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Ecological risk assessment of flocculants for the construction industry in British Columbia

Stormwater consists of a complex mixture of chemicals that is minimally regulated but can be a major source of pollution. Stormwater discharge from construction sites must comply with temperature, turbidity and pH requirements set by local governments in British Columbia. In order to achieve these limits, a treatment process, typically involving the use of chemical flocculants and/or filtration is put in place. The chemicals used in this process are often not strictly regulated and their impacts on receiving water bodies may be poorly understood. This project aims to examine the environmental impacts of one such chemical flocculant, LBP-2101, on microbial communities, invertebrates and fish present in streams in the Metro Vancouver area. The project also aims to work towards the development of an evaluation process for chemicals used in stormwater treatment in the construction industry in the City of Burnaby to minimize the environmental impacts of stormwater discharge on receiving streams in the lower mainland.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jane Fowler;Vicki Marlatt;Vicki Marlatt;Jane Fowler

Student:

Partner:

City of Burnaby

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Remote sensing of microalgal biofilms on mudflats

Net Zero Atlantic (NZA) is a non-profit organization, based in Halifax, that is seeking to advance a sustainable and inclusive transition to a carbon-neutral Atlantic Canada through the provision of credible and objective data and support services. To do so, NZA leads applied research projects designed to help inform Atlantic Canada’s transition to net zero emissions. There are still significant knowledge and technology gaps that must be identified and addressed and the Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT) Research Program makes R&D investments to foster early-stage genesis of novel technologies in the region, and to evaluate the suitability of technologies emerging from other jurisdictions for application in the region. NZA is the umbrella holder for this project. In addition to the project activities and resources listed below in 2.3, NZA will track deliverables and scope changes, review interim and final submissions, attend presentations, disburse and track funding and report Program outcomes and expenditures to funders and NZA’s Board of Directors. The outcomes of the project with be leveraged by NZA ECT program to support Nova Scotia’s and New Brunswick’s net zero emissions goals.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Myriam Barbeau;Christopher Wong

Student:

Partner:

Net Zero Atlantic

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Accelerate

Fostering collaborative concussion management via the Blue Card in Canadian community rugby

The Blue Card was designed to minimize the risk of multiple concussions and encourage a safe return to competition. The Blue Card requires the collaboration of multiple participant groups. However, poor relationships between participant groups can impact the initiative’s success. Concussion training interventions must consider the complex dynamics within sports to facilitate collaboration among participant groups. This research aims to foster collaborative concussion management by supporting the development of a training program that allows rugby participants to share their perspectives on what should be included and how it should be implemented. A collaborative data collection technique will help participants (e.g., athletes, coaches, and match officials) come to an agreement on the content and format of a new concussion training program. This research will support the development of a training program, as informed by the agreement of the on-the-field experts, focusing on fostering positive relationships and collaboration. The involvement of representatives from the partnering organization (Rugby Canada) will help improve initiatives around concussion policy development and implementation within the organization.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lynda Mainwaring

Student:

Partner:

Rugby Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Numerical package for characterizing quantum field generated by lossy micro-ring resonator

In this project, the intern will investigate mathematical models for sources of photons (the fundamental particles of light) with quantum properties that are suitable for implementation in computer software for the simulation and analysis of quantum information systems. These models are important for the design of realistic systems for quantum information processing and include the influence of the physical structure that guides the light and the non-linear effects of the materials used to construct the source. When combined with existing purpose-built simulation tools for analyzing the transformation of quantum information in photonic integrated circuits, these new models will support future development of photonic quantum computers and networks.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hoi-Kwan Kero Lau

Student:

Partner:

ANSYS Canada Ltd.

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Optimization of laser beam machining process parameters to minimize recast layer

This project focuses on improving the component quality after Laser Beam Machining (LBM) for HS188 (AMS5608), a superalloy critical in aerospace and power generation due to its high strength and corrosion resistance. LBM often leaves a recast layer, a residue of resolidified molten material on the side edges, which weakens the material’s strength and corrosion properties which are critical in such sensitive applications. To tackle this, the project aims to explore the use of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) to optimize the LBM process settings, minimizing the recast layer. This involves experimenting with various LBM settings and analyzing outcomes with advanced tools like Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) to predict the optimum combination of settings. The expected benefits include enhanced component durability, reduced manufacturing costs, and improved product quality and reliability in high-stress applications

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Faculty Supervisor:

Olanrewaju Ojo

Student:

Partner:

Magellan Aerospace

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Advanced Manufacturing; Aerospace; Technology

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Comprehensive Experimental and Numerical Studies of a new Environmental Exposure Unit

Seasonal and environmental allergies are estimated to affect approximately 15% of the population in North America, leading to more than 3 million missed workdays per year with annual costs exceeding 8 billion dollars. Allergy symptoms from pollen or dust mites include sneezing, nasal congestion, and watery eyes, but in severe cases, asthma attacks may be triggered. Red Maple Trials (Ottawa, ON) designed a new testing room (normally referred to as Environmental Exposure Units, EEUs, or sometimes also referred to as Allergen Exposure Chambers, AECs) in which patients can be exposed to airborne allergens (pollen or dust mites) for clinical studies. In the current investigation, an intern will participate in the testing of different pollens (for example, ragweed or Timothy grass) as well as dust mites, aiming at achieving uniformity in both spatial and temporal distribution of allergens in this new facility. The company is also interested in performing numerical simulations of allergen aerosol dispersion in the exposure room to better understand the flow dynamics of various dispersion conditions. Allergy research can improve the lives of a significant portion of the population in Canada and the world.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Edgar Matida

Student:

Partner:

Red Maple Trials

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

Electrochemical Synthesis and Photophysical Investigation of One and Two Electron Reduced Organic Photoredox Precatalysts

Organic photoredox catalysis is a profitable, emerging methodology in synthetic chemistry, making countless challenging chemical transformations easily accessible. For organic photocatalysts, the active catalyst responsible for single electron transfer to substrates was initially proposed to be the excited state of the radical anion of the photocatalyst, formed in-situ. Recently, the Nocera group has shown that for naphthalene monoimide, the species responsible for its super-reducing nature is actually the singlet excited state of its two electron reduced and singly protonated counterpart. This indicated that for radical organic anions thought to facilitate PRC, it might actually be the two electron reduced species that is formed in situ that is responsible for the observed reactivity. In order to gain more insight on the mechanism of photoredox catalysis mediated by known super-reducing species, the singly and doubly reduced counterparts of these organic molecules need to be isolated, which is typically challenging because of the air and moisture sensitivity, and instability of these intermediates. The objectives of this project are to develop an electrochemical protocol to generate and isolate one-electron and two-electron reduced products of some known organic photocatalysts, following which their photophysics and photochemistry relevant to reductive organic transformations can be studied.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Herbert

Student:

Partner:

Harvard University

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Enhancing the Security of DeFi Ecosystem via Smart Contracts Analysis (2)

This project will build on the results achieved in MITACS Accelerate Project IT36824 on enhancing the security of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem through smart contracts analysis. In particular, we plan to work on refining and extending the algorithm we developed to find and repair oracle related vulnerabilities in smart contracts with new techniques to allow it to find and repair other types of vulnerabilities in smart contracts. We plan to write an academic paper on those new improvements. Also, we plan during this project to write a technical report for the Bank of Canada to document lessons we learned in the past two years in the area of securing Blockchain and smart contracts. This report will help inform researchers and decision makers at the Bank of Canada of the possible design choices for digital currencies to provide a good balance of security and usability for all participants in the ecosystem.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andreas Veneris;Fan Long

Student:

Partner:

Bank of Canada

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Manufacturing; Public administration

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Enhancing the Security of DeFi Ecosystem via Smart Contracts Analysis

This project will build on the results achieved in MITACS Accelerate Project IT36824 on enhancing the security of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem through smart contracts analysis. In particular, we plan to work on refining and extending the algorithm we developed to find and repair oracle related vulnerabilities in smart contracts with new techniques to allow it to find and repair other types of vulnerabilities in smart contracts. We plan to write an academic paper on those new improvements. Also, we plan during this project to write a technical report for the Bank of Canada to document lessons we learned in the past two years in the area of securing Blockchain and smart contracts. This report will help inform researchers and decision makers at the Bank of Canada of the possible design choices for digital currencies to provide a good balance of security and usability for all participants in the ecosystem.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andreas Veneris;Fan Long

Student:

Partner:

Bank of Canada

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Manufacturing; Public administration

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Norsat International Inc.

Norsat International Inc., based in Richmond, BC, is a globally recognized high-tech company that designs and manufactures innovative communication solutions for challenging applications and environments. The organization specializes in satellite communication systems, wireless network products, and electronic systems for complex environments. Norsat’s core activities include developing cutting-edge technology, providing technical support, and ensuring seamless integration of their products into various markets. The company prides itself on its ability to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring their products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephanie Howes

Student:

Partner:

Norsat International Inc.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing

University:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Enhancing Technical Support, Operational Efficiency, and Innovation in the Energy Sector

The aims of this proposal are to enhance technical support through design processes, internal management, and quality assurance of TROES. The objective is to optimize the design process to improve customer support, strengthen collaboration between the technical support and business development teams, and implement quality assurance protocols. Additionally, the project seeks to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery through an innovative project management improvement initiative. By refining collaboration with the foreign manufacturing team of TROES, the project will streamline workflows, mitigate communication hurdles, and improve timely project completions, including a detailed analysis of existing projects to identify inefficiencies and the integration of advanced project management tools and techniques. Furthermore, the project aims to empower adoption and drive innovation in the energy sector by improving TROES Corp’s business development processes and business model, particularly in the battery energy storage sector.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Golam Kabir;Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan;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

Impact Investing Solutions for Foundations – University of Victoria

This project will support Propel Impact in advancing impact investing activities across charitable foundations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Basma Majerbi

Student:

Partner:

Propel Impact

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Education; Management of companies and enterprises; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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