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Engineering - chemical / biological

Ecology, Conservation and Welfare of Captive Wildlife

A joint research agreement was adopted between Concordia University and Zoo de Granby in the spring 2014. The firm BBA joined this partnership in November 2014. The aim of the initiative is to foster the training of highly qualified personnel in conservation and welfare of captive wildlife, by allowing Concordia students to get hands-on experience at the zoo. The Zoo de Granby wants to improve the animal’s welfare and needs more scientific data to achieve this; and BBA wants to know whether the type of habitat they recommend to the zoo is suitable for the animals as well as for the security of the visitors and the zoo staff. The program will focus on behavior, reproduction,
activity budget including animal welfare and space use of captive animal at the zoo de Granby or elsewhere. Also the effect of visitor numbers, change of habitats and enrichment of these variables. With the results of these projects, we hope to shed light on the species-specific needs of zoo-housed animals. It will therefore give the opportunity to BBA to develop novel design more appropriate for animals, zoo staff and visitors. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Weladgi

Student:

Julie Beaudin-Judd

Partner:

BBA Inc.

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Education

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Cloud based Big Data Processing Architecture for Internet of Things

As future IoT infrastructure generates massive data in excess of exabytes, a unified architecture to handle Big Data is highly essential. Development of unified Big Data processing architecture for IoT infrastructure will provide a scalable and standard solution that addresses the problem of continuous increase in the volume of Big Data. Cloud networks provide necessary platforms as services that are needed for Big Data processing. Services offered through cloud networks are cost effective and energy efficient, which are essential objectives of
future green communications. In fact, a unified cloud based architecture for IoT infrastructure can be created for efficient handling of Big Data. For this reason, a Big Data Management solution for the cloud based architecture will be developed in this project and will be investigated from an operational perspective. In particular, we will propose data analysis and security schemes and they will be incorporated on a cloud platform. Such a study is directly beneficial for Mircom, the partner organization. It is struggling to manage inventory and
as a result working capitals due to an ever-expanding product line. Its manufacturing workflows will be better handled with the help of wireless asset tagging of all its assemblies and sub-assemblies. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Abdallah Shami

Student:

Sara Zimmo

Partner:

MIRCOM

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Monitoring System for Predictive Energy Management and Maintenance of PV Systems

Existing techniques rely on conventional techniques, which are insufficient and do not ensure increased and optimal utilization of freely available PV energy. We propose predictive energy management and preventive maintenance through monitoring system for PV systems, taking futuristic PV potential and weather forecasts into account in association with the operational parameters of the PV system. This system will optimize operations of off, on, and mix grid operations with higher proportions of PV energy. In addition, maintenance will be predicted to minimize unplanned downtimes of the PV system. Suitable off-the-shelf components will be used for the system with the proposed algorithm to deliver cost effective solution. The proposed research will minimize operational cost, enable efficient distribution and utilization of energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emission. The results of this research will potentially facilitate cost effective integration of PV systems. Concept can easily be extended to other RE and other technologies such as lighting and retrofitting.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kaamran Raahemifar

Student:

Irtaza Syed

Partner:

Green Management Group Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Alternative energy

University:

Ryerson University

Program:

Accelerate

NaLnF4 nanoparticles as high-sensitivity reagents for mass cytometry immunoassays

One of the goals of modern bioanalytical chemistry is the simultaneous (multiplexed) detection of multiple biomarkers in individual cells. Biomarkers are defined as characteristic proteins, genes, or small molecules that can be measured and evaluated as indicators of normal biological or pathological state of a cell. Mass cytometry is a recently developed technique developed by Fluidigm Inc to detect multiple biomarkers. Detecting fewer number of biomarker copies is essential because we can identify for instance a cancer causing biomarker at an early stage. This is important for detecting diseases in their early stage of development. The current reagents (polymers-metal tags) used in mass cytometry do not have the sensitivity to perform the task of detecting fewer number of biomarker copies. To achieve this task we plan to employ nanoparticles (the size of a nanoparticle is a million times smaller than the thickness of single human hair) which will have a much higher sensitivity when compared to current reagents. Once this reagent is developed the company will be able to sell them in the market for research purposes. The intern will learn a great deal about mass cytometry and different biological functions and cancer causing biomarkers in cells.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mitchell Winnik

Student:

Jothir Mayanantham Pichaandi

Partner:

Fluidigm Canada

Discipline:

Chemistry

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Brain changes after 1 year of treatment with an injectable antipsychotic in people with a first-episode psychosis.

The proposed project will explore variations in the whole brain after 1 year of treatment that may exist between those who are taking an injectable antipsychotic versus those who are taking an oral antipsychotic in a cohort of first-episode of psychosis. All patients are treated in a naturalistic, early intervention setting at the Douglas Institute in Montreal, Canada. Janssen will benefit from the proposed project as it will help determine the benefits, if any, for prescribing an injectable earlier on in treatment,
namely related to brain tissue change. Increased knowledge about the effects of using injectables earlier on in treatment is needed so that more clinicians would consider starting this type of treatment sooner in hope of achieving a better outcome for more people.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martin Lepage

Student:

Michael Bodnar

Partner:

Janssen Inc.

Discipline:

Psychology

Sector:

Pharmaceuticals

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluation of Phostrol Uptake and Efficacy against Late Blight and Verticillium Wilt in Potato Cultivars Grown in Nova Scotia

This proposed project is aimed at using a newly approved environmentally-friendly fungicide Phostrol to control the most serious diseases of late blight and Verticillium wilt in potato production. Current control strategies for late blight control are harmful to the environment; with the removal of the fumigation practice, there is no alternative options for growers to control Verticillium pathogens in soil that cause almost 30% yield reduction in the Maritime region. This proposed research will provide valuable data for these two disease targets. The outcome will be important for Engage Agro to promote the product for sale and important for potato growers to manage these two diseases during production, as well as protect the environment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gefu Wang-Pruski

Student:

Fagang Xia

Partner:

Engage Agro

Discipline:

Animal science

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Makerbloks Kit Video Analysis using Computer Vision Techniques

MakerBloks is a creative solution to introduce children to the world of electronics. Our first products, MakerBloks, are small, reactive, color-coded building block that allows the user to learn and build electronic circuits without any technical background. In order to bring electronics learning to a new level of interactivity, MakerBloks want to develop a block recognition software that will allow the physical building blocks to interact with a tablet application. The video analysis project will allow user to react with a virtual environment, solve puzzles and get exposed to a new level of possibilities while using real physical electronic components. This will enhance the child learning abilities and capabilities in a way that have never been approached before. By using video analysis, users will be able to have a completely interactive learning platform with enhanced reality, virtual assistant and personalized learning by combining the physical product and the virtual world.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Omair Ahmad

Student:

Mohamed Naiel

Partner:

MakerBloks

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Media and communications

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Characterization of probiotics anti-apoptotic activity

Despite the high prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel diseases (IBD) in industrialized countries, particularly in Canada, the mechanisms controlling these debilitating gastrointestinal pathologies remain poorly understood. IBD is though to arise from an uncontrolled immune response to the intestinal microbiota, inducing a persistent inflammatory reaction in the gut. Death of epithelial cells and loss of epithelial barrier function are posited as key pathogenic events enabling bacterial translocation and the establishment of chronic inflammation. Probiotics have been shown to prevent loss of intestinal epithelial barrier function, but the underlying mechanisms are not understood. We
have shown that probiotics can specifically inhibit apoptosis of intestinal epithelial cells. We are proposing to decipher the molecular mechanisms involved in this protection in order to gain a better insight in the signaling pathways affected by probiotics.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maya Saleh

Student:

Alexandre Morizot

Partner:

Lallemand Inc.

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Pharmaceuticals

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Development of an ocular delivery system for controlled release of cannabinoids

This project aims toward development of a polymeric delivery system for controlled release of cannabinoids, with application in treatment of patients suffering from glaucoma. InMed Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that specializes in developing cannabis based therapies with innovative drug delivery systems. So far, two candidates were introduced: CTI-085 is a topical formulation for the treatment of glaucoma; and CT1-091 for arthritic joint pain and swelling. . The main focus of this project is formulation design and development. A thorough biophysical characterization and data analysis will be performed with the purpose of optimizing the manufacturing process as well as the delivery system. The proposed work will serve as a solid platform for future clinical studies on novel cannabinoid-based treatments developed at InMed Pharmaceuticals.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Vikramaditya Yadav

Student:

Maryam Kabiri

Partner:

InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Analysis and Optimization of a New Direct Air Capture Technology

Carbon Engineering (CE) is developing a technology to absorb CO2 through Direct Air Capture (DAC) as a means to reduce GHG’s and combat climate change. CE is building a demonstration plant and plans to build a first commercial plant, which will sell CO2 for use in the production of low carbon fuels. This project aims to evaluate the integration of individual process components via analysis and
interpretation of the data obtained from the DAC demonstration plant. Special focus is on CE’s ‘Pelletized Calcium’ process, an integral plant process, since its performance is known to impact the entire system. Additionally, bench scale testing and modeling will be used to accompany pilot operations to isolate and study key effects or metrics identified as important for the scale-up and optimization efforts.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Walter Merida

Student:

Luisa Burhenne

Partner:

Carbon Engineering

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

The process of embedding sustainability throughout a global organization

This project will explore how organizations with global operations implement change initiatives for greater environmental and social sustainability over time. Specifically, we are interested in how employees from various global sites make sense of these change and enact initiatives and whether there are different patterns of sensemaking and enactment among the company’s global subsidiaries. When completed we expect this research to better equip companies pursuing major changes around sustainability and related issues by identifying potential sources of resistance or divergent interpretations and strategies to help overcome them.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Confidential

Student:

Confidential

Partner:

Celestica

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Integrated Harvesting Technologies to Improve Berry Recovery and Quality

The overall objective of the proposed initiative is to develop a novel, automated and integrated harvesting system that will identify the root causes of increased loses; increase berry picking efficiency and product quality. The increased harvesting losses of wild blueberry crop during harvesting have pushed the growers and processors within the industry to set a goal, to increase the harvestable yields of wild blueberries by 33% to justify ever increasing cost of agrochemicals. Currently, there are 15 to 25% fruit yield losses during the harvesting with existing commercial blueberry harvester. Massive amount of data collected over the past 5 years will be interpreted, gleaned, organized and analyzed to identify the factors responsible for fruit losses during mechanical harvesting. A user friendly interface will be developed by considering the spatial variations in plant parameters, crop and fruit characteristics, yield, topography, environmental conditions and mechanical aspects by employing mathematical modeling and C++ programming. Interface development for mechanical harvesting of blueberries will help the farmers to choose operational settings of harvester to improve berry picking efficiency. Improved harvesting efficiency can reduce fruit losses and contribute millions of dollars to provincial as well as the federal economy every year.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Qamar Zaman

Student:

Aitazaz Farooque

Partner:

Doug Bragg Enterprises Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

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