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Optimisation des contacts ohmiques et fabrication de lasers

Ce stage s’inscrit dans un projet qui a pour objectif d’optimiser les contraintes mécaniques dans les lasers. Afin d’optimiser les résistances dans les lasers, l’optimisation des contacts ohmiques est primordiale. Ainsi, l’objectif de ce stage est d’optimiser les contacts ohmiques pour la fabrication de lasers, visant une faible résistivité. Différents empilements métalliques et d’autres moyens de diminution de résistances séries seront évalués, notamment un aspect novateur et prometteur qui a déjà montré son efficacité sur des cellules solaires III-V : l’utilisation d’une couche de graphène pour diminuer les résistances séries des contacts.
Ce stage permettra de poser les premières briques d’optimisation de lasers, dans le but d’ouvrir une collaboration avec l’entreprise canadienne Laser Component Canada (fabricants de laser), l’Université de Sherbrooke, et l’Université de Rennes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gwenaelle Hamon

Student:

Partner:

Université de Rennes 1

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Sustainability benefits of expanded gamut printing

Expanded gamut printing is a relatively new technology that allows print companies to move away from spot colours and needing an inventory of these colours on hand or ordering them from their ink supplier every time a print job requires a spot colour. With expanded gamut printing the same seven colours remain in the printing units and only the printing plates and the substrate get changed. This leads to less frequent print unit wash-ups and allows the so-called ganging of jobs resulting in less use of organic solvents and a lower consumption of paper. These savings make the operation of a print company more sustainable. The main goal of this project is to quantify these savings.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martin Habekost;Krzysztof Krystosiak

Student:

Partner:

Sina Printing

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Étude moléculaire de l’interaction entre les bactériophages de Clostridioides difficile et leur récepteur cellulaire, la protéine de surface SlpA

La bactérie Clostridioides difficile (Cd) est la cause principale de diarrhée infectieuse post-antibiotique dans les pays industrialisés (ICD). Bien que l’antibiothérapie soit le traitement standard contre les ICD, elle s’avère souvent inefficace pour empêcher la récurrence de l’infection. La phagothérapie est une alternative thérapeutique prometteuse, qui consiste à utiliser des bactériophages (phages), i.e. des virus infectants et tuant spécifiquement les bactéries. Cd possède à sa surface une enveloppe protéique majoritairement composée de la protéine SlpA. Dans un article que j’ai récemment publié (Royer et al, Microbiol Spectr 2023), j’ai démontré que les phages de Cd reconnaissent une ou plusieurs isoformes différentes de la protéine SlpA. De plus, j’ai démontré qu’une partie du domaine variable de SlpA est déterminante pour la reconnaissance et l’infection par certains phages. L’objectif de mon projet de doctorat est de caractériser en détail la spécificité d’interaction entre les phages et la protéine SlpA de Cd. Mes travaux permettront l’élaboration de cocktails de phages thérapeutiques ciblant différentes isoformes de SlpA et permettant de couvrir l’ensemble des souches de Cd responsables d’infections. Cette approche pourrait réduire les récidives et ainsi permettre un traitement efficace et durable des ICD.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Louis-Charles Fortier

Student:

Partner:

Université Paris-Saclay

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Establishing the reliability of DTI and resting-state fMRI as markers of traumatic brain injury Year Two

The proposed research will investigate two brain imaging measures that hold potential as tools for the diagnosis and assessment of traumatic brain injury (TBI), including mild TBI (mTBI)/concussion. One type of image provides information about structural damage to the brain’s anatomical connections, and the other about the functional connectivity of networks of brain regions that underlie many mental abilities. The proposed research will investigate the relationship between these measures, their reliability an individual over time, and also the comparability of each measure between different scanners and software applications. The project will provide fundamental knowledge essential to the future development of accurate, objective, and individualized tools to diagnose and characterize mTBI, to track its progression over time, and to guide treatment and return-to-work/play decisions

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Noseworthy

Student:

Partner:

Synaptive Medical Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Elevate

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

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