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Engineering - chemical / biological

Development of Graphene Modified Cathode for Next Generation Aqueous Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

Aqueous rechargeable lithium battery has received great attention recently due to the less toxicity, lower cost and higher safety compared to the non-aqueous systems. When using the commercially available lithium manganese oxide as active materials, there are demands in suppressing manganese dissolution and graphite consumption in the cathode. As a potential solution to achieve these goals, in this proposal, two dimensional graphene materials are integrated on the surface of the cathode, forming a hybrid cathode aqueous battery. Attributing to the unique physical and chemical properties of graphene, such rechargeable hybrid aqueous battery (ReHAB) is expected to show significantly improved electrochemical performance over traditional aqueous batteries, constituting a viable alternative to large scale energy storage application. The progress made by this research will be directly transferred to the industrial partner, POSITEC Group Canada, based in Toronto, to further optimize large-scale manufacturing and design start-stop energy suppliers in electric vehicles.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pu Chen

Student:

Jian Zhi

Partner:

University of Waterloo

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

Alternative energy

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Elevate

Visual Analytics for Interactive Exploration and Monitoring of Consumer Health Data at Molecular You Corporation (MYCO)

The business of Molecular You Inc. (MYCO) is to provide a comprehensive Personalized Medicine bioinformatic and health monitoring program for disease prevention, detection, and treatment that integrates “omics“ data with behavioral, and environmental data for customers and their caregivers. This project is part of a larger initiative that “seeks to innovate in the way people think about health”. In this research program we will look at the design and evaluation of visual analysis tools to support the exploration, monitoring and communication of complex, large scale, diverse data from the Molecular You initiative to consumers. The success of MYCO will depend in part on the effectiveness of their human – information interface to complex health data. This project will setup the basis of a process of understanding how health care consumers and caregivers can understand complex health data, propose interventions, and assess the results through the use of interactive visualization environments. Considering the initiative is a rather new endeavor, the project represents both a challenge and a unique opportunity for implementing and evaluating human centered design methods.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Brian Fisher

Student:

Nadya Calderon

Partner:

Molecular You Corporation

Discipline:

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Optical liquid fingerprinting for dynamic process monitoring in nanofabrication

Color-based sensing enables sensors to be utilized in more places and by more people, particularly those who do not have access to or required training for sophisticated and expensive sensing technologies. This cost-effective sensing process is based on the change in an indicator’s color in response to the stimulation that is being sensed. This project seeks a novel
application for a color-based sensing method (Optical Liquid Fingerprinting technology), previously developed by the project’s partner organization. The technology can extract information about any liquid by generating distinct colorful patterns. For the first time, the information obtained through this technology will be used for real-time monitoring of common processes in fabrication of nanoscale semiconductor devices in which liquids are involved. The outcomes of this project can open new markets for the technology and also increase the yield in common nanofabrication processes used by academic researchers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Xihua Wang

Student:

Seyed Milad Mahpeykar

Partner:

Validere Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Theoretical investigation of Asphaltene/Wax precipitation and deposition from crude oil: Study involving Nucleation kinetics and Bulk/Interfacial properties

The pipeline transport sector is facing the issue of precipitation of unwanted heavy molecular compounds namely asphaltene and wax eventually leading to deposit along the inner walls of the pipeline. This consumes a lot of energy and maintenance cost. The objective of this work is to provide a solution to inhibit the precipitation of these compounds by theoretically investigating the root cause of the problem. The present study focuses on investigation at both molecular scale level involving Nucleation kinetics and macroscopic level by studying bulk/interfacial properties of the system. The outcome of this project will benefit the partner organization by providing them a solution for effectively testing/selecting there newly developed inhibitors in the laboratory before being implemented onsite, thereby helping them to reduce the number of field trails.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Prashant Waghmare

Student:

Bharath Kattemalalwadi

Partner:

Camber Technology Corporation

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Framework for dialogue and learning with parents and professionals in the Central Okanagan; an examination of learning (related to stigmatization) across relations of power

This research will create opportunities for reflection and dialogue with a group of professionals in the Central Okanagan regarding parents’ perceptions and experiences of stigmatization. Dialogue will focus on enhancing professionals’ understanding of underlying structural and social factors contributing to stigmatization and the implications of this understanding for their practice.
The research draws from Participatory Action Research and Critical Pedagogy. Methods used will be narratives and focus group discussions.
CATCH and SB6 are coalitions that bring stakeholders together to address Early Childhood Development and parenting in the Central Okanagan. The Bridge and the United Way, the registered agencies supporting CATCH and SB6, will benefit from a more comprehensive knowledge through this project to enhance the relevancy, efficiency and effectiveness of the practices to support parenting. Apart from The Bridge and the United Way, all other agencies, connected through CATCH and SB6, will equally benefit from knowledge collectively generated.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Judy Gillespie

Student:

Menno Salverda

Partner:

Bridge Youth & Family Services Society

Discipline:

Social work

Sector:

Service industry

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Fate of Salmonella during storage and brewing on tea blends

Tea is often considered as a healthy drink that is rich in antioxidants and other health constituents. However, tea can become contaminated during production and pathogens such as Salmonella can persist over extended storage periods. The true risk of Salmonella linked to tea is unclear as on one side, the beverage is brewed in hot water and although contains natural antimicrobials. However, on the other hand, Salmonella can become heat resistant in the dry state that could enable survival during brewing. The proposed study will look at survival of Salmonella on different tea blends and the ultimate fate of the pathogen during brewing. The research will benefit the collaborating partner through identification of the risk and possible solutions. The Intern will benefit by working on a commercially relevant project given how much tea is drank every day in Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Keith Warriner

Student:

Chelsey Tremblay

Partner:

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Inc.

Discipline:

Food science

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Accelerate

Developing a Business Model for a Cleantech Accelerator

Technology business accelerators represents a relatively recent concept to accelerate the growth of technology companies. Little research has been done on how to best implement this concept to different sectors and the specific needs of the Cleantech sector received even less attention. My research will explore current accelerators’ design and develop a new business model for a Cleantech business accelerator that will be tailored to local conditions, expertise, and needs in the Greater Peterborough Area. When implemented, this new accelerator model will support the growth of local Cleantech companies, will generate new employment opportunities and will hopefully attract new investments to the region.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Asaf Zohar

Student:

Ofer Ben-Dov

Partner:

Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

Trent University

Program:

Accelerate

Power transducer improvement for Etalim TAC heat engine

Etalim is a Canadian high technology company developing a breakthrough heat engine generating electricity from any fuel or heat source. The Etalim TAC (Thermal Acoustic Converter) is a unique technology that converts any high temperature gradient to electricity, with high efficiency (20%-30%) and simplicity. The TAC represents a unique class of device that combines principles of thermodynamics, high-amplitude acoustics, mechanical resonance and materials science in a unique way. Etalim is in joint development with top global automotive and HVAC brands to commercialize the TAC technology in billion-dollar markets for exhaust waste heat recovery on trucks, and for distributed residential co-generation. The proposed project involves improvements in the power transducer system of the TAC, and makes the company one step closer to commercializing the TAC technology.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Farid Golnaraghi

Student:

Amir Maravandi

Partner:

Etalim Inc

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Alternative energy

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Going beyond genomics: Applying gene editing to the bovine industry

A new revolution in life science research is ongoing since the discovery of the CRISPR/Cas system. With this technology is now possible to specifically and efficiently manipulate the genome of cultured cells, embryos and animals. The technology has many applications in agriculture including the dairy genetic industry to generate the next generation of elite animals having improved traits. For example, using the CRISPR/Cas technology it is now possible to produce dairy cows of any bloodline having improved traits for health, welfare, production and management. L’Alliance Boviteq Inc. is a world leading company in the field of bovine genetics and reproductive biotechnology, and possesses the best in vitro technologies for bovine embryo production. Introduction of gene editing technologies will help L’Alliance Boviteq Inc. creating the best animals for the Canadian dairy industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Vilceu Bordignon

Student:

Rodrigo Camponogara Bohrer

Partner:

L'Alliance Boviteq

Discipline:

Animal science

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

McGill University

Program:

Elevate

Development of a novel robust clone for the manufacturing of AVID100 biosimilar

AVID100 is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) against a validated cancer target that is undergoing IND-enabling studies. Phase I clinical trials are scheduled for late 2016. The monoclonal antibody (mAb) portion of the ADC is currently manufactured using a recombinant CHO clone that fails to meet industrial production yield standards. In order to support clinical phases II and III as well as commercial supply a higher-expressing cell line must be developed. MAb product characteristics will need to be similar to the current clone, namely with regards to the N-glycan composition. We will thus develop an accelerated clone selection process using a fluorescence activated cell sorter combined with a high-resolution imaging system for monoclonality demonstration. A micro-bioreactor system will be used to rapidly compare multiple clones to select for stability, productivity and N-glycan profile. Manufacturing cost reductions and improved clinical supply risk mitigation are the partner’s intended benefits.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yves Durocher

Student:

Laurence Delafosse

Partner:

Formation Biologics

Discipline:

Biochemistry / Molecular biology

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Elevate

Develop integrated management of bacterial canker disease for greenhouse tomato

Greenhouse industry is an important agricultural sector in Canada. Approximately half of the Canadian vegetables is produced in commercial greenhouses. Ontario greenhouse industry contributes to 40% of greenhouse production in Canada. As one of the most important greenhouse crops, tomato production is threatened by canker disease leading to significant loss for growers. Tomato canker disease is caused by Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis (Cmm), a Gram-positive bacterium. This is a very difficult plant disease to eradicate or manage. In this proposal, the academic supervisor Dr. Ze-Chun Yuan and the participating intern will work closely with Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG, the partner organization) to develop integrated strategies based on natural chemicals and biological controls to reduce and manage tomato canker disease. The proposed research may also help improve tomato production and quality, nutritional value and flavor, thereby enhancing the market value and profit/revenue for greenhouse growers in Ontario and Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ze-Chun Yuan

Student:

Peng Liu

Partner:

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Improving the calibration of a multi-camera system for accurate tool tracking

This research aims at improving the accuracy of a 3D-vision tracking system. The physical set-up consists of a tool to be tracked, such as a drill, with one or more planar patterns attached to it and a set of cameras. This set consists of one to four camera clusters, where each cluster has one or more cameras. The current tracking system consists of several modules, including one for the calibration of the cameras (intrinsic and extrinsic), and another one for the calculation of the 3D coordinates of an unknown physical point, the tip of the tool. The quality of all subsequent processes heavily depends on the accuracy of the system calibration of the multi-camera set-up. This project focuses on these two modules by (1) evaluating the existing calibration method and (2) devising better algorithms to improve the accuracy of both the calibration and the estimated 3D coordinates of the tool tip.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Boubakeur Boufama

Student:

Tarik Elamsy

Partner:

Radix Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

University of Windsor

Program:

Accelerate

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