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Engineering - chemical / biological

Using RTLS and Computer Vision to Extend Worksite Safety

The project aims to extend worksite safety of construction projects at Hydro-Quebec (HQ) using computer vision and a Real-Time Location System (RTLS). The case study is a substation construction project near Montreal. The main safety risks that will be targeted in the case study are related to equipment mobility (struck-by accidents) and not wearing Personal Protection Equipment. The concept of the method is to have a priori information about the types of expected risks in the planning phase, and then to monitor the site using video cameras and the RTLS. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and computer vision techniques are used to detect the location and other attributes of the workers and equipment with respect to the identified risks. The workers will be equipped with a wristband that can generate vibration safety alerts in case of proximity to equipment. In addition to safety support, the system can provide the following side benefits: (1) improved security by detecting potential intruders to the construction site by using infrared cameras and night vision; and (2) generating time-lapse video of the project.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amin Hammad;Zhenhua Zhu

Student:

Chen Chen;Mohammad Akbarzadeh;Yusheng Huang

Partner:

Hydro-Québec

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Microwave Radar System for Stand-off Hazardous Gas Detection and Material Characterization

This project will advance development of technologies capable of detecting rapidly and reliable a range of gases harmful to humans. Student interns working in university labs and with our partner will develop new gas sensors using new materials that resonate in observable ways when they come into contact with harmful gases. These sensors will be small and extremely durable, potentially worn on garments or attached to workers’ tools. Student interns will also develop software and sensor readers enabling workers in diverse environments to quickly and easily detect and characterise a wide range of harmful gases, supporting rapid and accurately targeted response.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohammad H Zarifi

Student:

Sevda Mohammadi

Partner:

Patriot One Detection Ltd

Discipline:

Other

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of British Columbia Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

Supercritical carbon dioxide processing for the production and standardization of isoflavone extracts from red clover

This project aims at investigating the use of the eco-friendly solvent, supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO2), alone or in combination with ethanol and water, to obtain extracts rich in isoflavones from red clover plant. Firstly, SCCO2 will be used for obtaining extracts containing a high concentration of isoflavones. Then, SCCO2 will be applied to the extracts at different experimental conditions to concentrate and obtain fractions with a higher isoflavone purity. Finally, selected fractions will be encapsulated in liposomes using SCCO2 to improve the incorporation of isoflavones in water-based formulations. Sinoveda Inc., the partner organization, has determined the concentration and specific ratios of different isoflavones to obtain an effective functional product. The successful completion of this project will pave the way for the elaboration of products targeting post-menopausal osteoporosis by means of sustainable processes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Feral Temelli

Student:

David Villanueva Bermejo

Partner:

SinoVeda Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Food science

Sector:

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Localized cooling of the lower body to maintain core body temperature in Paralympic athletes during heavy exertion

Localized cooling of the lower body to maintain core body temperature in Paralympic athletes during heavy exertion

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Faculty Supervisor:

Heather Logan-Sprenger;Sean D Peterson

Student:

Erica Gavel

Partner:

Own the Podium

Discipline:

Other

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Program:

Optimization Design and In-lab characterization of Optical Phased Arrays (OPAs)

We are proposing to help design the experimental setup to characterize chip-scale Optical Phased Arrays (OPAs). OPAs – a photonic device used for optical beam forming and beam steering – have been widely studied for LiDAR, optical sensing, free-space communication and more. Building on previously prototyped phase array antenna design at Honeywell, the team aims to develop next-generation micro-photonic phase arrays that can steer beams with minimum output of 2 Watt (optical power) for data rates on the order of 10 Gbps and acceptable bit error rates. Our goal is to establish and conduct in-lab characterization of the newly design OPA to validate and verify design parameters predicted through simulation studies, as well as to provide recommendations for optimization of the OPA design.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Winnie Ye;Regina Lee

Student:

Akash Chauhan;Md. Ruhul Fatin

Partner:

Honeywell International

Discipline:

Sector:

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Sequence Stratigraphic Mapping of point bar deposits in the MU2 and MU3 units of the McMurrayFormation, Sunrise Lease, Athabasca Oil Sands

This project will map the sandstone and shale deposits in the McMurray Formation to improve resource extraction and recovery efficiency. The detail that this study will provide can help lower our energy sector’s carbon footprint in the future, and answer questions regarding changes in coastal river environments. It examines the interaction between rivers and the open seaway and the effects that has on the upstream reach of those rivers, potentially affecting over 60% of the world’s population who live within 100km of the coastline, at an elevation of less than 10 m above sea level. Additionally, this work predicts the behavior and migration of coastal rivers in times of earth’s history that experienced significant changes in sea level and potentially changes in climate.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Janok P. Bhattacharya

Student:

David Kynaston

Partner:

Husky Oil Operations Ltd.

Discipline:

Geography / Geology / Earth science

Sector:

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Thermal imaging for conservation and restoration success

Land surface temperature can tell us a lot about the health of ecosystems, forests and trees. Generally, the healthier, greener and more diverse a forest is, the colder it is, as plants use solar energy to grow, rather than releasing it as heat. This project focuses on using images of temperature measurements from satellites, space station and drones to monitor the health and development of conservation and restoration areas and find patches where the plants are stressed, and therefore hotter, due to disease, drought, pests or any other issue. Temperature monitoring will help the TRCA in allowing for quicker implementation counter-measures in the stressed patches, including treating diseases, putting up fencing or planting new, more tolerant plants. Land temperature measurements will also help them determine where and what to plant for the future depending on where it can lower temperatures the most and where plants will be tolerant and thrive.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Patrick James

Student:

Jonas Hamberg

Partner:

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Discipline:

Forestry

Sector:

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Urban microclimate modeling for sustainable building design

Buildings in Canada consume 29% of the total energy and 58% of the electricity on an annual basis. Through optimal sustainable design, however, there is an opportunity to reduce a building’s energy consumption as high as 80%, and the remaining 20% energy consumption can be produced from renewable sources. Sustainable design requires consideration and integration of climate responsive designs, building forms, and building envelope component details. Building façade plays a crucial role in meeting building energy efficiency and internal thermal comfort demands. The primary energy use in the building is for heating and cooling and it caused primarily due to the heat flow through the façades. Window systems alone are the largest heat flow contributors for buildings. Therefore, improving window systems should take priority over improving the opaque wall thermal resistance with superior thermal performance. Traditionally window configuration design is based on predetermined fixed window-to-wall ratios, while they should be governed by the airflow, thermal variation, daylighting, viewing, and indoor air quality.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Girma Bitsuamlak

Student:

Meseret Kahsay

Partner:

Theakston Environmental Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Western University

Program:

Evaluation of Plant Promotion Growth Promotion and Antifungal effects through the application of the novel strains KGS-2 and KGS-3

This project will investigate the use of novel bacterial strains as inoculants for agricultural crops that will promote plant growth. It has been demonstrated, in a previous MITACS funded project, that the application of the novel KGS strains of bacteria to plants in a greenhouse will promote the growth of the plants. This current project will seek to demonstrate the same effect in field trials. In addition, this project will also isolate and identify the natural products produced by these strains to determine the molecules responsible for the observed effect.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rob Gulden;John Sorensen

Student:

Scott Wushke;Tasia Lightly

Partner:

KGS Group

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Connecting watershed-scale land-use with coastal wetland ecologicalintegrity: The tributary – coastal wetland nexus in Durham Region

Coastal wetlands and embayments are sensitive ecosystems located between rivers and the shoreline of lakes. Human activities (e.g., urban development and agriculture) on land can influence the functioning of these ecosystems and the quality of water that flows through them. Healthy coastal wetlands can offer significant services in the form of water quality purification, flood control, and storm surge protection, as well as provide important habitat for wildlife. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has collected water data from multiple coastal wetlands in western Lake Ontario over the last decade. From this dataset, we hope to understand 1) How water quality changes in the wetlands prior to entering/mixing with water along the shores of Lake Ontario, and 2) how water-quality has changed over the last decade in these coast wetlands in response to environmental drivers like climate and water-level fluctuations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andrea Kirkwood

Student:

Kathryn Thomas

Partner:

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Discipline:

Other

Sector:

University:

Ontario Tech University

Program:

Accelerate

Comparison of biological effects of Ceylon cinnamon water Extract and metformin

The use of cinnamon as a flavoring agent and a remedy for metabolic, respiratory, and gynecological disorders is widespread throughout the world. Studies suggest that Ceylon cinnamon may be useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This project will use a high-throughput method to analyze how a concentrated water extract of Ceylon cinnamon changes gene expression in human cells. The analyzed data will be compared to existing results from cells treated with the most common medication used for type 2 diabetes, metformin. The goal of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of Ceylon cinnamon water extract compared to metformin. Kurundu will use data from this project to develop Ceylon cinnamon water extract as a potential natural product for the management of type 2 diabetes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nica Borradaile

Student:

Leila Azimian

Partner:

Kurundu Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Optimisation of multistage mixer-settler solvent extraction process for the recovery of value metals in leaching of low-grade ores and secondary materials

The demand for elements such as nickel, cobalt, zinc and silver in various applications has increased significantly. Innovation to recover these elements now plays a major role in metallurgical processes as established technologies have challenges in treating available ores while meeting the increasingly stricter environmental regulations. Additionally, secondary sources have become a valuable resource that requires further research. Alternative chloride-based hydrometallurgical processes can be used to recover the value elements from the available feed stocks (primary and secondary) with potentially higher recovery and lower environmental impact.
Solvent extraction (SX) is a process fundamental for the recovery of value elements. Although there is literature on the interfacial tension and its effects on SX performance, there is still a shortage in the understanding on how the selection of the organic phase (extractant, diluent and surfactant) and the operating conditions (pH, electrolyte concentration, temperature) affect the interfacial tension, mass transfer and reaction kinetics at the liquid-liquid interface as well as the coalescence dynamics during the emulsion separation stage. This project aims at expanding this understanding to guide the selection of components and optimise operating conditions to maximize the selectivity and recovery while minimizing residence time for the SX of a given element.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Radhakrishnan Mahadevan

Student:

Aurelio Stammitti Scarpone

Partner:

Process Research Ortech Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

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