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Mitigating Poor Precocity and Biennial Bearing of Northern Spy Apples to Meet Increasing market Demand in Ontario

The project will focus on providing methods to secure the supply of Northern Spy apples for Chudleigh’s Ltd, an major international bakery located in Southern Ontario. Northern Spy, an apple cultivar discovered in the state of New York nearly 200 years ago, has a number of desirable attributes for baking, most notably for pie making. Chudleigh’s Ltd. will partner with the University of Guelph to conduct research on overcoming the slow to bear production nature of this cultivar, and its alternate bearing from one year to the next. Solutions to these production issues, which directly affect the profitability of apple producers and their incentive to grow and produce this specific cultivar, coupled with securing long term production and availability of Northern Spy apples in Ontario, will ensure that Chudleigh’s Ltd has product for its expanding domestic and international markets.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. John A. Cline

Student:

Chris Duyvelshoff

Partner:

Chudleigh's Limited

Discipline:

Agriculture

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Accelerate

Fermentation of lignocellulosic feedstock after steam explosion pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis

Currently, cellulosic ethanol production is laden with technical challenges, and as a result, not economically viable. The reason for this lies with the toughness of the plant feed material generally called biomass. Processing biomass to allow fermentation to ethanol often requires harsh operations such as extreme heat, pressure, acidity, or a combination of all three. This often leads to the formation of unwanted chemicals that are toxic to organisms that enable fermentation. This research project will enable the partner organization to better understand the relationship between the harshness of their biomass processing steps and the detrimental effect such harshness may have on fermentation. The partner organization is currently undertaking front‐to‐end process research and development. The research will utilize the partner’s existing pilot infrastructure as well as laboratories at the University of Toronto. The results of this research will be critical when the partner organization attempts to optimize the process to strive for maximum ethanol production at the lowest cost.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Bradley Saville

Student:

Daniel Liao

Partner:

SunOpta BioProcess Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Alternative energy

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Exploring Methodologies for Probabilistic Scenario Analysis at Boeing

The Centre for Operations Excellence (COE) at the Sauder School of Business at UBC will collaborate with Boeing Commercial Airplanes through its BC based subsidiary AeroInfo Systems to assess methodologies to allow for analysis of plausible scenarios of the future global business environment. The methodologies would provide a means for what‐if testing to describe the effects of scenarios on the demand for commercial aircraft, and Boeings order book in particular. The objectives are to develop a generic framework in which scenarios can be fully described and communicated, identify all relevant methodologies, and build a prototype model utilizing the “best” methodologies identified.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Derek Atkins

Student:

Andrew Hall

Partner:

AeroInfo Systems - A Boeing Company

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Development of SCODA DNA Extraction for Forensics Applications.

Nucleic acid analysis in forensic science is a major focus for DNA‐based identification in case‐work samples. Approximately 5% ‐ 10% of samples are known to fail as a result of contaminants carrying through the purification process, or as a result of insufficient yield in the DNA extraction step. Whereas, most crime scene exhibits produce meaningful results, inhibitors, minute traces of DNA, degraded DNA, and environmental insults, reduce the investigative potential of some of the most crucial exhibits. This results in an inordinate amount of time being spent by laboratory personnel to solve problems and attempt to obtain useful conclusions from difficult samples. Through this project, evaluation of novel electrophoretic technology (SCODA) for purifying and extracting trace DNA evidence from difficult exhibits will potentially improve this aspect of forensic laboratory casework.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. David Sweet

Student:

Laura Mai

Partner:

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Smart Technologies for efficient power control in a distribution grid

Ontario is implementing smart grid technologies to its electrical grid. Smart meters have been installed and the utilities will be collecting data about electricity usage and providing time of use choices to enable peak load shaving. The implementation of distributed generation (DG) and electrical vehicles will cause new challenges such as islanded operation of micro]grids and the storage offered by PHEVs. The data communication between the utility and user will play a key role in the implementation of smart technologies. WireIE is a provider of expertise to plan, design, build, maintain and support network transformations and network extensions. They take legacy mobile networks, fixed networks, utility and municipal networks and transform them into Next Generation IP networks. Within this project, three interns will work on an assessment of enhanced grid operation, assessment of the communication and monitoring requirements, and the assessment of the control and protection aspects of a distribution system with DG.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. V.K. Sood

Student:

Hiteshkumar Patel/Omar Ktob/Kush Duggal/Damonjot Grewal

Partner:

WirelE Holdings International Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Ontario Tech University

Program:

Accelerate

Investigation of Methodologies for Counterparty Credit Risk and Credit Value Adjustment Calculation

The research project is to investigate a multi]factor multi]asset extension of the Hestonf93 stochastic volatility model for comprehensive Credit Value Adjustment calculation and Commodity Counterparty Credit Risk methodology. The extended model covers counterparty hazard rates correlated with the underlying and interest rates in order to model wrong]way exposure. The project includes mathematical investigation of the model, parameter calibration methodologies based on the fitting into the observed market option prices, investigation of statistical methods for parameter estimation from the historical data, and prototyping of the effective Monte Carlo simulation methods for computer modeling. The partner organization, RBC Group Risk Management, will benefit from this research project by implementing comprehensive stochastic model for the Counterparty Credit and Credit Value Adjustment calculation including Commodities Counterparty Credit Risk. This will allow for better measurement and management of the Counterparty Credit Risk.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr .Luis Seco

Student:

Daniel Huber/Weiwei Guo

Partner:

RBC Financial Group

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Finance, insurance and business

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

A Lung Tumour Localization Device for Minimally Invasive Surgery Using Kinesthetic, Tactile, and Ultrasound Information

In 2009, an estimated 23,400 Canadians will be diagnosed with lung cancer and 20,500 will die of it. Once diagnosed, the treatment of choice is surgical resection of the tumour using Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), in which two major problems exist: locating the tumour and an impaired ability to feel the tissue under examination. This project aims to develop a minimally invasive tumour localization device that can be used to palpate tissue and accurately distinguish between soft healthy tissue and tumours that are relatively stiffer. Multiple sensors will be used to assess tissue characteristics. The data from these sensors will be processed to display intuitive information about the palpated tissue. By restoring the surgeon’s ability to palpate tissue during MIS, it is expected that operating time will be reduced and the accuracy and effectiveness of tumour detection will be increased, as compared to current approaches.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Michael D. Naish

Student:

Tomasz P. Kurowski

Partner:

London Health Sciences Centre

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Spinal Cord Injury

The Centre for Operations Excellence (COE) at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia (UBC) was asked by the Spinal Cord Injury Solutions Network (SCISN) and The Rick Hansen Foundation to participate in the early stages of planning a Canada wide, long term, multi-year project (LT Project) that will evaluate alternative methods for managing spinal cord injury care through simulation experiments. The COE will carry out a pilot study with the goal of producing recommendations for the planning and execution of the LT Project. The pilot study will involve carrying out a “dry-run” of the LT Project approach on a lesser scale for one of the LT Project study sites. The pilot study will involve process mapping, empirical analysis of the process using statistical tools to understand the degree of variability between different factors that determine patient flow time, and develop a ‘first-cut’ of a discrete event simulation model to test the ability of simulation for addressing the type of policy questions envisioned in the LT Project.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Derek Atkins

Student:

Argelio Santos

Partner:

Spinal Cord Injury Solutions Network

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Modelling the Effects of Biodegradation and Seasonal Factors on Soil Vapour Transport: application and adaptation of the MIN3P code.

Soil vapour transport and intrusion into buildings has emerged as a highly relevant issue at contaminated sites with volatile contamination. Advanced modeling tools for vapour transport are relatively limited. Further, there has only been limited in-depth evalution of important factors such as hydrocarbon vapour biodegradation and seasonal influences on site conditions and their impact on vapour intrusion. The interaction between building and subsurface conditions is also not well understood. This project will involve the modification of an existing three dimensional numerical model for subsurface vapour transport, MIN3P, and adaption of commercially available modeling tools to develop a set of tools that could be used to better simulate vapour transport and understand the importance of key factors. The tools and knowledge gained will assist Golder Associates in their applied research and consulting practice and will also be of significant practical benefit to industry and regulatory agencies through more defensible methods and models.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Uli Mayer

Student:

Parisa Jourabchi

Partner:

Golder Associates

Discipline:

Geography / Geology / Earth science

Sector:

Mining and quarrying

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Identifying suitable sites for multiple focal species using multi-criteria evaluation (MCE) and ecological niche factor

In response to the continued loss of biodiversity and natural cover in the landscape the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has developed the Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy (TNHSS), which has been implemented since 2007. The Strategy, based on contemporary ecological principles, developed a set of models and tools that allowed for the development of a targeted Terrestrial Natural Heritage System (TNHS). This system comprises both existing and potential habitat, which together meets TRCA's targets for native biodiversity and sets the foundation for a restored and functioning natural system within the Toronto region. The next steps towards its implementation of the strategy are to both secure the land base that the targeted TNHS defines, and to simultaneously restore this land base. Limited institutional and funding sources will dictate the amount of habitat that can be restored over a period of time. It is therefore critical that restoration activities be prioritized to target the areas that will provide for the greatest improvement in biodiversity. The Recovery Planning Program (RPP), of which this study is a part of, aims to achieve this goal through a systematic process to identify and facilitate strategic actions to ensure survival and recovery of species and communities at risk within TRCA's jurisdiction through stabilizing habitat loss and encouraging restoration initiatives. In this study a selected number of focal species, in conjunction with GIS and habitat modeling techniques such as Multi Criteria Evaluation (MCE) method and Ecological Niche Factor Analysis (ENFA), will be used to locate areas within the target TNHS where restoration activities will afford the greatest protection to the selected species thereby protecting the larger suite of species that they represent.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Howard Daugherty

Student:

Juan Zuloaga

Partner:

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Discipline:

Resources and environmental management

Sector:

Fisheries and wildlife

University:

York University

Program:

Accelerate

Engineering design and software development for a medical device prototype of Mespere’s breakthrough non-invasive central venous pressure monitor.

Mespere Lifesciences Inc. (Waterloo, ON) has developed a technology platform based upon near infrared spectroscopy for non-invasive, real time monitoring of the hemodynamics within central venous blood vessels. The project engineer will help in the development of a beta version of a handheld non-invasive central venous pressure monitor. Mespere currently has a working prototype based on a laptop and the new and clear requirements and execution plan for the development of a final commercial product. The project will include a representative product engineering design for Mespere’s patented near infrared light based handheld CVP monitor consisting of a display, touch screen and processor, to non-invasively measure central venous pressure in clinical patients.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Rajni Patel

Student:

Melissa Perri

Partner:

Mespere Lifesciences

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Development of an agent-based model to assess the industry-induced impacts on woodland caribou habitat selection and use in Alberta.

The objective of this project is to develop a computational simulation model designed to determine how the resource-extraction industries of oil, gas and forestry influence woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus) habitat selection and use in west central Alberta. Specifically, an agent-based model will simulate caribou as individual agents that 1) are capable of making trade-off decisions to maximize their reproductive success and survival, 2) are spatially aware of their surrounding environment, and 3) can learn where to forage, while concurrently avoiding predators and habitat disturbance. To remain biologically relevant, the model will incorporate predators and habitat disturbance. To remain biologically relevant, the model will incorporate predators (wolves), competitors (moose) and the caribou environment (Alberta Rocky Mountain Range) and will be calibrated and substantiated using existing caribou abundance data. The amin goal is to investigate how various industrial activities influence caribou habitat selection and use given the already implicit association between these activities and the increase in the amount of predators, competitors and disturbed habitat. Based on these results, we will then simulate varying scenarios of land‐use development to predict caribou response to future changes in the environment. This research will provide industry a much needed and timely conservation and development planning tool to better understand the impact of their activities on the woodland caribou.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Danielle Marceau

Student:

Christina Semeniuk

Partner:

ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Corporation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Oil and gas

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

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