control critera for LID strategies concurrently with an update to Ontario’s storm water management guidelines byt the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Peter Ashmore

Student:

Partner:

Aquafor Beech Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

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