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13270 Completed Projects

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Engineering - chemical / biological

Succeed and Stay

The Greater Saint John area struggles. Too many people are leaving, not enough people are moving in. If this continues, governments will have great trouble. It will be hard to pay for road repairs, keeping schools open and so on. Likewise, employers already struggle to find people for the positions that do open up. Locals either cannot or will not take the several hundred jobs that do exist. The region does attract some immigrants from outside Canada, but only about 25 out of 100 decide to stay here. This research project aims to find out why this is the case, and what governments and organizations in Greater Saint John to encourage people to stay here once they have moved in. If we can improve connections to new jobs, make services better and make it easier to settle here, the region will become more attractive and the economy will improve.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Joanna Everitt

Student:

Mikael Hellstrom

Partner:

Human Development Council

Discipline:

History

Sector:

Health care and social assistance

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Accelerate

Design of Gallium-Nitride (GaN) Based Bridgeless Totem-Pole Power Factor Correction (PFC) Controller

In the development of power electronic devices, more and more switch mode power supplies (SMPS) are used in various fields. SMPS transfer power from a DC or AC source to DC loads. And they have many advantages, such as high conversion efficiency, low energy loss, and lighter weight than linear power supplies. However, switching current in SMPS can cause electrical noise problems and it may have a poor power factor. To solve these problems, gallium-nitride (GaN) based Totem-Pole power factor correction (PFC) has been used. In order to further improve the overall efficiency, new controllers in PFC are necessary to replace the traditional controller. The new controllers enable the whole system to achieve a higher switching frequency, optimize the bandwidth of the controller, as well as increase the system’s efficiency and response speed.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Xiaoyu Wang

Student:

Guibin Li;Mengting Tang

Partner:

Solantro Semiconductor Corp

Discipline:

Engineering - other

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

Magnesium Based Aerated Insulation Development and Analysis

Every building has insulations. Unfortunately, it is not fire retardant. The materials contain toxic chemicals, The source of those materials is not local. MgO Systems has a solution for industrial construction and home building industries. This Alberta based company designs and manufactures prefabricated wall panel systems and structural insulated panels with high thermal efficiency, advanced energy efficiency and quick installation. MgO Systems is a novel alternative to conventional building systems that reduces environmental impact and provides the space occupant an advanced health and safety space in which to work or live.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ben Hildebrandt

Student:

Ching-Yi Leo Lu

Partner:

MgO Systems

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Program:

Accelerate

Innovative Business Strategies: Business development and marketing of drone technology in international development contexts and specialized professional development programs in domestic postsecondary environments

The internship will focus on two case studies in the area of business and marketing research, aiming to integrate academic level rigour with practical relevance. First, the intern will consider how drone-based research tools can be managed and marketed in an international development context that engages local networks of drone users whilst maintaining technological standards and respecting local regulatory frameworks. Second, drawing on the case of the Certified Professional Impact Analysis Program at Queen?s, the intern will assess the applicability of available research on the optimal marketing and course delivery models to the program, drawing conclusions about research applicability and defining questions for future investigation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gregory Libitz

Student:

Nicoline Janne Vrouwtje van Kan

Partner:

Limestone Analytics Inc

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

University:

St. Lawrence College

Program:

Accelerate

Novel and efficient approaches of converting volatile fatty acids (VFAs) topolyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)

Genecis Bioindustries makes bacteria that enables production of premium materials cost-competitively. Their first product line is a biodegradable plastic resin (PHAs) used for high-end applications, like 3D printing filaments and personal care products. Genecis can reduce production costs by 40% by using organic waste as the feedstock, lowering the barrier for plastic manufacturers to create healthy and affordable products. This project will be able to provide Genecis with the foundation of their 2nd generation synthetic bacteria – one that offers a higher conversion efficiency with guaranteed PHA production consistency. The consistency especially, is a huge step forward to ensure Genecis’ customers are able to receive high quality bioplastic to produce their end products in a consistent manner. This project would also ensure that Genecis is able to make a wide variety of PHAs that find application in various domains.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Perry Chou

Student:

Adam Westbrook

Partner:

Genecis Bioindustries Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Assessment of impacts of upstream developments and climate change on Carp River Watershed

There are plans for residential/commercial/industrial developments in upstream sections of Carp River Watershed (CRW). This will have impacts on the quantity and quality of the river water downstream as well as the sediment loads. In addition, due to climate change it is expected that both quantity and quality of the Carp River will deviate from the norms. Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is in charge of managing and protecting Carp River Watershed. Due to expected future impacts, MVCA is interested to conduct a research study on this watershed, which involves collecting field data through sampling and developing water quality/hydraulic models using numerical models (e.g., CE-QUAL-W2/QUAL2K, SWAT) in GIS environment. After calibrating the models with field data, different scenarios, for example with and without low impact development components and/or restoration plan details, can be assessed. In addition, different climate change scenarios and sensitivity and uncertainty analysis will be another spinoff from this project. Outcomes of this research project will help MVCA with planning and decision-making in management of the CRW.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Majid Sartaj;Ousmane Seidou

Student:

Baba-Serges Zango

Partner:

Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Handheld Histories: Collecting, Modding, and Playing the Portable Platform

Thirty years after its landmark 1989 release, Nintendo?s Game Boy and its long line of successors continue to capture the imagination of thousands of players who harbor a nostalgic attraction to the technologies of their youth. Montreal-based Retro Modding has developed a profitable business modifying (or ?modding?) old video game handhelds and selling them alongside tools and parts for do-it-yourself projects. These alterations combine today?s expectations for consumer electronics (like backlights and rechargeable batteries) with the iconic form factors of early handhelds. This research project, which documents Retro Modding?s history and its position within a larger gaming community, believes mods have a lot to say about the way people use their video game hardware in ways that exceed what Nintendo and other hardware manufacturers intended. This project investigates how practices of repair and modification emerge out of social, cultural, aesthetic and even environmental contexts, changing the way we think about video games and about obsolete technologies more generally.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Darren Wershler

Student:

Alexandra Custodio

Partner:

Retro Modding Inc

Discipline:

Other

Sector:

Consumer goods

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Novel Treatments for bladder inflammation and pain

Interstitial cystitis is an inflammatory disease of the urinary bladder and is recognized as a serious medical condition associated with a profoundly negative impact on patients? quality of life. Currently, there are no widely acknowledged causes of this disorder and no effective treatments available. Panag is a Halifax based drug company which focuses on development of novel therapeutic treatments which can be used to alleviate both pain and inflammation associated with IC. The goal of our research is to provide IC patients with symptom and pain relief, as well as to improve outcome. Previous research showed that the immune system is regulated by another system within our body, called the endocannabinoid system. Our approach uses special drugs, called cannabinoids, which are designed to target this system and as a result, provide symptom and pain relief and improve patients? quality of life. Our project uses an established animal and tissue models to evaluate the effectiveness and toxicity of our treatment before human trials. The intern will learn valuable research industry-standard skills while Panag will gain insight into the therapeutic potential of their treatments

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Faculty Supervisor:

Juan Zhou;Christian Lehmann

Student:

Geraint Berger;Kayle Dickson;Mariane Guttervill

Partner:

Panag Pharma Inc

Discipline:

Pharmacy / Pharmacology

Sector:

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Determination of factors affecting Atlantic salmon hatching and recruitment in Prince Edward Island streams

The goal is to help understand the effects of cold water temperatures, and the infiltration of sediment from agriculture on the survival of Atlantic salmon from egg to juvenile in PEI. Three rivers on PEI will be studied that have a range of fair to excellent Atlantic salmon populations. Total year class failure has been noted on more than one occasion over recent years and understanding the cause will be implement to help address this major population limiting factor. This will lead to improved knowledge to assist in restoring wild salmon populations on PEI and will built information with which to evaluate the future impacts of climate change.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael R van den Heuvel

Student:

Jordan Condon

Partner:

Souris and Area Branch of the PEI Wildlife Federation

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Fisheries and wildlife

University:

University of Prince Edward Island

Program:

Accelerate

Cave to Mill: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach Linking Orebody Knowledge, Footprint Reliability and Sensor-Based Sorting to Improve Safety and Productivity

The proposed research project aims to develop and verify new technologies and numerical tools directed at six main research focus areas: 1. Orebody Knowledge, 2. Grade Management, 3. Cave Mine Design, 4. Integrated Cave-to-Mill, 5. New Measurement Technologies, and 6. Hazard Management. This project will also see the establishment of a multidisciplinary research network, the International Caving Research Network, to be directed at maintaining Canada’s competitiveness in the international mining industry. The research will see several interns working closely with industry to help optimize value and ensure worker safety in deep underground mass mining operations. The research network includes a multi-disciplinary group of representatives from industry and academia covering the fields of geology, cave mining, geomechanics, and mineral processing.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Erik Eberhardt;Bern Klein;Craig Hart;Scott McDougall

Student:

Justin Roy;Masoud Rahjoo;Thierry Lavoie;Santiago Seiler;Mahir Can Cetin;Stefan Nadolski;Jovian Varian;Mostafa Gorjian

Partner:

Centre for Innovation in Mineral Resources Engineering

Discipline:

Engineering - other

Sector:

Mining and quarrying

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Facilitating Service Network Navigation: Developing a Model for Individuals with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities and their Families – Year two

Adults with Autism (ASD) and/or intellectual disabilities (ID) who seek medical and dental treatments often require specialized interventions that are not always accessible in the community. The Centre for Innovation in Autism and Intellectual Disabilities See Things my Way clinic (STMW) developed a specialized Medical/Dental Clinic to address this important gap. Providing care through a holistic understanding of patients within their broader social environment, the clinic is expanding the breadth of its interdisciplinary care to include a psychosocial component that will help ensure support through a patient/family-centered model of integrated care. This proposed project will focus on the development and implementation of this care model that addresses patients’ and families’ service requirements that are often confusing, frustrating and difficult to navigate. In collaboration with STMW and the University of Calgary, two projects are proposed: TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Nicholas

Student:

Gina Glidden

Partner:

See Things My Way

Discipline:

Social work

Sector:

Health care and social assistance

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Elevate

“Advanced Manufacturing Automation, Digitization and Optimization – AMADO”

The 4th Industrial Revolution “Industry 4.0” (Germany, 2011), with its automation and digitization technologies will change the landscape of the industry. It is characterized by optimization and management of assets, sharing and security of big data, tracking parts from cradle to grave: the “Digital Thread,” data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The design and management of complex manufacturing systems based on the use of new digitization technologies such as autonomous robots, the Internet of Things (IoT), simulation, additive manufacturing, cloud computing, augmented reality, big data, and cybersecurity, have steadily increased.
Siemens Canada is collaborating with a team of 11 Professors from École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Concordia University and McGill University on four (4) research sub-projects related to its the transition to Industry 4.0 and adaptation to the resulting new needs. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Souheil-Antoine Tahan;Amin Chaabane;Pierre Bélanger;David Labbé;Kurt Landau;Sylvie Nadeau;Carlos Vazquez;Anjali Awasthi;Jia Yuan Yu;Yaoyao Fiona Zhao

Student:

Seyed Sajad KAZEMEYNI;Imene BELKACEMI;Manuel SAGE;Ehsan Sharifnia;Firas Koubaa;Bhupesh Verma;Marwa Haj-Ibrahim

Partner:

Siemens Canada

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Program:

Accelerate

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