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13270 Completed Projects

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Algorithms for Nonlinear Geometric Constraints in Vector Graphics

The University of Alberta proposes to hire an industrial postdoctoral fellow funded through the Mitacs Accelerate program to develop enhanced constraint equation solution methods and 3D graphical authoring tools in partnership with a local company in Edmonton, Alberta. The field of application is educational web software for creating randomized scaled mathematical drawings, delivered in an interactive browser environment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

John Bowman

Student:

Pouria Ramazi

Partner:

Varafy

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Education

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Synthesis of Carbohydrate Derivatives for the Improvement of Red Blood Cell Storage

Most red blood cells (RBCs) are stored from 1-6 °C in an additive solution of saline, adenine, glucose, and mannitol for up to 42 days. Cryopreservation of RBCs at -80 ºC in 40% glycerol can prolong their shelf life to at least ten years; however, the process to remove glycerol prior to transfusion is time-consuming and precludes the use of cryopreserved RBCs in emergency situations. The proposed research aims to develop non-toxic carbohydrate derivatives to improve the quality of hypothermically-stored RBCs and facilitate the use of cryopreserved RBCs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Ben

Student:

Julia Meyer

Partner:

Canadian Blood Services

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Moving the weakest links upstream: assessing passage of rainbow smelt and alewife at two Prince Edward Island fishways

Dams can be problematic for fishes, particularly those that migrate. In order to help fish move around dams, fisheries managers may construct fishways (aka “fish ladders”). However, these structures do not always function properly, often because they were built only to pass trout and salmon and are thus inappropriate for other species. This project aims to assess the ability of migratory rainbow smelt to use a newly constructed, “fish friendly” fishway at MacLean’s Pond on the Vernon River, PEI. We will also assess alewife passage (sometimes called “gaspereau”) at a fish ladder on Officer’s Pond, Winter River, PEI.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael van den Heuvel

Student:

Sean Landsman

Partner:

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Natural resources

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Searchable Social and Environmental Impact Measurement Database

Stakeholders from all business sectors are increasingly looking to businesses to address pressing social and/or environmental issues. Co-operatives are facing the same challenges, and must also use non-financial indicators to demonstrate their co-operative difference.
The purpose of this project is to develop a web-based searchable database of existing tools and frameworks to measure social and environmental performance of business and enterprises. Thus far, we have identified in excess of 80 different tools and frameworks that could be used by co-operatives to measure their social and environmental performance. Through this Mitacs grant, this data will become organized, standardized and searchable within a web-based database. As something of this nature has not been done for the co-operative sector, it would become the “go to” database on expanded reporting for co-operatives in Canada, if not globally.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pawan Lingras

Student:

Atenea Vidales

Partner:

Duguid Consulting

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Going with the flow: Advancement of data collection and analysis tools for utilizing drifter data in tidal energy applications.

This project aims to further develop cost-effective methods for characterizing fluid flow fields in high-energy tidal channels, with a focus on use of low-profile drifters to calibrate and validate numerical models of ocean flows. The project will focus on the Finite-Volume Community Ocean Model (FVCOM) used by Acadia and Luna Ocean, primarily for tidal energy site assessment in the Bay of Fundy. The use of measurements gathered by various types of drifters provides a cost effective method for mapping flow fields, resolving spatial and short-term temporal variation in tidal flows. This project will further develop Luna Ocean Data Analysis Software (LODAS), utilizing some open source tools in Acadia’s existing ‘PySeidon’ tidal software package. The result will be an increased understanding of the accuracy of drifter measurements and module for LODAS that will calibrate and quantify errors within FVCOM using flow velocity data measured from drifters. We expect the results to advance tools used for commercial tidal energy site assessments as well as provide detailed tidal information for local high-interest regions for tidal energy developments.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Richard Karsten

Student:

Jeremy Locke

Partner:

Luna Ocean Consulting Ltd.

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Alternative energy

University:

Program:

Accelerate

The Effects Of Road Reclamation Method On Woodland Caribou And Other Boreal Species

This study will examine the relationship between reclamation methods and when deactivated roads become suitable for caribou, using developing UAV technology to monitor caribou while testing UAV effectiveness in the field. This will be done by establishing long-term cameras along reclaimed road sites, monitoring wildlife movement through the study areas and by completing aerial wildlife surveys with UAVs and different sensors to establish a baseline count of the animals within the area and aid in tracking their movements. Various stages of recovery will help develop chronological sequences of events, measuring the time between reclamation, the rate and quality of forest recovery and the activities of different wildlife species. This is important in protecting forest biodiversity and to look for more effective and efficient ways to regenerate the forests after harvest; adding to the knowledge of interspecies dynamics and how human induced forest disturbance affects the long-term ecology of boreal ecosystems.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ulf Runesson

Student:

Ryan Wilkie

Partner:

Resolute Forest Products Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Resources and environmental management

Sector:

Forestry

University:

Lakehead University

Program:

Accelerate

Determination of the physicochemical properties of flaxseed oil extractedusing an innovative cold-pressing/filtering system

As one of the healthiest edible oils on the market, flaxseed oil is mostly promoted for its high Omega-3 content.
Regrettably, flaxseed oil is unsuitable for cooking because of its low smoke point. AlliggaTM’s innovative cold pressing/filtering system has remarkably revolutionized this nutritious oil, making it a quality oil to cook with,
while maintaining the richest content of Omega-3 essential fatty acids of any other cooking oil. This project will
determine the frying qualities of Alligga TM flaxseed cooking oil and compare this with other common cooking oils
on the Canadian market. The outcome of this work would enable BG Health Group Inc. to optimize their Alliga TM
extraction system and position them competitively in the market.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Xiaonan Lu

Student:

Zhong Hua

Partner:

Alligga

Discipline:

Food science

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Program:

Accelerate

A decision support framework for optimizing tube utilization in laboratory tests

In this project, the intern will design a decision support framework for optimizing tube utilization in laboratory tests. Given a prescription, the framework automates the tube selection process and outputs low cost tube configurations. The framework is designed to be easily adapted to different lab configurations. It consists of three processes, namely data profile configuration, tube optimization and solution prioritization. Data profile configuration process will formulate code and machine configuration files as the inputs to the tube optimization process. Solutions generated by tube optimization will then be evaluated by the solution prioritization process based on business and operational rules and preferences. Once integrated with mobile devices, users can obtain the optimized tube configuration in a real time manner by a simple scanning on the prescription. The proposed framework optimizes the tube utilization, reduces the cost throughout the whole laboratory testing process and saves time for agency, nurses and patients.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chun Wang

Student:

Jie Gao

Partner:

Medialpha

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Development and characterization of polyester/graphene coatings

Environmental aging is responsible for many industrial failures. Using a protective coating is one of the most common and also efficient methods to protect material surfaces against environmental attack, and consequently extend their life. For modern coatings used for industrial applications, besides high chemical stability and good adhesion, new functionalities such electrical conductivity or anti-static properties are desired. For example, for development of transportation and electronic technologies, a low cost conductive coating with good physical properties is required. Conductive coatings are formed by mixing various types of electrical conducting materials into the binder. Graphene is considered as promising versatile nanofiller due to its extraordinarily properties, such as very high electrical and thermal conductivities. It has great potential to improve the properties of low cost resins such as polyester at low filler content. This work will explore the use of NanoXplore’s graphene for developing low-cost, anti-corrosion, conductive coatings.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Eric David

Student:

Milad Madinehei

Partner:

Group NanoXplore Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Nanotechnologies

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Simulation and Development of a new Drive system and its Control Method for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)

The proposed research project is to develop and implement a motor drive based on new semiconductor technologies such SiCMOS and GaN. This motor drive will be used in eVox bikes developed and commercialized by Procycle. The objective is to increasing the operating voltage in the system from 100V to 250V. This high voltage device will improve substantially the efficiency of the system by decreasing the losses in the electrical machine used in the bike. This improved performance will help the company to stay in head of this very competitive market.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Handy Fortin Blanchette

Student:

Ali Rahimi

Partner:

Propulsion PowerCycle inc

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluating the potential of using a Canadian Sudangrass hybrid and ryegrass as companion crops for alfalfa establishment

Alfalfa is a legume forage crop that is intensively grown in Canada and represents a major feed source for livestock ruminants (i.e. dairy cows). When establishing pure stands of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) there are two primary options to minimize weed encroachment: the use of herbicides or the use of companion crops. Companion crops will minimize weed development during the establishment year, provide more harvestable forage biomass, and reduce risks of erosion. Cereals are traditionally used as companion crops but new species such as Sudangrass and ryegrass this project is to determine the effects of underseeding alfalfa with various companion crops on forage yield and quality, and alfalfa establishment and persistence, with a focus on newly available species. 

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Faculty Supervisor:

Philippe Seguin

Student:

Caroline Matteau

Partner:

Bélisle Solution Nutrition Inc

Discipline:

Forestry

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluation of additive manufacturing technology for the fabrication of wind-tunnel model parts featuring static pressure channels

The objective of the proposed project is to evaluate the use of additive manufacturing technology for the fabrication of wind-tunnel model parts featuring static pressure channels. The long-term aim of this research to devise an innovative manufacturing process that reduces the cost and lead time required to fabricate aerodynamic wind-tunnel models. The suggested methodology is to test the transient response time of pressure channels manufactured with additive technology and to compare it with those manufactured using classical machining. The results obtained through this project will help the industrial partner devise a manufacturing process for wind-tunnel model parts used, among others, at the NRC 1.5m Blow-down wind tunnel.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Julien Weiss

Student:

Abdelouahab Mohammed-Taifour

Partner:

FusiA Impression 3D Metal Inc

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

Program:

Accelerate

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