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Evaluating mobile video live broadcasting as an effective mediumfor artistic expression through dynamic image filtering

This research aims to evaluate mobile live broadcasting as an effective medium for artistic expression, through the use of real time video manipulation tools, like image filtering and visual effects. We will build a research platform to better understand the future of online real-time communications within the creative community of audiovisual artists. We ultimately want to achieve Live Video Broadcasting from and between mobile devices, as well as within the realm of live events such as concerts, brand activations and/or personal artistic expressions. Through researching and testing current available real –time broadcast technologies, designing user analytics tools, hypothesizing usage possibilities, narrowing goals and designing a prototype we hope to gain a defendable strategy for development and placement in the Real- Time Broadcasting market focused in digital video art. The benefit of the proposed research project to Generate Software Inc. is relevance through innovation in a highly competitive tech market, where digital media consumption and production is growing exponentially.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Fracchia

Student:

Partner:

Generate Software Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

Simon Fraser University - Centre for Digital Media

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluation of the Certificate in Mining Studies (CMS) program as a continuing educational approach to develop and enhance skills in the mining industry

The mining industry faces a massive human resource challenge in the next decade. The Certificate in Mining Studies (CMS) is a continuing education program offered by a network of mining schools and course providers. It is designed for those who seek industry-leading professional development and career advancement in the mining sector. In order to refine and/or improve the lifelong learning program, it is critical to evaluate the program. This will be done through a diagnostic assessment with past and current students as well as leaders in the CMS network. In addition, an external investigation will be done to analyze competition, substitutes and trends in mining education. Identifying ways to improve the CMS is key to ensuring the program is successful in helping develop and retain mining professionals. This project is an important milestone to support higher CMS student enrolment numbers, and improve overall program performance, which is aligned with the mining industry’s need of developing and retaining mining professionals.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dirk van Zyl

Student:

Partner:

Infomine Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Analysis of aircraft landing on non-standard runways

In some parts of the world, airport runways are not constructed and maintained to the standards expected in North America and Western Europe. Aircraft designed for use on smooth runways may not be certifiable when they are operated on rougher runways because the predicted load cases associated with landing and take-off are very different from those that are experienced in service. This project seeks to analyze flight data from aircraft operating on non-standard runways and demonstrate that the loads on the aircraft are within suitable limits and are acceptable for certification.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Craig Steeves

Student:

Partner:

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services; Transportation and warehousing

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Effects of an extruded flaxseed meal on egg production and quality, nutrient digestibility, and yolk cholesterol and fatty acid compositions of laying hens

The consumption of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA)-rich eggs is associated with human health benefits because dietary PUFA reduces the risks of cardiovascular diseases, inflammation and cancer. Flaxseed is an excellent source of PUFA, especially linolenic acid. However, flaxseed contains anti-nutritional factors (i.e., cyanogenic glycosides, mucilage and phytic acid), which causes liver hemorrhage in laying hens, and reduces secretions of pancreatic enzymes, feed intake and yolk weights. But, the dry-extrusion processing, which involves seed rupture and heat treatment, of flaxseed is able to inactivate the heat-labile antinutritional factors of flaxseed. The objective of this study will be to evaluate the effects of 4 dosages (0%, 7.5%, 15% and 22.5% of diet) of a new locally-produced extruded flaxseed meal (Omega Plus) on egg production, egg quality, nutrient digestibility, and fatty acid and cholesterol depositions in egg yolks. We hypothesize that feeding Omega Plus to laying hens will generate omega 3-labelled eggs (minimum of 300 mg of PUFA / 50g egg), without compromising egg production and chicken health. Data generated from this study about the efficacy and optimal dosage of the Omega Plus are necessary for the industrial partner to market this new product.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Arif Mustafa

Student:

Partner:

Bélisle Solution Nutrition Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Bioconversion process of pretreated source-separated organic waste by simultaneous saccharification and co-fermentation processing approach for ethanol production

In this project, two different “pre-processing” technologies will be used to fractionate lignocellulosic biomass prior feeding it to the fermentation process for ethanol production. These pre-processing technologies are thermal screw press and cellulose organic-solvent-based lignocellulosic fractionation. The efficiency of above mentioned technologies will be evaluated for sugar yields which are important for enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation stages.
Kinetic model will be developed to predict ethanol yield from simultaneous saccharification and co-fermentation process on source-separated organic waste by yeast and/or bacteria. The outcome of this project will benefit the partner organization from participating in overcoming waste problems.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Elsayed Elbeshbishy

Student:

Partner:

Optimum Disposal Services Inc

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Interinstitutional relocations: Developing guidelines and mobilizing knowledge

The British Columbia (BC) Seniors Advocate recently indicated that the government of BC needs to “commit to a higher standard of accommodation in residential care facilities” which includes 95% single room occupancy in long-term care (LTC) facilities. The proportion of adults age 65+ is growing, with the population increasing from 13.2% of the population in 2005 to an anticipated 24.5% in 2036. Thus there is a need for more and improved LTC facilities over the coming years. Moving residents is a key component of this process and it can be highly stressful. Building on Baptist Housing’s recent development and move into a new LTC facility the aim of this project is to 1) develop guidelines for effectively relocating residents and staff en masse to
new LTC facilities that are evidence (research, practice, and lived experience) informed and support wellbeing and 2) actively promote and disseminate interinstitutional relocation guidelines for future LTC developments.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andrew Sixsmith

Student:

Partner:

The Baptist Housing Ministries Society

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Développement d’une nouvelle méthode de prévision des avalanches de neige sur les routes du nord de la Gaspésie, Québec, Canada

Le projet a pour but d’améliorer la prévision du risque d’avalanche de neige sur les deux principales routes du nord de la Gaspésie. Depuis 2004, plus de 450 avalanches ont été rapportées sur les routes 132 et 198 par le ministère des Transports du Québec (M.T.Q.). Le stage a pour objectif l’analyse et l’évaluation de la stabilité du manteau neigeux par des méthodes conventionnelles utilisées par Avalanche Québec. L’intégration des informations récoltées dans le manteau neigeux servira à développer et tester un modèle statistique de prévision des avalanches basé sur une analyse comparative des données météorologiques et des relevés d’avalanche du M.T.Q.. La méthodologie et les modèles de prévisions développés dans le cadre de ce projet seront transmis au partenaire. Celui-ci bénéficiera d’un nouvel outil efficace et économique de prévision des avalanches unique dans l’est du Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Francis Gauthier

Student:

Partner:

Avalanche Québec

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec à Rimouski

Program:

Accelerate

Développement d’algorithmes InSAR et DInSAR pour l’exploitation de l’information interférométrique fournie par les images SAR

L’interférométrie radar est une technique innovante et opérationnelle pour l’extraction des données topographiques (InSAR) et la surveillance des mouvements du sol (DInSAR) à partir des images radar. Cette technique utilise l’information sur le déphasage des signaux radar provenant du même objet au sol observé selon des positions différentes du SAR (InSAR) ou de la même position à des moments différentes (DInSAR). Ce traitement se fait sur plusieurs étapes et consiste à un travail laborieux et compliqué. Le déroulement de phase est une étape clé dans toutes les applications qui utilisent l’interférométrie radar. Différentes méthodes de déroulement de phase ont été proposées. Mais à ce jour, aucune ne permet encore une automatisation systématique du processus. L’objectif de ce stage est d’étudier et analyser les différentes méthodes de déroulement de phase afin de développer un plugin via un API en java dans le cadre de la plateforme SNAP qui permet de dérouler la phase. Les outils seront validés sur des données simulées et des images SAR et mis à disposition à la communauté dans la plateforme GitHub.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Francois Cavayas

Student:

Partner:

Centre de recherche informatique de Montréal (CRIM)

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Information and Communications Technology; Technology; Natural Resources

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Développement d’antennes colinéaires omnidirectionnelles à faible intermodulation passive (Low PIM)

Face à la forte progression des protocoles de communications et du nombre d’usagers, de nouvelles techniques numériques de traitement des signaux ont été introduits dans les systèmes actuels de communication mobile et sans fils pour garantir : un fonctionnement en multi-bande, une transmission d’un grand volume de données à très haut débit ainsi qu’une gestion efficace du spectre de fréquences. Ces techniques avancées font apparaître de nouveaux défis associés aux interférences résultant des phénomènes d’intermodulation passive et de puissance maximale PIP (Peak Instantaneous Power) observés dans les antennes dédiées aux stations de base. Ces nuisances limitent la performance des systèmes de communication actuels car elles ont pour conséquence la dégradation de la transmission des données dans le réseau. Ce projet s’attaque à cette problématique avec pour objectif le développement d’une nouvelle génération d’antennes colinéaires omnidirectionnelles à hautes performances pour les stations de base destinées aux communications de la sécurité publique et de la téléphonie mobile.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Frédéric Domingue

Student:

Partner:

Comprod Communications Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Accelerate

Analysis of a novel energy absorbing roof anchorage connector for fall protection in lower strength roof construction

There is a large need for anchorage connectors (AC) on low strength structural roofs. A patent-pending AC has been designed to provide a secure point for workers on lower strength roofs while having energy absorbing capacity to limit damage to the structure in the event of a fall. With the advent of more and taller wood frame buildings the need for AC for low strength structural roofs is paramount. Through this proposal we aim to develop the next generation of Energy Absorbing Roof AC through optimizing the materials and design for broad market distribution. Working in partnership with Dr. Carolyn Sparrey and her intern at SFU the design will be refined using advanced finite element analysis and engineering techniques. Upon project completion the most significant design factors affected the energy absorbing capabilities of the AC and a modified design will be highlighted for further prototyping and testing.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Carolyn Sparrey

Student:

Partner:

Ace Bellows Partnership

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Using Predictive Analytics to Improve Inside Sales Performance

Lately, predictive analytics as emerged as a vital area of study for both researchers and practitioners. This trend researches into large volumn of data for hidden patterns and relationships to gain data-driven insights and predict future outcomes. Predictive analytics can help the inside sales industry obtain optimum value from a large amount of data they have in their possession. In this research, we will leverage predictive analytics to help improve inside sales performance. The outcome of this research will help practitioners understand how predictive analytics can help guide day-to-day operations, improve decision making, define future strategies and drive inside sales performance in a highly competitive market space.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Morad Benyoucef

Student:

Partner:

VanillaSoft

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Tailoring Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Therapy to Rescue Marginal DCD Livers for Transplantation

Today 25% of patients listed for liver transplantation die waiting for a liver to become available. The donor organ pool could be expanded by rescuing the 50% of livers donated after cardiac death (DCD) that are discarded due to the injury caused by prolonged periods of warm ischemia during organ retrieval. Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSC) reduce inflammation and promote tissue repair. The intern will establish conditions to generate MSC (pig and human) with the most potent anti-inflammatory profile and generate stocks of pig MSC for commercialization by the Industrial Biodevelopment Laboratory. The will use the optimally activated MSC to treat inflammation in pig DCD livers on perfusion unit and subsequently in a pig transplant model. The ultimate goal is to establish protocols to rescue marginal human DCD livers with MSC treatment in the clinic to expand the donor organ pool by an estimated 20% thereby saving the lives of patients awaiting transplantation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Armand Keating

Student:

Partner:

Industrial Biodevelopmental Laboratory

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

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