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13270 Completed Projects

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Engineering - chemical / biological

Development and implementation of a haptic-enabled multimodal robotic platform (H-MRP) for upper-limb fine motor skills retraining

Upper limb physical impairments complicate the patient’s everyday tasks and possibly his ability to be independent with functional activities. Robotics technology is a promising approach for the rehabilitation of upper limb physical impairment. Indeed, the use of robotic systems helps therapists apply flexible, scheduled, and consistent therapy for long period of time, and has great flexibility in performing various training scenarios. This project aims at developing an upper limb rehabilitation platform that incorporates novel haptics and virtual reality technologies that allow upper limb rehabilitation in an ecological context, namely by training the patients to perform occupational tasks needed for everyday life. The project is a collaboration between researchers, engineers and OTs. The developed platform will be validated within, and integrated to, regular rehabilitation protocols.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohamed-Amine Choukou

Student:

Ali Maddahi

Partner:

Tactile Robotics Ltd

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Recyclable Photocatalysts for Treating Pulp & Paper Mill Wastewaters

This research project will develop recyclable nanoparticles for water treatment challenges in Canada’s pulp & paper industry. Key advantages of these recyclable nanoparticles are that they are light-activated, do not require the addition of any treatment chemicals to the water, and can be re-used and cycled continuously. The work will focus on developing magnetically response nanoparticles for fast recovery from treated wastewater, innovative photoreactors for activating the nanoparticles, and will test the practicality of these designs to support water re-use efficiency at pulp & paper mills. This research is of interest to H2nanO Inc. to understand how recyclable photocatalysts can be developed to treat diverse wastewater challenges, and will benefit Canada by developing green cleantech solutions to environmental needs in Canadian industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Allen

Student:

Tim Leshuk

Partner:

H2nanO Inc

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

Natural resources

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Wind turbines challenges for remote communities with cold and harsh environments

The project is focused on supporting the idea of establishing small wind turbine units to generate electricity by each owner either for domestic or commercial use. The main benefit to the individual will be paying low electric bills which might reach zero if they generate all their capacity consumptions. Also, these units can be installed on the roofs of the residential houses, buildings, malls, gas stations to generate free electricity. The customers of these units have the option to use electrical snow melting system like driveway heating system where they are not afraid of an electricity bill. Moreover, SWT will be a suitable investment to customers who are caring about their retirement because they will avoid any concern about utility rate increases. Commonco Inc is interested in trading, constructing, and maintenance of small wind turbine units to generate electricity in a small-scale for domestic and commercial rules.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amgad Hussein

Student:

Mahmoud Said

Partner:

Commonco Inc

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Alternative energy

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Digital Oilfield – An Integrated Approach

Along with the development of Industry 4.0, the Oil and Gas Industry has employed Digital Twins as new way to lower cost, monitor assets, optimize maintenance, and minimize downtime by creating the connection between the physical world and the digital world. The digital oilfield collect enormous amounts of data from sensors, measuring devices, and other sources. The quantity of data is updated frequently and grows dramatically over time. This data must be stored, managed, and analyzed. Data analysis is crucial for the success of digitalization and is required to support data mining and machine learning. Understanding and supporting the evolving role of people in operations is also critical to the successful introduction and sustainability digital technology within a company. This project aims to assess the concept of designing a multi-operational Digital Twin for Offshore Newfoundland.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lesley James

Student:

Trung Trinh

Partner:

Petroleum Newfoundland & Labrador

Discipline:

Engineering - other

Sector:

Oil and gas

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Assessment of the impact of Canadian beef production on biodiversity

This project will develop a life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) model that will characterize beef production impacts on biodiversity across Canada. The outcomes of this project will provide science-based information regarding the impact of beef cattle production on biodiversity thereby providing greater transparency and improved public confidence in the beef sector. Further, it will give producers the knowledge necessary to engage with the general public, regarding the environmental, social and economic benefits of the beef industry. The image of beef industry will be improved through recognition of its concerted efforts to produce nutritious and safe beef that meets consumer demands, while minimizing environmental impacts.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kim Ominski

Student:

Mohammad Reza Marami Milani

Partner:

Canadian Cattlemen's Association

Discipline:

Animal science

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Prediction and prevention of sexual dysfunction using a machine learning approach

Sexual dysfunction is pervasive in our society and is associated with a blend of biological, psychological, relational and contextual risk factors. In this project we will apply machine learning algorithms on a set of known risk factors of sexual dysfunction to predict whether a new patient suffers from sexual dysfunction and whether sexual dysfunction will improve based on specific patient treatment plans. This research work will set the foundation on building a artificial intelligent powered sexual dysfunction module of EarlyDetect, a psychiatric screening tool developed by Chokka Center for Integrative Health aimed to enhance accuracy and efficiency of the mental health screening process in Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bo Cao

Student:

Yang Liu

Partner:

Chokka Center for Integrative Health

Discipline:

Education

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Implication of the EZH2 methyltransferase and its upstream regulator H19 in pulmonary arterial hypertension

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive condition characterized by the chronic elevation of pulmonary artery (PA) pressure leading to failure of the heart. In spite of recent advances in approved therapies, PAH remains a serious disease with significant mortality. In contrast to the earlier belief that contraction of pulmonary vessels played a key role in PAH, it is now established that excessive proliferation of the cells within the pulmonary artery wall is a pivotal component of pulmonary vascular obliteration, a currently irreversible feature of PAH for which available pharmacotherapies have no/limited efficacy. In recent years, it has become increasingly appreciated that, in addition to rare mutations in genes, changes in their expression in the absence of changes in their structure (i.e. epigenetics) largely contributes to this phenomenon in PAH. Changes in gene expression influence numerous functions of the cells.
This proposal addresses a very novel and promising therapeutic avenue to treat PAH by studying the role of EZH2 in the progressive vascular remodeling seen in PAH.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Olivier Boucherat

Student:

Tsukasa Shimauchi

Partner:

HVL Therapeutics Inc.

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

High Value Biologics From Eggshell Membranes

Canada produces about 9 billion eggs per year; of these, about 27% are processed at egg breaking plants that yield low value eggshell (ES) and eggshell membrane (ESM) waste as a byproduct. The objective of this project is to develop processes to isolate high value products from ESM waste including HA, collagens, other proteins and anti-oxidants, using green chemistry. Our starting point will be raw ESM provided by our industrial partner, Burnbrae Farms (BBF). After optimizing the extraction/purification steps at bench and pilot scales, we will work on-site with BBF to adapt this technology for industrial scale preparation of these high-value components from ESM. Burnbrae Farms Limited is a fifth generation Canadian family–owned and operated company that continues to be one of Canada’s leading egg farmers, with farms, grading stations and processing operations across the country. Their innovation and leadership in product development and animal welfare has led to Burnbrae Farms being recognized as a major player in this important Canadian industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maxwell Hincke

Student:

Garima Kulshreshtha

Partner:

Burnbrae Farms Limited

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Program:

Accelerate

The inhibitory effect of Aevo Oral Ultrasound Gel on dental bacteria

Dental caries affects the majority of the world’s population and causes tooth decay and loss. Bacteria in the mouth cause this disease. Sugar consumption plays a role in causing these bacteria to make acid that results in dental caries. Studies have shown that a type of sugar alcohol, called xylitol, can help prevent this disease. We will be studying the growth of oral bacteria that cause dental caries. We will examine this growth after applying an oral ultrasound gel (manufactured by SmileSonica Inc) that contains xylitol. If this gel can prevent the growth of these bacteria, then this will help expand the market for SmileSonica Inc.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tarek El-Bialy

Student:

Jacqueline Crossman

Partner:

SmileSonica Inc.

Discipline:

Dentistry

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Implementation and Analysis of Polymeric Pressure Sensor to Estimate Blood Pressure in the Brachial Artery

Automatic blood pressure monitors with inflatable cuff currently in use are inaccurate and produce inconsistent results. Even small movements during measurement can affect the measurement and lead to inaccurate diagnosis. This project aims to improve the accuracy of blood pressure monitors using advanced thin film sensors that can greatly improve the diagnosis. The project will enable a Canadian company to develop advanced technology that can put Canada as one of the hubs of blood pressure monitoring technology that only a few countries can boast of. The project will provide the intern with valuable experience developing advanced sensors with wide-scale applications for blood pressure monitoring.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nilanjan Ray

Student:

Preetam Anbukarasu

Partner:

Synapsis Medical Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Supplemental, electric thermal storage appliance for indoor heating

Neothermal Energy Storage Inc has developed a new kind of electric thermal storage (ETS) supplemental indoor heating appliance to reduce heating costs for homes heating with oil. Neothermal ETS does this by managing home energy use to take advantage of utility demand response programs that provide low-cost electricity when demand on the grid is low.
Neothermal ETS stores heat using a non-toxic salt/water mixture instead of storing heat in bricks, concrete, or water. Using salt improves ETS efficiency, safety, and function.
The intern will be responsible to analyze data from two field trial prototypes installed in a Halifax home in April 2018, direct computer simulation development to evaluate design improvements, and direct new product design developments for customer testing in Fall/Winter 2018-19. Furthermore, the intern will be responsible to begin development and testing of Neothermal’s central heating supplemental ETS for forced-air furnaces and residential boilers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alain Joseph

Student:

Louis Desgrosseilliers

Partner:

Neothermal

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Alternative energy

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Regional Variation and Geologic Controls on the Porosity and Permeability of the Silurian Lockport Group, southwestern Ontario

The Lockport Group is a succession of carbonate rocks that subcrops in southwestern Ontario. It is of great interest as a source of potable water at shallow depths in Wiarton-Guelph-Hamilton area, of production of oil/natural gas and storage of natural gas and as a hydrochemical indicator interval for potential disposal of nuclear wastes in the deep subsurface. Recently, the Oil, Gas and Salt Resouces (OGSR) Library has published a database of over 28,000 analyses of porosity and vertical and horizontal permeability from 491 wells. Based on this and in combination with core logging, lithofacies and groundwater chemistry analysis, it is possible to document and interpret the regional geographic and stratigraphic variations in sedimentary and diagenetic facies of the Lockport Group to accurately map the continuity/discontinuity of the Lockport aquifer layers, distribution of hydrocarbon traps, groundwater flow patterns, and potential locations for nuclear waste disposal sites. The study results will contribute to establishing a 3D hydrostratigraphic model that can be used by oil/gas explorationists, sedimentologists, hydrogeologists and government policy makers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jisuo JIn

Student:

Shuo Sun

Partner:

OGSR Library

Discipline:

Geography / Geology / Earth science

Sector:

Natural resources

University:

Program:

Accelerate

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