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Plasma Diagnostics on FRC Devices

The intern’s project will consist of measurements of important plasma characteristics for confinement, such as ion/electron densities and temperatures. This will be done at Nihon University where they have a one-of-a-kind Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) collisional merging device. This device generates and magnetically-confines a plasma for the purposes of plasma fusion research and is an alternative to the largely discussed tokamak. The plasma measurements will be done using diagnostic equipment provided by Nihon University. This relates to the intern’s thesis work which relies on characterizing the seed plasma for the Queen’s rotamak, another type of FRC device. This project also seeks to strengthen the collaboration between Queen’s and Nihon University, specifically related to their work in the study of rotamak devices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jordan Morelli

Student:

Partner:

Nihon University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Littératie financière

Cette recherche s’intéresse aux comportements financiers des individus et à ce qui les motive. Une méthodologie
qualitative sera utilisée, dans laquelle 18 entretiens semi-structurés avec des individus de profils variés ont été menés
et seront analysés.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tania Morris

Student:

Partner:

ICN Business School

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

Université de Moncton

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Developing, standardizing, and assessing a GMP grade cultivation system for psychedelic mushrooms

Psychedelic mushrooms have recently gained increased interest from the medical community due to promising results in treating various mental health disorders. Health Canada has allowed material to be provided through the special access program (SAP). However, all material must be produced under good manufacturing practices (GMP) to ensure safety and efficacy, but there is little information on how mushroom cultivation fits into this system. The focus of this project will be to establish a highly controlled and standardized production system for psychedelic mushrooms that can feed into the GMP framework and produce safe, effective, and consistent psychedelic mushrooms. Further, mushrooms produced in this system will be evaluated in an animal model system to help unravel the complex mode of action underlying their effects. Overall, this project represents a first step in establishing cultivation standards to help Canadians access these promising medicines in a safe and effective manner.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Max Jones;Melissa Perreault

Student:

Partner:

Tidal Care Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluation of dietary strategies to reduce methane emissions of dairy cows

The dairy cow industry is a significant contributor to emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane because of anaerobic fermentation that occurs in every cow’s forestomach. The proposed research aims to contribute to development of dietary strategies to reduce methane emissions from dairy cows by at least 50% without affecting wellness markers and lactation performance. A proprietary feed additive will be fed to cows in a dose-response study and results will be analyzed in a whole farm systems model. The partner organization will benefit from this research by identifying potential new strategies for the mitigation of methane emissions in large ruminants, potentially leading to the future development of new product(s).

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Faculty Supervisor:

John Cant

Student:

Partner:

Trouw Nutrition Canada

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Manufacturing

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Accelerate

Hand and Eye-Tracking Feature Extraction for Biometric Machine Learning of Flight Simulator Operation

Our project seeks funding through the MITACS Globalink internship to introduce a revolutionary approach to pilot training by integrating virtual flight simulation and biometric machine learning. Dr. Michael Barnett-Cowan leads this cross-disciplinary initiative, utilizing his expertise in flight simulation and motion sickness to develop a sustainable, inclusive, and cost-effective flight training system. At the core of this project is the utilization of motion capture technology to analyze pilot behaviour during flight simulator operation. The collected data will be organized and analyzed by an intern, using semi-supervised machine learning algorithms. These algorithms aim to create predictive models of pilot behaviour, with the ultimate goal of enhancing training and assessment objectivity and efficiency. This work will help to address the environmental and accessibility challenges in the aeronautics industry. This project not only promises to improve the quality of pilot training but also significantly contributes to making aeronautics more sustainable. It exemplifies a collaborative effort to solve complex problems in aviation, aerospace, and space sectors, transcending the capabilities of any single institution. Through this initiative, we aspire to set new standards in flight training, prioritizing inclusivity, environmental consciousness, and adaptability to the industry’s evolving needs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Barnett-Cowan

Student:

Partner:

National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Aerospace; Artificial Intelligence; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Radar Localization and Integration for Future Autonomous Car Navigation

The purpose of this project is to offer low-cost navigation solutions for autonomous vehicles based on automotive radars that can work efficiently in all weather conditions and degraded vision environments. Radar will be utilized to estimate the vehicle’s relative position. The radar solution will be integrated with the inertial navigation system (INS) solution to limit inertial sensors’ drifts, enhance navigation accuracy, and compensate for GNSS signal outages. Different algorithms will be applied in that project to fulfill the required goal. The expected benefits to Profound Positioning Inc. (PPI) through my internship can be substantial and multifaceted, primarily driven by my extensive expertise in navigation systems, sensor fusion, and autonomous technologies. My strong academic background and research experience in Geomatics Engineering, particularly in inertial sensor navigation, radar applications, and sensor fusion, will give the company significant technical knowledge and a unique perspective in developing advanced navigation solutions. The research will provide Profound Positioning Inc. with the expertise to design a low-cost dead-reckoning navigation system that promises high performance, integrating quite well with its products. Moreover, the proposed research could further strengthen Profound Positioning Inc. substantially, performing products designed to perform navigation in harsh environments and degraded or denied GNSS environments.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hongzhou Yang

Student:

Partner:

Profound Positioning Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Elevate

Caractérisation de pegmatites lithinifères interplutoniques

Le lithium fait partie des minéraux critiques (MC) identifiés par le Canada. De nombreux gîtes lithinifères ont été répertoriés au Québec et ils sont tous associés à des pegmatites à spodumène encaissées dans des roches volcano-sédimentaires moyennement métamorphisées. Dans le modèle généralement accepté ces pegmatites représentent des phases magmatiques tardives résiduelles spatialement associées à un granite source. Ainsi un des guides utilisés pour l’exploration minière est de rechercher des pegmatites en bordure de plutons peralumineux qui montrent des caractéristiques de pegmatites très différenciées. Cependant dans le secteur de l’Abitibi on note deux pegmatites lithinifères qui présentent un contexte, une minéralogie et une chimie distincts des gisements de lithium documentés. Ces deux pegmatites montrent une incompatibilité avec le modèle généralement accepté de granite source et pourrait donc supporter le modèle de fusion partielle localisée de roches sédimentaires. Le projet de recherche Globalink propose de caractériser la minéralogie et la géochimie de ces deux minéralisations de lithium afin de documenter ce type de minéralisation qui est distinct de ce qui est généralement trouvé ailleurs. Ce projet proposera ainsi un modèle d’exploration pour inclure l’intérieur des granites peralumineux et présentera de nouveaux paramètres d’exploration pour ces pegmatites lithinifères interplutoniques.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marc Legault

Student:

Partner:

Université de Lorraine

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Use of a supersonic fluidic oscillator to generate pressure pulses in a single chamber superplastic forming process

The superplastic metal blow forming process involves using air pressure to force a metal sheet at very high temperatures into the shape of a die for the purpose of manufacturing a component part. It has been shown that by subjecting the forming pressure to small pulsations within a range of amplitude and frequency, results in the creation of a superior part in less time. Symmetrical supersonic fluidic oscillators are capable of reliably producing these pressure pulsations at the very high temperatures experienced in the process while conventional fluid valves fail. These devices, however, require the simultaneous production of two identical parts which restricts the application of the technique to smaller part sizes. This project involves the design, construction, and performance evaluation of a particular non-symmetrical supersonic fluidic oscillator capable of producing single parts. This allows a wider range of application for the method and hence a larger market for the industrial partner.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gary Rankin

Student:

Partner:

AEM Power Systems Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Windsor

Program:

Elevate

Evaluation of a Multimodal Episodic Treatment Center for Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors

Survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) have an increased risk for a number of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance abuse, among others. Treating CSA survivors as close to their abuse as possible is key to effectively treating a survivor and can minimize or prevent the long-term impacts. Currently, there is a lack of rigorous research investigating the best treatment options for CSA survivors. Early evidence suggests that intensive treatment programs that combine a number of different types of therapy (i.e., multimodal therapy) may provide widespread improvements in survivors. However, the existing literature is preliminary in nature and requires further investigation. The aim of this research is to evaluate, inform, and improve a multimodal treatment center specifically designed for youth survivors of CSA. In doing so, this research aims to inform clinicians and policymakers on best-practice treatment approaches for these populations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hannah Pazderka

Student:

Partner:

Little Warriors

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Elevate

Evaluating the viability of electroanaesthesia and chemical anaesthetic options in juvenile lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens)

All five sturgeon species in Canada are considered at-risk. Conservation research on sturgeons often involves
capturing wild sturgeon and performing procedures like tagging surgeries, so we can better understand their
ecology in waters that are often impacted by human activities. In this project, we will work with our partner
organisation, BC Hydro, to try to find the best method of anaesthetising or immobilising sturgeons for short-term
surgeries. Most options explored to date are challenging to use in the field. By evaluating the effects of several
different chemical anaesthetics and non-chemical alternatives such as electrical immobilisation on physiological
and behavioural changes in lake sturgeon and white sturgeon, we can see which methods are more or less
stressful to the fish. Our results will inform best handling and anaesthesia practices in sturgeon research, like that
conducted by BC Hydro as they spearhead wild sturgeon conservation work in British Columbia.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Steven Cooke

Student:

Partner:

BC Hydro

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Clean Technology; Agriculture and Food; Life Sciences (not health)

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

Asset-Based Community Enterprise Development in Bolivia Year Two

This cross-sectoral research project will track the process of supporting four nascent community-based enterprises (CBEs) in indigenous communities in the Bolivian highlands, examining the complex interaction of factors that contribute to successful CBEs. The four cases will provide a test of an innovative “Community-Based Enterprise Development Model” (CBED Model) as a method to facilitate and generate self-defined, community-led sustainable development with indigenous peoples that can be applied in Bolivia, other Andean countries, and potentially with immigrant or First Nations populations in Canada. The Canadian industry partner is seeking to support sustainable community development initiatives with marginalized populations as part of their emerging corporate social responsibility strategy. This research will allow them to assess the potential impact of the CBED Model with a minimal initial investment, before moving forward to funding and supporting this model on a wider scale.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Roseland

Student:

Partner:

ILSC Education Group

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Elevate

Détection d’objets dans des images grand-angle

La detection d’objets est une tache complexe en vision par ordinateur car elle vise a la fois a etablir la localisation et la classification d’objets dans une image. Cette tache devient plus difficile lorsqu’elle est etudiee sur des images capturees par des cameras munies de lentilles « grand-angle ». Ces lentilles offrent des champs de vue significativement plus grands qu’une lentille conventionnelle, mais causent des distorsions severes dans les images, ce qui peut confondre les algorithmes de detection. En fait, en plus de la prediction des cadres de delimitation (en anglais, bounding box) et des categories d’objets, les modeles doivent desormais egalement etre robustes a la distorsion radiale importante. En raison de sa complexite par rapport aux progres realises dans la detection d’objets conventionnelle, la detection d’objets sur des images grand-angle est encore embryonnaire. Ainsi, nous consacrons ce travail a etudier l’applicabilite de Darswin, un reseau de neurones profond developpe par l’equipe de recherche du chercheur principal et base sur !’architecture Swin mais qui s’adapte a la distorsion, a un modele de detection de type DETR.
En pratique, ii existe une grande diversite de lentilles grand-angle.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-Francois Lalonde

Student:

Partner:

Thales Canada Inc (Montreal, QC)

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

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

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

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