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Wintering Hills Reverse Auction

This research would determine the costs of securing and restoring drained wetland areas on private lands in the Wintering Hills area of Alberta, Canada, through the use of an approach called a “reverse auction.” Collaborating with Ducks Unlimited Canada, the project would pay farmers to allow wetlands to be restored on their property. The payment levels would be determined by the landowners through the auction process. Understanding the costs of restoration is largely unknown, but is critical for the Government of Alberta as they implement the 2013 Alberta Wetland Policy. The research also aims to understand how to efficiently implement and utilize reverse auctions to gain access to ecological assets located on private lands through proper compensation to the owners of these lands. The project will also restore wetlands in the Wintering Hills region of southern Alberta, contributing to environmental
improvements in the local watershed.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Peter Boxall

Student:

Partner:

Ducks Unlimited Canada (AB)

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Exposing the Invisible – Wind’s Potential in Architecture

The objective of this project is to improve the communication between architects and wind engineers so that affects associated with wind such as pedestrian comfort, building strength and ventilation may be considered earlier on within the design phase of a project. By documenting the development of the invisible yet extremely prominent winds that flow through the intersection of Bay and King in Toronto, Ontario, I hope to apply and emphasize how key concepts of aerodynamics apply to a full-scale example that is relatable. It is my intention that the visualizations included within this guide to using wind as a design tool, explain concepts in intuitive ways that architects and other non-engineers can learn from and apply. Instead of creating buildings closed off from the environment, wind could become a part of the design of a building in order to expand our ideas of what architectural form, technologies and experiences could be created.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Elizabeth English

Student:

Partner:

Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Identification et prévention des risques en santé et sécurité du travail pour les conducteurs de véhicules transportant des matières dangereuses

Ce projet va chercher à identifier les facteurs liés aux travailleurs, à l’environnement immédiat de travail et au contexte organisationnel qui peuvent augmenter la probabilité qu’un incident ou accident survienne avec des conducteurs. Une approche multidisciplinaire de la SST (incluant, l’ergonomie, la psychologie des comportements humains, l’ingénierie des facteurs humains et le management de la sécurité), est mise de l’avant et ce, tant au niveau du diagnostic organisationnel que des solutions apportées. Cette étude permettra à Air Liquide d’identifier et de gérer les facteurs de risque, de sensibiliser de façon efficace les conducteurs (chauffeurs-livreurs) et de mieux cibler les activités de formation et de prévention.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yuvin Chinniah;Nancy Beauregard;Nathalie de Marcellis-Warin

Student:

Partner:

Air Liquide Canada Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Mining

University:

École Polytechnique de Montréal; Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Ultra high performance grease characterization

Greases are highly structured suspensions consisting of a thickener dispersed in lubricating liquid and additives. LB Foster has recently started developing railroad greases that have exceptional product performance. The main objective of this project is to study different grease formulations on a molecular level, using rheological testing and molecular imaging techniques.
A fundamental understanding of the LB Foster grease products will be invaluable to product development and allow for the best product to be sold to customers, which is expected to result in a larger market share and the perception that LB Foster is a “grease” technology leader.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dana Grecov

Student:

Partner:

LB Foster Rail Technologies Corp (BC)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Development of new chromatographic methods for biopolymer characterization

Biopolymers, large molecules produced by living organisms such as cellulose, are gaining potential in several industries. Plastics, electronics, and pharmaceutical industries are just few examples of the applications of biopolymers. Development of a reliable, accurate, and fast analytical tool to characterize biopolymers is one of the main challenges facing their large scale production, application, and commercialization. The main goal of this research project is to develop new, reliable, and cost-effective analytical methods to characterize biopolymers. These new methods will help Canadian companies like PolyAnalytik dealing with biopolymers to improve the quality of their products. On the other hand, other industries which use biopolymers
will have a useful tool to evaluate the quality of their raw materials form different sources. For PolyAnalytik, the partner organization, development of new methods will strengthen their position and improve their current capabilities as a quality control and quality assurance analytical laboratory. Canada is always advocating for better environment not only for
Canadians but for the entire world, this project would be a one step toward using fewer petrochemicals and, instead, using more environmental friendly biopolymers. Lastly, this project will provide the industry with new chromatographic methods employing environmentally-benign solvents.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amarjeet Bassi

Student:

Partner:

PolyAnalytik Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) telomeric analysis in pre-treatment and post-treatment patients with prostatic adenocarcinoma; a look at prognostic variability and responsive elements

The intern will analyze blood samples of patients with high-risk prostate cancer. The cancer cells will be isolated from the blood sample and the genetic material will be stained and then imaged by a high-intensity-high-focus 3D microscope. Next, the telomeres (ends of genes) will be studied and compared. The point is to see the progression of cancer cells in the blood at the time of diagnosis and then also after treatment has been given. The results will be useful in predicting possible screening methods that are much more economical and less invasive.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sabine Mai

Student:

Partner:

CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Analysis of Big Data Implementation to Enhance Soccer in Brazil

This research will explore factors contributing to the adoption rate of big data sports analytics in Brazils’ soccer industry. The participating student will conduct interviews with major Brazilian soccer clubs and sport statistic companies to assess the root problems, perform secondary research to support analysis, and explore potential alternatives to enable Brazilian soccer clubs
to implement big data analytic. The goal of this research is to identify a feasible strategy to accelerate the adoption of data analytic and solve several major challenges of soccer clubs such as player management, fans engagement, and performance insight.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Daniela Blettner

Student:

Partner:

Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Outils d’aide à la décision pour la planification et la prestation des soins à domicile.

Les services de soins et de maintien à domicile comptaient sur un budget de 5,9 milliards de dollars en 2010, soit environ 4% des budgets publics en santé et sont en pleine expansion puisque qu’en 2011, 1,4 million de Canadiens en bénéficiaient, soit 55% de plus qu’en 2008. Le modèle de revenu pour la prestation de soins à domicile est actuellement en évolution au Canada et particulièrement en Ontario. En effet, on est actuellement en train d’évoluer d’un modèle où les agences facturent chaque soin prodigué, en général à un organisme public, vers un modèle où celles-ci sont rémunérées à forfait pour chaque patient. Dans un tel contexte, planifier les soins nécessaires et les exécuter de manière profitable pose des défis considérables pour les agences. L’utilisation de plus en plus importante des technologies mobiles permettra aux agences d’effectuer un très grand nombre de tâches de suivi à distance. Ces technologies ne seront pas appropriées pour tous les patients et il sera crucial d’adapter en conséquence chaque plan de soins ou de maintien à domicile. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Louis-Martin Rousseau

Student:

Partner:

AlayaCare;ApSTAT Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

École Polytechnique de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) Driven Micro Service Architecture for Value Added Video Streaming Services in Content Delivery Networks

The NSERC Strategic Network for Smart Applications on Virtual Infrastructures is a five-year partnership between Canadian industry, universities, researchers, research and education (R&E) networks, and high performance computing centres to investigate the design of future application platforms that will deliver software applications of greater capability and intelligence. These application platforms will be supported by an extended computing cloud, encompassing a virtual converged infrastructure and control software that also serves as a live testbed for exploring novel concepts in application-oriented networking, cloud computing, integrated wired/wireless access, and smart applications. Novel software applications will build on advanced services provided by the platform, including context, mobility, location, identity, social network, media recognition, and intelligence. The SAVI network will involve the academic community in the creation of new content and novel applications. This MITACS proposal is to support a SAVI internship program that will strengthen the Canadian industrial base in information and communications technology through the preparation of highly qualified manpower with expertise in the design and operation of globally competitive ICT infrastructure and the creation of innovative and disruptive products, services, and applications. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Roch Glitho

Student:

Partner:

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

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

InvDeveloping a precision inspection technique of transmission line infrastructure using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

UAV-based data analytics is an emerging technology with a high degree potential to replace or compensate traditional airborne-based mapping for infrastructure risk analysis. However, current development does still not reach to its maturity, allowing its immediate application to practical operations due to the complexity of flying dynamic and object understanding. This project aims to investigate potential of precision utility infrastructure inspection using UAV. Two internship researchers will develop new methods for improving utility scene classification and automatically tracking insulators. These research outcomes will allow the industrial partner (Industrial Skyworks) to explore a value-added new service of precision utility inspection using UAV. The expected benefit to the partner can be summarized as: (a) Efficiency – eliminating the cost and labor intensive UAV image processing, (b) Accuracy – improving the quality of detecting utility objects which allows timely identification of risk quantity, (c) Productivity- enhancing the updating process of a geospatial database in challenging environments.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gunho Sohn

Student:

Partner:

Industrial SkyWorks

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

York University

Program:

Accelerate

A rapid screening tool for multiple tick pathogens/Maritime tick bank

Ticks contain many different disease-causing bacteria and viruses, including the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Multiple infections with these other pathogens in addition to Borrelia cause more severe illness. For many of these pathogens there are no or limited diagnostic tools available to detect the pathogen. This project includes production of a new product, “a rapid
screening tool for multiple tick pathogens”. This product would allow ticks to be simultaneously screened for the presence of multiple, clinically important pathogens. This tool is based on published methodology developed for European tick pathogens. Development of this tick screening product relies on the Maritime tick bank data to find regionally-specific pathogen DNA sequences, for example strain common in Eastern Canada. Development of this rapid tick pathogen screening tool is important for correct public health messaging as well as for a diagnostic aid in human and veterinary medicine.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Vett Lloyd

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Biotechnology; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Mount Allison University

Program:

Accelerate

Assessment of melanotransferrin as an Alzheimer’s disease biomarker

Biomarkers that can reliably detect Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) are essential for disease monitoring and development of drug therapy. We have shown that a protein, melanotransferrin (MTf), is elevated in the blood of humans with AD but is nearly undetectable in age-matched healthy controls. We will further validate MTf as a biomarker in mouse models of AD. This will be accomplished using a revolutionary diagnostic technology known as the SISCAPA assay; a technology invented and owned
by the partner organization. Using this clinically amenable method, we will monitor AD model and control mice throughout their life and correlate MTf concentration with neurodegeneration. It is expected that at young AD mice will be indistinguishable from healthy controls but as plaques appear in the brain, so too will MTf levels rise. These results will illuminate the timeline and intensity of MTf elevation and establish the baseline for MTf in healthy or pre-AD subjects.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Wilfred Jefferies

Student:

Partner:

Vancouver Island Antibodies Ltd

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

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