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An Efficient Data Analysis Pipeline

The proposed research project targets computational performance improvements of an data analysis pipeline. The project has a duration of four months and aims to achieve two objectives: (1) to properly characterize the performance of individual stages of the existing data analysis pipeline in terms of execution time, memory, and I/O, and (2) to improve the performance of individual stages where possible. The intern will use methods learnt and developed during the masters research and apply them to a real-world system at Acerta Analytics Solutions. The expected benefit to the partner organization, Acerta, is that the outcomes of the project will improve the performance of the existing data analysis pipeline.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Crowley

Student:

Anderson Sousa

Partner:

Acerta Analytics Solutions Inc

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Wind Turbine Power Curve Modelling for Reliable Power Prediction Using Isotonic Regression and Different Loss Functions

Electrical power generation based on wind energy has been one of the fastest growing renewable energy sources. An important area of research in wind energy is to find different ways to improve the power reliability of systems. Modeling wind turbine power curve using past data is often used as an efficient way to use empirical power curve instead of manufacturer company power curve.
As wind-power data are often so noisy, fitted wind turbine power curves could be very different from the theoretical ones that are provided by manufacturers. For example, most wind turbine power curves are monotonic for a specific range of speed, however, fitted models do not necessarily have this property. In this research we first develop methods for fitting wind turbine power curve models that preserve the monotonicity of the curve. TO BE CONT’D
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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohammad Jafari Jozani

Student:

Mehrdad Mehrjoo

Partner:

Discipline:

Statistics / Actuarial sciences

Sector:

Alternative energy

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Development and Analysis of Electric-Assist Wheelchair Systems

A power-assisted wheelchair is a hybrid between manual and power wheelchairs that consists of an electric-assist system that can be easily mounted on a manual wheelchair. The market for power-assisted wheelchair systems has seen growth in the past decade because of their benefits on the health and mobility of manual wheelchairs users. However, current power-assisted wheelchair systems are not fully addressing user requirements. The proposed research project involves analyzing the mechanical and subjective characteristics of currently available electric-assist systems. Testing will be performed using a dynamometer and a qualitative study will investigate human factors in the system design. This project could have impact by improving quality of life for wheelchair users by increasing mobility and reducing fatigue and injury.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Carolyn Sparrey

Student:

Garrett Kryt

Partner:

Rick Hansen Institute

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Integration of smart sensing fabric in a DVT pressure stocking

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), formation of blood clot in deep vein usually in leg, has severe health complications that can lead to disability or death. Applying a cyclic pressure can improve blood circulation and may prevent DVT. This cyclic pressure can be implemented via mobile compression socks (MCS). However, MCS only apply static pressure, which reduces the effectiveness of the MSC. The Toyo team has developed and patented a compression stocking capable of applying cyclic pressure. Although the patented TOYO MSC (TMSC) performs satisfactorily and proves the concept, the sensing component of the TMSC is bonded on the cuff. It makes the cuff inflexible, uncomfortable to wear and aesthetically unpleasing. Thus, There is a need for a fully integrated system wherein the pressure sensors are unobtrusively integrated in the cuff fabric (or the pressure stocking) allowing more precise monitoring of the pressure. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Frank Ko

Student:

Dina Badawy

Partner:

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Inclusive and Accessible Energy Governance: Recommendations for the National Energy Board Modernization

A series of high-profile pipeline proposals and controversial changes to federal environmental legislative have created a “crisis of confidence” in the National Energy Board (NEB). As a result, the federal government has initiated a review and modernization of the NEB in conjunction with a broader review of federal environmental legislation. The purpose of this project is to support the Pembina Institute’s ongoing engagement in the NEB modernization process by undertaking policy research and developing recommendations to facilitate inclusive and accessible regulatory processes. Specifically, the research examines proposed institutions for public and stakeholder engagement and the accessibility of energy and climate data.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alexandra Mallett

Student:

Nichole Dusyk

Partner:

Pembina Institute

Discipline:

Public administration

Sector:

Energy

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Fate of Toxigenic and non-Toxigenic Escherichia coli during storage and brewing of tea

Tea is often considered as a healthy drink that is rich in antioxidants and other health constituents. However, tea can become contaminated during production and pathogens such as Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) that could potentially can persist over extended storage periods. The true risk of STEC linked to tea is unclear as on one side, the beverage is brewed in hot water and although contains natural antimicrobials. However, on the other hand, STEC can become heat resistant in the dry state that could enable survival during brewing. The proposed study will look at survival of STEC on different tea blends and the ultimate fate of the pathogen during brewing. The research will benefit the collaborating partner through identification of the risk and possible solutions. The Intern will benefit by working on a commercially relevant project given how much tea is drank every day in Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Keith Warriner

Student:

Kayla Murray

Partner:

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Inc.

Discipline:

Food science

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Program:

Accelerate

UBCO-FortisBC collaborative research partnership: Rehabilitation options analysis for dewatering systems in power generation facilities

The dewatering systems in the FortisBC hydropower generation facilities need long-term rehabilitation solutions. The purpose of this project is to develop a risk assessment model for the dewatering systems of hydropower generation facilities, and to identify the best long-term rehabilitation solutions for such facilities. Recommendation on long-term maintenance and rehabilitation will be provided on the basis of failure risk, safety risk, maintainability, costs, and environmental impacts. Component level failure events and probabilities will be considered in establishing the overall system risk for all possible rehabilitation options. The life cycle system costs and environmental impacts will be considered together with the risks to identify the most suitable rehabilitation option through a generalizable risk assessment model.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rehan Sadiq

Student:

Hirushie Karunathilake

Partner:

FortisBC

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Study of Ultra-High By-Pass Ratio turboengine integration and noise reduction with Large Eddy Simulations. – Year 2

Jet noise is still the main contributor in airplane noise at take-off, which has been shown to induce health problems in the residents near airports that are now embedded in most large cities such as Toronto or Montreal. Engine manufacturers are now considering the Ultra-High Bypass Ratio (UHBR) type engine to further reduce noise. Yet the UHBR is a large shrouded fan configuration, having strong interactions with wings while integrated into the airframe. Large-Eddy Simulations (LES) of jet noise combined with acoustic analogy have shown great predictions during the last twenty years, but are usually limited to single jet configurations. The present project proposes to extend the most accurate and efficient turbulent flow solver AVBP to tackle the integration of the UHBR complex configurations at realistic operating conditions. This will help Mecanum extend its expertise in the development and applicationof computational aeroacoustic tools.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephane Moreau

Student:

Manqi Zhu

Partner:

Mecanum Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

Program:

Elevate

Visual enhancement in normal and abnormal visual system

Vision loss related to malfunctioning of the brain have always been believed to be unrecoverable in adults. Novel treatments, however, have shown the opposite. Visual stimulation is a computer-based system which devised visual stimuli are presented to participants. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a non-invasive technique to deliver an electric current to the brain. Both treatments have shown promising results on recovering vision in participants with amblyopia (lazy eye) and in the ones who lost it following a stroke. We will study the benefits of combining these two techniques. To understand their effects on the brain, participants will be evaluated through functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging pre and posttreatment. We will study 20 participants with amblyopia and 90 participants that had post-stroke vision loss. The results provided by this research may help the development of new tools to enhance not only vision, but quality of life as well.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Zahra Moussavi

Student:

Giovanni Travi

Partner:

NEUROPTEK

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

The Cannabis Bioproducts Toolbox

Cannabis sativa (hemp or marijuana) produces a remarkable range of bioproducts that serve rapidly expanding markets for pharmaceuticals, nutritional products, and industrial fibre. With partners Supra THC Services (SUPRA) and Valens AgriTech Limited (VAL) (both wholly owned subsidiaries of Valens GroWorks), we will identify genes responsible for producing healthful oils and proteins in hemp seeds, new methods for identifying the chemicals in medical marijuana, and innovative, non-transgenic techniques for making improved varieties of hemp and marijuana.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Soheil Mahmoud

Student:

Michael Morgan

Partner:

Supra THC Services Inc.

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Story through Mechanics – the design and evaluation of engaging narrative through the use of non-cinematic, mechanics-based techniques in casual games

There are many examples of video games that have successfully used cutscenes and in-game dialogue to deliver engaging stories. But there is one market segment where story hasn?t been a focus, namely casual games. Given such games are primarily intended for a broader audience, have a much smaller budget, and typically focus on short experiences – such as solving puzzles, there may be no real need for story. But there have been some standout casual games that have used setting, theme and emotion very effectively, without the use of heavy scenes or dialogue. This project will explore how story can be tied directly with gameplay to create a more engaging, casual experience. We will test and prototype through the development of a puzzle-based casual game titled Lure, which will examine themes of love and relationships through magnetism.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Fracchia

Student:

Conrad Sly

Partner:

Candor Interactive Inc.

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Media and communications

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Characterization of cell signaling in response to ultraviolet radiation after treatment with an oral skin-care supplement

Bend Beauty is a Halifax based company involved in the research, development, and marketing of oral natural health products for use in skin-care and anti-aging. Bend?s core product, Anti-Aging Formula, is a mixture of the active ingredients fish oil, borage oil, lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamin D3. An eight-week human clinical study demonstrated this product increases skin?s resistance to sunburn. However, the mechanisms that are responsible for this photo-protective effect at the cellular level remain unknown. Cell based assays make it possible to study the biological effects of these active ingredients in response to ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure. We propose that treatment of human skin cells with Bend?s Anti-Aging Formula prior to UV radiation exposure will impart a photo-protective effect to skin cells by lessening detrimental DNA damage, inflammation, and structural reorganization. This information can be applied towards product optimization as well as future applications in photo-protective skin-care.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kerry Goralski

Student:

Steven Hall

Partner:

Bend Beauty Inc.

Discipline:

Pharmacy / Pharmacology

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Elevate

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