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Influence des infrastructures vertes sur l’eau souterraine

Les infrastructures vertes (IV) permettent l’infiltration dans le sol d’une partie des précipitations pour réduire la quantité d’eau qui atteint le réseau d’égout. En milieu urbain, les IV prennent souvent la forme de fosses végétalisées en bordure de rue. L’objectif du projet est de caractériser l’influence des IV sur les conditions d’eau souterraine. Pour atteindre cet objectif, une série d’IV à Montréal et à Laval seront instrumentées pour mesurer la teneur en eau dans le sol, la salinité de l’eau et les niveaux d’eau. Le projet permettra de définir des distances minimales à conserver entre les IV, les bâtiments et les conduites pour éviter les infiltrations d’eau et la dégradation du béton par les chlorures. Une meilleure compréhension des écoulements à proximité des IV permettra aussi de développer des solutions (par exemple, membranes imperméables) pour empêcher l’eau d’atteindre les infrastructures sensibles.

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Faculty Supervisor:

François Duhaime;Janie Masse-Dufresne;Jean-Sébastien Dubé;Adrien Dimech

Student:

Partner:

Ville de Montréal;Ville de Laval

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Public administration; Utilities

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Climate Crisis and Neonatal Sepsis

Climate change is increasing the spread of bacterial infectious diseases worldwide. Infection causes up to 3 million deaths in newborns in their first month of life every year, a critical period of development.1 External stressors such as malnutrition during pregnancy can impact development of the newborns immune system and their susceptibility to infection for their entire life. We aim to study the molecular response of a newborns immune system to global warming and the increased threat of heat-stress. We will compare the molecular response of newborns from low- and middle- income countries over the first week of life to local climate data (average temperature during the last trimester) to determine correlations between immune system functioning, heat-stress genes, and climate variables. Understanding molecular deviations to immune development caused by rising temperatures aligns with our partner PROOFs core mission to understand and develop diagnosis, prevention, and control strategies for complex human diseases.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amy Lee

Student:

Partner:

PROOF Centre of Excellence

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

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

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Development of State-of-the-Art Web Application to Enhance Energy Management Capabilities for Sustainable Consumer Patterns

Vermillion Power Technologies (VPT), located in Calgary, Alberta, is a leading energy management company with a strong presence in Canada and a growing international footprint. VPT is in the process of developing innovative technology for renewable home energy systems. This groundbreaking technology aims to streamline the complexity of solar installations by consolidating all the intricate components onto a single-circuit inverter.
VPT is partnering with Lambton College to develop a state-of-the-art web application to streamline the company’s service delivery and offer a seamless user experience. The web application will incorporate advanced analytics, machine learning algorithms, and real-time data monitoring to enhance energy management capabilities and promote sustainable consumption patterns. VPT anticipates significant growth, with plans to expand to 50 full-time employees over the next three years following project completion. VPT is actively engaging in discussions with local manufacturers, which could create 30 additional jobs across three local facilities within the next 3 to 5 years.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pritesh Patel;Adesh Shah

Student:

Partner:

Vermillion Power Technologies

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology

Program:

Accelerate

BioWater Pathogen Detection Analyzer Development Project

The BioWater development project will encompass the design, development, fabrication, and validation test of a real-time online pathogen detection analyzer prototype for wastewater. The current development of the prototype BioWater analyzer will focus on (but is not limited to) the detection of the Legionella pneumophila in wastewater from Ontario wastewater treatment facilities (OCWA). CEM Specialties has a long history of successful projects with NRC-IRAP and Ontario Together Fund which has resulted in several successful spin-off companies. The benefit of this program and the funding of a dedicated post-doctorate fellow conducting the needed research into the detection and capture techniques of pathogens in wastewater will allow CEM Specialties to accelerate its testing and validation of the detection technique and support the companies efforts in the development of a real-time online pathogen in wastewater analyzer system.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Heinrichs

Student:

Partner:

CEM SPECIALTIES;Kontrol Technologies Corp.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program:

Accelerate

Process-Properties Relationships for Hot Rolled Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS)

Developing new high performance steels for vehicle lightweighting applications is essential for reducing transport emissions and for maintaining Canada’s competitive manufacturing base. Stelco have been collaborating with McMaster University and with the CanmetMATERIALS (CMAT) laboratory to design advanced hot rolled alloys for this purpose. Promising results from pilot scale trials at CMAT have now been duplicated in full scale industrial trials. However, more work is required to better understand and optimise some of the processing parameters. The scientific aim of this project is to identify the critical process-properties relationships for these new steels, and hence to support Stelco’s development program.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hatem Zurob;Colin Scott

Student:

Partner:

Stelco

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Elevate

Predicting emergency department visits and hospitalization among the clients of Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addiction central intake assessment

Mental disorders can have negative impacts on people’s health, quality of life, relationships, and
productivity. However, people who are in need of mental health and addiction services encounter
significant challenges, including timely access to mental health services. As a result, clients’ mental
health needs are not met or not fully met, and their health will deteriorate, leading to higher risks of
emergency department visits and hospitalization. To address the challenge of mental health and
addiction service access, the Nova Scotia provincial government established a mental health and
addiction central intake process through a single, toll-free telephone number no matter where you are in
the province and whether you have a family doctor. The central intake system ensures all patients are
examined and prioritized the same way so that they are referred to the appropriate level of care in a
timely manner. Meanwhile, the central intake system tracks important demographic and health
information to allow decision makers and service planners at the provincial and health region levels to
better plan, improve and deliver services to Nova Scotians…

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Faculty Supervisor:

JianLi Wang

Student:

Partner:

Nova Scotia Health Authority;Research Nova Scotia

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Performance of wicking geosynthetics on pavements in cold regions

Excess water can damage roads by weakening the aggregate base soil or underlying native soils, from formation of ice in colder regions, and causing ground to swell where expansive soils are encountered. Relatively new products called wicking geotextiles can improve drainage and remove water through suction to prevent these causes of road damage. These products are polymer fabric sheets which are laid down under the road prior to construction. There is little experience with wicking geotextiles for road conditions and pavement design typical in Winnipeg, Manitoba which include expansive clay subgrade soil and a subdrain system. It is unknown how effective wicking geotextiles are at removing water in local pavement systems and how they can be implemented in pavement design. It is anticipated that the City of Winnipeg can reduce the thickness of aggregate base soil and use more recycled aggregate resulting in environmental benefits and cost efficiencies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jamie Bartz

Student:

Partner:

City of Winnipeg

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Public administration

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Une application de l’intelligence artificielle en investissement responsable : la prévision d’événements médiatiques néfastes pour la réputation de la firme

Notre projet de recherche vise à contribuer au développement d’un outil d’analyse et de prévision des risques médiatiques environnementaux, sociaux et de gouvernance (ESG), et ce, à partir de l’intelligence artificielle. Plus précisément, l’objectif est d’améliorer la prévision d’événements médiatiques néfastes à la réputation des entreprises. Pour ce faire, nous proposons notamment d’utiliser les évaluations ESG de différents fournisseurs de données, les informations provenant des différents secteurs industriels, incluant la performance globale ESG d’un secteur par rapport à un autre secteur, le tout dans un souci d’améliorer la capacité de l’outil à prévenir différents événements négatifs pour les firmes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Frank Coggins;Keven Bluteau;Anne McKay;Anne MacKay

Student:

Partner:

La Caisse

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Artificial Intelligence; Sustainability and the Environment

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Identification and validation of novel microvascular smooth muscle cell targets for the treatment of heart failure

In response to heart injury, blood vessels throughout the body constrict. While this response maintains blood pressure, it strains an already injured heart. Reducing blood vessel constriction after heart injury, therefore, is beneficial. Current medications do not target the root cause of the blood vessel constriction. We have identified keys parts of a signalling complex that control blood vessel constriction, but many parts remain unknown. This project will identify the unknown components of the signalling complex. We will then use screening methods to identify medicines that alter this complex. We will test these medicines for effects on blood vessel constriction. Finally, medicines that alter blood vessel function will be tested for benefits in a model of heart failure.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Steffen-Sebastian Bolz

Student:

Partner:

Qanatpharma Canada Ltd.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Development of electrochemical multiplexed lateral flow rapid testing platforms for the detection and quantification of testosterone and progesterone in blood samples

This research aims at developing a rapid testosterone test kit using lateral flow assay technology, a technology used for example in routine pregnancy tests, but in a quantitative manner that can inform the user of the exact concentration of analyte in the blood sample. The quantification of the assay will be performed by integrating the lateral flow strip with electrochemical sensors, in a miniaturized portable fashion. The system possesses specifications suitable for large-scale manufacturing targeting a wide range of applications in the health, food, and sport industries. Considering the growing market of LFAs and the attractiveness of testosterone and progesterone testing, in particular quantitatively, the development of this platform can significantly benefit the partner organization, to not only address the needs for such test kits within North America but also around the world. This would markedly grow the organization’s profits and provide great investment opportunities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Razieh Salahandish

Student:

Partner:

Scanbo

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

York University

Program:

Accelerate

Dietary carbohydrates in feline health and disease

There is growing concern from cat owners and veterinarians regarding the dietary macronutrient compositions of commercial cat foods compared to the typical prey of a wild cat and whether this difference is a potential driver for the increased prevalence of obesity in cats. This has resulted in industry trends steering away from high carbohydrate inclusions and towards high protein inclusions. While few studies have evaluated the health implications of macronutrients at high levels in cats, there are no studies, to our knowledge, that have evaluated the health benefits of low levels of macronutrients for cats using a holistic approach. This research project intends to first, understand the consumer and veterinary beliefs and attitudes towards dietary macronutrient compositions for cats, specifically for health promotion, via two surveys: one for pet owners and one for the veterinary teams. Second, to investigate low levels of dietary macronutrients in an isoenergetic approach to understand the potential health benefits they may impose in lean and obese cats. Eighteen cats (lean, n=9; obese, n=9) will be fed a low-protein, low-carbohydrate, or low-fat diet fed to maintenance. Body composition, energy expenditure, substrate utilization, voluntary physical activity, and serum satiety hormone response will be analyzed.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Adronie Verbrugghe

Student:

Partner:

Champion Petfoods LP

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Accommodation and food services; Manufacturing

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Accelerate

Valorisation de polysaccharides d’algues pour la préparation d’extraits bioactifs à potentiel prébiotique

Au Québec, les algues brunes sont le groupe d’algues le plus abondant. Ces dernières sont principalement constituées de
polysaccharides. Il a été démontré que les algues du Québec contiennent des polysaccharides et des polyphénols ayant des
bénéfices sur la santé. Une manière de valoriser ces molécules d’intérêt serait de les extraire pour en faire des produits
destinés aux marchés nutraceutique et cosmétique. Or, davantage de recherche est nécessaire pour optimiser le rendement
et les coûts de tels procédés. Par ailleurs, il est maintenant connu que les polysaccharides de plantes ont un effet prébiotique,
c’est-à dire une qu’ils peuvent être utilisés par les bonnes bactéries de l’intestin. Cependant, les bienfaits des algues du
Québec sur la santé gastro-intestinale sont méconnus. Ainsi, ce projet vise à mettre au point un procédé d’extraction et de
fractionnement de polysaccharides d’algues brunes et à caractériser l’effet prébiotique des fractions obtenues.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lucie Beaulieu

Student:

Partner:

Merinov

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

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