Innovative Projects Realized

Enhancing Application Performance developed with HTML5 & JavaScript over unreliable, high latency and low bandwidth connections using Web Standards

This project investigates the use of Web Standards to enhance performance of HTML5 & JavaScript applications as a means to ensure rich engaging interactions for remote clients that are using low bandwidth connections with high latency and frequent interruptions.

Development of ultrasonic based oil-water interface level monitoring device

The project aims at developing prototype of a new ultrasonic based device to monitor andmaintain oil-water interface position and oil layer height. Need for such a device has been identified for applications in oil-water separators commonly used in a number of processes. The ability to monitor interface position as well as liquid-layer thickness is essential to ensure continuous operation of separators and avoid complications in downstream processing and/or accidental discharge to sanitary or storm sewer systems. This is important to meet environmental regulations for discharge waters into sewer system and avoid penalties. Improved monitoring and control of these operations will enable them to become more competitive. The new device would have several desirable features such as self-calibration, low power consumption, resistance to fouling etc. These features were identified after a review of potential applications with our industry partner. Further a review of alternative technologies identified ultrasonic based device to hold the most potential to meet the requirements.

Techniques of aircraft engine vibration analysis

The Master’s student will conduct the investigation of the state-of-the-art of the engine mount-damper-aircraft structure technology to reduce the aircraft structural vibration. He/she will establish the framework for the modeling, based on the test and experiment procedures that are provided by P&WC. The modeling will be planned so that the model results can be verified by the experiment (in future work), and vice versa the changes in the model parameters can be easily implemented into test rig. Therefore, the literature review will focus on both numerical and analytical methods used for studying the dynamics of aircraft engine and its parts as well as state-of-the-art of the experiment methods, in additional to what is provided by P&WC.

Synthesis of Pheromone Analogs for the Control of Parasitic Insect Infestation

Alternative financing and feasibility assessment for First Nation housing initiatives

The research would evaluate the existing financing options for home building in the first nationcommunity. It would also look at the viability of using alternative finanCing vehicle for channelingprivate equity from the various markets. This research hopes to provide the First Nations communities with the necessary financial tools to leverage the existing equity market through both private and public funding.

Strategic safety stock allocation in an assembly supply chain network

The supply chain structure of an engine assembly line consists of several complex flows and processes to satisfy the requirements for on time delivery of these products. The difficulty in managing such systems is due to the fact that more than 1000 parts should be available on time in a synchronized manner to start the assembly procedures and deliver the products on time. Due to the supplier lead time variability, quality inspection related delays and other sources of uncertainty, the adherence to a production plan is almost impossible. This results in delays in the production schedule which may result in delays in the delivery of engines to the customer.

The objective of this research project is to improve on time delivery performance of the engine assembly line and develop new inventory policies for the supply chain operations to accommodate the transition to the moving assembly line while keeping the inventory investment at an acceptable level. This will result in savings in operational costs through the elimination of the existing inefficiencies.

Low Dose Computed Tomography Imaging: Measuring effects of denoising algorithms by means of objective and subjective measurements, and algorithms parameters optimization

Pattern classification of flow limited breathing via acoustic measurements

IT optimization and strategic planning support systems

Assessment of two novel chemical entities in the amelioration of tau-related neuropathology and behavioral impairment in the P301S mouse.

Consumer access to personal health information for asthma self-management

The Centre for Global eHealth Innovation (UHN) is leading the development of a mobile web application for asthma self-management on behalf of Ontario Lung Association, in a project funded by Canada Health Infoway. The internship will involve the research and development of the user-interface of this novel application, which can be accessed by users via standard browsers on desktops and laptops to across a range of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The application aims to enhance collaborative management of asthma between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, by leveraging various electronic resources and tools for disease management, providing access to personal health information and asthma care plan information, and allowing collection of user-entered asthma information. This involves support for various features that allow for personalized management of their asthma condition. This application will fill in the present void of a technological solution for asthma self-management and will empower patients to become actively involved in their treatment plans. It will significantly benefit asthma patients and promote effective self-management which would, in turn, help improve patient quality of life and, ultimately, reduce costs to the healthcare system.

Technologies for improved sustainability of long-life flexible pavements