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Computer simulations of molten salts interactions with metallic materials

Small modular reactors have been identified by the Canadian government as a “source of safe, clean, affordable energy […] for Canada and Canadians”. Several of these reactor concepts rely on molten salt heat exchange loops, rather than traditional water-based heat exchangers. A key issue is that molten-salt driven corrosion is much less understood. This is of prime importance for the three main industry partners the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Ontario Power Generation, and Global First Power which are involved in the design, planning and construction of Canada’s small modular reactors. The Mitacs interns will investigate how molten salts can potentially degrade metallic structural materials, using state-of-the-art atom-scale computer simulations and machine learning techniques.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Laurent Karim Béland

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories;Global First Power;University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Education

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Multi-Point Mobile Autonomous Visual Inspection System

As industry undergoes revolutionary changes with the integration of advanced controls, intelligent sensors and the machine to machine connectivity the limitations and expectations of autonomous systems are quickly rising. Well the autonomy of manufacturing robots is proving to be a key growth factor for efficient manufacturing, a new frontier is presenting itself. The next challenge to overcome will be the knowledge transfer required for human and machine collaboration. The focus of the proposed project is the constructions of a mobile autonomous visual inspection system (MAVIS) that will be designed and constructed to function in a manufacturing environment. The design of the entire system will consider the codifications of tacid knowledge of a human inspector into the inspection plan while keeping in mind that limitations of standard manufacturing robot equipment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Meaghan Charest-Finn;Scott Nokleby

Student:

Partner:

Eigen Innovations Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Program:

Accelerate

Development of numerically efficient real-time simulation models and stability assessment tools for power-converter-based AC-DC grids

The integration of large-scale renewable energy sources in power grid is challenging and requires new power transmission infrastructure such as high voltage Direct Current (DC) transmission and interconnected AC-DC grids. Real-time power system digital simulators are essential for the development of new AC-DC grid technologies. The aim of this MITACS project is to develop numerically efficient offline and real-time simulation technologies for the emerging AC-DC grids. The objectives of the research include: (1) the development of new power converter models based on Xilinx Versal platform to increase the real-time simulation performance and capability; and (2) the development of stability assessment tools using frequency-dependent impedance models and small signal models for fast converter control design and prototyping. It is expected that the results of this project will greatly enhance the capabilities of state-of-the-art transient simulation tools and will facilitate the analysis and development of the AC-DC grid technologies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Liwei Wang

Student:

Partner:

OPAL-RT Technologies Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

Les jeux vidéo au service de la sensibilisation environnementale : quand l’immersion favorise l’empathie et la prise de conscience des enjeux environnementaux.

Ce projet vise à explorer l’impact émotionnel que peuvent avoir des jeux vidéo offrant une expérience immersive
sur des joueurs de tout âge, afin de leur faire prendre conscience de l’urgence de la crise environnementale. En
effet, l’utilisation de la réalité virtuelle favoriserait cette réflexion qui permettrait aux participants de revoir leurs
comportements et agir dans un plus grand respect de l’environnement. Il s’agit d’un domaine d’étude récent et en
proie aux innovations technologiques continues qui se présente comme une expérience aussi contemplative
qu’active avec un potentiel narratif riche. Ce cadre de recherche ouvre la voie à de multiples pistes de réflexion
pouvant être étendues à d’autres problématiques comportementales où le jeu vidéo immersif présenterait un
intérêt ludique et pédagogiquement pertinent.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Élisabeth Robinot

Student:

Partner:

Studio Trébuchet Inc.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Biomechanics and performance of slip resistant soles for personal and work footwear

The overall goal of this research project is to get a better understanding of what leads to footwear slipping, so as to contribute to the reduction of slip injuries, in three ways: a) by investigating how intrinsic sole design parameters (compound material properties and sole tread shape, width or depth) affect the available coefficient of friction at the footwear-ground interface, both in the first milliseconds of a slip and during slipping; b) by measuring the effect of extrinsic slip parameters (presence of fluids or particles, ground characteristics, or gait patterns of the wearer) on the required coefficient of friction during human gait experimental studies, with sufficiently large slips that avoiding a fall is not always possible; and c) by relying on new insights acquired from a and b, we will suggest new ways to evaluate footwear slip resistance for certification purposes and new sole designs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Cécile Smeesters;Denis Rancourt

Student:

Partner:

L.P. Royer

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Using genomic tools to inform conservation recommendations for massasauga rattlesnake populations in Ontario

Reptiles are one of the most threatened groups of species in the world and are very vulnerable to threats like human development and climate change. The eastern massasauga rattlesnake is the only remaining venomous snake in Ontario and their numbers and habitat are declining. Given that the populations are isolated and found in different habitats there may not be any swapping of genetic information between them, and each population may have unique adaptations that could help them overcome threats. This project brings together experts in conservation actions with leading researchers in reptile biology to determine if there is population connectivity and whether they have adapted differently. We will also develop a method for determining the health and size of populations using roadkill samples and any shed skins we find in an effort to reduce our interaction with this shy species.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephen Lougheed

Student:

Partner:

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Canada

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Salmonella persistence and antimicrobial resistance in poultry facilities

Salmonella (non thyphoidal) is a bacterium that can cause illness in animals and humans. Salmonella can contaminate eggs, it can be transferred from infected hens before the egg is laid, or after due to environmental contamination. Producers can reduce the risk of Salmonella infection in their flocks by cleaning and disinfecting layers houses between flocks. However, Salmonella can use different mechanisms to persist in the environment. Surface adherence and biofilm formation are two of the more important mechanisms that allow Salmonella to survive in the environment. The overarching goal of this proposal is to assess the role of biofilms regarding the capacity of Salmonella Enteritidis to form biofilms, to survive, persist, and transfer to eggshells, and to penetrate eggshells. The goal is also to determine the impact of various environmental factors, such as temperature and humidity, on Salmonella adaptation and persistence, including biofilm formation and resistance to sanitizers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Claudia Narvaez Bravo;Tim McAllister

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Poultry Research Council;Manitoba Egg Farmers

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Life skills training and the effect of predator conditioning on the post-release survival and return-to- spawn rates of hatchery-reared Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch)

One important strategy that is helping to prevent collapse of salmon stocks is the use of hatcheries. Hatchery raised salmon are released into streams to help supplement the wild population. An impediment to hatchery efforts is that for the first two weeks after their release, hatchery-reared salmon often show high rates of mortality due to predators. This is because hatchery-raised fish are naïve to predators, and it takes time to learn about the risk that they pose. This project seeks to identify ways to increase the post-release survival of hatchery-reared Coho salmon. Our goal is to determine if exposing juvenile salmon to predators before release will bolster their survival after they are released. Knowledge of how we can increase post-release survival of Coho salmon can be combined with habitat restoration efforts and allow us to return salmon runs to their historic sustainable levels.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Francis Juanes

Student:

Partner:

Peninsula Streams Society

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Wearable Human-Body Energy Harvesting and Storage to Power Smart Healthcare Textiles

It might be occurred to all of us to have a wearable healthcare device with endless battery life. Think now this will happen by a cloth equipped with the harvesting units to convert our body motions to electricity. In other words, while we are doing our daily routines, any body movement, such as bending the knee during walking, will be translated into electrical energy, and stored in cloth-based energy storage units. Therefore, any activity of your body will be tracked and used to generate electricity. Now this energy will be stored and utilized as the resource for other wearable devices and sensors. Consequently, you will have access to an endless battery as long as you keep doing your daily activities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hani Naguib;Hadis Zarrin;Hadis Zarrin;Hani Naguib;Hani E. Naguib

Student:

Partner:

Vee Canada Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University; University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Communauté d’innovation inclusive et trouble du spectre de l’autisme?: Élaboration et expérimentation d’un processus participatif et collaboratif impliquant une diversité de parties prenantes

L’innovation est un élément clé dans le développement d’une société. Elle permet de trouver de nouvelles solutions pouvant répondre plus adéquatement et durablement aux besoins sociaux. C’est dans cette perspective que l’équipe de la Fondation de la Neurodiversité met sur pied le Centre d’innovation pour les enfants autistes. Les données probantes permettent d’observer qu’un travail collaboratif et l’implication des acteurs tôt dans le projet sont des facteurs de réussite. Or, l’inclusion des personnes autistes dans ce contexte représente un double défi. Tout d’abord, assurer la mise en place d’une telle démarche et maintenir l’engagement des parties peuvent présenter des enjeux considérables. Puis, certains déficits du TSA concernant la communication et les interactions sociales peuvent engendrer certains défis quant à leur engagement dans une approche collaborative. À cet effet, la fondation souhaite élaborer un modèle de communauté d’innovation inclusive permettant le partage et la cocréation dans le but de soutenir le processus d’innovation sociale.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dany Lussier-Desrochers

Student:

Partner:

Fondation de la neurodiversité

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Accelerate

Reverse engineering the SARS-CoV2 virus variants for the rational design of anti-COVID-19 therapeutics

The current pandemic is caused by a nasty virus that infects mostly the lungs via a receptor critical for the virus to bind to lung cells. Knowing how the virus binds to its lung receptor will enable us to synthesize small experimental drugs that will be investigated further for interesting therapeutic properties. This proposal focuses on testing how the virus binds to cells, how exactly it happens, and how this can be used to develop drugs for the current and future pandemics.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pascal Bernatchez

Student:

Partner:

Providence Health Care

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

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

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Maximizing carbon sequestration on ultramafic mine tailings remediation through bioamendments and microbial inoculants

Mining for metals, such as nickel used in steel and batteries, results in a waste product known as tailings. These tailings are the left-over rocks stored in huge piles often hundred of hectares in size and are found throughout Canada. Few plants grow on tailings and they are costly to maintain in order prevent damage to neighbouring ecosystems. Restoration of tailings offers a solution to restore vegetation and ecosystem functioning to areas that provide no ecological benefit. Importantly, as plants grow they remove carbon dioxide from atmosphere and store it in their biomass and in the soil. This project explores the use of organic waste products from the pulp and paper industry and microbial communities from natural systems to maximize natural vegetation growth to return ecosystem functioning to barren tailings and maximize carbon dioxide removal from atmosphere. This will help lower Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael D Preston

Student:

Partner:

FPX Nickel Corp

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Mining

University:

University of Northern British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.