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Further development of sulphite-based dissolving pulp production

The requested Mitacs-Accelerate Internship application will support Dr. Yishan Liu (as an intern) and Dr. Yonghao Ni (as supervisor) of the University of New Brunswick and Neucel Specialty Cellulose. The overall objectives of the project are: 1) to improve the quality of dissolving pulps; 2) to decrease the manufacturing costs by using low-cost wood material. The improvements in pulp quality will be achieved based on enzymatic/ mechanical treatments that can be readily implemented at the existing mill configurations. The Canadian dissolving pulp production capacity has been expanded significantly in recent years. The results from the project will be beneficial to this growing sector, in particular, the industrial partner, Neucel Specialty Cellulose, by producing dissolving pulps with superior properties, hence, enhancing the value and competitiveness of their dissolving pulp products in the international market. Therefore, the proposed program is of direct relevance to Canada. Dr. Liu will be trained from the proposed program, and he will gain pertinent knowledge related to enzymatic/ mechanical/ chemical treatments, and dissolving pulp manufacturing processes and its quality control/ improvement. Upon completion, he will be prepared for employment in the pulp and paper industry

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yonghao Ni

Student:

Partner:

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Accelerate

Long-term impact of sustainable cementing materials on the corrosion durability of reinforced structures

Production of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) contributes to 8% global CO2 emission. There is now increased effort to find alternative materials that are sustainable, readily available, and cheap. Several supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) from natural resources and waste product have been used to partially replace OPC and have shown beneficial effect. New efforts by Carbon Upcycling Technologies (CUT) towards a “net-zero world” has resulted in a carbon sequestering process to produce enhanced (i.e. treated) SCM (E-SCM). This effort also comes at a time where some Canadian Highway Bridge Code required service life has recently increased to ~100 years, despite increased structure exposure to harsh de-icing salt environment. Consequently, sustainability and durability of concrete structures are being sought by transportation authorities. This project will determine the long-term impact of E-SCMs on the durability of reinforced concrete structures which stands to aid commercialization and promote its increasing use for concreting, and therefore, place Canada in global leading space in low-carbon technologies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ibrahim Ogunsanya

Student:

Partner:

Carbon Upcycling Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Système de guidage autonome maritime afin de réduire l’impact du transport maritime sur les écosystèmes

Les technologies liées aux systèmes d’aide aux prises des décisions dans des navires intelligents ont atteint un niveau de maturité élevé dans les dernières années. Pendant ce temps, les navires autonomes et sans pilote ont aussi été largement étudiés en parallèle aux véhicules autonomes, comme les chargeuses autonomes dans les mines. Bien que la technologie de commande soit similaire, les difficultés rencontrées sont différentes dans la captation de l’environnement, la gestion des proximités avec les cétacés, la génération des chemins optimaux et des trajectoires, la localisation, la reconnaissance des entités autonomes par télécommunication ainsi que la logistique. De nombreuses technologies ont été développées concernant les stratégies de génération des trajectoires et d’évitement des obstacles, mais le défi demeure de taille lorsqu’il est question de conserver une distance minimale avec les haut-fond, les mammifères marins, en particulier les cétacés, tout en considérant les courants de marée, les conditions météorologiques (vent) ainsi que tout autre obstacle en mouvement. Ce projet propose une solution d’ajustement du degré d’autonomie des navires autonomes par l’apport d’un système d’aide aux prises des décisions pour les pilotes afin de les assister.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martin Otis

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Artificial Intelligence; Technology; Transportation (excluding aerospace)

University:

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Program:

Accelerate

Unobtrusive Monitoring of Heart Failure and its Effect on Ballistocardiograph

It is important that heart failure patients monitor their condition at home. We are exploring devices that can improve the self-monitoring required of patients and send this information back to their doctors. A technology that we are
testing is ballistocardiography (BCG). BCG is a mechanical vibration generated by your heart and is recorded using a specialized floor tile. It is a convenient way to collect information without any attachment to the skin and
without requiring the patient to wear any external device on the body. To have a working device, algorithms to extract health parameters such as heart rate are necessary. Through this project, these autonomous algorithms
will be developed and incorporated as part of the partner institution’s (Balliscor Inc) final product.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Susanna Mak

Student:

Partner:

Balliscor Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Development of Novel Toxicity Testing Assays for Fishes

It’s estimated that more than half of all fish species in Canada are threatened by anthropogenic pressures, including pollution. Two chemical classes that are ubiquitous in freshwater ecosystems- polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and benzotriazole ultraviolet stabilizers (BUVSs) – can cause toxicity to early life-stages of fishes by activating of the aryl hydrocarbon (Ah) receptor protein. However, not all fish species are equally sensitive to these chemicals, and it is not possible to conduct traditional toxicity testing with all species of fish. Through this Mitacs GRA, two HQP will receive training to develop high-throughput assays to determine toxicity of PAHs and BUVSs to any fish species from which a tissue sample can be obtained, including threatened or endangered species. Assays can then be used for other chemicals that act via the Ah receptor protein. Data from these assays can be used to understand the risks that some classes of chemicals pose to Canadian fish species.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Steve Wiseman

Student:

Partner:

Louisiana State University

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Life Sciences (not health); Environmental Science and Technology; Water

University:

University of Lethbridge

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Modelling pollutant removal processes for an underground detention chamber system

This project will determine if underground detention systems provide an equivalent level of service for stormwater treatment as stormwater management ponds. This will be achieved through water quality measurements collected from a StormTrap system and through the development of a pollutant-transfer model. The intern will work with both the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and Con Cast Pipe. Since the technology is relatively new, if it can be shown that the StormTrap system provides the same benefits as or exceeds the standards provided by stormwater management ponds then it is more likely to be the chosen solution ultimately leading to more manufacturing of pre-cast concrete products in Ontario. Municipalities benefit from this project by potentially having an alternative to stormwater management ponds.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jennifer Drake

Student:

Partner:

Concastpipe;Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Toronto, ON)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Water; Sustainability & the Environment; Environmental Science and Technology; Environmental Science and Technology; Sustainability & the Environment; Water

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Optimal Design of Medium Voltage Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive System for Submersible Pumps Application

In order to make the drilling tools more efficient and easier to control, some methodologies inspired by former researches are used in designation of the control system for electrical submersible pumps working underground.
This system will be consuming less energy than former ones since the thermal loss is reduced, which would be realized via a converter structure with hybrid switches, verified to be feasible for heat balancing among theswitches. And it will be faster on achieving predictive data used for the control loop, by using the advanced algorithm taking 3 voltage vectors instead of all 7. And also, it will make the transmissions between control strategies used for different voltage ranges smoother through a reliable flag signal implemented to judge the status of the applied voltage. Besides, the proposed system would be more environmentally friendly.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chunyan Lai

Student:

Partner:

SmartD

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Motorized vessel behaviour and compliance to Marine Mammal Regulations in Northeast Vancouver Island

Disturbance by boats to marine mammals, including strikes and noise, comprise the most frequent human-caused threats to marine mammals, having significant impacts on individuals, populations, and boater safety. The proposed project aims to observe boater behaviour and assess how local regulations and guidelines are used in a region with high boater and marine mammal activity. The project also aims to analyze characteristics that may predict various boater behaviours, to create a framework to describe how boaters and marine mammals interact. Results from this work will identify geographic and practical areas of focus for education and enforcement to advise Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and help inform the Marine Education and Research Society’s (MERS) “See a Blow, Go Slow!” campaign and online boater education course. More broadly, the findings can inform regulations considered in other areas towards standardizing policy across jurisdictions for these highly mobile marine mammal species.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chris Darimont

Student:

Partner:

Marine Education and Research Society (MERS)

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Deep geothermal energy development and optimization

The intern will conduct research to analyze subsurface conditions at a potential geothermal site by utilizing fracture assessment and optimization techniques, along with analytical solutions. In terms of fracture assessment, the intern will identify the most effective methods and parameters for stimulating the reservoir to boost productivity. This process is crucial for ensuring the economic viability of geothermal projects. The intern’s responsibilities also encompass assessing potential risks associated with factors such as fluid migration, containment failure, and interference between geothermal wells. Through the identification and mitigation of these risks, the intern’s contributions will improve the safety and efficiency of geothermal projects. On the front of analytical solutions, the intern is dedicated to constructing and refining a comprehensive model. This model will function as a valuable tool for evaluating the feasibility of geothermal endeavours, optimizing resource usage, and selecting the most suitable technologies and strategies for specific reservoirs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shunde Yin

Student:

Partner:

Cenovus Energy Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Determining the optimal geometry and construction of a high-performance ice hockey goaltender leg pad

Ice hockey goaltending is a highly unique position that requires equipment that can provide adequate protection while maximizing performance. CCM hockey has two different ice hockey goaltender leg pad models: a stiff leg pad, and a flexible leg pad. Common feedback for the stiff leg pad model is that it feels bulky and is thought to potentially interfere with fast reactionary movements. The flexible leg pad models have been the more popular leg pad model but have received feedback suggesting that the softer construction could cause pad twisting (along the long axis of the leg pad) during certain goaltender positions and there is a concern that the thigh region of the pad may bend upon puck impact. CCM wishes to investigate these claims and develop a new leg pad geometry and core structure that can provide the goaltenders with the best performance. Therefore, the purpose of this research project is to test prototype leg pads to determine which geometry (pad profile) best addresses the concerns of bulkiness, movement interference, over-rotation, flexibility upon puck impact and net coverage.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ryan Frayne

Student:

Partner:

Sport Maska Inc

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Manufacturing; Retail trade; Wholesale trade

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Governance for vulnerability to viability transitions in the Transboundary Sundarbans Social-Ecological Systems

Despite the contribution to food security, employment, poverty eradication, and community well-being, small-scale fisheries are
neglected and remain vulnerable to a range of direct challenges, for example, conflicts with large-scale industrial fisheries and
lack of government attention. Small-scale fisheries? transition from vulnerability to viability is complex and non-linear as the
processes related to transition involve changes in structure, culture, and practices at different levels and scales of a societal
system. The multi-dimensional vulnerabilities of small-scale fisheries make the vulnerability to viability transition difficult, and it
becomes even more complex in the transboundary social-ecological systems. This research emphasizes on providing a
comprehensive understanding of the vulnerabilities of small-scale fisheries in the Sundarbans transboundary social-ecological
system, the initiatives that have been taken to move toward viability, and the key challenges that administrative unit(s) face
facilitating the transition. This will find out the ways to improve the quality and capacity of the governance system in governing
transboundary fisheries and help facilitate small-scale fisheries’ vulnerability to viability transition.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Prateep Kumar Nayak

Student:

Partner:

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Computer-assisted cardiac disease diagnosissystem

With the advances of medical imaging, cardiac images have posed great challenges in processing and analysis due to the large amount of data generated. Dynamic Computer Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images, also referred to as 4D (3D+time) imaging, for example, have great capacity for screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiac diseases. However, the tools to handle the image files are insufficient to best use the time of specialists such as radiologists and cardiologists. Patient scanning using gated cardiac MRI or CT sequences, for example, recorded from a complete cardiac cycle, contain 1500-5000 two dimensional images. Manual processing and analysis of this large number of images is extremely time consuming. Therefore, development of an intelligent system to facilitate diagnosis and clinical monitoring will greatly increase their productivity and could save lives during an emergency.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ali Islam

Student:

Partner:

University Imaging Associates

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

London X-Ray Associates

Program:

Accelerate

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