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Engineering - chemical / biological

The digital e-commerce logistics and supply chains management using block chain technologies

E-commerce has become one major marketing channel for many firms in Canada and world-wide and has increased dramatically in recent years. As firms migrate from traditional physical retail channels to combined physical and virtual channels, the shift brings new significant challenges to supply chain and logistics management. Blockchain is able to maintain authoritative records in a fully decentralized, secure, and trustless manner and far-reaching implications in supply chain management. Blockchain technology will revolutionize several aspects of supply chains; financial and non-financial. However, it will also face security, legal, regulatory and technological challenges. In this project we will study how to apply block chain technologies to e-commerce supply chain and logistics to improve traceability, security, and coordination.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Guoqing Zhang

Student:

Guoqing Yang

Partner:

FA Enterprise System Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Windsor

Program:

Advanced Algorithms and Development for Four-Dimensional Flight Trajectory Optimization for Airline Route Planning

The efficient optimization of aircraft flight plans is the main focus of flitePLAN. This problem devolves in a 1st iteration of determining a flight plan that minimizes the cost of the flight. That done, a 2nd iteration of the innovation attempts to optimize simultaneous major area traffic flows using the same business logic. The main problem in the 1st iteration is in developing a mathematical approach which allows a precise numerical calculation of the costs of arcs and using an optimization algorithm that efficiently minimizes the total cost. The 2nd iteration of the problem arises in simulating major area route network flows involving multiple airlines, aircraft and city-pairs vying for the same airspace within a given time window. Empirical studies indicate opportunities where an optimization of 1 minute in flight time results in annual savings of $37 million in fuel and 170 million kgs of CO2 emissions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maryam Mehri Dehnavi

Student:

Ashkan Nejati

Partner:

flitePLAN International

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Mechanisms of Antibacterial Activity of Kisameet Clay, A Natural Clay Mineral from British Columbia, Canada

The discovery and development of antimicrobials as therapeutic agents has transformed modern medicine. However, their further mass production, global distribution, and gross misapplication have resulted in escalating emergence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria worldwide. Given the limited arsenal of antimicrobials available to combat MDR bacteria, there is growing apprehension about the threat posed by “superbugs” and a pressing need for novel therapeutics. Natural clay minerals have a long history of therapeutic and biomedical applications and lately received increasing attention for their antimicrobial properties. Kisameet clay (KC), a naturally-occurring clay mineral, has been long known for its therapeutic properties. Recently, we demonstrated the potent and broad-spectrum antimicrobial activities of KC against a variety of MDR bacterial and fungal pathogens have been described. The research described here may provide a better understanding of the principal components of KC antibacterial activity and create a basis to develop defined preparations of KC for therapeutic applications.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Julian Davies;Michael Murphy

Student:

Shekooh Behroozian

Partner:

Kisameet Glacial Clay Inc.

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Novel treatments for inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic disease of the gut and is recognized as a serious medical condition associated with a profoundly negative impact on patients’ quality of life. Currently, there are no widely acknowledged causes of this disorder and no effective treatments available. Panag Pharma Inc. is a Halifax based drug company which focuses on development of novel therapeutic treatments which can be used to alleviate both pain and inflammation associated with ICD. The goal of our research is to provide IBD patients with symptom and pain relief, as well as to improve outcome. Previous research showed that the immune system is modulated by specific system within our body, called the endocannabinoid system. Our approach uses special drugs, called cannabinoids, which are designed to target this system and as a result, provide symptom and pain relief and improve patients’ quality of life. Our project uses an established animal model to evaluate the effectiveness and toxicity of our treatment before human trials. The intern will learn valuable research industry-standard skills while Panag will gain insight into the therapeutic potential of the treatment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christian Lehmann;Juan Zhou

Student:

Saki Sultana

Partner:

Panag Pharma Inc

Discipline:

Pharmacy / Pharmacology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Establish relationship between productivity and raw material properties to control of a Ferrosilicon furnace

This project will investigate the efficiency of the ferrosilicon smelting process by determining electrical resistance of the raw materials. Ferrosilicon is produced in a submerged-arc furnace, and requires large amounts of electrical energy. The process requires quartz, iron, and carbon as the raw materials. Each of the three input materials have different electrical properties that determine the electrical resistance and therefore efficiency of the furnace. The electrical resistivity of the furnace charge must be controlled to avoid overheating the furnace, generating slag, and increasing the need for maintenance. This project aims to identify the different material properties of each input type and the electrical resistance experienced by the furnace charge as a result of the input materials. A model will be made to relate the effect of the material properties to the electrical resistance of the materials, and then integrated into the operator’s diagnostic tool. An analysis of current on-line feed property measurement technologies will be prepared. Recommendations for integration within the ferrosilicon smelter’s process flowsheet will be made based on the suitability of the technology to the smelter’s specific needs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mainul Hasan;Alexandros Charitos

Student:

Noelle Bergeron

Partner:

Elkem Metal Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Development and stabilization of novel cannabis oil-derived products for pharmaceutical applications

Under the most updated Health Canada Cannabis Regulations, medical and recreational cannabis extract derived products (edibles and topicals) are allowed to be produced and sold in the Canadian market as early as December 16, 2019. Mera is a federally licensed company, whose business strategy focusses on producing high quality and high safety cannabis and cannabis-derived products that are complied with Health Canada and European Regulations. This has been accomplished by following the pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice. Within that scope, the PDF intern will be developing derived cannabis products, focussing on novel medical topical balms and lotions. Subsequently, the stability of cannabinoids in cannabis-derived products and their in vitro permeability after rubbing on skin will be established and reported to the public audients. This will be done by giving oral presentations at International Conferences as well as publishing papers and reports, from which the Canadian cannabis industry can inherit and benefit.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Supratim Ghosh

Student:

Diem Chi Doan

Partner:

Mera Cannabis Corp

Discipline:

Food science

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

An Evaluation of Targeted Physical Environmental Interventions in Louis Brier Home & Hospital

In response to the number of residents at Louis Brier Home living with dementia, this project seeks to implement environmental modifications to support resident orientation (specifically related to the hallways and door frames). Based on the data analysis from the observations and focus groups, recommendations will be made for modest physical environmental modifications to promote residents’ quality of life. The partner organization will not only increase quality of care for their residents, but also promote environmental designs other older long term care facilities can implement while awaiting building upgrades.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Habib Chaudhury

Student:

Shelby Elkes

Partner:

Louis Brier Jewish Aged Foundation

Discipline:

Other

Sector:

Health care and social assistance

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Simulation of food delivery network

The order volume forecasting problem involves the simulation of at least three entities of the food delivery business. There are many variables that affect those entities and complex non-linear interactions among them that can be measured by KPIs. An accurate forecast allows the restaurants to be better prepared and give more precise food preparation and food delivery time predictions. Consequently, this makes the customer happier and increases the whole business efficiency as both restaurants and couriers will have more work to do. The objective of this project proposal is to develop such simulator from time series that have been collected by SkipTheDishes in the last 4 years, regarding aggregated measures from thousands of restaurants and couriers, and millions of customers. The simulator will help the company to develop better strategies aiming at improving the business efficiency.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ekram Hossain

Student:

Angelo Ivan Vera-Rivera

Partner:

SkipTheDishes

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Development and Understanding of ‘old’ and ‘new’ initiators for cationic polymerization

Butyl Rubber has become one of the most important polymers in the modern world, impacting everyone’s daily lives. Interestingly, the processes to make butyl rubber can be convoluted and while they are effective, it makes it difficult to fine tune the production to systematically improve yields. This project will use newly developed methods in our lab to explore this process in order to better elucidate the reaction in order to optimize the reaction conditions and develop new catalysts for the synthesis of butyl rubber. As a global leader in butyl rubber production, Arlanxeo will greatly benefit from the knowledge generated from this project, allowing them to more efficiently make butyl rubber, increasing the yields and reducing their energy requirements.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christopher Caputo

Student:

Joshua Gaffen

Partner:

Arlanxeo Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Chemistry

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

York University

Program:

Preparing Mountain Tourism for a Warmer and Decarbonized Canada

Global climate change represents a grand challenge for society, and the risk for Canada’s ski tourism economy is no exception. Climate change impacts on ski tourism’s profitability will have far-reaching consequences for sport, employment, culture, real estate, and community economic development in Canada’s tourism-dependent rural and mountain communities, yet there is currently no analysis on carbon risks, national competitiveness, or sustainability transition opportunities. This hinders a strategic climate response, but how ski tourism engages in climate change is critical and viable strategies to be part of the decarbonized economy are essential to future development of the visitor economy. This project will assess Canadian ski tourism climate and carbon risks at the national scale using a world leading ski operations climate risk model and new sector applications of carbon accounting methods. Collaborating with industry and community members this project will assist transitions towards a decarbonized tourism industry and climate resilient mountain communities. The proposed research will be the first of its kind in any country and will develop new methodologies and insights that can be exported to other major ski markets worldwide.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Daniel Scott

Student:

Natalie Knowles

Partner:

Protect Our Winters Canada

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Optimizing Return to Sport and Return to Performance After Knee Injuries in Winter Slope Sports: Evidence Based Timelines for Return to Sport and Return to Performance

This project aims to increase the scientific knowledge base on recovery and rehabilitation after knee injury. Noninjured winter slope sport athletes will undergo a battery of baseline testing including quadriceps and hamstrings maximum strength and rapid force producing abilities, lower body power endurance, workload capacity and fatigue tolerance at the start and end of the off-snow training periods. Athletes suffering knee injuries will be identified and assessed at time points throughout their rehabilitation to evaluate the association between athlete performance level, baseline testing indices, injury mechanisms, injury characteristics, surgical procedure, and the time-course recovery in neuromuscular function. The findings of this proposed research project will benefit the Canada Sport Institute, Alpine Canada, Banff Sports Medicine Clinic and Group 23 Sport Medicine Clinic by improving rehabilitation and testing after traumatic knee injuries in athletic and recreational populations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Matt Jordan;Walter Herzog

Student:

Isabel Aldrich-Witt

Partner:

Own the Podium

Discipline:

Kinesiology

Sector:

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Photocatalytic Oxidation of Volatile Organic Compounds in Air

A new type of device that uses a combination of UV light, oxygen, flowing water, and titanium dioxide (a com-mon white pigment) is capable of removing volatile toxins from the air. This device will be investigated using a range of techniques that provide molecular insights into this process, and those insights will help in the rede-sign of the device to make it as effective as possible, in terms of energy efficiency, longevity, reusability, range of compounds removed, and speed of their removal. The partner organization will use these insights to develop a better, more efficient and marketable design.

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Faculty Supervisor:

J. Scott McIndoe

Student:

Mathias Paul

Partner:

Hydrophotocatalytics

Discipline:

Chemistry

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

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