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CFD-Driven Scaling and Design Enhancements for Efficient Dehumidification

This research collaboration, aligned with the 2050 sustainability goals, is dedicated to advancing membrane dehumidification technology through the application of computational fluid dynamics. Our primary objective is to scale up graphene oxide membranes, ensuring their safety, efficiency, and viability for real-world HVAC applications. These improvements directly benefit Evercloak, enhancing their technology’s performance, efficiency, and compatibility with existing HVAC systems. As a result, this collaboration will ultimately lead to more cost-effective and environmentally friendly HVAC solutions, promoting a greener and more sustainable future. Moreover, these advancements bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications, ensuring these revolutionary technologies become cost-effective, eco-friendly, and accessible to the public.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jeff Gostick;Michael Pope;Michael - dupe Pope

Student:

Partner:

Evercloak

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Decentralizing Digital Game Assets: A Framework for Seamless Web 3.0 Integration

In this research project, interns will work on blending the world of video games with blockchain technology – a kind of secure, online record-keeping system that’s behind things like Ethereum. The goal is to find a way to let game players own, trade, and manage their in-game items (like special character outfits or tools) more securely and efficiently using blockchain. This means players could have more control over their virtual possessions, and
the gaming experience could become more interactive and rewarding. For ZeroX Gaming, the partner organization, this project will help them develop new tools and systems that make it easier for game developers
to include blockchain in their games. This could attract more players and make the gamesmore enjoyable and
secure, putting ZeroX Gaming at the forefront of modern gaming technology.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chen Feng

Student:

Partner:

Zerox Gaming Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

Évaluation de suivis d’implantation d’exosquelettes en milieu de travail à l’aide de mesures biomécaniques

Les blessures musculo-squelettiques sont une préoccupation importante au Canada. Diverses avenues de prévention sont mises de l’avant par les milieux de travail avec un intérêt grandissant pour les exosquelettes. Les motivations des milieux à avoir recours aux exosquelettes peuvent s’expliquer par le désir de favoriser la santé des travailleurs et la productivité des organisations. À l’heure actuelle, il est difficile pour les préventionnistes d’accompagner les organisations désireuses d’implanter les exosquelettes, car il existe peu de données qui documentent leurs effets directement en milieu de travail et/ou à long terme sur la santé des travailleurs. L’objectif de ce projet de recherche est de mesurer directement sur le lieu de travail les effets d’une implantation d’exosquelettes en milieu de travail, notamment en considérant les efforts musculaires et les postures de travail de travail, pour évaluer leur efficacité à réduire l’exposition aux facteurs de risque de blessures musculo-squelettiques.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Philippe Corbeil;Denys Denis

Student:

Partner:

IRSST

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Stage de recherche sur la caractérisation de tisanes du petit thé du Labrador

Le petit thé du Labrador, Rhododendron subarcticum (tiirluk en inuktitut; wiisichipikuush en langue crie) est un arbuste retrouvé à travers le Nunavik qui est consommé de manière importante, principalement sous forme de tisane, par les communautés cries et inuites du Nord du Québec. Malgré son importance, les tisanes de petit thé du Labrador ont très peu été étudiées scientifiquement.
À travers un projet interdisciplinaire et intersectoriel en partenariat avec les communautés autochtones de Whapmagoostui et Kuujjuaraapik, les tisanes de cet arbuste nordique seront analysées. Le travail conjoint de chimistes spécialistes des produits naturels, d’anthropologues des sociétés inuites, de biologistes spécialisés en écologie végétale et d’experts en pharmacologie moléculaire, permettra une caractérisation approfondie et pertinente de ce breuvage.
Au cours d’un stage de recherche de 4 mois dans le cadre de ses études d’ingénieure chimiste, Alison Philippe travaillera sur un volet de ce projet qui concerne l’étude de la variabilité de la composition en métabolites spécialisés en fonction de la méthode de conservation du petit thé du Labrador après sa cueillette, de la méthode de préparation de la tisane et de la partie de la plante qui est utilisée.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Normand Voyer

Student:

Partner:

École nationale supérieure de chimie de Mulhouse

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Natural Resources; Sustainability & the Environment; Life Sciences (not health)

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Leveraging data from bivariate genome-wide association meta-analysis to unravel novel pleiotropic pathways of bone-muscle crosstalk

The aging-related decline in bone (osteoporosis) and muscle (sarcopenia) mass represents a serious health issue increasing the rate of falls, fractures, and mortality in the elderly population. Several genes associated with bone and muscle have indicated possible pleiotropy; a genetic variant influencing multiple traits. However, the full impact of leveraging pleiotropy to improve musculoskeletal outcomes is still uncertain. This study aims to broaden our understanding of the shared molecular mechanisms underlying osteoporosis and sarcopenia by expanding the sample size and triangulating evidence from a variety of bioinformatics tools and datasets. More specifically, this study will be using SumRank—a novel approach for pleiotropy evaluation, minimizing false positives—and comparing its performance with existing tools. The potential therapeutic impact of several genes will be assessed using bioinformatics tools and validated using individual-level genetic data from 15 cohorts across the United States, Australia and Europe. Through a collaborative effort between McGill University and Erasmus Medical Center, this research initiative aims to synergize various research approaches, data analysis resources, and collective knowledge. The partnership holds promise for a more nuanced understanding of the intricate interplay between genetics and musculoskeletal health, potentially paving the way for improved interventions in the future.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Daniel Taliun

Student:

Partner:

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

McGill University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Tactical Behaviour in Entrepreneurial Teams: exploring contributions to team agility

It’s generally well-accepted that some technical teams are more agile than others in their market. These traits are often associated with startups, and statements like “Startups move faster” are rarely challenged. We would like to observe these organizations in their natural habitat, collect data across a wide range of activities, and find correlations between these and the cultural traits mentioned above. We believe this information is useful to groups of many different sizes. For those teams hoping to introduce changes in their culture, this research will serve as a guideline for the best areas to direct your energy. Those who are making the transition to a larger, more sustainable organization can make informed decisions about what behaviour is worth letting go of, and which should be held onto. And those just forming their teams will be able to design their organization with these trends in mind.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rob Duimering

Student:

Partner:

Christie Digital

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Elucidating the Environmental, Socioeconomic and Occupational risk factors of Psoriasis: the ESO-PsO study

Skin diseases, like psoriasis, are a growing global health concern, especially in North America. Understanding the factors that increase the risk of these diseases are important for prevention and treatment. The introduction of targeted and biologic agents has significantly transformed the treatment of prevalent skin disease like psoriasis in recent years. However, due to their high cost, these treatments are predominantly used for more severe and persistent cases. Our research aims to study how environmental factors, socioeconomic and occupational factors are important determinants for chronic skin diseases such as psoriasis. This research will analyze extensive patient data sources and neighborhood information to develop predictive models. These models will help identify who is at risk and how we can prevent and manage psoriasis better. By shedding light on the risk factors that contribute to skin diseases, researchers can better understand disease pathogenesis and curate preventative strategies to reduce the burden on individuals and global health as a whole.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Elena Netchiporouk

Student:

Partner:

Analysis Group

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Artificial Intelligence

University:

Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Program:

Accelerate

Développement d’un traducteur de code et d’un modèle mécatronique multiphysique

Le présent projet a pour objectif de programmer des automates directement à partir de diagrammes SFC et Ladder créés dans Automation Studio™. Cette programmation doit préserver les fonctionnalités des logiques de contrôle : l’exécution de la logique de contrôle dans Automation Studio™ doit produire les mêmes résultats une fois que ladite logique est traduite et exécutée dans l’automate cible. Aussi, le projet vise de développement d’une étude de concept pour la modélisation d’un jumeau numérique sur la plateforme Automation Studio™ d’un système multiphysique

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Faculty Supervisor:

Antoine Tahan;Lucas Hof;Luigi Mazza

Student:

Partner:

Famic Technologies

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Étude des perles de verre autour du Saguenay-Lac St Jean

Les perles de verre sont un objet d’échange privilégié entre les populations autochtones et les Européens dès le XVIe siècle. La région du Saguenay-Lac St-Jean devint dès la fin du XVIIe siècle une plaque tournante de ces menus objets étant un carrefour de rencontres de nombreuses communautés autochtones. Les Français puis les Anglais y ont donc établi plusieurs postes de traite afin d’obtenir des fourrures en grand nombre. Dans le cadre de ce projet, nous nous interrogeons sur les types de perles de verre échangées dans ces postes de traite (plus de 5000 ont été retrouvées sur les sites des postes de traite de l’Ashuapmushuan, de la Métabetchouan, et de Chicoutimi) et nous les comparerons à celles retrouvées dans les villes de Montréal et de Québec (projets menés en parallèle par une étudiante à la maitrise) pour déterminer si des types particuliers étaient destinés aux populations autochtones de cette région du Québec. Par ailleurs, les analyses physico-chimiques réalisées préalablement seront traitées pour déterminer la provenance de ces perles en Europe et discuter les réseaux d’approvisionnement de ces postes de traite éloignés de l’axe du fleuve St Laurent.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Adelphine Bonneau

Student:

Partner:

Université de Nantes

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Evaluation of the effects of modified micronized copper azole (MCA) and chromated copper arsenate (CCA) on decay resistance and mechanical properties of selected Canadian timber species

The proposed research project aims to work alongside Canada’s largest wood preservation company, Stella-Jones, to help solve an ongoing industrial challenge. Since phasing out the popular wood preservative chromated copper arsenate (CCA) for residential use in the early 2000’s, the wood preservation industry has begun to formulate new wood preservatives as an alternative. Since these new wood preservatives are intended for residential use, their composition is primarily made to exhibit a desired colour (brown) rather than a desired decay resistance. However, the new preservatives have shown challenges including discoloration and failure to protect against wood-rot fungi. Working directly with an industry partner such as Stella-Jones, this research will help to maximize the company’s (and industry’s) production and product quality.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chijioke Emenike

Student:

Partner:

Stella-Jones Inc.

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Agriculture; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Jumine : Augmentation de l’efficacité du processus de création des boulettes de fer

Ce projet porte sur le bouletage, une méthode essentielle dans la production de boulettes de minerai de fer. Le processus consiste à mélanger du minerai, de l’eau et un liant, puis à les former dans un bouletteur à disque. La taille optimale des boulettes (8-16 mm) est cruciale pour la qualité et la productivité. Contrôler l’humidité est également vital pour l’efficacité énergétique. Le défi consiste à développer un système automatique multimodal mesurant taille et humidité des boulettes en mouvement. Le système envisagé intègre des mesures par imagerie et un modèle de contrôle. Bien qu’une preuve de concept ait été réalisée pour prédire l’humidité, le projet vise à étendre ces capacités de manière multimodale, dynamique et d’y inclure une estimation de la taille des boulettes. Le stagiaire contribuera ainsi à optimiser la production, réduire les rejets et améliorer l’efficacité énergétique de l’usine.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christian Gagné;Jean-Francois Lalonde

Student:

Partner:

Jumine Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

LegacyX Large Language Model – Knowledge retention, sharing and mobility

In this project, we will develop a system to revolutionize how knowledge is captured, retained, shared, managed and utilized, particularly in software development and user support. Our aim is to capture essential knowledge that has accumulated by experts and is often overlooked, organizing it systematically for easy access and application by others. A key component of our approach is the advanced fine-tuning of large language models (LLMs) using cutting-edge machine learning techniques. This will allow us to tailor these models specifically to our needs, ensuring the knowledge is not just stored but also effectively processed and made readily available.
For LegacyX, this project represents a significant advancement in operational efficiency and customer service. The techniques and insights gained from this project will also benefit other sectors, demonstrating the broader impact and potential of our research, offering substantial benefits to both LegacyX and the wider Canadian community.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Irene Cheng

Student:

Partner:

UnionX Software

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

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