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Barley Flour: Chemical Composition, Effect of Enzymatic Treatment on Flavor Interaction, and its Application in High Protein Food Products

The main objective of this research study is to investigate the potential of proteins from barley as functional ingredients and to study their interactions with some selected flavors. Three specific objectives will be addressed throughout this project. Barley protein will be isolated and qualified, including determining its functionality properties (ex. emulsification, foaming), and the effects of protein profiles (barley proteins, other control proteins) and their forms (native, enzymatic hydrolysates), on the protein/flavor interactions and the overall acceptance (in terms of the sensory properties) of a selected high-protein product will be investigated. Optimization of the flavor profile of a selected high-protein product while incorporating barley protein. This projects presents an opportunity for Bariatrix Nutrition Inc to have an edge in terms of understanding barley protein and direct implementation into its products. Moreover, a comparison of proteins and their flavor interaction can improve formulation in terms of increasing flavor shelf life in their wide array of products.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Salwa Karboune

Student:

Marika Houde

Partner:

Bariatrix Nutrition Inc.

Discipline:

Food science

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Supporting Sustainable Architectural Conservation Practices

The proposed internship project deals with the compilation and preparation of relevant scientific content for the Association for Preservation Technology International (APTI) Technical Committee on Sustainable Preservation, which is currently developing an innovative ?Online Sustainable Conservation Assistance Resource.? Also known as OSCAR, this tool is aimed at becoming an ?interactive resource that establishes a clear process and aids in the making of optimal decisions necessary for the sustainable treatment of historic buildings?. The compilation of the relevant material, based on proposed interventions to building components, will be conducted by identifying applicable existing bibliographic material, as well, as conducting applied research work on the use of sustainable approaches for current preservation projects undertaken by MTBA Architects. The intern will assist in project work by conducting applied research thus contributing to the work of the firm as well as the intern?s academic and career goals. Furthermore, her work will be used to foster knowledge at the international stage using the APT OSCAR application.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mario Santana-Quintero

Student:

Carly Farmer

Partner:

MTBA: Mark Thompson Brandt Architect & Associates Inc.

Discipline:

Architecture and design

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

Selenium removal from waste waters by electrochemical reduction

Because of the toxicity of selenium, its removal from waste water is a crucial treatment before discharging. Selenate (Se(VI)) and selenite (Se(IV)) are the most common species of Se in waste waters. There are many efficient methods for removal of selenite from wastewaters (e.g., ferrihydrite chemical co-precipitation, cementation, or adsorption) while the removal of selenate is difficult to achieve due to its high mobility, weak adsorption (to be co-precipitated), and kinetically slow reduction rate. So, the main concern of this research is to remove selenate by selective reduction to selenite to enable the co-precipitation of Se with iron. The ultimate goal is to remove selenate in order to meet the receiving water standards in BC and Canada. This project can be a possibility for Seabridge Gold to venture into new markets. With an increasingly short supply of water to serve the world markets and industries needing revolutionary ways of saving costs, Seabridge Gold can tap into the emerging world of water treatment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Dreisinger

Student:

Maryam Mohammadi

Partner:

Seabridge Gold

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining and quarrying

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Estimating Loss Given Default by Mixture Beta Distribution Model

Although beta distribution models are a well-known tool for evaluating the recovery risk of credit instruments, concerns are raised regarding tractability its analysis and simulation. The project attempts to address such concerns by incorporating a mixture beta distribution model. The project will compare the efficiency of the proposed model with the commonly used beta distribution model. In addition, the intern will compare the mixture beta distribution model with the credit risk model that is currently employed by Sun Life Financial. Finally, the undertaken work may recommend ways of enhancing the internal quantitative techniques of Sun Life Financial that would allow more accurate and reliable assessment of credit risk.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Peter Miu

Student:

Yuchuan Jin

Partner:

Sun Life Financial

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

Human behaviour analysis using affective computing

The purpose of this project is to develop methodologies for automatic human emotion detection from video that can work accurately in uncontrolled, real-world, environments. Emotional activity will be assessed from signals such as the heart-rate, blinking rate or the diameter of the eye?s pupil. Architech Labs conducts research in the areas of machine learning, computer vision and human-computer interaction.
Automatic emotion detection is a technology of great interest to Architech?s clients in the Retail and Healthcare space.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Fleet

Student:

Sara Sabour

Partner:

Architech Solutions Consulting Services Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Dimensionality, performance, and stress testing of multifactor equity models

A global multi-factor equity model had been previously developed. It employs a group of sector indices for different regions using Dow Jones, MSCI, and indices of local stock exchanges. PCA is used to produce independent factor variables, and then specific equities are regressed against the PCA factors. By transforming factors back into real world variables (indices) stress tests against movements in the original indices show their impact in a global equity portfolio. One question to be addressed is how many PCA dimensions should be selected for each equity. A systematic study of the performance of the methodology is needed, and potential changes to the methodology explored. The methodology will be extended to ETFs and mutual funds to better measure and manage investors? risks. A systematic study will be undertaken to analyze and measure the performance, stability, and risk management utility of the approach.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Lozinski

Student:

Lingting Meng

Partner:

RiskGrid Technologies Inc.

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

Investigating Nano-Media in Communications, the Arts and Creative Communities Year Two

Investigating Nano-Media develops and disseminates groundbreaking technological innovations in the field of nanooptics and explores the possibilities of a new nano-material–nano-media–for communication, media and art practices. We deploy a pioneering multi-functional nano-fabric that comprises nano-substrates with embedded functionalities and new advanced fabrication processes. This unique nano-fabric is then further augmented by the processes of ‘nanography’ and ‘nano-photography’. The goal of these processes is to produce nanographic screens and to define them by developing methods and applications in a variety of scales and contexts, including installations, expositions, and publications, and assessing their formal, material, aesthetic and communicative possibilities. This interdisciplinary project is a collaboration between a scientist working at the cutting-edge of nanotechnologies, an intern specializing in digital media, publishing and cultural practices, as well as media practitioners–artists and designers–who provide an experimental framework to explore the unique characteristics and affordances of nanomedia. The project will initially implement technological integration of nano-media in art and culture in the areas of publishing, new media art and immersive environments, and lay the groundwork for its potential uses in other areas such as advertising, textiles and architecture.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bozena Kaminska

Student:

Aleksandra Kaminska

Partner:

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Digital media

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Elevate

Stakeholder Issues for Canadian Building GHG & Energy Benchmarking Regulation

The proposed research is intended to identify stakeholder issues that should inform the City of Vancouver’s proposed Fall 2015 public consultations on its proposed building GHG and energy reporting and public disclosure policy and regulation.  A literature review and interviews with key stakeholders such as building owners and managers, utility conservation programs and public sector policy makers would provide insight for the City into the issues, interests, potential support and opposition, capacity, and desired support for industry stakeholders; best practices and strategies to encourage their support and participation; and desired actions by allies such as the provincial and federal governments and utilities. Modus Planning, Design & Engagement would gain similar knowledge; understanding of the objectives and capacities of various City, provincial and federal government policy makers; and insight into how proposed regulations could impact climate change policy and planning in future.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ray Cole

Student:

Ian Theaker

Partner:

Modus Planning, Design & Engagement Inc.

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Asynchronous vs. Synchronous Rumor Spreading

Our intended research will be focused on rumor spreading protocols, also known as randomized broadcasting. In the randomized rumor spreading problem, the goal is to broadcast a message that is initiated at one node to all nodes in a given network, by means of nodes choosing uniformly at random a neighbor and exchanging the message with that neighbor. We can assume two models for these algorithms: a synchronous model in which nodes communicate in synchronized steps (in parallel), and an asynchronous model in which each node has an independent clock that it uses for communication. Most of the current literature focused on the synchronous model. We want to compare the performance of protocols known for these two models to see if the results that hold for the synchronous model also hold for the asynchronous model.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Philipp Woelfel

Student:

Yasamin Nazari

Partner:

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Globalink

Consumption of Luxury Brands at wedding functions of Punjabi Jat Sikh Community in India: A Study of Consumer Aspirations

The objective of this research is to understand the concept of consumer aspirations in terms of its life cycle, formation and manifestation during rites of passage events such as weddings in a particular culture. The focus is mainly on social class mobility based on consumer aspirations and on the process of transfer of these aspirations from one person to another [or from one family to another] in the context of social class. The research also highlights the sources of aspirations for luxury brands and various alternatives. The context in this case is consumption of luxury brands during wedding functions of the Punjabi Jat Sikh community in India. This research will have theoretical
as well as practical implications. The research will help me flesh out in detail the concept of consumer aspirations among the upper class Jats in India [in the context of weddings] and compare and contrast this with aspirations of lower economic classes within the same community. In terms of practical implications, the research will enable brand managers to obtain a culture specific understanding of consumer aspirations which could be leveraged further to position their brands appropriately given their strategy for expansion in the Indian context.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Annamma Joy

Student:

Rishi Bhardwaj

Partner:

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

University:

Program:

Globalink

Investigation of Borohydride Oxidation by Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SECM) for the Application on Direct Borohydride Fuel Cells

The direct borohydride fuel cells (DBFCs) are a much simpler system compared to the hydrogen fuel cell, in terms of fuel infrastructure. The mystery behind the borohydride oxidation reaction mechanism hinders its commercial utilization. To effectively tackle the challenges with DBFCs, it is crucial to identify a highly active catalyst and understand the nature of BH4- and its interactions with the solvent and the electrode surface environments. The proposed project aims to address the above mentioned issues, particularly to investigate the first oxidation wave of BH4- in alkali electrolytes via in-situ surface sensitive techniques such as scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM), to identify reaction intermediates. Through this opportunity we hope to foster knowledge exchange between our universities and between disciplines in engineering and analytical chemistry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Elod Lajos Gyenge

Student:

Andrew Wang

Partner:

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Globalink

Malaria Detection using Optofluidics and Retinal Imaging

The proposed project is to develop an affordable point-of-care malaria detection system. The system would have two modes of operation. The screening mode is based on optofluidics, a combination of optics, and microfluidics. Optofluidics can be used to analyze blood samples to detect malaria biomarkers. Imaging of the blood samples can be done quickly and without laborious procedures, which is a benefit for remote areas that are affected the most by malaria. The second mode involves retinal imaging that provides additional information that can distinguish severe malaria from other parasitic diseases. This is important for correctly identifying malaria, and determining the appropriate course of treatment. The project is expected to result in new detection tools that will make malaria detection quicker and more reliable, as well as being inexpensive and useable in remote locations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marinko Sarunic

Student:

Bengt Haunerland

Partner:

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Globalink

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