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Multiobjective and distributed optimization algorithm for the economic dispatch problem

Currently, the growing demand for electrical energy is driving the integration of renewable energy sources into modern power systems. However, integrating renewable systems has increased uncertainty in the operating conditions of the electric system. To address these challenges, the development of algorithms to optimize energy management in power systems, satisfying electricity demand while respecting physical and operational requirements, has become necessary. This includes reducing pollutant emissions, resulting in what is known as the combined economic and environmental dispatch problem (CEEDP). Therefore, this project focuses on developing comprehensive global multi-objective optimization algorithms to holistically address economic and environmental dispatch in electrical networks. The approach aims to minimize costs and emissions by considering the integration of renewable energy sources. The project will contribute to improving the operation and planning of power distribution systems, facilitating the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, and reducing the environmental impact of the energy sector in the context of climate change.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maude Blondin

Student:

Partner:

Universidad Industrial de Santander

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Digital Twinning for Industrial Work Sites

The project will contribute to technological advancements in the construction material supply industry, promoting efficiency, safety, and cost savings. These contributions are significant as they help address broader societal challenges, such as workplace safety and efficient resource utilisation. Moreover, it will potentially position Canada as a leader in innovative digital solutions for the construction industry as well as showcase options to reduce the carbon footprint of facilities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jennifer Caswell

Student:

Partner:

Colas Canada

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Holdr Co Op

Holdr aims to modernize the fan club experience by offering artists an easy way to partner with their most dedicated fans. This initiative promotes inclusivity within the music industry, ensuring every artist, regardless of their background or resources, has equal access to opportunities. The project requires assistance from Co-Op interns for several objectives: collaboration with the design and development team, enhancing code quality through testing, partaking in Agile/Scrum processes, and refining platform performance for optimal user experience. By the project’s end, a Beta version of Holdr will be launched. This venture not only benefits the Canadian music industry by offering artists sustainable income avenues but also provides interns with a valuable chance to apply academic knowledge, network with professionals, and develop critical skills in a creative and real-world environment. The project promises to further Canada’s commitment to inclusivity and innovation in the arts sector.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sathish Gopalakrishnan

Student:

Partner:

Holdr

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Comparing the risk of adverse events across different classes of biologics and comparable safety and efficacy of biosimilars versus originator biologics in inflammatory arthritis

Our proposed research project aims to answer the overall question: what is the actual risk of infections or cardiovascular events for patients with inflammatory arthritis that take novel arthritis medication (biologics) and how does it compare between different classes of these drugs, in real-world settings? As well as asking if the safety and effectiveness of their new unpatented counterparts (i.e., biosimilars) are comparable to the original biologics? Most of what we know is on earlier or a handful of specific newer drugs or they have only been studied in controlled environments as of now. To solve this problem, we will use “healthcare data” in British Columbia (BC) which contains key anonymized information on prescription drugs and other related information. We will apply state-of-the art statistical methods to these data to study and compare the adverse effects, safety and effectiveness of these medications.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Diane Lacaille

Student:

Partner:

Arthritis Research Canada

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Pharmaceuticals; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Power production and electrochemical energy storage modelling for floating offshore wind turbines

To optimize the environmental and financial benefits of FOWTs coupled with electrochemical energy storage improved predictive modeling capabilities are needed. The partner organization, Angler Solutions Inc., is addressing this obstacle by developing a new modelling software approach that can provide accurate techno-economic assessments and predictions for FOWT with energy storage. The partnership proposed in this project will provide Angler Solutions a new modelling framework that can be used to further develop and optimize their software tools. The results will help maintain Canada’s leadership position in sustainable energy systems, as well clean energy for offshore and marine industries.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kevin Pope

Student:

Partner:

Angler Solutions Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Utilities

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

Developing and implementing a communications strategy

The communications lead project for Dicerra includes responding to and engaging with stakeholders in healthcare at the executive and ministerial level. Dicerra aims to reduce medical errors and their associated harm and costs. This involves high level discussions with stakeholders to socialize our concept and advance the roll out and adoption of our web and mobile platforms. Additionally, the Communications Lead will assist in producing podcast content for our web application and enhance our social media network/influence. The Communications Lead will work closely with the executive team, particularly the Chief Nursing Officer and CEO for both content creation and stakeholder engagement/communication. They will have access to a variety of tools and will develop skills and experience dealing with IP, product development, human factors (HFACS), management techniques, and strategic communications.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Irena Knezevic

Student:

Partner:

Dicerra Safety Systems

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

CivicLabTO 2023 Symposium Internships

CivicLabTO is a collaborative partnership between the City of Toronto and higher-education institutions (HEIs) in the Greater Toronto Area, established in 2021 to facilitate innovative research and dialogue on pressing urban issues affecting communities across the GTA. Among other initiatives, the CivicLabTO partners have committed to a bi-annual learning and networking event that connects key stakeholders to align efforts in support of mutual objectives, and to establish innovative methods of collaboration and communication between the post-secondary education sector and the City of Toronto. The CivicLabTO 2023 Symposium will be held on November 15, co-hosted by Toronto Metropolitan University, Centennial College and the City of Toronto. This project will engage two BSI interns who will contribute to event planning, digital engagement, brand development, and the collection and dissemination of Symposium outcomes. Their ultimate goals will be to help prepare the text of a report that informs the partnership of opportunities to collaborate on solutions to urban problems, and to build on CivicLabTO’s draft design guidelines, and produce event and promotional graphics that engage, inform and inspire. The CivicLabTO partnership is unique in Canada, and offers an interesting new model for collaboration between municipalities and HEIs to solve local challenges. As such, these internships will contribute towards a larger understanding of how city governments across Canada can effectively engage and leverage the insights and capabilities located within regional colleges and universities across the country.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Purnima Tyagi

Student:

Partner:

City of Toronto

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Public administration; Utilities

University:

Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Plan d’affaire et de mise en marché de la formation BLEU

Le projet de service conseil à l’élaboration du plan d’affaires aidera le Réseau Santé – Nouvelle-Écosse à déterminer ses options stratégiques et à élaborer un plan d’affaires pour atteindre l’autonomie ou la rentabilité financière pour la formation BLEU permettant à l’organisation d’atteindre les objectifs suivants :
• Permettre un meilleur accès à la formation pour le réseau provincial.
• Permettre le financement d’un plan de recherche et de développement continue permettant une constante mise à jour et optimisation de la formation.
• Offrir aux partenaires du Réseau Santé – Nouvelle-Écosse, notamment les autres réseaux de santé canadien, d’avoir accès à cette formation de qualité.
• Au final, c’est la petite-enfances canadienne-française qui obtiendra les avantages de la formation en nombre le plus grand possible.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Emmanuelle de Verlaine

Student:

Partner:

Reseau santé Nouvelle-Écosse

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Thrive Health: Designing a Personal Health Story Visualization Interface

This project aims to develop a user-friendly visualization system for Thrive Health, a digital health solutions company. The visualization interface will be designed to effectively present a person’s health journey. This will be particularly helpful for patients with complex health conditions, as it will enable them to communicate their situation more clearly to their healthcare providers. The interface intends to improve the doctor-patient interaction, making it easier for clinicians to understand patients’ complex medical histories and provide more personalized care.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tamara Munzner

Student:

Partner:

Thrive Health

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Computational reconstruction of protein-protein interaction networks involved in the pathogenesis of Cerebral Cavernous Malformations.

Cerebral Cavernous Malformations (CCM) are brain vascular malformations which occur in one person out of 200. Their consequences are devastating as they provoke epilepsy, stroke and many neurological disorders. CCM develop only in low blood flow venules and not in arteries in which the high flow has a protective effect. Yet, why CCM lesions form only under low flow is still mysterious. This internship fits into a study on the role of unique sensors of blood flow, calcium channels which form pores across the membrane. Our work indicates for the first time that their dysfunction is triggering the formation of CCM. This internship will help unravel the abnormal signalling pathways activated by these channels. Thanks to Gingras lab’s world-renowned expertise in proteomics, the PhD student will reconstruct protein-protein interaction networks from the proteins that he has identified in the vicinity of these channels using in vivo proximity labelling by biotinylation (BioID). This project aims at identifying functional hubs targetable by FDA approved drugs to propose a cure for this disease that is sorely lacking today.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anne-Claude Gingras

Student:

Partner:

Université Grenoble Alpes

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Enhancing the security and reliability of navigation systems

The research project aims to enhance the security and reliability of navigation systems by developing advanced techniques for estimating the vehicle’s position and orientation, even in the presence of sensor attacks. By investigating the impact of potential attacks on sensor data, the project seeks to develop algorithms that can accurately estimate the vehicle’s location and direction, mitigating the effects of compromised sensor information. The results of this research will contribute to the development of robust and secure navigation systems, enhancing their performance in real-world scenarios. By improving the accuracy and resilience of navigation estimation, the project aims to enhance the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles, drones, and other navigation-dependent systems. This research will ultimately benefit society by making navigation systems more secure, enabling safer and more efficient transportation in the future.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohammad Pirani

Student:

Partner:

Université Grenoble Alpes

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Understanding Transportation Challenges and Equity in Canada: Mapping Accessibility and Addressing Transportation Poverty

The proposed research project aims to understand to what extent Canadian neighbourhoods vary based on the accessibility of transportation and identify which socially disadvantaged groups of people are most impacted by limited access to transport. The interns will analyze a large dataset released by “Infrastructure Canada and Statistics Canada” which measures how easy it is for people to reach important places like schools, workplaces, grocery stores, healthcare facilities. They will also incorporate sociodemographic data from the Canadian Census. The research will be carried out using data analysis, machine learning, and geographic information systems. The expected outcomes of this project include a developed typology of neighbourhoods based on the accessibility to important destinations, a better understanding of transportation challenges faced by different equity-deserving groups, and suggestions to improve the dataset. The research will benefit policymakers, transportation providers, and communities across Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Steven Farber

Student:

Partner:

National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Transportation (excluding aerospace); Public Service, Policy, and Governance

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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