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13270 Completed Projects

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Engineering - chemical / biological

Weighted linear point-cloud registration for scan-matching in GPS-denied environments

The ability for an autonomous robot to create its own map based on onboard sensors and simultaneously, localize itself within this map is know as Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM). Although the theory behind SLAM has been well developed much work still needs to be done in realizing SLAM solutions that meet situation-specific real-world requirements. This is because sensors and actuators onboard a robot are always corrupted by noise. In particular, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), which travel in 3D, face additional difficulties due to the nonlinearities associated with rotation. Furthermore, indoor autonomous navigation is particularly challenging without a reliable inertial measurement for pose correction. The focus of this research project is not only to develop a robust and accurate 3D SLAM method to be used online by UAVs but to also achieve this indoors. This project will not only advance the field of autonomous indoor navigation but will also help ARA Robotique to be competitive in the UAV market.

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Faculty Supervisor:

James Forbes

Student:

Duowen Qian

Partner:

ARA Robotique

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Ice Hazard Drift Model Study III

Massive drifting icebergs frequently threaten offshore operations on the Grand Banks because of their massive size, and great mechanical strength. These ice hazards move erratically which complicates efforts to modify their trajectory or undertake evasive action. This MITACS project aims to improve security of offshore workers and help protect wildlife and the environment by allowing more accurate prediction of short-term iceberg drift. The funding partner, ASL Environmental Sciences, will benefit through improved capability to provide world-class services to their clients.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Derek Mueller

Student:

Ronald Saper

Partner:

ASL Environmental Sciences Inc

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Analysis and Optimization of NOMA in Smart Grid Applications

The proposed research aims to find a solution to the connectivity of the massive number of devices that are essential for the monitoring and regulation of power generation and demands in power grids. Power grids present specific challenges that the intern will take into consideration and seek to propose solutions to the connectivity and security of these devices. Hence, the proposed research will contribute to the efficient implementation and optimization of two-way communications capabilities in power grids. This will lead to a more reliable, secure and efficient power grid is expected to benefit the partner organization economically.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Georges Kaddoum

Student:

Bassant Selim

Partner:

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Innovative zeolite-assisted bioremediation strategy for cold-climate soils impacted by petroleum hydrocarbons

Petroleum contamination in Canada is a major environmental concern. However, remediating petroleum hydrocarbon-impacted soil environments in cold climates, including northern sites, is very challenging and often prohibitively expensive, mainly due to low temperatures (short summer) and remoteness. Bioremediation is the use of microbial populations for degrading and detoxify contaminants and has been considered a cost-effective remediation technology for petroleum-contaminated cold-climate soils due to the common presence of cold-adapted indigenous hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria. Yet, bioremediation for cold regions has been implemented with a heavy focus on short summer treatment periods. Recently, Dr. Wonjae Chang’s Lab at the University of Saskatchewan has begun developing an environmentally friendly, zeolite-assisted bioremediation strategy specialized for petroleum-impacted soils at cold sites, which will potentially extend bioremediation periods to non-summer months in cold regions of Canada. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Won Jae Chang

Student:

Hwanhwi Lee

Partner:

ZMM Canada Minerals Corp

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Bringing Personalized Recommendation to the Legal Domain

Machine Learning has just started to be applied to the Legal Domain. ROSS Intelligence makes it possible for legal professionals to work faster and more effectively. Advanced Recommender Systems have not been previously applied in the Legal Domain. Yet state of the art models such as ones using Deep Collaborative Filtering have proven to be very effective on very sparse datasets. This project will evaluate the effectiveness of state-of-the-art Recommender System techniques applied to the legal domain in the hopes of improving the precision and recall of the current Q&A system.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Scott Sanner

Student:

Phileas Hocquard

Partner:

ROSS Intelligence Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Analysis of a Model for Shipping Grains from Summerside (PEI) to Corner Brook (NL)

Corner Brook Port Corporation (CBPC) and the Summerside Port Corporation, Inc. (SPCI) are exploring the opportunity to ship grains from Prince Edward Island to Western Newfoundland. First discussions between the two ports indicate that there this may be a viable business opportunity for both entities. The Port of Summerside is currently shipping grains from producers on the island outbound in bulk. Meanwhile, there are a number farms, particularly dairy farms, in Western Newfoundland located close to the Port of Corner Brook. The ability to ship grains by vessel directly to Corner Brook could reduce costs and shipping times, and could mean access to fresher products and possibly a wider range of grain and related products. CBPC and SPCI require further research to move forward with this project.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gabriela Sabau

Student:

Tamufor Emmanuel

Partner:

Port of Corner Brook

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

Forestry

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Accurate identification of Points of Interest visits for refined trade area analysis and audience segmentation

Pelmorex (owner of the brands The Weather Network and MeteoMedia) operates weather information services accessed by all Canadians on desktop computers, mobile apps and television. The mobile app is one of the most downloaded and used apps in the country, within both the Apple/Google ecosystems of smart phones/tablets. Continuous and accurate location data is collected from the apps in a privacy safe way, adhering to Canadian privacy commissioner guidelines and standards such as Pipeda, with no PII (personally identifiable information) being collected. The location data of millions of users can be utilized by using advanced technologies, such as machine learning and AI, to produce valuable services for consumers and advertisers such as personalizing content and digital advertising based on location history. This goal of this project is improve the accuracy of the identification of a point of interest (POI) visited by users. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Matt Medland

Student:

Shilpa Rajagopal

Partner:

Pelmorex Media Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Digital media

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Valorization of surface enhanced pulp fibers into value-added products

Domtar Inc. is investigating potential value-added applications for an advanced fiber they produce, which is referred to as SEPF (surface enhanced pulp fiber). SEPF is a key platform material for the development of new value-added, bio-based products from existing pulp and paper manufacturing sites and their forest based supply chains. The main objective of this work is to use SEPF for the preparation of said value-added products, such as, for example, paper, paperboard, or fiber-reinforced plastics, among others. Ultimately this research will result in economic benefits for the industrial partner through expansion into existing or new markets. The Canadian pulp and paper industry as a whole can benefit from this research through the publication and presentation of the results of this work.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yonghao Ni

Student:

Ryan Christensen

Partner:

Domtar

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

Forestry

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Crawler Crane Load Distribution Beneath Timber Mats

The scope of this research is to develop new equations for the load distributions beneath timber mats from a crawler crane, for various types of soil, by using numerical software. This would enable industrials to accurately estimate the behavior of stresses in soils, in order to reduce the costs of ground preparation for cranes by using fewer layers of timber mats, or reducing the amount of remedial ground work that may be needed under current calculation methods.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Samer Adeeb

Student:

Remi Avoine

Partner:

PCL Industrial Management Inc

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

Program:

Accelerate

In-Situ Stresses at the Aquistore CO2 Storage Site Based on Integrated Analysis of Downhole and Core Testing Data

This project will support efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions resulting from coal-fired power generation. In this case, the greenhouse gas of interest is carbon dioxide which is captured at SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Power Station near Estevan, Saskatchewan. This carbon dioxide is transported to the nearby Aquistore site, where it is injected into porous sandstone formations at depths greater than 3000 m. In order to reduce the risks resulting from this injection (e.g., small induced earthquakes), it is necessary to understand the mechanical stresses that exist within and around these deep sandstones. The intern for this project will analyze rock samples and downhole measurements in order to interpret these stresses. This research will benefit the project partner (Petroleum Technology Research Centre) in pursuit of its mandate to facilitate research and development and demonstration projects into carbon storage, and to develop highly qualified personnel who will become leaders in industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chris Hawkes

Student:

Sepidehalsadat Hendi

Partner:

Petroleum Technology Research Centre

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Aircraft Modification and Configuration Tracking

Tracking the component configuration and modifications to aircraft within the commercial airline business presents a challenge for manufacturers such as Bombardier with currently available methods. This research problem is significant to the aerospace industry to construct efficient maintenance schedules for different aircraft and to properly evaluate system reliability for safety purposes. The objective of this research is to determine a new methodology for tracking and determining probable component configuration for commercial aircraft. This research will result in a prototype model for predicting component modifications and the corresponding configuration within commercial aircraft types.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kamran Behdinan

Student:

Peter Nearing

Partner:

Bombardier Aerospace

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Program:

Accelerate

User experience heuristics in extended reality

We now live in a world where people can communicate, in real-time, both directly and remotely (e.g., Skype); and where new technologies (e.g., virtual reality, robots, driverless cars) are blurring the traditional lines of human-human and human-computer interactions. The digital world of industry is experiencing a revolution. Products that have traditionally been displayed on computer screens, smart phones, and tablets as two-dimensional (2D) experiences are now beginning to be displayed in 3D, as augmented, mixed, or virtual reality. To what extent the heuristics regarding the delivery of effective 2D experiences applies also to 3D interactions is largely unknown. The aim of the present work is to address this issue.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alan Kingstone

Student:

Marie Witt

Partner:

Spatial Research and Design Inc

Discipline:

Psychology

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

Program:

Accelerate

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