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Aerobic digestion of sludge in the clarification zone of KAMAK aerated lagoon

Aerated lagoons (ALs) are popular wastewater treatment systems in Quebec for their simplicity and cost-effectiveness. In 2014, Bionest Technologies introduced the KAMAK™ system, which uses fixed bacterial support technology to boost biofilm growth in ALs. Implemented at the Grandes-Piles AL, the KAMAK™ system enhances nitrification, increases biomass concentration, and reduces effluent total suspended solids (TSS). However, over time, sediment accumulation in clarification zones undergoes anaerobic digestion (AD), especially in warm months. AD of sludge can release ammonia and phosphate, resuspend sludge, increase effluent TSS, reduce nitrification efficiency, and emit odors and greenhouse gases like methane. To address these issues and improve sludge management, it is proposed to introduce aeration in clarification zones for the aerobic digestion of sludge. However, aeration intensity must be controlled to avoid disrupting the settling process and causing sludge resuspension. The study aims to assess the efficacy of resuspending and aerobically hydrolyzing accumulated sludge in the KAMAK™ system’s clarification zones. This involves analyzing sludge characteristics, such as total solids (TS), the ratio of total volatile solids (TVS) to TS, temperature, and dissolved oxygen (DO), to determine the oxygen demand and digestibility of different sludge layers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yves Comeau;Peter Vanrolleghem;Dominique Claveau-Mallet

Student:

Partner:

Bionest

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Biotechnology; Environmental Science and Technology; Water

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Robust obstacle avoidance system for visually impaired persons

There is a large number of visually impaired people all over the world according to the World Health Organization. It reduces their mobility significantly as they may bump into obstacles. Robust real-time obstacle avoidance would be very helpful to increase their mobility. The main objective of this project is to develop a robust and fast obstacle avoidance system based on continuous real-time image analysis and deep learning techniques. The proposed system can be installed in assistive systems such wheelchairs or in wearable systems such as smart glasses. The obstacle warning can be given in the form audio feedback or by other appropriate methods.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mrinal Mandal

Student:

Partner:

Clinisys EMR Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Oxy-fuel combustion flue gas capture based on rapid cycle vacuum pressure swing adsorption (RCVPSA)

Greenhouse gas emission is a growing hazard, and in Canada, facilities emitting GHG over 10 kt CO2 eq/yr are mandated to report their emissions. Oxy-fuel combustion (OFC) is one promising solution for decarbonizing industrial production plants with post-combustion carbon capture. However, the implementation in existing facilities is limited by logistical aspects such as the lack of space necessary for the installation of the gas processing units. The project intends to leverage the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) process to facilitate the OFC gas unit integration through miniaturization and process intensification. The
research aims to develop a rapid-cycle vacuum pressure swing adsorption (RCVPSA) system, which reduces the size of the adsorbent columns down to 20% compared to current benchmarks while maintaining the gas yield. A rotary valve design has been devised to substitute the solenoid valve system normally present in PSA applications. Adsorbent structures are investigated to adapt to the more demanding operational conditions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gregory Scott Patience

Student:

Partner:

Hythermal Gas Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Promouvoir l’Utilisation des Vélos à Assistance Électrique : Le Cas du Projet Vélovolt

Pour le projet de recherche proposé, la stagiaire travaillera sur l’évaluation de l’initiative “Vélovolt”, qui vise à promouvoir l’adoption des vélos à assistance électrique (VAE) par des particuliers à travers des prêts à long terme via des employeurs. La recherche examinera les obstacles et motivations à l’utilisation des VAE, en tenant compte de facteurs tels que l’âge, le sexe, les caractéristiques socio-économiques et les conditions de transport. Elle analysera également l’impact de l’environnement bâti sur l’adoption des VAE et évalueront comment l’essai gratuit de VAE influence les choix de transport des participants, y compris le potentiel de transfert modal vers d’autres modes plus durables. En utilisant des méthodes mixtes incluant l’analyse de données quantitatives, ainsi que l’analyse des enquêtes pré-post, elle produira des recommandations pour améliorer l’efficacité des interventions de la phase 2 de “Vélovolt” et développera un processus d’évaluation robuste pour l’organisation partenaire, Équiterre. L’objectif est d’orienter le développement de politiques publiques visant à encourager une mobilité urbaine durable.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kevin Manaugh;Owen Waygood

Student:

Partner:

Équiterre

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Conception et documentation de l’exposition inaugurale et permanente du Musée canadien de l’aluminium. L’aluminium comme phénomène historique et culturel au Canada

Ce projet vise la conception et la documentation de l’exposition inaugurale et permanente du Musée canadien de l’aluminium, en considérant plus particulièrement l’aluminium en tant que phénomène historique et culturel au Canada. Le projet vise ainsi à définir une offre muséale innovante sur les scènes québécoise, canadienne et internationale, tout en comblant des lacunes importantes sur le plan des connaissances, de la valorisation historique et de l’accès public au patrimoine.
En effet, bien que le Canada ait été longtemps au XXe siècle le principal producteur d’aluminium, ce métal le 2e plus utilisé dans le monde,l’aventure aluminière québécoise et canadienne reste peu connue et risque de tomber dans l’oubli. Ce problème est d’autant plus critique que les travailleurs et les travailleuses, qui ont jalonné cette histoire, sont eux-mêmes relégués à l’arrière-scène par les fermetures et les reconfigurations qui ont affecté cette industrie. Il semble donc naturel de mettre à profit l’héritage matériel de celle-ci, plus encore dans les murs de la première aluminerie canadienne, pour revaloriser le rôle social et la parole de ces personnes et de leurs communautés, particulièrement en intégrant leur participation à un récit scientifique, informé et original sur l’aluminium, centré sur le Québec, le Canada et Shawinigan.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lucie K Morisset

Student:

Partner:

La Cité de l'énergie

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Coach Mo: AI-drive Text to Speech

MOTTIV Technologies and researchers from the University of Alberta will collaborate to create an “AI coach” which is a language based chatbot that will speak to athletes who use the MOTTIV app about a defined list of instances that are critical for a successful coach-athlete relationship. The goal is to make the chatbot called Coach Mo as proactive as the best 1-1 endurance coaches in the world.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Irene Cheng

Student:

Partner:

MOTTIV

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

A platform where ABA/Speech meets Behaviour Analysis

This project involves the development of a program that will aid creating operational efficiencies and lower costs to Guiding Light. The coding of the program involves: combining assessment tools that are currently being used in our centres; the gathering of clients data and mapping of charts based on these data; the use of AI to fetch (retrieve) stimulants based on the assessment tools from the programs resource library; the storing of clients data digitally so that it can be access at any of our centres; allowing families secure access to leave messages for therapists directly and to review reports from Clinical Leadership team.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dean Tsaltas

Student:

Partner:

Guiding Light Autism Services Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Education

University:

Nova Scotia Community College

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Enhancement of the Automotive Cybersecurity Vulnerability Database Platform

This project aims to enhance the existing Automotive Cybersecurity Vulnerability Database Platform, making it more robust, user-friendly, and industry-specific. The platform will enrich data points by leveraging AI and ML to ensure high relevance and actionable intelligence for automotive cybersecurity. The project will adapt the National Vulnerability Database framework to include automotive-specific technology tags, provide export and reporting functionalities, and offer operational context with key performance indicators (KPIs) to help users understand vulnerability trends. Quality assurance measures will ensure the dataset can be rapidly extended while maintaining high standards, transforming the platform into a cutting-edge tool for the automotive industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ikjot Saini

Student:

Partner:

Automotive Security Research Group

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Windsor

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Organizational Efficiency and Digital Transformation Initiative for Energy Storage Industry

By addressing organizational efficiency, digital marketing, and operational activities, TROES can overcome significant challenges in the energy storage industry, such as market competition, technological advancements, and customer acquisition and retention. This project aims to foster a more efficient and cohesive organization within TROES by enhancing cross-functional communication, optimizing HR and administrative operations, and identifying opportunities for grants and subsidies. Simultaneously, it will elevate TROES’s digital marketing strategies to enhance the promotion of its energy storage solutions by increasing digital adoption, boosting brand awareness, and improving customer engagement. Additionally, the project will improve the management of vendor, supplier, and contractor lists and enhance CRM operations to align with TROES’s expansion strategy, ultimately streamlining processes and supporting the company’s growth objectives.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Golam Kabir;Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan

Student:

Partner:

TROES

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Regina

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Improving the Asset Management Policy and Strategy of the Small to Medium-Sized Municipalities of Saskatchewan

Effective asset management is vital for small and medium-sized municipalities to ensure the efficient use, maintenance, and sustainability of public infrastructure. These municipalities often face challenges such as limited financial resources, aging infrastructure, and a lack of tools and expertise for data management and decision-making. Regulatory and compliance pressures further complicate their efforts. Developing robust asset management strategies can help overcome these challenges by providing a framework for decision-making, supporting informed planning and budgeting, enabling proactive maintenance, and ensuring effective resource allocation. Training and capacity building equip staff with necessary skills, ultimately optimizing resource use, sustaining infrastructure, and enhancing service quality for communities.
This project aims to enhance the asset management capabilities of the municipalities of Pilot Butte, Maple Creek, Regina, Watson, Wynyard, Lanigan, and Melfort, among others. The scope of work includes the development of a comprehensive asset management policy and strategy, the creation and maintenance of detailed asset management documentation and records, support for condition assessments, and robust capital planning. By implementing these measures, the project seeks to provide these municipalities with the tools and frameworks necessary to make informed decisions, optimize resource allocation, and ensure sustainable and efficient management of their infrastructure assets.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Golam Kabir

Student:

Partner:

ASI-Asset Strategy Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Regina

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Pharmacist-physiotherapist collaborative management for early knee osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a slowly progressive chronic condition that is associated with aging and is characterized as joint pain. Individuals with early-stage OA usually attempt to treat their OA with pain medication therefore Alberta pharmacists can be seen as a first point of contact for these individuals to access appropriate care. Education, self-management, and exercise are elements that aid in managing this progressive chronic condition. Typically, a health care professional such as a physiotherapist or pharmacist may help with the development and application of these self-management skills. In this study, the primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of a 3-month pharmacist-physiotherapist community collaboration in patients with early knee OA on pain relief and functional improvement. The proposed research looking at early OA in the community will be of particular interest to Arthritis Research Canada (ARC) given its mandate of arthritis including OA. Little research has looked at early knee OA in the community; it has, more often than not, looked at moderate to advance OA when people access the medical system. The findings from this work will be of particular to the arthritis networks such as The Arthritis Society.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Allyson Jones

Student:

Partner:

Arthritis Research Canada

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Synthesis and Application of Tritiated Activin Receptor Like Kinase 2 Radioligands for Molecular Investigations of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma

Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a rare childhood cancer that affects part of the brainstem. DIPG is typically diagnosed in children aged 5-10 years old and does not have any effective forms of treatment. Since there are no treatments, the average survival time for children who are diagnosed with DIPG is only 11 months. We are a part of a global, open science initiative to find effective treatments for children suffering from DIPG. There is an enzyme called ALK2 that is mutated to be overly active in many children suffering from DIPG, with up to 30% of patients expressing mutant ALK2. These over-activating mutations are thought to contribute to DIPG tumour growth and aggression, so developing a drug for inhibiting ALK2 is a promising route for treating DIPG. The goal of this proposal is to develop a molecular imaging tool (or radioligand) that can be used to efficiently screen potential ALK2 drug candidates and imaging agents in vitro to help expedite the drug discovery process for treating DIPG. We will also use these radioligands to further study autopsied DIPG tumour tissues to learn more about potential therpeutic targets and imaging biomarkers in this disease.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Neil Vasdev

Student:

Partner:

Amsterdam Univeristy Medical Center

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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