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Developing internal fiber chromatography, a new column designed for liquid, gas and supercritical fluid chromatography

The research will lead to the development of a new device capable of separating hundreds of compounds in a complex mixture as they travel through a newly designed apparatus. The device will drastically improve on existing technology and the interns will work to model how the device works and develop ways to model its function then build and test a variety of prototypes. In one form of the device fiber optics will be used to permit the use of specific frequencies of light to selectively energize some specific compounds while leaving others retained on the device. The device will enable faster and more selective chemical analysis for many different applications from detection of biomarkers of disease to monitoring pollutants in the environment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mina Hoorfar;Homayoun Najjaran;Wesley Zandberg

Student:

Partner:

Supra Research and Development

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

Développement d’un enduit pour les membranes d’étanchéité respirantes

En partenariat avec la Chaire de Recherche Industrielle en Environnement et Biotechnologie (CRIEB) de l’UQTR, Papiers C.C.T a entrepris un programme de recherche sur les enduits pour les membranes d’étanchéité. Les mandats sont de développer de nouveaux enduits respirant afin d’éviter les phénomènes de
condensation interstitielle et d’améliorer l’efficacité énergétique des bâtiments. Le présent stage cadre dans ce programme. Le stagiaire sera appelé à faire l’optimisation des enduits développés lors du premier stage et à les rendre respirants. Parallèlement à ces objectifs, le stagiaire doit faire le développement de nouveaux enduits et étudier leurs conditions de mise en production. Pour valider le cahier des charges, les échanges thermique des enduits seront déterminés par DSC puis couchés sur une membrane nano(micro)poreuse et caractérisés par les méthodes RET (resistance evaporative transfert), MVTR (moisture vapor transmission rate) et d’infiltrométrie. Les propriétés mécaniques des enduits seront aussi évaluées.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Simon Barnabé

Student:

Partner:

Papiers C.C.T. Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Accelerate

Analysis of Visual Language for a Novel Gesture-Based Interface that Supports Improved Cross-Functional Development

The following document explores the impact of visual language and new gesture-based tools to create prototypes that can be used in the final stages of production. With the contemporary ample use of different prototyping tools to create iOS applications, the interaction between designers and programmers is evolving based on what these tools allow. Small cross-function teams observe a disconnection between what the designer initially animates with what the
developer programs at the end of the pipeline. Is it possible to develop a visual language that supports a gesture-based tool that can be used by both designers and software developers? This research will provide the analysis and information to build such a novel tool, aiming to solve the relevant challenge designers and developers face when working in small multidisciplinary teams

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Fracchia

Student:

Partner:

Slant Design & Marketing Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University - Centre for Digital Media

Program:

Accelerate

Optimisation de formulations de mousses de polyuréthane pour des applications en génie civil

La mousse de polyuréthane offre de larges avantages grâce à sa faible densité, à sa facilité de mise en forme, à son excellente capacité comme isolant thermique et acoustique et à sa bonne résistance mécanique et aux produits chimiques entre autres. Elle a donc trouvé des applications dans plusieurs secteurs dont le génie civil. Par exemple, les mousses de polyuréthane sont utilisées sous forme de panneaux pour l’isolation thermique des bâtiments. Elles peuvent également être injectées localement pour rehausser et consolider des zones de chaussées affaissées. Ce projet vise à optimiser les formulations des mousses de polyuréthane pour améliorer leurs performances, en particulier face aux sollicitations environnementales et autres subies en service, et à développer des produits plus respectueux de l’environnement.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Eric David

Student:

Partner:

Groupe CTT;SOPREMA

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Pre-clinical development of a novel antioxidant

Both ?-lipoic acid (ALPHA-LA) and Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) are used to control many diseases due to their antioxidant . We have evidence indicating if the two compounds are chemically attached, superior pharmaceutical properties are achieved. These evidence have resulted in a patent that gives the sponsoring Company exclusivity on its use. The proposed project is developed to 1) synthesize the product and develop a formulation with optimal properties. Our initial goal which is the subject of this proposal, focuses on an anti-aging topical cream.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fakhreddin Jamali

Student:

Partner:

Nou Life Sciences Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Development and application of non-metallic component strategies

Non-metallic technologies, including composite materials, have the potential to improve aircraft engines performances and fuel efficiency, and therefore gained a lot of popularity in the aerospace sector in the past decades. Therefore, the overall objective of this research project is to develop an understanding of all available non-metallic technologies, their maturity and value proposition when applied to Pratt & Whitney Canada engines. The intern will contribute to accelerate the development and incorporation of specific non-metallic components in Pratt & Whitney engines. The intern will also identify design system updates necessary for non-metallic materials and technologies. Finally, the project will lead to the elaboration of design guidelines and protocols for the design, manufacturing and testing of non-metallic components specifically for P&WC products. The project will allow a focused approach to leverage the capability of non-metallic technologies that will improve product competitiveness and support of long term sustainability goals.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pascal Hubert

Student:

Partner:

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Aerospace; Technology; Other

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Enhancing service quality in community health care through preference-based scheduling

In this project, the intern will develop an integrated patients and care givers scheduling system for the allocation of health care resources in community health care. This system provides patients with an online preference collecting interface for them to express their preferences on time, location, and care givers when estimating their service costs and booking a service appointment. In addition, the system will also provide care givers with the opportunity to express their preferences and availability constraints in taking service appointments. The objective of the system is to enhance patients’ and care givers’ satisfaction by optimizing their preferences in the scheduling process. The system also accommodates dynamic changes from both patients and care givers during and after the scheduling process. The optimized service configuration, lowered service costs, superb user experience and time-saving benefits provided by the proposed system will attract more patients and care givers to require and provide their services through the Medialpha platform. By providing such a service to their
customers, Medialpha materializes its vision of making everyone win in healthcare by providing great customer experience to the patients, clinics and other partners.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chun Wang

Student:

Partner:

Medialpha Laboratories Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Information and Communications Technology

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Clinical development of avocado-derived lipids as modulators of fatty acid oxidation for the treatment and management of obesity and diabetes

Obesity and diabetes are a significant global burden and there is an immediate need for novel treatments and management strategies. Our lab has shown that an avocadoderived lipid is a potent inhibitor of fatty acid oxidation (i.e., the cellular breakdown of fat for energy) which reduces mouse weight gain without toxicity. Inhibition of fatty acid oxidation for the management and treatment of obesity and diabetes is an established therapeutic strategy. The objectives of this project are two-fold. First, we will isolate and develop the avocado-based lipid as a supplement suitable for oral consumption. Second, clinical investigation of the oral supplement in healthy human subjects will assess safety and effectiveness in reducing therapeutic markers of obesity and diabetes. Upon formulation of the avocado-based oral supplement, the partner organization and the intern will directly benefit given their mutual objective of conducting translational research that improves human health.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Paul Anthony Spagnuolo;Paul Spagnuolo

Student:

Partner:

Advanced Orthomolecular Research

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Wholesale trade

University:

University of Guelph; University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

DiverseCity onBoard

The scope of our research project is to assess the level of representation of visible minorities in leadership roles in the public and non-profit sectors in London, Hamilton and Ottawa. The findings of this report will provide the partner organization with a baseline to assess changes in visible minority representation in subsequent years. By taking stock of who leads various organizations, we hope that our research will encourage these organizations to reach their full potential through the inclusion of visible minorities in their most senior decision-making positions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Victoria Esses

Student:

Partner:

Pillar Nonprofit Network

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Development of new approaches to promote proliferation of insulin producing pancreatic ?-cells in diabetic patients

The loss of insulin producing ?-cells in the pancreatic islets (clusters of cells containing ?-cells) contributes to elevated blood glucose levels, which is a characteristic of diabetes. Development of therapeutic approaches that focus on prevention of ?-cell loss or promoting ?-cell proliferation is therefore of great importance. Studies performed in this project to-date (first internship period: Aug – Nov 2015) have shown that five of the tested purified natural compounds provided by Blue-O Medicals Inc. promote ?-cell proliferation. This renewal project aims to investigate the mechanism(s) of the proliferative effects of the effective compounds and test if these effects are ?-cell specific. We will also examine the potential effects of these compounds on other islet cells, mainly ?-cells which also release a hormone that contributes to blood glucose regulation. Findings from this project will lead to further characterization of these compounds and development of compound structures that may be used as a new therapeutic agent to maintain the number of ?-cells in diabetic patients needed to regulate their blood glucose levels within a normal range.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lucy Marzban

Student:

Partner:

Blue-O Medical Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Decision Support Systems for Massive Data

With the rapid development of computing and sensing technologies, such as ubiquitous wireless sensor networks, the amount of data from dissimilar sensors and social media have has been increasing at a rate beyond using traditional tools to analyze. Big data poses interesting information and requires different tools in various layers of the multi-sensor decision support system to be applicable. Conventional data fusion and sensor processing algorithms in a decision support system such as registration, association and fusion are not effective for massive datasets. In this project, we will develop big data analytic techniques based on
approximation theory and implement these algorithms on distributed computing platform for multi-sensor decision support. In particular, based on the needs of the industrial partner, we will focus on three data mining functions widely used in multi-sensor decision support system, namely, classification, association and estimation, for big data analytic research and development.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Henry Leung

Student:

Partner:

Norpax Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Mise au point d’un entraînement perceptivo-cognitif couplé à la reconnaissance tactique chez les athlètes

Le but du projet de recherche sera de développer un nouvel entraînement cérébral (perceptivo-cognitif) de pointe pour améliorer la performance des sportifs de haut niveau. Cet outil virtuel multitâche (Figure 1) combinera un exercice de traitement de scènes visuelles dynamiques complexes (NeuroTrackerTM) et un
exercice de reconnaissance tactique spécifique (ex : tir ou passe). Les effets du «NeuroTrackerTM Tactical Awareness » seront évalués entre autre au sein des Académies de soccer professionnel de l’Impact de Montréal (Canada) et de l’Olympique Lyonnais (France), qui sont des clubs partenaires de Cognisens
Athletics Inc. Ce produit sera un attrait pour divers clubs de sport. Il redonnera un nouvel élan à la gamme de produit développé par Cognisens Athletics Inc. en ciblant l’expertise propre à chaque sport. Pour Cognisens Athletics Inc, ce projet représente la validation d’un futur produit dont tous les clubs de sport professionnels sont en demande à l’heure actuelle.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Labbé

Student:

Partner:

CogniSens Athletics Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

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