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Engineering - chemical / biological

Metabolite pathway mapping in Euglena: A strategy for predictable product optimization

Noblegen Inc. is an advanced bioproducts manufacturer dedicated to developing cost-effective, naturally-derived biomaterials and biochemicals for a wide range of consumer and industry sectors. We employ a unique organism, algae, to continue to do what it does naturally – decontaminate wastewater sustainably and affordably while also generating valuable biomass for use in biomaterials and biochemicals production. In this research, we propose to map out the pathways that are active in algae. Based on these pathways we will determine how various culture conditions and strategies can optimize algal growth and oil production with a desired fatty acid composition.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Neil Emery

Student:

Erin Morrison

Partner:

Noblegen

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Arsenic release from arsenic-bearing minerals

When waste rocks generated by mining activities are exposed to the air and water, various toxic elements may be released to receiving waters and soils. Arsenic (As) is known as one of the most toxic pollutants which can cause damage to the environment and human health. To implement effective source control, it is essential to identify key factors that control the leaching process. The main objective of this research is to determine the rate-controlling steps in the release of toxic elements, with the initial focus on arsenic release. Leaching experiments will be performed to obtain the release stoichiometry. The effect of different parameters including temperature, pH and dissolved oxygen will be investigated to derive the kinetics.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Wenying Liu

Student:

Seyed Mohamadjavad Mirazimi

Partner:

China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Natural resources

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Versatile Systems-on-Chip Integration to Reduce Aircraft Weight and Gas Emission (VairCRAFT)

The aeronautic and aerospace industries are exploring new approached to reduce the mass of cables, bulky electronic systems. This rationally leads onto aircraft weight reduction as well as the amount of CO2 and greenhouse gas emitted by aircrafts. To reduce the mass of cables, merging/embedding different electronic systems in a single chip is an alternative. In this approach, massive electronic modules are miniaturized in a so-called SoC. Different SoCs can be embedded in a single package called SiP. Having had such techniques, it is anticipated to lower the number of bulky devices in an aircraft resulting in reduce amount of green house gass.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohamad Sawan

Student:

Mohammad Honarparvar

Partner:

Thales Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Role of larval mortality in dynamics of forest tent caterpillar outbreaks

Forest tent caterpillars causes serious damage to hardwood forests across Canada, and outbreaks are currently on the rise in several provinces.
Recent research by our team and others suggests that while parasites and disease play a key role in ending outbreaks, predators attacking young caterpillars could be important in preventing the start of outbreaks.
This project measures predation on young caterpillars in outbreaking and non-outbreaking forests and identifies the predators responsible. Forest tent caterpillars emerge early in the spring with host trees budbreak, when temperatures are still low and very few predators are active. In particular, we test whether ants could help control forest tent caterpillar populations.
These results will help predict the growth of forest tent caterpillar populations in different forest types and identify those most vulnerable to outbreaks. This information will be used by forest managers in decision-making about FTC control.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Emma Despland

Student:

Gaspar Legendre

Partner:

Norbord Inc

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Forestry

University:

Program:

Accelerate

“I CAN PLAY!” (Initiating Community Sport Access through Physical Literacy and Active Play)

Canadian children are currently not meeting the daily amount of physical activity recommended to reduce their risk for negative health outcomes. The RA Centre in Ottawa, Ontario has the resources to offer various sport opportunities to children and recognizes the need to develop programs that are developmentally appropriate and accessible for children with lower physical skill and confidence levels. This study will: a) provide leaders in sport and recreation with quick and assessments to identify and understand the additional needs of children of various abilities; b) evaluate a multi-sport program designed to help children develop fundamental movement skills and encourage future participation in sport; and c) teach staff at the RA Centre how to assess their programs using physical literacy tests.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Patricia Longmuir

Student:

Angelica Blais

Partner:

Recreation Association Centre

Discipline:

Kinesiology

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Mapping the surface flow velocity of Minas Passage using RADAR data

This project will investigate the use of RADAR data to estimate the ocean surface velocity in regions of interest, specifically where tidal turbines will be deployed in Minas Passage, Bay of Fundy. The Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE) currently owns a single RADAR on the North side of the Minas Passage. Initial investigations have been done with this single RADAR; however, more intensive analysis must be done to reach the long-term goal of having a network of RADARs in the area. This network will monitor surface flow changes in real-time via a tidal atlas that will be operated by FORCE. This specific project contributes to this goal by assessing the feasibility of real-time flow monitoring with the single existing radar that FORCE currently operates. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Richard Karsten

Student:

Jeremy Locke

Partner:

Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Feasibility Study of Switch Module Redesign

Structural and vibration analysis is performed on a proposed design change on electronic assembly to ensure that it meets customer requirements and is a more cost-effective design. Such design change should be cost efficient. The important aspect, in addition to the design, is interacting with different engineers at different positions in the company. Working with mechanical engineers and suppliers in achieving such targets and ensuring the work done is viable and on track. Furthermore, creating a technical report at the end that outlines the process taken, the results obtained and whether the new design is satisfactory, cost wise and structurally.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kamran Behdinan

Student:

Hassan Kassabaki

Partner:

Honeywell Aerospace

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Expression of muscarinic receptors in neurogenic detrusor overactive (NDO) bladders of spinal cord transected (SCT) rats after preventive treatment with anticholinergic me

Following the study of spinal cord transected (SCT) rat models being treated by fesoterodine fumarate (antimuscarinic drug) to prevent neurogenic detrusor overactivity, bladders of all 30 animals were conserved. It was observed that an early fesoterodine fumarate administration at the time of transection modulates bladder overactivity. However, the exact mechanism of action is not known and should be investigated further focusing on detrusor muscarinic receptor modifications in order to support clinical trials with humans. Investigation will include a morphological characterization of all bladders; analyzing the presence of any hypertrophy or fibrosis of normal and SCT rats. Moreover, the expression of receptors will be analyzed based on their distribution and prevalence and will be compared between two different groups of rat models to help understand and detect the mechanism of detrusor activity. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jacques Corcos

Student:

Mikolaj Przydacz

Partner:

Pfizer Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

On differential Glacial Isostatic Adjustment across the Grand Banks and the impact on hydrocarbon migration

Glacial Isostatic Adjustment (GIA), also known as Postglacial Rebound, describes how the Earth responds to different loading/unloading processes, through deformation and vertical motion. One important loading/unloading process includes the Wisconsinan Glaciation Episode and the last glacial maximum, approximately 21ka BP. The unloading processes since led to vertical motion centered around James Bay/Hudson Bay, Canada, with uplift rates up to 12 mm per year. The spatial distribution of vertical motion differs which leads to differential vertical motion of the Earth surface. Together with the deglaciation cycles, this can lead to surface erosion, re-activation of faults, and tilting of geological units including oil and gas reservoirs. Oil traps potentially deform and release hydrocarbons out of the trap, making it challenging to find using conventional exploration tools. This project aims at identifying the potential of the GIA processes to tilt hydrocarbon reservoirs in the Grand Banks offshore Newfoundland.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alexander Braun

Student:

Malcolm MacDougall

Partner:

Husky Energy Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Natural resources

University:

Program:

Accelerate

3D printing of electrochemically driven point-of-care test (POCT) device for heavy metal ions detection

This project aims to develop a fast-response, portable and mobile-readable point of care test (POCT) device. Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is proposed to fabricate the configuration that features components and elements functioning to accommodate and integrate all principle stages of analysis, including sample pre-treatment, fluidic manipulation and signal detection. This device is used to track the electrochemical response to heavy metal ions, which will be extended in the future for urinalysis testing and benefit human health from fast-diagnosis.
Inkjet printing for electronic circuit will be developed, which can be potentially extended to be compliance with other applications, such as wearable electronics. Additionally, highly transparent 3D printable material system, consisting of UV-curable resin and biocompatible photo-initiator will be developed, which are also promising to be new commercial products for the company. This technology shows a high potential in a number of industrial sectors.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Zhifeng Ding

Student:

Dongxing Zhang

Partner:

Formi 3DP Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Advanced manufacturing

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Ultra-low power wireless sensor node design for health monitoring use cases

In this project we address the problem of power consumption for wireless sensor nodes. This is where among different components of a sensor, RF transceivers consume a significant amount of power e.g. approximately 80%. Hence the main objective is this project is to tackle the power consumption problem at the RF transmitter, where we aim to reduce the power consumption to micro-watts of power, with minimal sacrifice in achievable data rate and by keeping the connectivity range within an acceptable radius.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Edward Harvey

Student:

Pooya Merat

Partner:

TandemLaunch Technologies Inc.

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Emerging Building Systems and Wood Innovation

The primary objective of this project is to develop and test an innovation feedback platform and methodology that will help the Canadian construction industry overcome significant, industry-wide barriers to innovative uses of wood, and become confident in embracing new ideas, products and processes, thereby advancing the uptake of innovative timber solutions at home and abroad. The idea is to establish a collaborative system that will help practitioners to gain access to leading experts so they can resolve technical and regulatory barriers to innovative wood buildings in a timely way, and share the learnings without fear of challenge.

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Faculty Supervisor:

James Tansey

Student:

Albert Lam

Partner:

Brantwood Consulting

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

Program:

Accelerate

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