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New toothpaste for managing dental health in adults and elderly patients

Toothpastes are basic products needed for daily maintenance of oral hygiene. However most of the available toothpastes are designed to manage tooth decay. Older individuals, however, suffer from gum diseases that caused by accumulation of plaque and tartar on teeth or implants. The most common way of cleaning the teeth is with a brush and toothpaste. However, even though major companies offer a wide range of products to manage gum disease, they all have limitations when it comes to removal of tartar and cleaning dental implants. Therefore, many patients have to go to the dentist on regular basis to treat these problems, or face the loss of their teeth and implants.
In this project we will develop a new toothpaste designed to manage gum diseases in elder population, by removal of tartar and cleaning dental implants. This novel product would prevent loss of teeth and implants, and reduce the costs of dental interventions for management of gum problems.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Faleh Tamimi

Student:

Partner:

Visionaturolab Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Increasing the operating life of slurry pump’s gland seals

The main objective of the proposed research is to find ways to increase the wear life of gland seals in slurry pumps. Gland seals are subjected to harsh mechanical environments: high pressures, high temperatures, and solid abrasives. If gland seals are not designed properly to withstand these conditions, premature gland failure will occur. There are several standard components inside a gland seal that can be altered to increase a gland seal’s life. In addition, the internal geometry of the seal can be reconfigured to achieve better wear life. We will be focusing our attention on three components: the shaft sleeve coating, the gland seal packing material, and the lubricant inside the seal. A non-standard gland geometry will be designed and tested.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dana Grecov

Student:

Partner:

Kamloops Precision Machining Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Process Modeling for Ge-on-Si Photodetectors

High-performance Ge-on-Si photodetectors are of lower cost and can be monolithically integrated with Si based integrated circuits for on-chip optical communications to increase computing speed. Process modeling is essential for structure and processing conditions design, but the current photonic design tools are too simplified for this task. This research is to implement process models in a photonic device design tool Lumerical DEVICETM. Focuses will be given on the Ge and dopant distributions at Si/Ge interfaces. Then, the processing condition impact on the Ge-on-Si photodetector performance will be studied to help locating a suitable processing window for the detector fabrication. The expected results would be an improved Lumerical DEVICETM capable of processing condition design and optimization. This project is perfectly aligned with the strategic priority of Canada as a world leader in optical communications, and will greatly facilitate the R&D of Ge-on-Si photodetectors.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Guangrui Xia

Student:

Partner:

Lumerical Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and Communications Technology; Nanotechnology; Technology

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Scientific Validation of the CBI Workplace Solutions Pre-Placement Functional Assessment for Canada Post Delivery Agents

The purpose of this project is to conduct a scientific evaluation of pre-placement functional assessment for Canada Post delivery agents. Within the project, the research team will evaluate how delivery agents (letter carriers) perform mocked-up work tasks (based on actual job tasks observed in the field). Then the research team will evaluate how delivery agents perform the pre-placement functional assessment. The research team will compare the results from each condition to determine if the pre-placement functional assessment exposes delivery agent to physical demands that are similar to those experienced when performing the mocked-up work tasks. It is important to conduct a scientific evaluation of a pre-placement functional assessment to ensure that it is an adequate and reliable test of a delivery agents ability to perform the job of a delivery agent.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Steven Fischer

Student:

Partner:

CBI Workplace Solutions

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Use of remote sensing data to define spatial-temporal salmon habitat status

The Salish Sea is a temporally and spatially dynamic coastal ocean under strong influence from terrestrial and oceanic inputs, and of major economic importance, due in part to fisheries. The Salish Sea is highly productive, especially from early spring to summer when resident and migratory fish
populations are either spawning or entering. The interannual productivity variability is suggested, among other factors, to contribute to the large variation in the salmon populations in the past 50 years, which have exhibited a general decline in the past decades. Further, juvenile salmon uses
nearshore habitats in the Salish Sea, specifically eelgrass meadows, for shelter and food source. The goal of this project is to determine the spatial-temporal ocean productivity and changes in the eelgrass habitats of the Salish Sea using remote sensing data to allow a better understanding of the
bottom-up processes that may influence juvenile salmon survival in the Salish Sea, and consequently improve fisheries management. TO BE CON’T

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maycira Costa

Student:

Partner:

Pacific Salmon Foundation

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

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

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

3D Stereoscopic Calibration: Achieving Acceptable Levels of Camera Alignment in Studio and in the Field.

This research project is part of an endeavor exploring how to design, research and prototype technological advances related to S3D (Stereo 3D) calibration processes and tools, including for DIY and mobile S3D rigs. This project will benefit the company Rampage Entertainment as well as the Canadian filmmaking and new media production community by enabling the creation of better tools for S3D film-making to improve efficiencies, competitiveness and creativity. The research brings access to world class professionals at Kerner USA. The research intern Sean Arden from Emily Carr University, working under the supervision of Dr. Maria Lantin.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maria Lantin

Student:

Partner:

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

University:

Emily Carr University of Art + Design - Main Campus

Program:

Accelerate

Estimation des précipitations extrêmes aux postes de transformation exploités par Hydro-Québec – Year two

Le Groupe d’experts intergouvernemental sur l’évolution du climat (GIEC) prévoit, suite aux changements climatiques, une augmentation de la fréquence et de l’intensité des précipitations extrêmes. Les impacts de ces bouleversements touchent plusieurs secteurs, dont la sécurité des infrastructures hydrauliques. Dans le but d’améliorer la connaissance sur ces événements et ultimement d’établir des plans d’adaptation, ce projet postdoctoral consiste à prédire l’évolution des précipitations extrêmes le plus précisément possible selon les meilleurs outils climatiques, mathématiques et statistiques actuellement disponibles. Les résultats émanant de ce projet permettront à Hydro-Québec d’évaluer la résilience des infrastructures hydrauliques existantes aux conditions climatiques anticipées et de mettre à jour la stratégie de conception afin de garantir un risque de défaillance acceptable dans un contexte de climat non stationnaire.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christian Genest

Student:

Partner:

Institut de Recherche Hydro-Québec

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

University:

McGill University

Program:

Elevate

Analyse des précipitations extrêmes d’un ensemble de simulations climatiques au moyen de copules de valeurs extrêmes

Le Groupe d’experts intergouvernemental sur l’évolution du climat (GIEC) prévoit, suite aux changements climatiques, une augmentation de la fréquence et de l’intensité des précipitations extrêmes. Les impacts de ces bouleversements touchent plusieurs secteurs, dont la sécurité des infrastructures hydrauliques. Dans le but d’améliorer la connaissance sur ces événements et ultimement d’établir des plans d’adaptation, ce projet postdoctoral consiste à prédire l’évolution des précipitations extrêmes le plus précisément possible selon les meilleurs outils climatiques, mathématiques et statistiques actuellement disponibles. Les résultats émanant de ce projet permettront à Hydro-Québec d’évaluer la résilience des infrastructures hydrauliques existantes aux conditions climatiques anticipées et de mettre à jour la stratégie de conception afin de garantir un risque de défaillance acceptable dans un contexte de climat non stationnaire.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christian Genest

Student:

Partner:

Institut de Recherche Hydro-Québec

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

University:

McGill University

Program:

Elevate

Mining, Correlation, and Management of Log Messages to Enhance The Internal Security Systems

A log message is a written message that records either events that occur in a hardware system, software runs, or a network connexion. Indeed, log messages are used to detect system anomalies, security vulnerabilities and cyber attacks. Ubitrak is a Montreal company specialized in the field of computer security. It offers various security services, including protection against attacks, testing and safety training payments. Ubitrak designed recently a system called UbiCloud, which helps prevent and detect malicious actions like phishing or unauthorized sending of confidential information based on log messages analysis. However, the rules that detect these malicious actions in UbiCloud are limited and inflexible. Ubitrak would abstract these detection rules in the form of a new methodology in order to make the detection rules more flexible and accurate. The purpose of this project is the specification of a methodology to detect anomalies and security vulnerabilities by mining log messages.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gabriela Nicolescu

Student:

Partner:

Ubitrak inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

École Polytechnique de Montréal

Program:

Elevate

Technical feasibility study of a low cost frost sensor for commercial refrigeration systems

In typical supermarket refrigeration systems, defrosting can account for up to 30% of the total energy consumption of the system while also having an important impact on the quality of the food. To eliminate unnecessary defrost cycles caused by preset time cycle and implement a “defrost on demand” solution, a robust and low cost frost sensor needs to be developed. The principal objective of this project is to evaluate the feasibility of using MEMS technology, which already allows the high volume production of numerous reliable and low cost sensors, to fabricate a frost detection sensor. In this project the intern will acquire a deeper knowledge of the operation of the microfabrication tools available at fabrication facilities and Micro-Thermo technologies will gain a technological advantage on its competitor by having a solution to reduce significantly the energy consumption of his clients.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Luc Fréchette

Student:

Partner:

Micro Thermo Technologies, Division of Parker-Hannifin

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Modélisation 3 D et potentiel réservoir de la Formation de Sayabec dans le secteur du Bas-Saint-Laurent / Gaspésie

La Gaspésie est une région intéressante d’un point de vue économique car de nombreux travaux, autant universitaires qu’industriels ont démontré un potentiel à abriter des hydrocarbures. La compagnie québécoise RESSOURCES & ÉNERGIE SQUATEX INC opère dans le secteur du Bas-Saint-Laurent/Gaspésie et vient d’annoncer des résultats intéressants obtenus lors de leurs derniers travaux d’exploration en 2014. En effet, leurs travaux ont révélé la présence de zones fracturées dont certaines associées à des venues de gaz et de pétrole. Ce projet postdoctoral a pour objectif de mettre à profit les connaissances et l’expertise développée au sein d’une équipe de recherche universitaire spécialisée dans la géologie du pétrole au Québec et de travailler en synergie avec la compagnie partenaire afin d’améliorer la compréhension de la géologie complexe du secteur d’étude et de déterminer son potentiel à abriter des ressources énergétiques.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michel Malo

Student:

Partner:

Ressources et Énergie SQUATEX Inc

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining

University:

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Program:

Accelerate

A database management for developing an environmental management system for a mining project. (Previously; Environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance data management for a mining project)

The economic benefits of a mining project can be offset by potential damages of environmental degradation and contamination if suitable mitigation measures are not implemented. To estimate the possible adverse impacts of mining, extensive monitoring of environmental indicators is required over many years to establish baseline data. These data are generally very diverse that may include: ambient water quality, sediment and soil quality, vegetation, aquatic life etc. Management of this data and its interpretation is extremely important to determine the potential environmental impacts and suggest strategies for protecting the environment without compromising socio-economic development. This research will mainly focus on designing, creating and implementing a suitable database for historical and future environmental data for sensitive sites around a mining project. Results of this research will help mining companies and environmental agencies to interpret the data and quantify environmental impacts more realistically.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rehan Sadiq

Student:

Partner:

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining

University:

University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

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