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Demonstrating the Effectiveness of Stabilization and Convergence Acceleration Techniques in ANSYS Fluent

Design of many new products, including transportation vehicles to wind turbines to artificial heart valves, relies on simulation of fluid flow through and around objects. With advances in computational hardware and software, such simulations have become increasingly accurate and reliable. However, these simulations can still be very slow, or even completely fail to produce a result. Recent research at UBC has used methods from applied mathematics and machine learning to develop techniques to address these problems. This project — undertaken in collaboration with ANSYS Canada, a world leader in computer-aided engineering software — will demonstrate that our approach is suitable for use with large-scale problems and commercial flow simulation software. As a result, ANSYS Canada’s flow simulation software will be improved, adding value for their customers and increasing ANSYS Canada’s market share and revenue.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Carl Ollivier-Gooch

Student:

Partner:

ANSYS Canada Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Monitoring the kinematics of a small mountain glacier with satellite radar interferometry (InSAR)

This project aims to monitor the movement of the Nevados glacier, a small mountain glacier resting above an old volcano from the central-south of Chile, using satellite radar interferometry (INSAR) to obtain velocity values for the glacier surface over the last decade. This data will be compared to a previous study on crevasse patterns to define the dynamics of ice flow for this particular glacier. Also, said velocity values will be contrasted against observations made from optical satellital imagery and digital photographs to constrain the limits of the debris covered part of the glacier. By analyzing this data, we expect to assess the role of the topography, and geological context, on the ice flow dynamics of the Nevados glacier and on its conservation potential, as the ice becomes covered by the volcanic debris.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Saeid Homayouni

Student:

Partner:

Universidad de Concepción

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Water; Natural Resources

University:

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Metasomatism of the lithium pegmatite host rocks in the Winnipeg River-Cat Lake pegmatite field

The Government of Canada considers lithium as a critical element because it is a major component of rechargable batteries in, for example, electric vehicles, but it is also used in lubricants, ceramics, and glasses. Many pegmatites have been subjected to metasomatism but the origin of this and effect on the critical element contents are subjects of considerable debate. The intern will study this using data and samples supplied by the partner organization, by doing geological mapping and modelling, and by using advanced analytical methods. The benefit to the partner organization will be a much better understanding of the geology of their properties and more efficient exploration. The results will also benefit future lithium mining in Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lee Groat;Robert Linnen

Student:

Partner:

ACME Lithium

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Developing Knowledge Mobilization Strategies to create Dementia-inclusive Spaces for Community Access, Participation, and Engagement (DemSCAPE)

Multiple municipalities in Metro Vancouver have committed to making their communities dementia- friendly. This includes ensuring that streets and outdoor spaces in the communities are easy to access and help people living with dementia be out and about and perform activities outside their homes. To help municipalities achieve their vision of dementia-friendly streets and outdoor spaces, the proposed study aims to create education and training tools and resources for municipal planners, as well as members of community-based organizations. These resources will help professionals and staff 1) become informed about the influence of neighbourhood built environmental features on the ability of people living with dementia to independently and safely move around and be part of the community, and 2) learn how to apply this knowledge to make streets in their communities dementia-friendly. The activities planned for this study include: 1) conducting screenings and group discussions for a short video and photo exhibit on the importance of streets and outdoor spaces for people living with dementia,

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Faculty Supervisor:

Habib Chaudhury

Student:

Partner:

Alzheimer Society of BC

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other services (except public administration)

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

ZNF768 PROTEIN HOMEOSTASIS: at the interface of controlled and uncontrolled growth

A major cause of cancer is the loss of balance between processes that promote growth and tissue repair, and signals that inhibit overgrowth. The ultimate outcome is a state where the cell/organ cannot regulate growth processes, resulting in excessive, uncontrolled growth. Our collaborators have identified a new protein that appears to play an important role in maintaining a healthy balance between these processes. This protein (ZNF768) maintains a steady growth program and is rapidly lost from the cells when they are required to arrest. Interestingly ZNF768 is present at high levels in many cancers, very likely contributing to excessive growth. In this proposal, we are speculating that the cellular mechanisms maintaining proper amounts of this protein are lost, resulting in excessive growth. We have outlined a set of experiments that will test this idea and determine the mechanism used to maintain proper protein levels. The experiments here will lead to significant insight into the functioning of this protein and its role in cancer development.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sabine Elowe

Student:

Partner:

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Limiting Bias Drift using Generative Adversarial Network Framework

This project will outline step-by-step how to make fair financial models that do not depend on a person’s private information such as age, gender and race. It is aimed to be a guide to use machine-learning tools and adding defendable mathematical theory to improve previously existing models that have problems with producing biased results. As such, our final goal of this project is for individuals to be fairly evaluated based on relevant and unbiased decision-making processes when applying to receive any form of financial support. Additionally, this framework will ensure reduction of computational efficiency while maximizing accuracy. We wish to have our framework to be the prototypical foundation to future development of existing decision-making financial models.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Kouritzin

Student:

Partner:

Scotiabank

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Les familles des djihadistes: une comparaison

À partir des années 2000, ladite « radicalisation menant à la violence djihadiste » et les jeunes y adhérant font de plus en plus la une de l’attention publique, médiatique et scientifique. Les débats sur le phénomène ciblent le rôle des parents, en particulier celui des mères musulmanes. Elles sont représentées comme coupables d’avoir enfanté des monstres, visées comme potentiellement créatrices et complices de cette « radicalisation ». En revanche, peu d’études, voire aucune, s’intéressent au vécu et aux discours des familles de ces jeunes : comprendre pour prévenir, mais comment comprendre si les principales concernées ne s’expriment pas ?

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Faculty Supervisor:

Valérie Amiraux

Student:

Partner:

École normale supérieure

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public Service, Policy, and Governance

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Use of algal bioassay to track water quality impairment for community-based monitoring programs in the Township of Georgian Bay

Good water quality is essential to the lifestyle, economy, and ecosystem health of Georgian Bay (GB). Unfortunately, water quality is being degraded due to an excess of nutrients entering the water through recreational development. Excess nutrients, specifically phosphorus, can lead to agal blooms, reduced water clarity, depleted oxygen levels and aquatic dead zones where wildlife can no longer survive. To better understand changes in nutrient status in nearshore waters, we are proposing to develop a novel method for monitoring nutrient conditions by using periphyton, algae that grows on substrates, in a community-based monitoring program. This project will allow community volunteers to assess and track the nutrient status at sites around their cottage and help the township make informed decisions to protect the excellent water quality in Georgian Bay.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Patricia Chow-Fraser

Student:

Partner:

Georgian Bay Great Lake Foundation

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

Intramucosal Lorazepam spray: Whole Cell and Extracellular Eelctrophysiological Study of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

Epileptic patients have a long term risk of recurrent seizures and the mainstay of treatment for controlling seizures is antiepileptic drugs. Management of epileptic emergencies usually requires hospitalization and the administration of intravenous (i.v.) anticonvulsant drugs. Lorazepam i.v. is the most effective treatment of status epilepticus, and therefore is routinely used in hospital emergency departments. Since most acute epileptic seizures start in a non-clinical setting, an effective, rapid, convenient and safe treatment, which does not require parenteral drug administration to abort seizure symptoms and signs and prevent emergencies, is highly desirable. A new oral spray formulation of Lorazepam, which is currently under investigation, has the potential to provide a fast, rapidly absorbed and efficient treatment of acute seizure symptoms and signs in both clinical and non-clinical settings. The main goal of this research is to study the effectiveness of Lorazepam oral spray in seizure termination using electrophysiological methods in animals.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Peter Carlen

Student:

Partner:

Eastgate Pharmaceuticals

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Application of high-resolution rock strength measurement to orebodies models

The proposed project focuses on demonstrating the impact of high-resolution strength measurement of samples from a copper porphyry deposit using the Minpraxis Tester (MPT), which was developed to revolutionize the characterisation of rock masses and improve the likelihood that mines perform as planned. The MPT provides a degree of rock characterisation that is unequalled by conventional methods. The technology measures continuously along core samples, providing an unmatched level of characterisation that captures subtle differences in veining, alteration, and lithology type. Outputs include geotechnical and geometallurgical indices that can be used for improved mine and mill design.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bern Klein

Student:

Partner:

Minpraxis Solutions Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Managing Beech Bark Disease with ecological economic options

American beech is a tree species that is distributed from the southeast of the United States up to the southeast of Canada. It has significant ecological and economic importance in Canada, especially in southern and central Ontario and Quebec. The beech population is suffering from beech bark disease, which kills most of the mature individuals, causing a reduction in nut production, which is used as a food source for many mammals and birds, also reducing the possibility of achieving merchantable values for logs. This project will collect data to produce mathematical models of tree development and evaluate a set of plausible management options to deal with the problem. It will also provide Haliburton Forest, and others from forest sector, with optimal silvicultural treatments and management strategies including do-nothing or replace beech with other tree species to sustain beech forests and forest ecosystem goods and services, in general, in a cost-effective way.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rasoul Yousefpour

Student:

Partner:

Haliburton Forest

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Forestry; Environmental Science and Technology; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Ongoing innovation with energy-economy-emissions models

The goal of this project is to support the research of two master’s students whose work would advance methods for estimating the impacts on emissions, the economy, energy costs and housing affordability resulting from government environment, technology, economic and urban form policies and investments – occurring at all three levels of government in Canada. The modelling and data advances resulting from this project and the training these two interns will improve Canada’s ability to cost-effectively achieve its GHG commitments, notably its net-zero by 2050 target. After graduating, the students will be highly qualified personnel likely to play key roles in the efforts of Canada and other countries to accelerate the global energy transition that is essential for preventing a catastrophic outcome for humanity.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Jaccard

Student:

Partner:

Navius Research

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

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