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Improvement of process control in a PHK based dissolving pulp production process

AVN uses a sophisticated Distributed Control System (DCS) to monitor and control the process. The mill is equipped with a data historian system which captures continuous and discrete process data from the DCS and manual tests. The effectiveness of process monitoring and control has evolved over the years. But at many stages of the process, operators’ and engineers’ interventions are still required to control the process. Now AVN is looking at the next level of process monitoring tools to take quicker corrective actions for both short term and long term process drifts. The scope of this project is to identify process drifts by automatic signals or flushing capabilities icons/color codes in the dashboards and SPC (statistical process control) charts for the operators, engineers and managers to take corrective and preventive actions right away to mitigate the loss. The scope would also involve incorporating new automatic controls into the DCS wherever possible.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yonghao Ni

Student:

Partner:

AV Nackawic Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Accelerate

Analyse de l’impact du Programme de remboursement des médicaments sans promoteur de la CDA-AMC sur les décisions de remboursement et de négociation à l’APP

Ce projet vise à évaluer l’impact potentiel du programme de remboursement des médicaments sans promoteur de l’Agence des médicaments du Canada (CDA-AMC) depuis sa création, tout en analysant les conclusions des négociations avec l’Alliance pharmaceutique pancanadienne (APP). Avant l’introduction de ce programme, de nombreux médicaments étaient difficilement accessibles aux patients canadiens, car les promoteurs ne soumettaient pas de demande de remboursement à la CDA-AMC. Cette absence de soumission pouvait résulter d’un refus ou d’une incapacité à le faire, en raison du coût associé à cette démarche et du faible retour sur investissement attendu (p. ex., médicaments destinés à des populations restreintes ou en fin de cycle de vie). L’organisme partenaire, Merck, souhaite mieux comprendre ce mécanisme de soumission et ses implications dans l’écosystème pharmaceutique canadien. Ce programme a le potentiel d’influencer le processus de soumission sponsorisé par l’industrie, un élément clé pour Merck, qui réalise plusieurs soumissions chaque année grâce à son vaste portefeuille des produits. Ultimement, il mettra en lumière un nouveau programme d’accès aux traitements pour les patients canadiens et aidera Merck à orienter son approche pour les années à venir.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michelle Savoie

Student:

Partner:

Merck Canada Inc (Kirkland, QC)

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Inuit Mental Health Workers: Strength, Resilience, and Retention

This project investigates the workplace experiences of Inuit frontline mental health workers in Nunavut, where systemic barriers and high suicide rates underscore the need for culturally grounded care. Despite their vital role, Inuit workers often face burnout, racism, and insufficient support. Through partnerships with local organizations, this study will interview Inuit mental health professionals to identify challenges and solutions for improving retention and job satisfaction.

Using a community-centered approach, the research will produce actionable recommendations to create trauma-informed, culturally responsive workplaces. Findings will be shared with policymakers, healthcare organizations, and Inuit communities to drive systemic change. The project aligns with national reconciliation efforts and aims to strengthen mental health services by supporting Inuit workers.

Led by a researcher with deep ties to Nunavut, this work prioritizes Inuit perspectives and collaboration at every stage. Outcomes include reports, presentations, and academic publications designed to benefit both workers and the communities they serve. By addressing workplace inequities, this project seeks to enhance the sustainability of Inuit-led mental health care and improve well-being across Nunavut.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fred Chou

Student:

Partner:

Mental Health Research Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

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

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Converting colour memory to a spatial format to benefit behaviour

This project explores how the brain transforms visual information, like colour, into spatial formats when storing it in memory. Using functional MRI (fMRI), we will study how these transformations happen and which brain areas are involved. This research builds on previous studies using EEG, but fMRI will provide a clearer picture of the brain regions responsible for these changes. The findings could improve our understanding of how memory adapts to task demands and may have applications in neurorehabilitation and brain-computer interfaces. The collaboration between the University of Toronto and the Ernst Stru¨ngmann Institute will strengthen international research connections, enhance expertise in neuroimaging, and provide valuable hands-on training in advanced fMRI analysis.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jonathan Cant

Student:

Partner:

Ernst Struengmann Institute

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Life Sciences (not health)

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Experimental Study of Low Dimensional Bose Gases

Trapped ultracold atoms are one of the primary platforms enabling the development of quantum computation and simulation. Continued scaling towards large, robust quantum mechanical systems relies on our ability to exert increasing levels of control over these atomic systems. The team working on the Rubidium-87 experiment at Collège de France have demonstrated unprecedented precision manipulation of low-dimensional ultracold atoms, the density and spin spatial profiles of which they are able to arbitrarily set via the usage of digital micromirror devices in a high resolution imaging setup. A remaining obstacle in the path towards total control over this system is in the lack of tunability of the interaction strength between the individual atoms. To that end, the goal of this project is to experimentally implement a protocol for modulating the interatomic interactions between ultracold alkali atoms in a system which is already able to exert state-of-the-art control over all other properties of the atomic gas. This will enable the team to explore the strongly-interacting regime for low-dimensional gases, while the intern will develop skills unique to the team at Collège de France which may be implemented on the Rubidium-87 apparatus at the University of Toronto.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Aephraim Steinberg

Student:

Partner:

Collège de France

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Quantum Science; Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Connected Canadians Feedback & Evaluation Coordinator

This project will help Connected Canadians improve the way it delivers free digital literacy training to older adults. By observing, participating in, and helping lead technology workshops and other training sessions, the student intern will gather feedback and suggest ways to make the training offerings even more helpful and easy to follow. The intern will also look at feedback already collected through surveys and suggest small changes to improve how programs are run. These improvements will help Connected Canadians better meet the needs of the seniors they support and ensure their training continues to be engaging, accessible, and effective.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Laura Ambrosio

Student:

Partner:

Connected Canadians

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Demande SSE | Marie-Ange Tremblay Laporte

Le projet vise à aider les détaillants canadiens à optimiser leurs stratégies e-commerce pour rivaliser efficacement avec les géants du secteur comme Amazon et Wayfair. En tirant parti des données clients et de l’analyse comportementale, le projet propose des solutions concrètes pour améliorer la visibilité des produits, augmenter les ventes en ligne et en magasin, et mieux comprendre l’impact des campagnes numériques. À travers l’optimisation des flux de produits, la segmentation précise des audiences, et une gestion astucieuse des fluctuations saisonnières, l’objectif est d’offrir aux entreprises une approche personnalisée pour maximiser leur retour sur investissement.

Ce projet inclut également l’intégration de technologies de suivi du trafic en magasin, afin de mesurer l’efficacité des campagnes au-delà du monde numérique. En fin de compte, il permettra aux détaillants d’affiner leurs stratégies pour rester compétitifs dans un marché en constante évolution.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sylvain Senecal

Student:

Partner:

Click & Mortar

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Mise en valeur de Place Royale

En collaboration avec le Centre du Patrimoine Urbain de Québec (CPUQ), Avec Architectes et l’Université Laval, le projet s’engage dans la production de dessins architecturaux et des modélisations de la transformation de Place Royale, depuis la période autochtone jusqu’à aujourd’hui. 9 sites ont été sélectionnées par le CPUQ et à chacune une modélisation permet de présenter les lieux à 6 moments clés; 1. avant 1608, 2. 1608-1680, 3. 1680-1759, 4. 1759-1815, 5. 1815-1900, 6. 1900-1950, le présent étant observable sur place. Les dessins architecturaux permettent de concevoir les modélisations qui seront intégrées à une tablette prêtée au public participant à un jeu de découverte du secteur de Place Royale. Les dessins s’appuient sur les recherches historiques, les rapports d’archéologues, les archives du projet Place Royale (BAnQ), de la Ville de Québec et Parcs Canada (Maquette Duberger 1815).
Ce travail de reconstitution inclut une dimension urbaine et paysagère avec l’évolution du site, dont le remblayage du fleuve et la modification de la falaise, la présentation de la transformation de l’architecture, avec le nombre d’étages, les systèmes constructifs et les usages, et les aménagements intérieurs, en particulier des lieux disparus tel le Palais de l’Intendant, siège de la CPUQ. La modification de la topographie entre le remblayage du littoral et le niveau des rues constituent des aspects clés de l’urbanisation face au site naturel occupée de manière saisonnière par les premières nations, expliquant d’ailleurs le choix de Champlain.

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Faculty Supervisor:

François Dufaux

Student:

Partner:

Avec Architectes

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Development of an App-based Screening Tool for Earlier Detection of Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a disease caused by a tumour in the brain that leads to coarsening and enlargement of features of the face, hands, and feet, as well as a host of diseases including diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and sleep apnea, that lead to disfigurement, poor quality of life and premature death. If caught in early stages, it is curable, but patients often go undiagnosed or are diagnosed late when the tumour has invaded the surrounding tissue, meaning that disease will persist, despite expensive surgery, medical therapy, and radiation. Our research group has been developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to identify the earliest changes caused by the disease and recommend patients that are identified as high-risk to seek further medical testing. To support the use of this AI tool on a simple, accessible, and easy-to-use platform, our research group is developing a web and/or smartphone application that can be used by patients, clinicians, and other stakeholders to screen for Acromegaly.
This Mitacs-supported project will elucidate the functions, features, and user flows that make for an intuitive and appealing Acromegaly screening app. These outcomes will be derived from literature review, stakeholder interviews, and end-user surveys, and help to guide the design of app wireframes and eventually high-fidelity end-user tested prototypes. Taken together, this project will facilitate the development of an accessible, user-friendly, and ground-breaking screening tool to detect Acromegaly earlier and reduce the burden of the disease.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alexis Morris

Student:

Partner:

St. Michael's Hospital (Unity Health)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Ontario College of Art & Design University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Un nouveau rôle pour la finance dans les secteurs réglementés

Le projet consiste à adapter un outil informatique de modélisation financière servant à l’aide à la prise de décision créé par Solutions Modex afin qu’il puisse connaître un nouveau rôle; soit de servir d’outil de transparence pour l’aide à la négociation des entreprises réglementés lors de la soumission d’un projet d’investissement à leur régulateur. Il s’agira d’évaluer s’il existe un impact significatif de la réglementation, soit de la décision finale du régulateur sur les projets. L’exemple d’Hydro-Québec sera utilisé pour démontrer s’il y a un impact de la décision de la Régie sur le prix de l’énergie. Finalement, des recommandations sur la présentation des résultats obtenus à l’aide de l’outil de Solutions Modex (InfraModex) seront faites dans le but d’atteindre l’objectif : qu’il soit un outil de transparence et d’aide à la négociation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marc André Lapointe

Student:

Partner:

Solutions Modex

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Transformer la gestion de projet en environnement complexe : le cas du développement de produits chez BRP

Ce projet, mené en collaboration avec Bombardier Produits Récréatifs (BRP), vise à optimiser le design organisationnel de son Centre de développement de produits afin de mieux répondre aux défis d’un environnement volatil, complexe et ambiguë. En s’appuyant sur une démarche de recherche-action, il évaluera la maturité des pratiques de gestion de projets, puis proposera et mettra en œuvre des recommandations concrètes pour améliorer l’alignement entre stratégie, structure et opérations. Le projet contribuera à renforcer l’agilité organisationnelle de BRP, tout en générant des connaissances transférables sur la gestion organisationnelle de projets complexes dans des contextes industriels en transformation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alejandro Romero-Torres

Student:

Partner:

Bombardier Produits Recreatifs

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Using Machine Learning Software (Deep Anatomical Federated Network) to Analyze Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Sequences of Anatomical Structures

We aim to enhance AI learning of MR images by providing scans of the pectoralis major, deltoid, and gluteus maximus from young healthy adults to Deep Anatomical Federated Network (DAFNE). DAFNE is a decentralized AI software that improves over time through user refinement. Machine Learning (ML) models enable faster automated analysis, distinguishing anatomical structures and abnormalities.
Currently, DAFNE has not analyzed the muscle groups our research will provide. Training ML models for MR scans offers Built With Science (BWS) an effective tool for segmenting muscle boundaries, helping assess the impact of training interventions on muscle size and shape. This supports BWS in communicating the latest evidence on improving body composition.
By contributing images and refining models, we enhance DAFNE’s efficiency for future users. BWS can continue supplying MR scans, improving DAFNE while benefiting from its evolving capabilities. Our MR scans will be conducted at the UBC MRI Research Facility, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Cameron Mitchell

Student:

Partner:

J. Ethier Holdings Corp

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate