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13270 Completed Projects

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Projects by Category

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Computer science
9%
Engineering
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Engineering - biomedical
4%
Engineering - chemical / biological

Comprehensive Spray Characterization of Commercial and New Vaping Devices

Aerosol sprays from commercial and newly developed vaping devices will be characterized (size and concentration distributions) using a traditional low flow cascade impactor, in addition to PSD (Particle Size Distribution) analyser and PDA (Phase Doppler Anemometry). Localized regional aerosol deposition in the mouth as well as numerical simulations of aerosol dispersion will also be performed by the intern. The “know-how” and research data to be obtained in this project will be used by the company in the continuous improvement and development of new vaping devices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Edgar Matida

Student:

Kaniz Ronak Sultana

Partner:

Green Tank Technologies

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Other

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

The effect of video learning on socialization and physical literacy in individuals with autism spectrum disorder

There are thousands of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Canada. Many are isolated socially, and
their health is compromised because they are not physically active. New innovative approaches are being investigated that can lead to more effective strategies to enhance the quality of life for people with ASD and their families. Specific technologies such as video modeling (VM) and video self-modeling, peer learning, speech-generating devices, virtual reality, and exergaming have been investigated to determine their effectiveness as breakthrough strategies for promoting social, functional, and behavioral improvements in individuals with ASD. In this project, we aim to improve Physical Literacy (PL) which is a holistic term covering motor, cognitive, behavioral and affective domains. To do this, we will develop and test a new tool using VM and peer-learning strategy to help individuals with ASD more physically and socially active.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Larry Katz

Student:

Homa Rafiei Milajerdi

Partner:

Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary

Discipline:

Kinesiology

Sector:

Health care and social assistance

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Corrosion protective coatings with high sound absorbing and thermal insulation capacity for oil and gas pipelines

In the first phase of this project, we will explore and optimize the application of commercially available hollow particles to increase the sound absorption properties of polyisobutylene-based corrosion protective coatings manufactured by Canusa-CPS. In the second phase, we will use a blending strategy in which we mix a base polymer of the coating with a partially miscible polymer with significantly different damping properties such as polyisoprene to enhance the sound absorption properties of the coating. In the final phase, we will focus on increasing the heat insulation properties and controlling the surface temperature of the coating by the inclusion of fillers with low thermal conductivity and phase-change capability. The results will be beneficial to Canusa-CPS for the development of corrosion protective coatings with high sound absorption and heat insulation capacities. The proposed research will create unique opportunities for the intern by exposing him to real-world technical and industrial challenges.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hamed Shahsavan

Student:

Rasool Nasseri Pourtakalo

Partner:

SFL Canusa Canada Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Interactive Visual Analysis of Calcium Imaging Data

With the advances of microscopy techniques, scientists can monitor the neurons in large brain areas of living animals. But at the same time, it creates significant challenges for scientists to make sense of the generated data due to its scale and complexity. This calls for new componential methods and systems for augmenting the current workflows of neuroscientists. This research aims to address this problem by leveraging and innovating advanced machine learning and visualization techniques. We will design, develop, and evaluate an interactive visual solution for the exploration and analysis of calcium imaging data in a human-in-the-loop manner. In this way, our partner’s customers, who are often not machine learning experts, could better harness the complicated models and visually discover insights in data that serve their own domain-specific goals.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jian Zhao

Student:

Xuejun Du

Partner:

Mightex Systems

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Other

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Improving reservoir shoreline erosion prediction methods: Lessons from the Site C headpond phase

The impoundment of a reservoir can cause erosion that poses risks to public safety and land use around its shoreline. Methods that are currently available to predict shoreline erosion rates and help manage these risks rely on inputs that are challenging to constrain without historical observations, resulting in uncertain predictions that may significantly underestimate or overestimate the risks. The proposed research, which will be carried out in partnership with BGC Engineering Inc., aims to improve the accuracy of shoreline erosion predictions through detailed observations of erosion during the current phase of BC Hydro’s Site C Clean Energy Project, a new dam that is under construction on the Peace River in northeastern British Columbia. Several advanced data collection methods will be used, including drone-based laser scanning methods. The results of this research will help BGC and others better assess and manage risks around reservoir shorelines, and potentially along lake and ocean shorelines.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Scott McDougall

Student:

Beatrice Collier-Pandya

Partner:

BGC Engineering Inc

Discipline:

Geography / Geology / Earth science

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Understanding the experiences of patients with chronic pain on waitlists to develop an interactive clinical platform

Chronic pain (CP) is a prevalent, disabling, and costly disorder. The gold standard treatment for chronic pain is care from an interdisciplinary pain clinic (IPC) – a rare resource in Canada that is often associated with long wait times (up to five years). These long wait times increase the risk of physical and mental deterioration for the patient and so there need to develop tools to assist CP patients who are on an IPC waitlist. Research suggests that the use of web-based clinical platforms are helpful in health domains (e.g., migraine management). The aim of this research is to engage with CP patients to design a platform to help them manage their pain and avoid deterioration while on the waitlist.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Paul Davies;Francois Louw

Student:

Nina Gregoire

Partner:

Thrive Health

Discipline:

Psychology

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of British Columbia Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

The Effect of Exercise-Induced Fatigue on Inter-Limb Asymmetries in Elite Youth Hockey Athletes

The aim of this research project is to observe the difference in function between the dominant and non-dominant lower limb in elite youth hockey athletes. Further, to observe how this difference is altered when the athlete is fatigued. Reducing or eliminating limb imbalances is thought to have a positive outcome on reducing injury risk, ensuring optimal development, and allowing for the greatest functional capabilities. In order to improve performance, development, and training programs, the partner organization (Okanagan Hockey Group) is interested in observing fatigue levels and other performance metrics for their individual athletes. Through this project, OHG will gain access to a set of sport-specific reference values for “typical” metrics for various age groups. This will allow them to improve training programs and optimize youth athlete development within their organization.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Brian Dalton;Chris McNeil

Student:

Bryce Twible

Partner:

Okanagan Hockey Group

Discipline:

Other

Sector:

Education

University:

University of British Columbia Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

Targeting a complement serine protease in vascular disease

In spite of major advances in our knowledge and better treatments, heart attacks, strokes and blood clots in the legs and lungs, continue to major causes of disability and death. Recent studies reveal that a protein (a so-called “serine protease”) in our blood, when increased, may heighten the risk of excess blood clot formation in our blood vessels. Our studies are designed to determine how this protein works, and if by blocking its activity, we can prevent excess blood clotting. Our research program may uncover a more effective way to prevent blood vessel disease.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Edward Conway;Edward Pryzdial

Student:

Alexander Leatherdale

Partner:

Oak Bay Biosciences

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Community-based planning for a Just Inner-City Winnipeg COVID Recovery

Winnipeg’s inner city is home to low-income Indigenous, Black and people of colour communities that have long struggled with homelessness, poverty and the ongoing impacts of colonialism (CCPA-MB and CCEDNet, 2015; Silver, 2016). These challenges are now compounded by high COVID-19 rates and COVID-19-related barriers to accessing basic needs (CCPA-MB, 2020). Community-based organizations in the inner city have identified the inclusion of the needs and priorities of inner-city residents and communities as central to the social and economic recovery from the pandemic. Given the long-standing challenges facing low-income residents in the inner city, and the increased inequalities resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, this research will use precedent studies and document analysis to generate a framework and process for a just recovery from the pandemic in Winnipeg’s inner city.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sarah Cooper

Student:

Lila Asher

Partner:

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Discipline:

Other

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Wireless Readout Integrated Microwave Sensor for Detecting Ice/Snow in Harsh Environments

Several de-icing systems have been developed to reduce economic losses and safety hazards due to ice and snow accretion on home pathways. These de-icing systems need to be energy-efficient, and therefore, must be accompanied by high-performance sensors capable of accurately detecting ice and snow to control the de-icing system. In addition to this application, recent industrial developments have shifted the paradigm of ice sensors towards extreme environment applications requiring sensors be operated in harsh conditions. These sensors must exhibit robust performance with significant accuracy while enduring variations in environmental and operational conditions. To increase the ease of implementation, wireless capabilities are required to widen their adaptability.
Microwave sensing is an emerging technology which has demonstrated contactless, non-intrusive, and robust monitoring and detection performance and is an outstanding candidate for implementing these ice sensors. The innovation will be integrating the transducer component and the wireless readout electronics on a single substrate for reliable, ultrasensitive, and wireless detection of ice and snow. This unique project will instigate further miniaturization and enhancement to microwave sensor functionality while creating high accuracy ice sensors for currently inaccessible environments without requiring an input source or expensive auxiliary equipment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohammad Hossein Zarifi

Student:

Kishor Kumar Adhikari

Partner:

Tekmar Control Systems

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of British Columbia Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

What Matters

Nurses and care workers have long struggled to provide high quality care for people with dementia. Struggling to connect is one of the main causes of responsive behaviours and staff injuries within hospitals and long term care homes. Staff must be empowered to deliver individualized care with a focus on what matters to the older person. Our objective is to develop a mobile app called “WhatMatters” to equip the staff with the tools needed to deliver individualized care to people with dementia. We will follow an iterative process and work closely with stakeholders, inviting them into the design process by arranging workshops and encouraging them to test the different iterations.
The anticipated outcome is to reduce staff injuries associated with behavioural events and promote cost savings within the healthcare system. The partner organization will benefit by learning the process of collaboration with multiple academic and healthcare institutions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Caylee Raber;Lillian Hung

Student:

Eva Egeberg

Partner:

Raccoopack Studios Inc.

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Other

University:

Emily Carr University of Art and Design

Program:

Accelerate

Development of a new bioassay for adiponectin agonist action

This project will pair together a academic Canadian research group with a pharmaceutical company who have developed a novel therapeutic (ALY688) to the stage that it will soon begin phase 1 clinical trials for the treatment of metabolic disease, such as diabetes. Since the success, and safety, of clinical trials requires accurate dosing of the new drug there is a need to develop a way to monitor the amount required to safely induce beneficial effects on the body. At the moment there is no assay which easily allows analysis of ALY688 action. Here, the academic research group will design, develop and validate an assay using blood samples that can be used to test the activity of ALY688. Success of this project will aid in successful development of this promising new drug

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gary Sweeney

Student:

Abdul Haadee Lone

Partner:

Allysta

Discipline:

Microbiology / Immunology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

York University

Program:

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