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Livestock management app tailored for bison husbandry

AgSights has created several virtual tools to support livestock producers with herd inventory, individual animal tracking and several types of reports. More recently, AgSights noted a lack of similar tools as such to support decision making in the Canadian bison industry, which is also a demand observed by the industry stakeholders. Since Lakeland College (via Dr. Yuri Montanholi) is leading applied research projects in bison husbandry, a collaboration was established to adapt the existing management tools available for the cattle industry to bison farming. This task will involve gathering existing herd inventories from commercial bison producers that will be compiled and entered in a new (bison version) of the management tools developed by AgSights. The customization of the app will also involve its validation in field conditions to ensure its applicability under the bison producers’ lenses. Besides providing a significant contribution to the bison industry, this activity will support the training of a Bachelor degree student who will be assisting to disseminate the generated knowledge/technology to the bison industry stakeholders (via presentations in bison industry functions at provincial and national levels) and to several students at the Lakeland College (via invited presentation as part of livestock courses taught at diploma and bachelor levels). The kind financial support from Mitacs and from AgSights will also be further matched with existing funds at the Lakeland College to enable attendance to industry functions and related activities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yuri R. Montanholi

Student:

Partner:

AgSights

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Lakeland College

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

CUFA and social participation in urban peripheries: between market and State

This research project aims to discuss the construction of citizenship in urban peripheries. Specifically, it is interested in understanding how different political projects – such as neoliberal and democratic-participatory – influence the citizenship-building. To achieve this, we will conduct a case study of the Central Única das Favelas (CUFA), an organization created in the peripheries of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The project intends to contribute to the broader debate on the relationship between the State and society in democratic construction and to the understanding of collective action in urban peripheries. Additionally, the research aims to shed light on a less investigated actor in this literature: organizations whose main interlocutor for their actions is not the State but rather the market. This brings the opportunity to highlight other elements of collective action brought by these actors, which have been scarcely studied by the literature, and who have primarily opted to operate within the business sphere. Thus, the research will shed light on processes that cross national borders and are present in many other countries, especially in Latin America.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Françoise Montambeault

Student:

Partner:

Universidade de Brasília

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public Service, Policy, and Governance; New and Digital Media

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

3d design for fabrication: real world meets screen world

Newly available technologies for 3D fabrication — notably hobbyist 3D printers — are widening the user base for 3D design software. Autodesk, currently the industry leader in 3D design software, is broadening the scope of their activities, seeking to reach amateur users and to encourage their use of Autodesk software solutions. One of the most difficult aspects of 3D design for fabrication is that the resultant 3D models do not just need to be aesthetically pleasing, they also need to be able to be produced using specific fabrication technologies. Expert designers know this and use their expert knowledge and often idiosyncratic practices to make design decisions that allow objects to be properly made. An example of this would be a designer choosing a specific angle on an object such that the 3D printer can successfully print the object without the use of external supports. Similarly, the objects being produced also need to function appropriately in the real world. Designers thus make decisions that take into consideration the way gravity and other forces come into play. A simple example here would be the way in which a designer makes choices that allow an object with legs to stand up.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Matt Ratto

Student:

Partner:

Autodesk

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Building a Complete Community for Downsview’s The Hangar District By Applying Advanced Design Methods and Tools

The Downsview redevelopment is one of the most significant projects to occur in the history of Toronto, led by Northcrest Developments (Northcrest). Northcrest is wholly owned by the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), one of Canada’s largest pension fund managers. The goal is that over the next 30 years, the 370-acre Downsview Airport Lands site will transform into a series of walkable, low-carbon communities, complete with a thriving employment hub, amenities, acres of parks and open space, and a robust mobility network, all anchored by one of Canada’s largest urban parks. Downsview’s The Hangar District, a 55.5-acre site, is Northcrest’s first district, implementing the vision for the future of Downsview, captured in Northcrest’s Framework Plan. https://www.id8downsview.ca/progress Over the next five years, the area will evolve into a pedestrian focused, mixed-use community that re-purposes the hangars which have been an industrial site for Bombardier, reimagines the Taxiway, a former active runway, and introduces an expansive public realm network to support a complete mix of uses in a predominantly mid-rise form.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Wright;Sara Diamond;Fadi Masoud;Jeremy Bowes

Student:

Partner:

Downsview Metro Devco Inc

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

Ontario College of Art & Design University; University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Integrated polarization rotator with relaxed fabrication tolerances for mass production ofphotonic integrated circuits

The precise management of the state of polarization of the light that is generated and all-optically processed within a photonic integrated chip (PIC) is of utmost relevance towards the conception of polarization-independent photonic integrated systems. This proposal aims to conduct an assessment of various design options of polarization converters for the specific application mandated by the immediate needs of our industry partner: a polarization independent large-scale PIC. The conception of original designs of integrated polarization converters based on silicon and/or III-V compounds with relaxed fabrication tolerances is proposed. The performance assessment is carried out through numerical simulations of the most promising existing designs and extensive simulations of the proposed original design with relaxed fabrication tolerances. The feasibility to implement an active control of the state of polarization of a beam within the PIC to realize the ambitious concept of an integrated polarization switch and polarization controller will also be investigated.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Trevor Hall

Student:

Partner:

TeraXion (Ottawa, ON)

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Digital Identity Transformation Program

This project involves assisting with Digital Identity Transformation Programs by conducting business requirements gathering and cybersecurity assessments. The main focus is on implementing top-tier identity solutions to enhance identity and access management (IAM). The research objectives include developing IAM assessments to evaluate the current state of IAM within client organizations. This will inform the development of IAM strategies that align with clients’ business objectives and address their unique identity management challenges. The project also entails the development, design, testing, and implementation of IAM technologies such as CyberArk, SailPoint, Saviynt, and others. By achieving these objectives, the project aims to transform clients’ digital identity management practices, improve security posture, and enhance operational efficiency. Implementing best-of-breed IAM solutions will enable clients to mitigate unauthorized access risks and streamline access provisioning processes, leading to robust and scalable identity management capabilities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ali Dehghantanha

Student:

Partner:

IAMConcepts Security Solutions Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Cyber Security; Information and Communications Technology; Technology

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Accelerate

Quantum-enabled feature selection for metabolomic and biometric data analysis

Metabolomics is the study of the complete set of small molecules in the human body. Analyzing metabolomic and biometric data is critical in order to detect, predict, and simulate changes in the health conditions of a patient, providing the opportunity for preventive and personalized medicine. This is generally done using machine learning, but it is a computationally intensive process due to the large number of features, or aspects of the data, that may affect the outcomes. Quantum computing is an emerging technology that will one day enable us to solve some of the world’s hardest problems. The aim of this project is to explore how quantum machine learning can be applied to metabolomic and biometric data analysis through proof-of-concept implementations and benchmarking. A successful outcome of the project will make BioTwin well-positioned to leverage the advantages offered by quantum computing and improve their data analysis pipelines

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Faculty Supervisor:

Roman Krems

Student:

Partner:

AI-Genetika inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Navigating Mental Health Barriers of Transitional Youth with Co-occurring Condition

Imagine a world where youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and mental health concerns can access tailored mental health services with ease. Collaborating with Sunnybrook Hospital, this research aims
to make this a reality by addressing the challenges faced by transitional aged youth with IDD’s through a family focused navigation approach. Family Navigators are clinicians who work closely with individuals with co-occurring
issues and their families to assist in finding the most appropriate treatments and services. This study specifically focuses on integrating the use of a family focused navigation model as a means to bridge the gaps in accessing
mental health care and support optimal care experiences for these youth with both mental health concerns and IDD. To bridge this gap, this project will explore socio-demographic factors, mental health history, and the impact
of family navigation services, while also having participants first-hand perspectives taken into account. The significance of this research lies in its potential to develop tailored interventions and support strategies that
address the unique needs and challenges of these youth and their families. By examining the outcomes and impacts of family navigation services, the study has the potential to improve the quality of life and mental health
outcomes for youth with IDD and

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Faculty Supervisor:

Roula Markoulakis

Student:

Partner:

Mental Health Research Canada;Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Development of aptamer-based strip assay (Ara-Strip) and electrochemical sensor (Ara-Sens) for detection of the peanut allergens

Peanut products are known to contain allergens capable of causing severe and life threatening allergic reactions. Classically, Ara h 1, Ara h 2, and Ara h 3 are considered to be the major peanut allergens, whereas Ara h 9 is the most prevalent allergen in Mediterranean countries. Current detection methods of peanut allergens are expensive and nrequire centralized laboratories and highly trained personnel. Hence, there is an urgent need to develop rapid, simple, economic, and reliable assays for the detection of peanut allergens. The proposed project aims at the development of aptamers, structured single stranded DNA molecules, for specific detection of peanut allergens. These aptamers will be further utilized to develop an aptamer-based strip assay (Ara-Strip) and aptamer-based electrochemical sensor (Ara-Sens) for the detection of the four peanut allergens. These assays are intended for commercialization by our industrial partner who is interested in the production of quick and economical tests for allergens

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maxim Berezovski

Student:

Partner:

GPS to GO

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Decision Support for Portfolio Construction and Analysis

This project will develop computer-based decision support tools for portfolio constructions for retail investors. The tools will enable investors to access powerful quantitative frameworks for structuring investment portfolios as well
as analysing existing portfolios in terms of risk and return. Typically, these tools have been only accessible to institutional investors or large financial institutions but with the advent of cheaper and more powerful computers
and artificial intelligence and machine learning methods, these tools can be made accessible to individual investors. The tools will have novel functionality that can facilitate the construction of effective portfolios. This
means that Investipal can increase its value proposition amongst its user base by offering a novel way to rebalance portfolios and help these individuals build a more diverse portfolio.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Roy Kwon

Student:

Partner:

Investipal

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Artificial Intelligence

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Improving dense crowd control using deep learning.

Animating dense crowds is essential for creating immersive experiences in game design. However, the technology driving it has seen surprisingly limited evolution since the major breakthroughs in games like Grand Theft Auto V and Assassin’s Creed: Unity, almost ten years ago. Recognizing this, our industrial partner, CD PROJEKT RED, has identified crowd dynamics as a significant research priority for their upcoming sequel to Cyberpunk 2077. This project aims to build a neural network-based controller that will allow for massively parallel navigation and animation of characters. We will leverage recent advances in generative AI, such as StableDiffusion, to sidestep the computational constraints that currently restrict the size and realism of crowds in games.

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Faculty Supervisor:

KangKang Yin

Student:

Partner:

CD PROJEKT RED Vancouver;CDPR Canada

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Phase Discrimination and Analysis of Defects by means of HR-EBSD and Direct Electron Detectors

Advancements in the development of new materials suitable for structural applications are strongly influenced by the understanding of the governing deformation mechanisms. While these deformation mechanisms are mostly understood in simpler crystal structures of the basic metals, their fundamental understanding in complex crystals, which are frequently present in commercial alloys is still lacking.
In the proposed research project, we expect to reveal which of the intermetallic phases are present in Mg-Al-Ca alloys, as well as visualising the influence of deformation structures on the diffraction patterns (EBSD) analysed in a scanning electron microscope. Especially the use of a direct electron detector at the UBC will enable us to reveal defect structures at low accelerating voltages and therefore low interaction volumes.
We expect, that we can distinguish secondary phases with very small volume fractions in the Mg-Al-Ca alloy as well that we are able to highlight how certain defects influence the EBSD patterns and thus deploy a novel and rapid method fur such an analysis.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ben Britton

Student:

Partner:

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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