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FluidPlanet Digital Twins

FluidPlanet.org produces and publishes digital twins (virtual versions of real places) for academic, educational and enterprise use. By combining the latest technologies in mapping (GIS), sensors (IoT) and visualization (gaming), we create realistic looking and behaving simulations of real locations. These can then be populated with virtual people, animals and buildings to tell stories that teach and entertain.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Richard Zhao

Student:

Partner:

FluidPlanet.org

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Education; New and Digital Media

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Dynamic Simulation for Data-Driven Logistical Control of Iron Ore Material Streams

The Canadian iron industry will benefit from increasingly streamlined data to support operational decisions, particularly as their steelmaking clientele is transitioning toward carbon-neutral steel production. The iron ore required for carbon-neutral steelmaking is especially high grade, in accordance with the DRI-EAF steelmaking route. Key operational decisions include the formation and depletion of stockpiles for different categories of ore, as the resulting ore blends are processed into a variable mix of iron ore products. Moreover, the rebalancing of conventional iron ore products versus DRI-EAF grade products is complex, requiring dynamic mineralogical and operational information. The proposed interdisciplinary project adjoins geological analysis and algorithm development within state-of-the-art operational simulations, which will support system-wide control of the iron ore value chain.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alessandro Navarra

Student:

Partner:

Stream Systems;Minerai de Fer Quebec

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Development and implementation of a genomic sequencing workflow to enhance laboratory diagnostics and routine reporting of respiratory viruses

Respiratory diseases caused by viruses that are frequently evolving have placed significant strains on Canadian healthcare systems. Traditional methods of diagnostics can detect the presence of viruses in clinical specimens
but do not always distinguish them at the variant level. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a high throughput technique that is used to determine the genetic sequence of viruses. Many laboratories in Ontario do not
perform ongoing NGS for viruses other than SARS-CoV-2. Furthermore, analyzing NGS results may be complicated or inaccessible. Therefore, our goal is to develop a validated NGS workflow for common respiratory
viruses such as RSV that will allow for accessible analyses, interpretation, and reporting of key molecular epidemiological information such as virus evolution, variant prevalence, treatment effectiveness, and outbreak
patterns. Overall, this workflow will enable systematic tracking of evolutionary patterns and mutational changes of circulating viruses which are essential for viral surveillance, vaccine, and therapeutic development. The
outcome of this work will equip labs with tools to alleviate the strain that respiratory virus surges place on Canada’s healthcare system.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Samira Mubareka;Venkata Duvvuri

Student:

Partner:

Shared Hospital Laboratory

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Optimal Control on Diesel engines and Aftertreatment Systems

The internal combustion engine will remain the major source of transportation power for decades to come. This project will focus on the control technologies related to minimizing engine-out emission and improving fuel efficiency. Through collaborative control of the engine and its aftertreatment system, an overall optimization of emission and fuel consumption can be realized. The proposed method will be validated through experimental study and tests.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fengjun Yan

Student:

Partner:

Tianjin University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Violence conjugale : Pour un meilleur accompagnement des intervenants psychosociaux au Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services sociaux du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean (CIUSSS-SLSJ)

La violence dans les relations conjugales est très prévalente au Québec et la situation s’est exacerbée dans le contexte des mesures de confinement associées à la pandémie de COVID-19. À la lumière de l’ampleur de la problématique, il s’avère nécessaire d’être en mesure de la reconnaître afin de mettre en oeuvre les moyens pour la prévenir et intervenir. Au Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services sociaux du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean (CIUSSS-SLSJ), ce sont les intervenants psychosociaux qui sont susceptibles d’intervenir dans des contextes de violence conjugale. Dans un premier temps, ce projet vise à mieux comprendre les situations auxquelles les intervenantes et intervenants sont confrontés dans le cadre de leur travail, leur niveau d’aisance à intervenir, les outils utilisés et leurs besoins supplémentaires. Dans un deuxième temps, un outil d’intervention sera créé afin d’accompagner les intervenantes et intervenantes du CIUSSS. Cet outil adapté à leurs besoins les aidera à mieux prévenir et mieux intervenir en contexte de violence conjugale.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Eve Pouliot

Student:

Partner:

Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Program:

Accelerate

Using a digital health platform for concussion rehabilitation in Olympic and Paralympic athletes

Due to the complex nature of a concussion recovery trajectories, rehabilitation must be tailored to the individual athlete. In high performance sport, athletes have access to world-class integrated support teams (IST) to guide concussion recovery. However, there are often barriers met, including decentralization from the team and/or travel throughout the competition year. In addition, there are no recommendations for active concussion recovery to meet the diverse needs of Paralympic athletes. Therefore, there is a need to establish accessible exercise progressions that are curated by practitioners and supported by research. The proposed research aims to determine if a digital health innovation can enhance the implementation of evidence-informed concussion rehabilitation for Olympic and Paralympic athletes. It is expected that athletes using the digital platform after concussion will experience improved recovery outcomes and achieve medical clearance for return to competition within appropriate timelines. Further, we expect that Rhea Health will improve communication between IST and the athletes and result in positive experiences using the platform for concussion recovery.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Hutchison

Student:

Partner:

Own the Podium

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

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

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Performance study of optical wireless communications withsynchronization error in atmospheric turbulence

One key challenge of subcarrier phase-shift keying (PSK) system using coherent modulation is the synchronization problem at the receiver because the residual synchronization error will introduce performance degradation to the system. In the proposed research project, I will investigate the effect of synchronization error on performance of SIM OWC system in atmospheric turbulence. The performance degradation introduced by synchronization error (with respect to performance of subcarrier PSK system with perfect synchronization) will be quantified analytically. This analytical tool can predict the performance loss introduced to subcarrier PSK system by imperfect synchronization once the key design parameters are given. I will also investigate the performance advantage of imperfect synchronized coherent modulations over noncoherent or differentially coherent modulations in order to examine the necessity of doing imperfect synchronization at the receiver in a practical system. The research results from this project will be used to help engineers design practical OWC links.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Julian Cheng

Student:

Partner:

University of Science and Technology of China

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Mechanistic evaluation and validation of the neuroprotective effects CBD in an in vitro model of Parkinson’s Disease

Langara College is collaborating with Jazz Pharmaceuticals to develop an understanding of how cannabidiol (CBD) binds to targets and induces physiological changes in normal dopaminergic neurons compared to those modified to replicate Parkinson’s Disease (PD). We are submitting an NSERC CCI ARD proposal to obtain $120,000 for this project. The industrial partner has pledged to provide $30,000 in-cash and $60,000 in-kind contributions. This proposal outlines a one-year trial project that may expand into a larger program of research at the end of this term. The overarching research question relevant to Jazz is whether their existing drug, Epidiolex®, can be used to mitigate PD symptoms and/or disease progression. To support the expanded use of CBD, and in turn Epidiolex®, in improving outcomes for patients with PD, a greater understanding of the effect of cannabinoids on neuronal cell function and efficacy in diseased cells is needed. The Kalra lab and Jazz will work collaboratively to examine the effects of CBD alone or in combination with other clinically relevant, non-psychoactive cannabinoids (Cannabinol (CBN) and Cannabigerol (CBG)) in abrogating the cellular pathophysiology of neurological diseases starting with PD. The proposal described herein has three specific aims: i) to develop and characterize normal neuronal and

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jessica Kalra

Student:

Partner:

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Langara College

Program:

Accelerate

Raasin de la Michif: promoting collaborative Métis food initiatives and culture across northern Manitoba

A food crisis currently confronts many Indigenous communities across northern Canada, including those in the Thompson region of the Manitoba Me´tis Federation (MMF). Efforts have shifted from past reliance on technology-centred solutions to those that are grounded in Indigenous traditions, culture, and language. However, they have yet to be documented adequately much less acted upon in many northern Me´tis communities. The general goal of this project is to characterize and to further facilitate initiatives related to Me´tis food sovereignty and security in northern Manitoba as undertaken by MMF-Thompson region.
The project will evaluate the impacts of the existing gardening program and expand upon the greenhouse/garden. It will systematically document and promote the many food initiatives taking place in Me´tis and other Indigenous communities in Manitoba. It will also explore opportunities for further supporting such initiatives into the future.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephane McLachlan

Student:

Partner:

Metis Economic Development Organization

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Amélioration de la planification opératoire par l’analyse des facteurs d’incertitude et une meilleure précision dans la prédiction des temps d’opération

Ce projet amorce la modernisation des approches de gestion des activités chirurgicales au sein du CHU de Québec-Université Laval. Les résultats de nos recherches contribueront à cette démarche de modernisation dans deux aspects cruciaux. D’abord, ils permettront de mitiger, voire d’éliminer les sources d’incertitude capables de perturber ou empêcher la réalisation des plan opératoires, rendant ainsi les processus soutenant les activités chirurgicales plus robustes et fiables. En deuxième lieu, le projet compte mobiliser les connaissances et les avancements les plus récents en intelligence artificielle pour développer des outils de prédiction des durées des chirurgies individualisées, c’est-à-dire, des outils qui tiendront compte des facteurs spécifiques de chaque chirurgie mais également de la condition du patient, et ce afin d’offrir une meilleure précision et fiabilité.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Angel Ruiz

Student:

Partner:

CHU de Québec-Université Laval

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

AI-Driven Pneumothorax Detection in X-ray Imaging

This project aims to enhance the accuracy of identifying health issues in chest X-ray images. The team will develop a specialized tool, known as a “chest-tube detection model”, which will initially examine all X-rays to identify cases where patients have already received medical assistance, making it unnecessary to flag these cases. Subsequently, the remaining X-rays will undergo evaluation by a “pneumothorax-detection model” to identify potential instances of pneumothorax, a condition where air accumulates in the space between the lungs and the chest wall, causing breathing difficulties. The primary objective is to assist medical professionals by streamlining the process of identifying and prioritizing cases that require additional attention. The anticipated outcome is an improved method for detecting health concerns in chest X-rays, ultimately supporting healthcare providers in delivering more effective patient care.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Brudno

Student:

Partner:

Lviv Polytechnic National University

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Artificial Intelligence; Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Encapsulation de la nisine dans un nouveau système de délivrance pour la voie orale

Le projet de recherche vise à développer de petites particules capables de contenir de la nisine, un agent de conservation couramment utilisé dans l’alimentaire et qui présente également des propriétés anticancéreuses. L’objectif est de protéger cette molécule en l’enveloppant dans des nanoparticules, afin qu’elle puisse restée intacte et active quand elle est placée en contact de l’acidité de l’estomac, lorsqu’elle est prise par voie orale. L’étudiante sera responsable de la préparation des nanoparticules et utilisera différentes méthodes pour encapsuler la nisine à l’intérieur. Elle effectuera ensuite plusieurs tests pour caractériser ces particules et évaluera leur efficacité dans des environnements qui simulent le tractus gastro-intestinal. Les résultats attendus sont des particules de très petite taille et stables en milieu gastrique simulé. L’étudiante cherchera également à atteindre un taux de chargement maximal pour que la nisine, bien protégée à l’intérieur des particules, soit présente en quantité efficace pour des applications anticancéreuses.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Valérie Gaëlle Roullin

Student:

Partner:

Université d'Angers

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Nanotechnology; Pharmaceuticals; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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