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Programming Techniques for QUBO Compatible Processors II

The main problem this internship project explores is the selection, conversion, and encoding of mathematical models that pertain to the finance industry for processing on available types of analog optimization processors. This research investigation aims to develop new algorithms and code that take advantage of an analog optimization process which acts as an “oracle” for a classical Turing Machine computer. This will be done by developing methods to translate a range of problems into the ideal form for currently available adiabatic annealing hardware. 1 QBit will develop software applications to translate problems into quadratic unconstrained binary optimization (QUBO) problems, enabling a broader range of practical problems to be addressed by a computer that has access to an oracle that answers a problem via an annealing process. This project is part of 1 QBit’s exploration of how to best utilize an annealing oracle for various optimization problems. This research puts 1QBit and Canada in a leadership role as a software developer of this novel approach to computation and optimization.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Drs. Philip Stamp, Marcel Franz, Robert Raussendorf, Eldad Haber, Ozgur Yilmaz, Kai Behrend, Alejandro Adem, Karthik Pattabiraman, Andrey Pavlov, Daniel Lee & Chris Godsil

Student:

Maritza Hernandez-Gaete, Hedayat Alghassi, Gili Rosenberg, Dominic Marchand, Navid Ghadermarzy, Majid Dadashikelayeh, Pooya Ronagh, Ehsan Seyedin, Jaspreet Oberoi, Poya Haghnegahdar, Galo Rojo, Vijaykumar Singh, Arman Zaribafiyan, Seyed Saeed Changiz Reza

Partner:

1QB Information Technologies Inc.

Discipline:

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Feasibility of a pressure retarded osmosis process for Quebec electricity generation

Osmotic power or salinity gradient energy is one type of the renewable energies which is produced by mixing fresh water with salt water. This new environmental friendly energy based on the advantages such as carbon dioxide free and generating power continuously seems to be a good option in which to invest as it will be highly beneficial to Quebec. This project looks to develop expertise related to osmotic power. A pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) power test unit will be designed and installed in Quebec. This will be the first osmotic power system in North America. The project will consist of evaluation and selection of sites for potential pilot testing, determination of pretreatment and cleaning requirements for the membranes, and subsequent design of the test unit. This will provide hands on experience related to the design and operation of a PRO power system in Quebec and enable the evaluation of the viability of this technology for future development for the interns.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Catherine Mulligan & Pragasen Pillay

Student:

Jonathan Maisonneuve, Elham Abbasi-Garravand & TBD

Partner:

Hydro-Québec

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Energy

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Nurturing Landscapes: Bringing together ecology, education and design in the creation of stormwater management systems on school grounds

This research looks to explore the collaboration of ecology, education and design in the creation of built and natural systems to sustainably manage and educate about storm/rain water on school grounds. The research will be conducted through the analysis of 3 key case studies of schoolyard storm/rain water management projects that represent a successful, progressive and collaborative approach to the design, implementation, use and maintenance of the schoolyard water management system. The results of the case study analysis will be used to inform a pilot project to be undertaken at a school in Victoria, BC. During the main research period I will be doing 2 Mitacs internships with Murdoch de Greeff, a Victoria based company specializing in urban storm/rain water design and landscape architecture. Murdoch de Greeff will contribute hands-on professional knowledge to the research process, in turn they will benefit from the results of the research as professional development. By participating in this research Murdoch de Greeff will also be well poised to take on schoolyard design projects as more schools look to improve the water management and outdoor educational environments on their school grounds.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Valentin Schaefer

Student:

Catherine Orr

Partner:

Murdoch de Greeff Inc.

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

The impact of a serious mobile video game on girls’ perceptions, attitudes and behaviors about global water issues and education

We want to learn about the video game “Get Water!” at the Linden School for Girls in Toronto with students between the ages of 10 – 14, from their perspective. This research will involve their teachers and parents as co-researchers who will be asked to keep a journal for two weeks about anything the girls may say directly about the game, or about global water issues or girls education, or anything the girls may do in relation to the game or water issues, for example research on the internet about water or girls education. We are interested in parental response, as well as their daughters response to the game and we are wondering about the potential for social impact of the game. By social impact we wonder whether the game affects attitudes, perceptions or behaviours in relation to water issues and/or girls’ education, or games in general, or do the participants simply think of the game as just a game? Can the game be used as a tool to raise awareness in young Canadian girls about global water issues and the effects on girls’ education?

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bart Simon

Student:

Renee Jackson

Partner:

Decode Global

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Digital media

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Improving efficiency and safety in aviation industry using big data analytics

In aviation industry a large flow of data including thousands of parameters are registered by FDRs (Flight Data Recorders). The objective of this project is to use this big data to improve the efficiency and safety of flights. The data is collected and segmented from the raw datasets and then proper data cleaning methods are used to preprocess data. Then, by the help of analytical models we define a baseline for different registered parameters and compare individual flights against the baseline to detect anomalies. In the next step, by the help of optimization models and statistical techniques such as clique partitioning and set partitioning methods, we define a normal flight and compare individual flights with this pattern.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gilles Savard

Student:

Shadi Sharif Azadeh

Partner:

CAE Inc.

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Optimal Winter Road Maintenance (WRM) Operations

The proposed research aims to find the optimal application rates of liquid chemicals which are applied to a road surface before and during a snow storm. These chemicals are used to accelerate the melting of snow and ice. The effects of various factors such as traffic, pavement temperature and other environmental factors on the performance of these chemicals will also be investigated. In addition, alternative types of machinery currently used to distribute solid chemicals on the roadways will be compared to examine their effectiveness. Existing research in the use of both liquid and solid chemicals will be summarized and a survey of maintenance practices of different municipalities will be conducted and the results documented and compared. The partner organizations will benefit from the knowledge generated from this research with improved decision making on their winter road maintenance operations and reduced salt usage.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Liping Fu

Student:

Michael Linton

Partner:

Steed and Evans Limited

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Effects of Probiotics on Anxiety and ADHD in Children

The Probiotics and Mental Health Research Lab in the Psychology Department at Acadia University is currently involved in exciting and innovative research examining the benefits that probiotics (a type of beneficial bacteria found in the human digestive tract as well as in certain foods) may provide to individuals living with psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. While it is already well documented that probiotics promote good digestive health, less is known about the effects of probiotics on psychological health. Lallemand Health Solutions has recently developed a technique to microencapsulate probiotic bacteria so that they are better able to survive stomach acids on their way to the intestines where they exert their beneficial effects. Dr. Susan Potter and Acadia graduate student, Anne Baccardax, plan to investigate the effectiveness of Lallemand’s “Probio’Stick”, a probiotic supplement, in alleviating symptoms of anxiety and ADHD in children. These mental health conditions can significantly impact a child’s quality of life. Research demonstrating that probiotics are an effective and natural treatment for these conditions could lead to tremendous benefits for these children.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Susan Potter

Student:

Anne Baccardax

Partner:

Milk 2020

Discipline:

Psychology

Sector:

Pharmaceuticals

University:

Acadia University

Program:

Accelerate

Optimization of the heat treatment process of large size forgings of high strength steels- experimentation and modeling

The objective of the present project is to develop the necessary tools for the optimization of the manufacturing of large size forged ingots made of high strength steels used in the transportation and energy industries. The project will analyze all the manufacturing steps including, ingot casting, open die forging and quench & temper steps. For each step, advanced experimental equipment at the hot deformation laboratory at ETS will be used to obtain material laws under working conditions similar to the ones used by the industrial partner. Also, Finite Element Modeling will be used to simulate the industrial conditions by using reliable material data developed at the laboratory scale. Finally, the predictions will be validated at the industrial scale by using Sorel Forge’s facilities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohammad Jahazi

Student:

Abdelhalim Loucif, Kanwal Chadha & TBD

Partner:

Sorel Forge

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Optimization methodologies for Net-Zero Energy Communities

The future of energy supply in Ontario is uncertain. We are faced with an aging nuclear fleet and pressure to avoid future energy generation near communities. Building demands are a strain on energy supplies. A solution is to reduce building energy needs while providing sufficient distributed energy generation on a community-scale. A net-zero energy (NZE) community creates as much energy as it requires. The impetus behind this research is a community under development in London, ON, which aims to achieve NZE. This project involves several partnerships, under the management of the sponsoring organization S2E Technology. S2E will sponsor me as a post-doctoral fellow at McMaster University. I am working on the economic and energy optimization of the buildings and district energy system design. The benefit to S2E will be a repeatable methodology to identify pathways to NZE community design in present and future communities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Jim Cotton

Student:

Scott Bucking

Partner:

S2E Technologies Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Energy

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

Assessment of bacterial cellulose production using a novel microbe

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a natural polymer produced by certain bacteria in the form of nanaofiber. Being a natural nanobiomaterial, it has been investigated for a broad range of applications ranging from headphone diaphragm to wound dressing and medical implant. The biochemical process for BC production using the well established bacterium, A. xylinum, is limited by the inherent kinetics and oxygen availability resulting in a relatively modest yield and high production cost. In this project, we will be investigating a recently discovered facultative bacterium for BC production. This bacterium has the potential of increasing the efficiency of BC production by more than ten folds thus significantly increase the cost effectiveness of virtually all BC applications. The BC production process will be optimized in terms of key kinetic parameters for maximum yield. Properties of the product BC nanofibers will be characterized and compared to those conventionally produced by A. xylinum.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Wankei Wan

Student:

Lina Fu

Partner:

Axcelon Biopolymers Corporation

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Supporting Ontario EcoSchools: Developing Theory into Practice

Environmental education programs have become widely accepted and implemented throughout Ontario elementary and high schools. Ontario EcoSchools has and continues to play a vital role in providing environmental curriculum resources and support tools to promote ecological literacy, however research has shown that a gap between principle and practice remains. The proposed research project aims to address this challenge by examining existing school resources and programs and identifying and developing hands-on tools and activities to support student learning within environmental education. As well, the establishment of environmental education support tools for the Full Day Kindergarten program will be explored to encourage the development of ecological literacy among young children. The result will be continual improvement of EcoSchools programs which in turn will enhance existing resources and tools, encourage collaborative and interactive learning to occur within the school community, and maintain EcoSchools mission whereby students become environmentally responsible citizens.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Ian Colquhoun

Student:

Michelle Rondeau

Partner:

Ontario EcoSchools

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

A Meta-Analysis of Workplace Wellness Programs and the Impact of Sun Life Financial’s HealthyRETURNS Health & Wellness program on Employee Health, Productivity and Organizational Costs

A recent meta-analysis of wellness program research literature, phase 1 of the project described in this proposal, suggests that wellness programs reduce absenteeism, resulting in an average savings of $251 per employee per year. These results are similar to those of a team from Harvard University, whose findings suggest a return on investment (ROI) of $3.27 for every dollar invested in wellness programs. Thus, programs which generate strong employee health outcomes may also generate substantial savings for the employer, thereby supporting a business case for workplace wellness strategies. Both studies also concluded, however, that existing evidence is relatively weak, particularly outside of the U.S., and further exploration of the mechanisms at work is needed before making claims about broader applicability.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Michael Rouse

Student:

Lisa Cossy, Chong Sung (Danny) Kim & TBD

Partner:

Sun Life Financial

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Finance, insurance and business

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

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