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Recommendations for Improving Wetland Compensation in Nova Scotia: Investigating Wetland Significance and Function for the Basis of Reclamation

Atlantic Gold is preparing to start construction for an open pit mine near the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. However, significant wetlands will have to be altered to complete this construction. The current policies regarding wetland alteration and compensation in Nova Scotia focus on area. For example, if 25 hectares of wetland are to be altered, it is required that Atlantic Gold will have to create 50 hectares of new wetland to compensate. This proposed project looks to find improvements to this policy – specifically, wetland compensation focusing on ecological significance (and not just area). Existing wetland policies will be looked at to try to find best ecological practices, and ultimately see where Nova Scotia’s policies can improve. This will have the goal of providing a guide that Atlantic Gold and future proponents can follow to help ease the process of wetland compensation, as well as rooting these methods in scientific analysis.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tony Walker

Student:

Mitchell Downton

Partner:

Atlantic Gold Corporation

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

Natural resources

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Stochastic Modelling of One Time Programmable Memory Bit Cell

Programming of long-term digital memory storage devices is currently not an optimised process. This is due to the fact that the exact physical mechanisms that allow for a data bit to be reliably stored and read are not well understood. As a result, in order to produce high quality, long-lasting, reliable memory cells, the manufacturer must perform extensive testing and
iterative modifications on each generation of products. Our project aims to develop a software model that simulates the physics and chemistry of memory device structures on an atomic level. This tool will allow for product optimisation in early stages of the design process, and for circuit and system design to be performed with an understanding of the memory devices in mind. Product engineers and manufacturers will save time and money while improving the reliability and performance of both the memory devices and system being delivered to the customer.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Wai Tung Ng

Student:

Mengqi Wang

Partner:

Sidense Corp

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluation of the potential benefits of the implementation of battery-powered electric LHD (load-haul-dump) machines in the conditions of a deep underground gold mine

This project will offer a comprehensive review of the latest battery electric-powered equipment addressed to UG mining industry. Consequently, the research will contribute to a better understanding of the technology. Westwood mine will assist the student with his research with the opportunity of acquiring experimental data on battery electric prototypes. The enquiry will serve to either justify or preclude the use of battery-electric vehicles as a possible way out to diesel powered vehicles usage in UG mining operations. Therefore, the partner will benefit from the results of the study to plan the expansion of the mine accordingly starting next year.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jacek Paraszczak

Student:

Ramy Kamaneh

Partner:

IAMGOLD Corporation

Discipline:

Resources and environmental management

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

Program:

Accelerate

A Quality Assurance Framework for Care Process Management

Online business processes are different from traditional web applications and typical healthcare applications. Online business processes involve the collaboration of multiple user roles interacting with multiple services in parallel. They are usually implemented using Business Process management (BPM) technology that defines an explicit business process model to flexibly combine forms delivered through a web browser with services accessible through Internet protocols.
A quality assurance framework for BPM has been proposed in our previous work that will be adapted and extended for use at The Ottawa Hospital in partnership with IBM. It specifies formal modeling of requirements in terms of goal models and business process scenarios coupled with a well-defined service-oriented architecture. Test campaigns are model-driven from requirements, the business process model, user forms and the service-oriented architecture. The test campaigns are defined and supported by a test orchestration workbench that allows for flexible integration of tools to address multi-user, multi-service testing.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Daniel Amyot

Student:

Basmah Almoaber

Partner:

IBM Canada

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

The SAVI Smart Edge Deploying D2D with Massive Multiple In Multiple Out (MIMO) Antenna Architectures

The NSERC Strategic Network for Smart Applications on Virtual Infrastructures is a five-year partnership between Canadian industry, universities, researchers, research and education (R&E) networks, and high performance computing centres to investigate the design of future application platforms that will deliver software applications of greater capability and intelligence. These application platforms will be supported by an extended computing cloud, encompassing a virtual converged infrastructure and control software that also serves as a live testbed for exploring novel concepts in application-oriented networking, cloud computing, integrated wired/wireless access, and smart applications. Novel software applications will build on advanced services provided by the platform, including context, mobility, location, identity, social network, media recognition, and intelligence. The SAVI network will involve the academic community in the creation of new content and novel applications.
This MITACS proposal is to support a SAVI internship program that will strengthen the Canadian industrial base in information and communications technology through the preparation of highly qualified manpower with expertise in the design and operation of globally competitive ICT infrastructure and the creation of innovative and disruptive products, services, and applications. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ben Liang

Student:

Mohammadmoein Soltanizadeh

Partner:

University of Toronto

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Assessment and Development of Swaged Mechanical Splicing Systems

An efficient utilization of reinforced concrete structures is highly dependent on the detailing of the reinforcing bars and their interaction with the surrounding concrete. Construction industry is gradually shifting toward incorporating the relatively new mechanical splicing technology to enhance structural integrity, accelerate workflow, minimize material waste and reduce project cost. The proposed research aims at conducting both experimental and numerical investigations to capture the actual behavior of a proposed mechanical splicing devices and to assess their structural performance when used in real structural members under various loading conditions. These couplers will provide solutions to existing construction issues related to surface bond characteristics and reinforcement vertical misalignment. The knowledge obtained from this study will provide Incon company with comprehensive information to improve their technologies and to enhance the quality of their products. The research outcomes will also be a valuable source for developing the relevant Canadian building codes and standards.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maged Ali Youssef

Student:

Mohammed Monir Makin Ajan Alhadid

Partner:

Western University

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Study of Ultra-High By-Pass Ratio turboengine integration and noise reduction with Large Eddy Simulations.

Jet noise is still the main contributor in airplane noise at take-off, which has been shown to induce health problems in the residents near airports that are now embedded in most large cities such as Toronto or Montreal. Engine manufacturers are now considering the Ultra-High Bypass Ratio (UHBR) type engine to further reduce noise. Yet the UHBR is a large shrouded fan configuration, having strong interactions with wings while integrated into the airframe. Large-Eddy Simulations (LES) of jet noise combined with acoustic analogy have shown great predictions during the last twenty years, but are usually limited to single jet configurations. The present project proposes to extend the most accurate and efficient turbulent flow solver AVBP to tackle the integration of the UHBR complex configurations at realistic operating conditions. This will help Mecanum extend its expertise in the development and applicationof computational aeroacoustic tools.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stéphane Moreau

Student:

Manqi Zhu

Partner:

Mecanum Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Elevate

A novel approach for new treatments for iron overload diseases

Iron-overload disorders, such as hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) and beta-thalassemia, develops when the body absorbs excessive iron over years. They are quite common with a prevalence of 1/200 in population of northern-European ancestry and 1/500 worldwide respectively. Without treatment, iron-overload can lead to diabetes, heart disease or cirrhosis. Main treatment for HH is phlebotomy and patients need frequent visits in clinic. Pr Leduc’s team in collaboration with GSK is validating the hypothesis that an inhibitor to an enzyme associated with iron homeostasis will efficiently lower iron-overload and act as a new drug. Hit compounds have already been discovered. Pr Leduc’s laboratory has expertise with the therapeutic target and a strong experience in enzyme characterization and inhibition. Combined with GSK’ expertise in drug discovery, this research project focuses on the optimization of identified compounds in term of potency and specificity and also the characterization of their effects on iron regulation

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Faculty Supervisor:

Richard Leduc

Student:

François Béliveau

Partner:

GlaxoSmithKline

Discipline:

Pharmacy / Pharmacology

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Prioritizing decision-making for agriculture and conservation in North America’s prairies under climate change and land-use change

Wetland habitats are critically important to many animal and plant species, and they are in trouble. The North American prairies, for example, comprise some of the most productive wetland habitats in the world, but many areas of the prairies have lost up to 90% of their wetlands and more than 90% of their native grasslands due to farming practices and more recently, climate change. This project will build a decision-support framework to prescribe the conservation actions needed to sustain wetland biodiversity in the face of climate and land-use changes. This framework will be a first of its kind to directly guide decisions by generating solutions to deal with effects of habitat loss, wetland drainage, and climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem services. The end result will be a plan for managers, producers and policy makers to support adaptive farm management and address wetland biodiversity loss in the North American prairies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Clark

Student:

Chrystal Sharon Mantyka-Pringle

Partner:

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Elevate

Smart mutational exploration of the CalB lipase active site using a combination of virtual screening and iterative saturation mutagenesis

The company Odyssée Biotech specializes in the production of natural flavors and fragrances using innovative enzyme technologies. Using natural enzymes allows the enterprise to produce highly pure ingredients in mild conditions with a natural label. This green approach also makes this technology highly competitive and environmentally sustainable relative to other production methodologies employed in the industry. The strawberry and ice mint flavors are priority target products in the food and flavoring industry, but they are hard to produce using currently available enzymes. As a result, the main objective of this project is to use the latest biotechnological tools and expertise available to improve the efficiency of natural enzymes for the production of these flavors. This will allow Odyssée Biotech to diversify its offer in a highly competitive market.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nicolas Doucet

Student:

Yossef Lopez de los Santos, Lian Chew Fajardo

Partner:

Odyssée Biotech

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

Université INRS

Program:

Accelerate

Validation of a Machine Vision-based System for the Recognition of Indian Coins

Counting coins, with speed and accuracy, has been a challenging issue for banks and stores. People used to count coins manually before the arrival of coin counting machines. The process of counting coins manually is a very time consuming and tedious job. Moreover, mistakes are likely to occur due to various reasons such as fatigue, eye tiredness and too many coins of nearly same shape and size cause confusion in sorting and counting. Coin sorters are common in North America and can be found in most commercial banks and even some grocery stores. By contrast, they are not available in India, where the number and similarity of the coins make for a very challenging problem. The objective of this project is to determine whether advanced machine vision techniques are able to sort coins from India with acceptable speed and accuracy. If the answer is yes, then the outcome will be used to develop a machine that can recognize and count Indian coins, with Indian banks as the initial market.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Brian Surgenor

Student:

Vedang Chauhan

Partner:

9293507 Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Finance, insurance and business

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Evolved Radio Access for Wireless Cellular Communication Systems – Year Two

The continuously increasing demand for wireless access, driven by the increasing requirements of our connected society, is pushing current wireless cellular communication systems to the limits of their capacity. The objective of this project is to continue the successful collaboration with our industry partner (Telus Corporation) to further contribute to the evolution of current generation wireless cellular communication systems (4G LTE) along with the development of next generation wireless cellular communication systems (5G) to meet current and future requirements of our connected society. Specifically, focus will be centered on the Radio Access Network (RAN) portion of the system to improve all aspects of radio access, i.e. how mobile users are connected, such that current and future performance, reliability and efficiency requirements of radio access in wireless cellular communication systems are met.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Elvino Sousa

Student:

Ahmed Alsohaily

Partner:

Telus

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Elevate

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