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Joule M&V AI

Buildings have a high share of energy consumption in Canada. Real-time monitoring and analysis of energy use data can assist in improving the performance of the building and help reduce operating costs, lower utility bills, increase equipment life, improve occupants’ comfort, and increase retention and leasing rates; all while lowering carbon emissions. Joule M&V AI is a monitoring tool which captures data from building control systems and uses artificial intelligence (AI) analytics to automatically improve and optimize the operation of HVAC, detect faults and prepare a predictive maintenance schedule. Joule M&V AI goal is to ensure the sustainability and efficient operation of buildings.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fuzhan Nasiri;Hassan Rivaz;Fariborz Haghighat;Nizar Bouguila

Student:

Hamza Rasaee

Partner:

EnerZam

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

The Efficacy of Goal Management Training for Cognitive Remediation among Public Safety Personnel with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Urgent calls exist to address the mounting crisis of mental illness, and, in particular, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among public safety personnel (PSP) within Canada. PSP, including firefighters, police, paramedics, correctional services workers, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, operators and dispatchers, border services officers, and members of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, are responsible for maintaining the safety and security of individuals, often placing themselves at risk by doing so. It is increasingly recognized that PSP are more likely to experience exposure to potentially traumatic events, such as natural disasters, violence, and death. Critically, exposure to potentially traumatic events is associated with a host of mental health difficulties, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The proposed project intends to conduct the first gold-standard randomized-control trial of cognitive remediation among PSPs with PTSD using Goal Management Training (GMT).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Margaret McKinnon

Student:

Sherain Harricharan

Partner:

Homewood Research Institute

Discipline:

Psychology

Sector:

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Using OMICs to assess contaminant related exposure and effects in Fraser River Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)

The Fraser River watershed, British Columbia provides habitat for Chinook salmon, which delivers food for First Nations, recreational anglers, commercial fisheries and endangered Southern Resident killer whales. Extensive forestry, agricultural, industrial and urban activities take place in the Fraser Valley exposing early life history stages of Chinook to a mix of legacy and new contaminants, including PCBs, pesticides and pharmaceuticals and personal care products. Many of these contaminants can elicit adverse health effects in animals, including endocrine disruption and reproductive effects. However, there exists limited information on the nature of contaminants discharged into salmon habitat in British Columbia, hampering solution-oriented opportunities for natural resource managers and stakeholders. This study presents a unique opportunity to use innovative technologies to assess the health of juvenile Chinook in relation to contaminant exposure, and thus the ability to begin to prioritise (rank) the contaminants of concern in juvenile Chinook and their habitats.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Vicki Marlatt;Tanya Brown

Student:

Bonnie Lo

Partner:

Raincoast Conservation Foundation

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Capturing change: Understanding the physical and psychosocial impacts of adaptive bikes

Biking is a common physical activity enjoyed by children and adults around the world. Children with disabilities may not be able to use a standard bike but can participate using bikes that are customized based on their individual needs. There is some indication that adaptive biking has physical and psychosocial benefits. However, there is a need to examine these benefits using a systematic measurement approach. In this study we will partner with Freedom Concepts Inc. to develop and evaluate an assessment bike and protocol that captures both physical and psychosocial changes with an adaptive biking program. The proposed project will lead to the development of a standardized process to measure the potential benefits of adaptive biking.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jacquie Ripat;Danny Mann;Cheryl Glazebrook

Student:

Aashka Desai

Partner:

Freedom Concepts

Discipline:

Other

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

The Psychometric Development and Validation of the Canadian Reconciliation Barometer

Reconciling the deep-seated inequities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada is perhaps Canada’s most pressing goal. Yet at present, there is neither an agreed-upon definition of reconciliation nor a way to measure it, complicating progress toward it. To address this gap, in the current research we will develop the Canadian Reconciliation Barometer. Specifically, in collaboration with Probe Research, we will: (1) Use best practices in measurement science to create the Canadian Reconciliation Barometer, (2) Create an inhouse panel to begin long-term of tracking reconciliation in Canada, and (3) Share our findings with Canadians. Probe Research will benefit from this project as it will advance their goal of understanding Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations in Canada, increase their national profile, and gain access to a unique and valuable panel of research participants.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Katherine Staryzk

Student:

Katelin Neufeld

Partner:

Probe Research

Discipline:

Psychology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Development of Green Ceramic formulations, testing and manufacturing process from Alberta oil sands tailings – part 2

Occupying the large tailings ponds is the most significant environmental issue for oil sand conventional extraction process. Making Green Ceramic/building materials is the most promising method to reduce the size of tailings ponds. This not only leads to consumption of tailings but also results in valuable products for the construction industries. The main objectives of this research are to introduce compositions and techniques for production of building materials; and evaluate its performance under harsh environment (cold and windy weather) particularly in Alberta by complying with Alberta Building Code. The initial design of experiment and research on characterization of different tailings, the composition and method of manufacturing of the building materials were investigated by the intern. Application of the developed techniques would reduce the size of the tailing’s ponds, and the associated environmental liability and risk. The current project will help Green Ceramic Company to provide the fundamental scientific data and engineering insights to support successful scale-up for manufacturing building materials.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohtada Sadrzadeh

Student:

Mirjavad Geramian

Partner:

Green Ceramics

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

TBIFinder : A new approach to identify and properly assess mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) – Part 2

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) is a common and devastating condition that severely affects millions of people around the world. The TBIFinder company revolutionizes mTBI treatment by providing diagnosis using the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technique. Diagnosis is performed by comparing someone who has an mTBI to a large healthy population. However, research must be performed to ensure that the healthy population is actually healthy and has no unreported history of mTBI. Also, research must be performed to identify the effect that different ages, sex, MRI scanners, and medical history have on the healthy population. Finally, trends in healthy and injured individuals need to be identified to move further with a more accurate diagnosis technique. These research improvements will help this software solve the brain injury epidemic and help countless Canadians still suffering from brain injuries.

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Faculty Supervisor:

James Reilly

Student:

Nicholas Simard

Partner:

TBIFinder

Discipline:

Engineering - biomedical

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

AI based acoustic signal processing and analysis and its applications

Artificial intelligence (AI) provides powerful tools to many acoustic related applications. This proposal aims at acoustic signal processing and analysis and its applications using AI technologies. In order for AI to make progress in understanding the acoustic world around us, it needs to be interpreted along with multimodal messages. Three subprojects, i.e., multi-modal acoustic scene recognition, audio-visual speech recognition and audio signal processing for healthcare purpose using deep learning techniques are included in this proposal. The project is expected to enhance the AI capabilities of the partner organization for its 5G applications in acoustic related application scenarios.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Xiao-Ping Zhang

Student:

Bo Wu

Partner:

Huawei Canada

Discipline:

Engineering - biomedical

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Ryerson University

Program:

Accelerate

Implementation of an ice load / structural integrity assessment tool in a real-time ship operations training simulator

Canada’s social and economic interests are directly linked to marine operations, some of which take place in ice-covered waters. These ships require experienced bridge officers who are proficient in operating in ice. Experience in ship-ice operations is very difficult to obtain. This project will provide a means for seafarers to acquire the skills necessary to operate ships in ice safely, with due regard to the relationships between how the ship is operated by them, and the consequential demands imposed on the ship’s structure. This will improve the safety of the ship’s crew, the ship, and the risk to the environment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Brian Veitch;Bruce W. T. Quinton

Student:

Amy Price

Partner:

Virtual Marine Technology Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

Greening the Canadian Landscape

Urbanization is rapidly increasing in Canada and these areas are confronting major challenges associated with climatic change. Canadian cities must navigate these challenges and may also significantly contribute to mitigation efforts. However, municipalities and developers lack the state-of-the-art information, policies, and resources necessary to be successful in this endeavour. This research project uses a case study approach to establish state of the art in relation to four themes (low-impact development, stewardship, community well-being, natural assets), consider each in terms of resilience, establish an evidence base of best-practice, execute active experimental trials, and monitor/evaluate their performance. The case study focuses on Prudhommes Landing, a significant Lake Ontario waterfront development. Knowledge generated will be transferable to developments elsewhere, provide a basis for evidence-based decisions, and influence the uptake of best practices. The project will contribute to Vineland’s core mandate for applied research and enhance their industry leader position in resilient landscapes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ryan Plummer

Student:

Sivajanani Sivarajah

Partner:

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

University:

Brock University

Program:

Accelerate

Climate Change Adaption for Masonry Material, Construction and Design

Climate change is having an affect all aspects of everyday life. In some regions, climate change could also have a negative impact on buildings. To help cope with these expected issues, we will be reviewing the Canadian masonry design standards in order to identify specific aspects of masonry construction that need special attention in their design to ensure our buildings continue to be durable as the local climate in various regions across the country changes. This project will bring together a developing masonry researcher, the expertise of the Canada Masonry Design Centre (CMDC), and staff from the CSA Group to study and report on the necessary changes. This project will benefit the CMDC by promoting the use of masonry construction, and the CSA Group will be able to use the final report to aid in the development of the next updates to the Canadian masonry design standards.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dan Palermo;Usman Khan

Student:

Adrien Sparling

Partner:

Canadian Standards Association

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

York University

Program:

Accelerate

Modeling semi-batch reactive crystallization processes for particle sizecontrol and process scale-up

Reactive crystallization is a process commonly used for the production of chemical compounds including pharmaceutical ingredients. In a stirred-tank setup, one reagent solution stream is injected into the reactor where it meets a sitting solution of the other reagent. Reaction occurs as soon as the reagents meet, forming an insoluble product which quickly precipitates in the form of crystal particles. Distribution of the crystal particle size is controlled by the coupling between fluid mixing, reaction, and crystal formation and growth, which is of vital importance to product quality control. Simphilia is a technical consulting company interested in strengthening its capability of modeling such processes and predicting their outcomes, in order to better help its clients to achieve consistent particle size control. The proposed work will contribute to this goal by developing a comprehensive model that combines first principles with a data-driven approach.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Prashant Mhaskar

Student:

Lu Zhu

Partner:

Simphilia Technology & Analytics Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

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