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A Near Field System based on Modulated Scattering Technique for Microwave Tomography Application

Microwave tomography (MWT) is a relatively new imaging modality that uses electromagnetic radiation to illuminate an object. Using the scattered field by the object of interest, MWT reconstructs the image of the object. We have been doing research on this topic for a few years and we have successfully developed several computational-imaging algorithms and experimental tomography systems at our imaging lab of the University of Manitoba. In order to increase the accuracy of measurements and calibration procedure, we want to increase the number of probing sites in the system. This requires a more complicated experimental system. Here we proposed a novel technique which can be used to achieve this goal, in a reasonably low cost approach. We study the feasibility of implementing such system in this proposal. Using the numerical techniques and imaging algorithms, we developed in our lab, imaging capability of the proposed system is quantitatively, examined. 

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Joe LoVetri

Student:

Majid Ostadrahimi

Partner:

Element Life Science

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Aerodynamic Shape Optimization with LaminarTurbulent Transition for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design

 

This project involves the optimal aerodynamic design of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), making use of stateoftheart computational fluid dynamics and aerodynamic shape optimization techniques. The algorithm development will focus on modeling and exploiting laminarturbulent transition in the optimization cycle. The project should result in new and significantly improved aerodynamic shape optimization tools. This has the potential to lead to new lowdrag and high endurance UAV systems.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. David W. Zingg

Student:

Ramy Rashad

Partner:

Brican Automated Systems Inc.

Discipline:

Aerospace studies

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

HIGH-VOLTAGE TECHNIQUES FOR POWER MICROCONVERTERS

 

This proposal advances the development of effective power microconverters built in mainstream digital CMOS technologies without any modifications to the standard fabrication process. The study of high-voltage techniques for the co-integration of microconverters in low-voltage processes not only will avoid the fabrication complexity of high-voltage devices, it will also reduce the number of heterogeneous chips and discrete components. Therefore weight, volume, and parasitic losses of interconnects will be smaller. Furthermore, the lower fabrication and assembly costs, together with a shorter time to market, will give a competitive advantage to the supporting company. Finally, the use of better micro-converters will contribute to reducing energy consumption and improving functionality of many electronic systems around us, from battery-powered mobile multimedia devices to biomedical monitoring systems and wireless sensor networks.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Stefano Gregori

Student:

Jeffrey Liu

Partner:

Kapik Integration

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluating Compiler Alternatives for QUARC

 

New ideas need to be thoroughly examined and tested t o investigate the quality and implications of the innovation. For this researchers need access to good tools to perform experiments, and in software research this means to have full access to the source code of the tool chains and the platform. Another crucial element on today’s competitive research and development market is the duration required for establishing whether the new idea is worth pursuing. Too long delays will degrade a company’s and research centre’s ability to compete, thus it is important to have fast methods and good tools. In softwar research this means to have tool chains with the right interfaces that can easily be extended for experimentation purposes. Quanser and the University of Waterloo together investigate what tools are good tools with respect to accessibility and right interfaces. In this project, we explore alternatives to the current tools and tool chain and expect to find better solutions than the currently used ones. 

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Sebastian Fischmeister

Student:

Akramul Azim

Partner:

Herve Lacheray

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Automated Change Detection of Serial MR Images Using Compressed Sensing

 

We aim to develop a new algorithm to detect changes in serial MR examinations. Computer‐based change detection system is an important tool to automatically process abundant information produced by imaging systems and assist physicians to identify clinically important changes in the images. Many existing methods are computationally costly. The emerging mathematical theory of compressed sensing (CS) allows perfect recovery of a sparse signal from fewer samples. In serial MR images, the stationary content and its variations due to noise and acquisition‐related changes are compressible and changes over time are spatially sparse. We thus utilize the CS techniques to develop novel change detection algorithms that reduce computational complexity and extract information robust to the presence of noise. Our algorithm is expected to aid radiologists to make early diagnosis and be used as a training tool for young practitioners as well as to advance the development of change detection technology at the A.U.G. Signal for geological applications.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Hongmei Zhu

Student:

Varvara Nika

Partner:

Hospital for Sick Children

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

York University

Program:

Accelerate

Improve the performance of Heaven Fresh Canada Inc. air purifier

 

Indoor air quality has received immense attention in past decades, considering it is more heavily polluted than outdoor environments. People generally spend more than 80% of their time indoors, which contributes to a higher risk of inhaling pollutants. Air cleaning is the most feasible way to improve indoor air quality. Most of indoor air – purifying systems adapt filter – type components to purify polluted air. This method is effective for short-term use, but insufficient for long-term filtration as cleaning the filter components produces secondary pollution. In this proposal, two different types of materials are considered as potential substitutions for traditional air filters. First, a filter coated with TiO2 nanoparticles; TiO2 based cleaning techniques are effective against degrading organic and inorganic compounds, toxic metal ions, and to kill microorganisms and viruses. Secondly, a zeolitic material that can be dispersed on a filter; the zeolites are porous aluminosilicate compounds. The present study indicates that the zeolites are particularly well suited for volatile organic gas (VOC) and particulate matters. This project will combine both TiO2 coated and zeolitic-based filters to produce highly efficient and cost effective Heaven Fresh air purification devices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Sohrab Rohani

Student:

Tayirjan T. Isimjan

Partner:

Heaven Fresh Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

Chemicals

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Investigation of Reuse/Recyle Scenarios of Boiler Ash Residue

The management of ash residues has been a major problem for pulp and paper mills worldwide due to their characteristics and the large amounts generated. The combination of increased generation of ash residues, stringent landfill policies and increased cost is pushing mills to search for innovative ways to manage their ash residues. As a result, beneficial uses of ash residues as an alternative management options are gaining popularity. Rather than being treated as a waste, the ash residues could be converted to valuable products. The proposed research work is aimed at investigating alternative management options for boiler ash. It will investigate experimentally potential re-use/recycle options for boiler ash residue either by producing new products from the reisdue or assessing areas where it could be effectively applied.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Abduljelil Iliyas

Student:

Adeoti Ibraheem Adetunji

Partner:

AV Nackawic Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Pulp and paper

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

Semantic Matching Applied to Relationship Matching

 

The on-line dating industry currently has over 1400 different sites, including known sites such as eHarmony, Match.com and LavaLife, however, research indicates a general dissatisfaction in the quality of relationship matches generated by these sites. The research proposal will investigate the use of new semantic technologies in providing a higher quality matching service. The commercial partner, Atwood Technology Inc., is expecting to leverage this technology to gain a competitive edge over the existing competition. 

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr Kenneth Kent and Dr. Patricia Evan

Student:

Judy zhao

Partner:

Atwood Technology Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Accelerate

China’s Western Development Program in Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Qinghai and Xinjiang

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, while coastal ‘Special Economic Zones’ and ‘Open Cities’ flourished in eastern China, western regions still languished in relative poverty. To bridge this gap, Chinese authorities launched an ambitious development campaign in 2000: the “Western Development Program”, aimed at bringing domestic and foreign investment, expertise and capital into the vastness of western China. As China struggles to meet its growing energy and export needs in the 21st century, an opportunity awaits foreign commodity companies that can reach these booming regions. Teck Resources Limited (Teck), like other Western mining companies, has recently been making some in-roads into China, focusing on resource-rich peripheral regions, in particular Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, Gansu and Xinjiang. However, there are still many socio-political barriers that inhibit these foreign companies from accessing the lucrative Chinese market. This research aims to shed light on how the WDP is affecting the above-mentioned peripheral regions and if it has/is impacted/ing Teck’s role in China in the period 2005- 2015. Thus, the report can be used as a tool to discover otherwise elusive keys that can inform and benefit Teck (plus other Canadian companies) and its future strategies for investment in China.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Pitman B. Potter

Student:

Elena Caprioni

Partner:

Teck Metals Ltd.

Discipline:

Urban studies

Sector:

Finance, insurance and business

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Application of Simulation Techniques in Excavation Development

 

The Block Caving method is emerging as a significant future underground mining method (e.g. New Afton Mine, BC; Oyu Tolgoi Mine, Mongolia), becoming more popular in massive underground ore bodies. The design and planning for developing such complex underground excavation systems is challenging both technically and managerially. This research study aims to apply emerging simulation concepts and techniques within the design and planning process for such large scale underground systems. The objectives are to identify the key systems design and planning parameters and their influence over the optimization of such underground project schedules. Significant potential benefits relate to advancing the simulation approach so as to minimize development time and cost, and to improving mining process reliability and safety.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Malcolm Scoble

Student:

Zhen Li

Partner:

Ivanhoe Mines

Discipline:

Engineering - other

Sector:

Mining and quarrying

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Dynamic cost modeling for mega projects

 

There is a recurring problem of cost overrun on mega engineering projects with a budgeted cost of $1 Billion or more. Examples of mega projects include dams, hydro electric projects, and high speed rail projects. The basic reason for cost overrun can be attributed to underestimation of project cost, increases in material and labor cost, increases in financing cost, and problems with project management and environmental factors. Construction Management deals with how to effectively plan and control construction activities such that the total project can be delivered within schedule and under budget. Using mathematical models, the best possible time and resource for each activity with consideration of both engineering and financial factors can be decided; as such, the entire project delivery is kept on time and under budget. The basic reason for this thesis based research is to find ways to improve and apply proper analytical techniques in construction management and in financial planning in order to identify optimum solutions to resource utilization over the project development cycle (including equipment materials, labor and money). The objective is to facilitate the completion of mega project on time while at the same time ensuring that cost overruns on mega projects are kept at a minimum level.

 

 

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Ming Lu

Student:

Prashant G Kakarlamudi

Partner:

Draxware Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Finance, insurance and business

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Improving Visibility Testing in Terrain Navigation

In this project, the intern will be tasked with improving the visibility testing algorithms in a commercial simulation software product. In the software, a large number of entities (such as military forces or emergency response personnel, including vehicles and people) are moving around on a two-dimensional map. The inter-entity visibility (that is, which entities are visible by any given entity) is crucial to the decision-making in the simulation, but the current solution employed by the software is too time-consuming. The intern will explore and implement more efficient algorithms for visibility testing. The expected benefit to the partner organization is faster simulation speed.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Faramarz Samavati

Student:

Troy Alderson

Partner:

C4i Consultants Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

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