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Direct and indirect effects of deer on nitrogen cycling processes and microbial communities in the forests of Haida Gwaii

Introduced non-native species are altering the ecology of natural communities at an unprecedented rate, threatening the services they provide, and becoming another driver of climate change. On the Canadian archipelago of Haida Gwaii in 1878, non-indigenous Sitka black-tailed deer were introduced, and in the absence of predators, deer populations have exploded, with detrimental impacts on native aboveground plant and animal communities. In comparison, knowledge on how deer affect belowground organisms and processes is lacking and needed, given the vital role soil organisms play in soil carbon storage and nutrient cycling and the consequent feedbacks to plant nutrition and growth. Deer may directly enrich soil through deposition of high quality litter and waste products. Conversely, their selective foraging increases the abundance of plants with lower quality litter, impacting soil productivity. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Susan Grayston

Student:

Partner:

Université de Montpellier (CEFE, CNRS)

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Harnessing epigenetics to improve muscle stem cells function in degenerating myopathies

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is an incurable progressive myopathy, caused by the absence of the dystrophin protein. It is characterized by permanent myofiber necrosis, leading to continuous activation of muscle stem cells (MuSCs), that eventually cannot support muscle repair leading to replacement of the muscle by fibro/fatty tissue. We have observed that epigenetic changes in human MuSCs from DMD patients contribute extensively to reduced muscle regeneration. Taking advantage of the complementary skills and expertise of the French and Canadian labs, the proposed project aims to prevent loss of muscle regeneration in DMD
by restoring the healthy epigenetic state in the diseased MuSCs. Importantly, the proteins that control the epigenetic state are potential targets for intervention using small molecule drugs. Thus, the knowledge gained from these studies will be important to the development of new drug therapies to treat muscle degeneration in DMD.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jeffrey Dilworth

Student:

Partner:

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Junior hockey competence analytics – Year two

We are developing a wearable hardware sensor and analysis software. The sensor collects activity and performance data, which is then analyzed by software and used to present feedback that players and coaches can use to improve performance.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Vivekanandan Suresh Kumar

Student:

Partner:

Eighty Seven Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Athabasca University

Program:

Elevate

Junior hockey competence analytics

Analytics is about awareness of the states of knowledge of users. Users can become aware of their owns states of knowledge at different levels. Analytics measures such levels of each user, and engages them in taking initiatives to hop from one knowledge state to the next.
The hops happen mostly gradually, depending on the capacity of the user, punctuated by dramatic jumps. Analytics identifies such scenarios where dramatic jumps are necessary and offers the information needed to enact such jumps.
Learning Analytics, in the context of Ice Hockey, is the study of detection, analysis, and generation of moments of progress awareness about skater, goaltender, and team experiences.
By employing recent advances in statistics, machine learning algorithms and sensor technologies, this research aims to build a big data learning analytics solution that provides progress awareness scenarios and means to improve junior hockey player competency and self-reflection. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Vivekanandan Suresh Kumar

Student:

Partner:

Eighty Seven Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Athabasca University

Program:

Elevate

Supercritical Fluid Extraction and Chromatography of Softwood Plants Oils

This project will be with ANPI Canada Inc., a Canadian company focused on essential oil extract from softwood in Bolton, Ontario. Presently, ANPI uses various extraction techniques for isolation of essential oils particularly cedar oil from cedar leaves, branches, and mulch. These essential oils have applications in the food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. ANPI have found that their current extraction methods do not provide a suitable yield of essential oil as well as high purity of active components of oil. This project will investigate the supercritical fluid extraction and chromatography process of softwood plants essential oil such as cedar, pine and cypress using CO2 within different range of temperatures and pressures. Effect of extraction time, modifier amount and flow rate will be investigated for development and optimization of the extraction and chromatography process. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Paul Charpentier

Student:

Partner:

ANPI Canada Inc;Western University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Ultrasound-assisted Extraction of Cedar Essential Oil

This project will be with All Natural Products Inc. (ANPI), a Canadian company focused on essential oil extract from natural herbal resources in Bolton, Ontario. These essential oils have applications in the food, flavor, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. ANPI have found that their current extraction methods do not provide a suitable yield of essential oils. This project will investigate the ultrasound-assisted extraction process of cedar essential oil using various solvents.
Effect of ultrasonic power and frequency, extraction time, the sample-to-solvent ratio, moisture content, and particle size of the starting material will be investigated for development and optimization of the extraction process in batch mode system. The type, state, and treatment of starting material will also be examined which will have an effect on the extraction yield. This project will provide tremendous advantage to ANPI providing new opportunities to extract the maximum value from Canadian softwood products.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Paul Charpentier

Student:

Partner:

ANPI Canada Inc;Western University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Optimization of Hetnets for Urban and Built-up Environments

The provisioning of cellular networks and data services has become increasingly complex due to ever increasing demand for greater and faster services. Our research will contribute to a fundamental knowledge base into the operation of heterogeneous cellular networks using the built-up physical infrastructure (the buildings) of the University of Regina. A number of micro cellular sites have been installed on campus and their operation has been investigated within the larger macro cellular site which services the university and surrounding area. This creates a unique opportunity to examine the live operation of heterogeneous networks which will allow both university researchers and the industrial partner to develop greater understanding of these networks which will be applicable to new and other installations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Raman Paranjape

Student:

Partner:

Saskatchewan Telecommunications

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Regina

Program:

Accelerate

Managing the physical risk from avalanche in mechanized backcountry skiing operations: A quantitative examination of reoccurring patterns in terrain assessments and terrain use at the run scale

In the backcountry, avalanche risk is managed by first assessing avalanche hazard and subsequently carefully choosing terrain and travel procedures accordingly to mitigate the identified hazard. What are suitable terrain choices under different types of avalanche conditions and how are choices made? With this project, we quantitatively examine large-scale terrain choices in two commercial backcountry skiing operations in British Columbia. Our data set covers four resp. sixteen winter seasons with documented operational decisions on where to ski. It provides a unique opportunity for examining professional terrain choices to keep the residual risk at an acceptable level while providing a high quality skiing product. In this first study, we will examine patterns in ski run choices and subsequently analyze the terrain characteristics of different runs. The results of this study will improve our understanding of risk management through terrain selection and will strengthen current best-practises in the avalanche industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pascal Haegeli

Student:

Partner:

HeliCat Canada

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Other services (except public administration)

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Établissement de critères d’adjudication, pour des contrats publics réalisés en mode Conception-Construction

L’industrie de la construction est un secteur majeur au Québec puisqu’elle représente 12% du PIB et 1 emploi sur 20. Cependant, cette industrie est souvent confrontée au non-respect des délais et des coûts.
Le mode traditionnel entraîne une fragmentation de communication et de coordination entre les parties prenantes. Or, la littérature démontre que le mode Design-Build répond, en plus des difficultés du mode traditionnel, aux besoins des agences publiques.
La problématique est de comprendre pourquoi la Conception-Construction n’est pas répandue pour l’adjudication des contrats d’organismes publics. L’absence de critères justes et bien établis, qui répondent aux meilleures pratiques (transparence, égalité entre soumissionnaires…) est préjudiciable pour favoriser son implantation et son utilisation au Canada. Ce sera l’objectif de ce projet.
La Corporation proposera cette solution à ces membres ainsi qu’à la société dans un but de transparence, de confiance et de clarté.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gabriel Lefebvre

Student:

Partner:

Corporation des Entrepreneurs Généraux du Québec

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Optimal energy management in a smart building with storage

Electricity generation happens on a real-time basis therefore utilities and operators have to follow the demand, matching any variation in the customers’ needs and ensuring system stability at the same time. To achieve this balance between generation and demand during periods of high load peaks, it is necessary either to increase generation capacity or induce a decrease in the consumption profile. While the first option might require high investments and idle resources during off-peak hours, the second option empowers customers to participate in a more active way in the operation of the power network. The objective of this project is to design an optimal mechanism to encourage the users to shift their use of energy from peak to off-peak times. Up to a certain point this shifting can be done using a battery or other energy storage device. Additional shifting requires changes in the consumer behaviour; such changes can be induced via dynamic pricing policies. Bilevel optimization allows to determine the optimal prices by explicitly taking into account the decision-making process of the consumers. As a by-product, the bilevel optimization model can also provide information about the economic value of storage.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Miguel Anjos

Student:

Partner:

Université Lille Nord de France

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

University:

École Polytechnique de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

High energy density lithium ion cells/batteries with excellent electrochemical performance and safety – Year two

Li-ion batteries (LIBs) are currently the most important power source for a wide variety of applications such as cell phones, laptops, computers and other portable electronics. They are also considered as very promising storage/power systems for future electric/hybrid-electric powered transportation. Although clever cell design and improvements in cell subcomponents can bear potential for volume and weight reduction, major developments in high energy density cathode and anode active materials are essential. Li[Ni0.8Co0.1Mn0.1]O2, Li[Ni0.5Mn0.3Co0.2]O2, Li[Ni0.6Co0.2Mn0.2]O2 (NMC) and Li[Ni0.8Co0.15Al0.05]O2 (NCA) in particular are the most promising candidates for EVs among the next-generation of high energy density cells owing to their high capacity, outstanding rate capability, and low cost. Despite the advantages, increasing the Ni fraction in the NMC cathodes negatively impacts the lifetime and safety of the battery, particularly when higher cut-off voltages and high electrode packing densities are pursued. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alexander McLean

Student:

Partner:

Electrovaya Corp;University of Toronto

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Elevate

High energy density lithium ion cells/batteries with excellent electrochemical performance and safety

Li-ion batteries (LIBs) are currently the most important power source for a wide variety of applications such as cell phones, laptops, computers and other portable electronics. They are also considered as very promising storage/power systems for future electric/hybrid-electric powered transportation. Although clever cell design and improvements in cell subcomponents can bear potential for volume and weight reduction, major developments in high energy density cathode and anode active materials are essential. Li[Ni0.8Co0.1Mn0.1]O2, Li[Ni0.5Mn0.3Co0.2]O2, Li[Ni0.6Co0.2Mn0.2]O2 (NMC) and Li[Ni0.8Co0.15Al0.05]O2 (NCA) in particular are the most promising candidates for EVs among the next-generation of high energy density cells owing to their high capacity, outstanding rate capability, and low cost. Despite the advantages, increasing the Ni fraction in the NCM cathodes negatively impacts the lifetime and safety of the battery, particularly when higher cut-off voltages and high electrode packing densities are pursued.Therefore, successful development of a high-energy-density battery requires not only suitable material to accumulate and store energy, but also technology capable of controlling large amounts of energy and technology to ensure reliability and safety in the event of emergency. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alexander McLean

Student:

Partner:

Electrovaya Corp;University of Toronto

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Elevate

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