2007-2008 Strategic Project Grants Competition Results NSERC is pleased to announce the 2007-08 competition results for the Strategic Project Grants and the New Media Initiative. NSERC awarded $21.1 million to 149 applications in the Strategic Project Grants and New Media Initiative competition. The competition success rate was 48 per cent (a total of 309 applications were received), the second consecutive year with a significant increase. A decrease in the number of applications received and new funding earmarked for three of the target areas (Advanced Communications and Management of Information, Healthy Environment and Ecosystems, and Sustainable Energy System) contributed greatly to the increased success of applicants. These three target areas will continue to enjoy increased funding for future competitions. Researchers responded well to the research topics identified in each target area. Ten projects (representing seven per cent of the awarded funds) were awarded as exceptional opportunities, meaning that the applicants made a compelling case for research within a general target area but outside the research topics. The competition results appear below. You can go straight to a particular group of projects by selecting the appropriate heading. o Advanced Communications and Management of Information (21 grants) o Biomedical Technologies (19 grants) o Competitive Manufacturing and Value-Added Products and Processes (17 grants) o Healthy Environment and Ecosystems (31 grants) o Quality Foods and Novel Bioproducts (12 grants) o Safety and Security (16 grants) o Sustainable Energy Systems (27 grants) o New Media Initiative (2 grants) Advanced Communications and Management of Information Name Department Institution Co-applicants Project Title Industry Partners Term 1st instalment Aboulhamid, El Mostapha Informatique et recherche opérationnelle Université de From modeling to programmable platforms for advanced wireless systems • Ericsson Canada Inc. 3 years $196,956
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NSERC is pleased to announce the 2007-08 competition results for the Strategic Project Grants and the New Media Initiative.
NSERC awarded $21.1 million to 149 applications in the Strategic Project Grants and New Media Initiative competition. The competition success rate was 48 per cent (a total of 309 applications were received), the second consecutive year with a significant increase. A decrease in the number of applications received and new funding earmarked for three of the target areas (Advanced Communications and Management of Information, HealthyEnvironment and Ecosystems, and Sustainable Energy System) contributed greatly to the increased success of applicants. These three target areas will continue to enjoy increased funding for future competitions.
Researchers responded well to the research topics identified in each target area. Ten projects (representing seven per cent of the awarded funds) were awarded as exceptional opportunities, meaning that the applicants made a compelling case for research within a general target area but outside the research topics.
The competition results appear below. You can go straight to a particular group of projects by selecting the appropriate heading.
o Advanced Communications and Management of Information (21 grants)
o Biomedical Technologies (19 grants)
o Competitive Manufacturing and Value-Added Products and Processes (17 grants)
o Healthy Environment and Ecosystems (31 grants)
o Quality Foods and Novel Bioproducts (12 grants)
o Safety and Security (16 grants)
o Sustainable Energy Systems (27 grants)
o New Media Initiative (2 grants)
Advanced Communications and Management of Information
Name Department Institution Co-applicants
Project Title Industry Partners
Term 1st instalment
Aboulhamid, El Mostapha Informatique et recherche opérationnelle Université de
From modeling to programmable platforms for advanced wireless systems
• Ericsson Canada Inc.
3 years $196,956
Montréal with:
• Bois, Guy
• Tahar, Sofiène
• Nicolescu, Gabriela
• Lyrtech Signal Processing
• STMicroelectronics (Canada) Inc.
Azana, Jose Centre Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications (ÉMT) Varennes Institut national de la recherche scientifique with:
• Plant, David
Static and dynamic ultra-wideband (UWB) arbitrary pulse shaping using electromagnetic bandgap (EBG) filters
• Apollo Microwaves Ltd.
3 years $130,350
Bornemann, Jens Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Victoria with:
• Wu, Ke
• Claude, Stephane Marie
Highly integrated broadband antenna array receiver for wireless millimetre-wave networks
• Nanowave Technologies
3 years $149,240
Caloz, Christophe Génie électrique École Polytechnique de Montréal with:
• Yelon, Arthur
• Ménard, David
Dispersion-engineered multiscale micro and nano electromagnetic metamaterials for wireless systems and networks
• Apollo Microwaves Ltd.
3 years $136,538
Chrostowski, Lukas Electrical and Computer Engineering University of British Columbia with:
• Pulfrey,
High-speed transistor - VCSELs for optical communications
• Crosslight Software Inc.
• JGKB Photonics Inc.
• PMC-Sierra Inc.
3 years $196,800
David
• Jaeger, Nicolas
• Plant, David
Dziong, Zbigniew Génie électrique École de technologie supérieure with:
• Gregoire, Jean-Charles
• Szczecinski, Leszek
Cognitive wireless mesh networks for multimedia applications
• Bell Canada Enterprises Inc.
3 years $159,300
Ghannouchi, Fadhel Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Calgary
All-digital RF multi-band transmitters for advanced communications systems
• Nanowave Technologies
• Nitronex Corporation
• Nortel Networks
3 years $98,500
Hatzinakos, Dimitrios Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Toronto with:
• Plataniotis, Konstantinos
Biometrics user-centric secure networks (BUSNet)
• Bell Canada Enterprises Inc.
• Canamet Inc.
• Defence R&D Canada
3 years $145,000
Herman, Peter Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Toronto with:
• Helmy, Amr
• Aitchison, Stewart
Burst femtosecond lasers: intelligent processing for 5-D spectroscopy and photonics manufacturing
• Elcan Optical Technologies
• Optav Solutions Inc.
• Trojan Technologies Inc.
3 years $184,947
Huang, Wei-Ping Electrical and Computer
Enabling optoelectronic technologies for optical access applications
3 years $256,000
Engineering McMaster University with:
• Deen, Jamal
• Chen, Chih-Hung
• Li, Xun
• Kumar, Shiva
• Archcom Technology Inc
• COM DEV International Ltd.
• Gennum Corporation
• IP Optics
• Mark IV Industries
• OneChip Photonics Inc.
Kienzle, Jörg Computer Science McGill University with:
• Verbrugge, Clark
• Kemme, Bettina
Consistency and instanced massively multiplayer games
• Quazal Technologies Inc.
3 years $88,625
Lopez-Ortiz, Alejandro Computer Science University of Waterloo with:
• Munro, Ian
• Nickerson, Bradford
• Zeh, Norbert
Optimal data structures for organization and retrieval of spatial data
• CARIS
3 years $139,875
Misic, Jelena Computer Science University of Manitoba with:
• De Bruin, Hubert
• Shen, Xuemin (Sherman)
• Zhao, Dongmei
Application of wireless sensor networks in healthcare and environmental monitoring
• Early Warning
• Manitoba Hydro
• Unitron Hearing
3 years $177,500
Möller, Torsten Visually enhanced exploration of 3 years
Computing Science Simon Fraser University with:
• Tory, Melanie
• De Freitas, Joao (Nando)
• Munzner, Tamara
high-dimensional data
• 4204549 Canada Inc.
• BroadbandTV Corp.
• Enquisite Software Inc.
$163,216
Morandotti, Roberto Centre Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications (ÉMT) Varennes Institut national de la recherche scientifique with:
• Pignolet, Alain
Integrated hybrid magneto-optics (Inthymo)
• O-E Land Inc.
• Teraxion Inc.
3 years $164,500
Nakhla, Michel Electronics Carleton University with:
• Zhang, Qi-Jun
• Achar, Ramachandra
• Gunupudi, Pavan
High-performance design algorithms and methodologies for mixed-domain high-speed circuits and systems
• Celestica International Inc.
• Javelin Design Automation
• OptEM Engineering Inc.
• Optiwave Systems Inc.
3 years $148,000
Schober, Robert Electrical and Computer Engineering University of British Columbia with:
• Kschischang, Frank
• Hranilovic,
Free-space optical (FSO) communication system group
• Bell Canada
• COM DEV International Ltd.
• fSona Systems Ltd.
• Nortel Networks
• Novax Industries
3 years $173,773
Steve
• Lampe, Lutz
Corporation
• Plaintree Systems Inc.
• Rogers Engineering
Shafai, Lotfollah Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Manitoba with:
• Shafai, Cyrus
Active and smart surfaces for sensor and millimetre wave components
• Canadian Space Agency
• Industry Canada
• InfoMagnetics Technologies Corporation
3 years $130,000
Tellambura, Chintha Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Alberta with:
• Beaulieu, Norman
• Schober, Robert
• Ardakani, Masoud
• Vorobyov, Sergiy
Intelligent signal processing for ubiquitous high-capacity, heterogeneous, scalable wireless networks
• Bell Canada
• Sierra Wireless
3 years $196,500
Wu, Ke Génie électrique École Polytechnique de Montréal
Research and development of millimetre-wave substrate integrated transceiver for broadband wireless
• Amphitech Systems Inc.
• COM DEV International Ltd.
• CRC
3 years $209,000
Wu, Xiaolin Electrical and Computer Engineering McMaster University with:
• Liu, Jiangchuan
Advanced multimedia coding and transmission over ubiquitous networks
• Eyeball Networks Inc.
• MRF Geosystems Corporation
3 years $170,000
• Liang, Jie
• Sarshar, Nima
• TRLabs
Biomedical Technologies
Name Department Institution Co-applicants
Project Title Industry Partners
Term 1st instalment
Barzda, Virginijus Physics University of Toronto with:
• Rowlands, John
Non-linear microscopic imaging for clinical diagnostics
• P&P Optica
3 years $132,571
Boudreau, Denis Chimie Université Laval with:
• Leclerc, Mario
• St-Louis, Maryse
Direct molecular detection of DNA for blood genotyping
• Héma Québec
3 years $55,000
Chiao, Mu Mechanical Engineering University of British Columbia with:
• Burt, Helen
• Rohling, Robert
• Mirabbasi, Shahriar
MEMS-based drug delivery devices
• QLT Inc.
3 years $112,690
Collins, Louis Biomedical Engineering McGill University
Tissue segmentation in MRI
• NeuroRx Research
3 years $212,822
with:
• Arbel, Tal
Darcie, Thomas Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Victoria with:
• Yao, Jianping
Terahertz imaging and spectroscopy
• CRC
• Syscor R&D Inc
• Versawave Technologies Inc
3 years $116,000
Dinh, Anh Van Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Saskatchewan with:
• McCrosky, Carl
• Ko, Seok-Bum
• Teng, Hsiang-Yung
• Shi, Yang
• Chen, Li
• Dal Bello-Haas, Vanina
• Basran, Jenny
Near-falls and falls detection system
• Saskatoon City Hospital
• Wireless 2000
3 years $134,257
Dubowski, Jan Génie électrique et génie informatique Université de Sherbrooke with:
• Charette, Paul
• Beauvais,
Integrated biosensor based on surface plasmon resonance mediated quantum well photoluminescence
• BioPhage Inc.
3 years $199,902
Jacques
• Frost, Eric
• Kabashin, Andrei
Fels, Sidney Electrical and Computer Engineering University of British Columbia with:
• Pai, Dinesh
• Bridson, Robert
• Vatikiotis-Bateson, Eric
• Abugharbieh, Rafeef
Dynamic modelling of the oral, pharyngeal and laryngeal complex for biomedical applications
• Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
• Media and Graphics Interdisciplinary Centre
• Northern Digital Inc.
• Zak Technology Inc.
3 years $197,400
Goubran, Rafik Systems and Computer Engineering Carleton University with:
• Sveistrup, Heidi
• Knoefel, Frank
Smart Environments and Communications for the Independent Living of Seniors
• Nortel Networks
• Tactex Controls Inc.
3 years $124,000
Kraatz, Heinz-Bernhard Chemistry University of Western Ontario with:
• Baranski, Andrzej
• Hanner, Robert
An electrochemical strategy for high-throughput DNA Barcoding
• Genesis Genomics Inc.
• Genoma LLC
3 years $156,000
Krylov, Sergey Chemistry York University
AMAPIC - A diagnostic technology to facilitate the efficient use of mechanism-based anti-cancer therapies
• MDS Inc.
3 years $209,600
Li, Yingfu Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences McMaster University with:
• Brennan, John
• Xu, Chang-qing
Functional DNA-based bioassays and biosensors for the detection of pathogenic bacteria in the health sector and food industry
• BioPhage Inc.
3 years $157,668
Maysinger, Dusica Pharmacology and Therapeutics McGill University with:
• Winnik, Françoise
Functionalized nanoparticles for real time imaging of cerebral lesions
• ART Advanced Research Tech. Inc.
3 years $133,500
Moewes, Alexander Physics and Engineering Physics University of Saskatchewan with:
• Kasap, Safa
• Johanson, Robert
Improvement of a-Se alloys towards ultra-high resolution X-ray image sensors for medical/biological imaging
• ANRAD
3 years $83,000
Nazhat, Showan Mining, Metals & Materials Engineering McGill University with:
• McKee, Marc
• Kaartinen, Mari
Collagen-chitosan hybrid scaffolds for tissue engineering
• Biosyntech Inc.
3 years $62,900
Ozaki, Tsuneyuki Centre Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications (ÉMT) Varennes Institut national de la recherche scientifique with:
• Lesk, Mark
New non-invasive device for measuring the biomechanics of the optic nerve head
• MPB Communications Inc.
3 years $138,300
Sinton, David Mechanical Engineering University of Victoria with:
• Brolo, Alexandre
• Gordon, Reuven
Targeting the early detection of cancer with lab-on-chip nanohole sensors
• BC Cancer Research Centre
• Micralyne Inc.
3 years $104,500
Yeow, Tze-Wei Systems Design Engineering University of Waterloo with:
• Bergeron, Michel
• Tang, Xiaowu (Shirley)
Development of a lab-on-a-chip solution for detection of diarrhoea viruses: a nanotechnology empowered microdevice
• R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd.
3 years $138,756
Zhang, Xiupu Electrical and Computer Engineering Concordia University with:
• Wu, Ke
Integrated terahertz frequency generator
• ART Advanced Research Technologies Inc.
• MPB Technologies Inc.
• National Research Council Canada
3 years $194,000
Competitive Manufacturing and Value-Added Products and Processes
Name Department Institution Co-applicants
Project Title Industry Partners
Term 1st instalment
Argyropoulos, Stavros Materials Science and Engineering University of Toronto with:
• Bussmann, Markus
Development of efficient methods and procedures to intensify the melting and dissolution rates of solids in liquid aluminum
• Novelis Inc.
3 years $148,350
Barati Sedeh, Mansoor Materials Science and Engineering University of Toronto with:
• Utigard, Torstein
Low cost production of solar grade silicon from metallurgical grade silicon
• Arise Technologies Corporation
3 years $101,000
Bennewitz, Roland Physics McGill University with:
• Martinu, Ludvik
• Klemberg-Sapieha, Jolanta
Microscopic model of functions of hard nanocomposite materials
• General Motors of Canada Ltd.
3 years $134,100
Chaouki, Jamal Génie chimique École Polytechnique de Montréal with:
• Legros, Robert
• Bertrand, François
Développement et amélioration des performances d'un procédé de granulation humide en lit fluidisé avec rotor
• Merck Frosst Canada Ltd.
3 years $106,000
Chen, A. Chemistry Lakehead University with:
• Jiang, ZH
Forestry-based value-added lignin products
• Paprican
• Goodyear Tire and Rubber
3 years $155,600
Company
• Bowater Canadian Forest Products Inc.
Chen, Pu Chemical Engineering University of Waterloo with:
• Park, Chul
• Thompson, Russell
Micro/nanocellular foamingof polymers in supercritical fluids: a rational approach
• Mastercore System Ltd.
3 years $87,560
Chen, Ying Biosystems Engineering University of Manitoba with:
• Laguë, Claude
• Peng, Qingjin
• Zhong, Wen
Bio-fiber materials andfiber decorticating processes - modeling and measurements
• Composites Innovation Centre Manitoba Inc.
• Emerson Hemp Distribution Company
• Parkland Industrial Hemp Growers Co-op Ltd.
3 years $120,430
Cooper, David Chemical Engineering McGill University with:
• Robaire, Bernard
• Nicell, James
• Maric, Milan
• Yargeau, Viviane
• Leask, Richard
Green plasticizers
• Canadian General Tower Ltd.
3 years $163,077
Do, Trong-On Génie chimique Université Laval with:
• Kaliaguine,
Development of new nanomaterials for catalytic and electro-catalytic applications
• NANOX Inc.
3 years $127,197
Serge
• Kleitz, Freddy
• SiliCycle Inc.
ElMaraghy, Hoda Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering University of Windsor with:
• ElMaraghy, Waguih
• Wang, Lihui
Reconfigurable and adaptable process plans for manufacturing
• Northstar Aerospace Inc. - Windsor
3 years $71,900
Kaliaguine, Serge Génie chimique Université Laval
Novel membranes for CO2/CH4 separation
• Vaperma Inc.
3 years $104,000
Martel, Sylvain Génie informatique École Polytechnique de Montréal with:
• Savaria, Yvon
• Dubois, Charles
High speed nanoprobes-based processes for sub-micrometer electronic interconnects
• Circuit Center Inc.
• PackagingOne Corporation
3 years $113,000
Martinu, Ludvik Génie physique École Polytechnique de Montréal with:
• Carignan, Claude
• Klemberg-Sapieha, Jolanta
• Skorobogatiy, Maksim
Integrated active optical thin film devices based on nano-structured smart functional materials
• Bank of Canada
• Photon etc. Inc.
3 years $153,250
Pekguleryuz, Mihriban Mining, Metals & Materials Engineering McGill University with:
Improved Mg alloy extrusions for automotive body applications
• CANMET
• National Research Council
3 years $122,000
• Yue, Stephen Canada
• Timminco Ltd.
Pereira , Pedro Chemical and Petroleum Engineering University of Calgary with:
• Birss, Viola
Enhancing the performance of Ni catalysts used in hydrocracking of petrochemical feedstock
• NOVA Chemicals Corporation
3 years $176,500
Rodrigue, Denis Génie chimique Université Laval with:
• Riedl, Bernard
Rotomolding of wood composite foams
• Découpage Axis inc.
• WES Industries inc.
3 years $146,081
Rohani, Sohrab Chemical and Biochemical Engineering University of Western Ontario with:
• Ray, Ajay Kumar
Development of a reliable, efficient and economic chiral drug separation process
• Apotex Pharmachem Inc.
• Patheon Inc.
• Wyeth-Ayerst Canada Inc.
3 years $66,200
Turenne, Sylvain Génie mécanique École Polytechnique de Montréal with:
• Guay, Daniel
• Roué, Lionel
Fabrication de composants d'intermétalliques nanostructurés pour des applications à haute température
• Maetta Sciences inc.
3 years $136,563
Healthy Environment and Ecosystems
Name Department Institution Co-applicants
Project Title Industry Partners
Term 1st instalment
Arain, Muhammad Altaf Geography and Earth Sciences
Evaluating the capabilities of eastern Canadian forest ecosystems to sequester atmospheric CO2 and
3 years $256,670
McMaster University with:
• McCaughey, Harry
• Chen, Jing
their response to climate change
• Environment Canada
• Long Point Region Conservation Authority
• Natural Resources Canada
• Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
• Ontario Power Generation Inc.
Bergeron, Yves Sciences appliquées Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue with:
• Bernier, Pierre
• Raulier, Frédéric
• Berninger, Frank
• Girardin, Martin Philippe
Influence des changements climatiques sur le rendement de la forêt boréale mixte
• Natural Resources Canada
• Norbord Industries Inc.
• Ouranos Consortium
• Tembec Inc.
3 years $124,971
Berteaux, Dominique Biologie, chimie et sciences de la santé Université du Québec à Rimouski with:
• Angers, Jean-François
• De Blois, Sylvie
• Humphries, Murray
• McGill, Brian
Effects of climate change on Quebec biodiversity
• Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs
• Ducks Unlimited Canada
• Environment Canada
• Ouranos Consortium
• Parks Canada Agency
3 years $120,000
Bohlmann, Joerg Michael Smith Laboratories University of British Columbia with:
• Breuil, Colette
• Hamelin, Richard
Indicators of conifer forest health in bark beetle-vectored fungal epidemics
• Natural Resources Canada
3 years $149,000
Duncker, Bernard Biology University of Waterloo with:
• Bols, Niels
• Dixon, Brian
Checkpoint protein bioassays for detecting genotoxicants in water
• Environment Canada
3 years $130,000
Elektorowicz, Maria Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering Concordia University with:
• Oleszkiewicz, Jan
Submerged electrokinetic membrane bioreactor for excellent quality effluent
• Earth Tech (Canada) Inc.
• Ville de Laval
• Ville de Montréal
3 years $157,400
Heath, Daniel Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER) University of Windsor with:
• Haffner, Douglas
• Hubberstey, Andrew
• Dixon, Brian
• Bernier, Nicholas
• Neff, Bryan
Adaptive genetic and physiological responses to aquatic contaminant stress
• City of Windsor
• Environment Canada
• Leadley Environmental Corp.
• Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
• U.S. Geological Survey
3 years $151,000
• Pitcher, Trevor
Hinch, Scott Forest Sciences Centre University of British Columbia with:
• Farrell, Anthony
• Cooke, Steven
Climate warming and high salmon migration mortality
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada
• Pacific Salmon Commission
3 years $224,500
Hodson, Peter Biology Queen’s University with:
• Bols, Niels
• Pellerin, Jocelyne
• Couillard, Catherine
• Casselman, John
• Lebeuf, Michel
Are chemical contaminants contributing to the recruitment failure of American eel (Anguilla rostrata)
• Environment Canada
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada
• Ministère des Ressources naturelles et Faune
• Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
3 years $202,550
Houlahan, Jeff Biology (Saint John) University of New Brunswick with:
• Trudeau, Vance
• Kidd, Karen
• Thompson, Dean
Manipulative whole-pond experiments to examine the ecosystem-level effects of pesticide applications
• National Defence
• Natural Resources Canada
3 years $186,220
Jones, Melanie Irving K. Barber School of Arts &
Potential of forest fertilization to alleviate effects of climate change-
3 years $199,850
Sciences University of British Columbia with:
• Durall, Daniel
• Grayston, Susan
induced insect infestation
• Dunkley Lumber Ltd.
• Ministry of Forests and Range
• Natural Resources Canada
• Western Ag Innovations
Klironomos, John Integrative Biology University of Guelph with:
• Wagner-Riddle, Claudia
• Dunfield, Kari
Evaluating soil-plant-microbe interactions as a technology for forest ecosystem restoration
• Mikro-Tek
3 years $172,500
Lamb, Kevin Applied Mathematics University of Waterloo with:
• Smith, Ralph
• Ackerman, Josef
• Boegman, Leon
Three dimensional hydrodynamic and ecological models for water quality problems in Lake Erie
• Environment Canada
• Ontario Ministry of the Environment
3 years $284,070
Lo, Victor Civil Engineering University of British Columbia with:
• Mavinic, Donald
A balanced approach to nutrient management and water reuse for the livestock industry
• British Columbia
• Dayton and Knight Limited
• Vision Envirotech International Co. Ltd.
3 years $136,000
Luckai, Nancy Forestry and the Forest Environment Lakehead University with:
Intensive silviculture and competition theory: linking practice and science
• Forestry Research
3 years $204,300
• Meyer, Wietse
• Sharma, Mahadev
• Larocque, Guy
• Newmaster, Steve
Partnership
• Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
• Tembec Inc.
Magagi, Ramata Géomatique appliquée Université de Sherbrooke with:
• Leconte, Robert
• Goïta, Kalifa
• Berg, Aaron
Assessment of Canadian soil water resources and freeze/thaw conditions through microwave remote sensing and data assimilation
• Environment Canada
3 years $86,480
Martin, Jonathan Laboratory Medicine and Pathology University of Alberta with:
• Fedorak, Phillip
• Belosevic, Miodrag
• Gamal El-Din, Mohamed
Accelerated remediation of oil-sands process water by complementary pairing of advanced oxidation and biodegradation
• Syncrude Canada Ltd.
3 years $141,432
McConkey, Brendan Biology University of Waterloo with:
• Dixon, George
• Dubé, Marc
Use of algae for recovery and utilization of oil sands naphthenic acids
• AMEC Earth & Environmental
3 years $109,890
• Muller, Kirsten
McLean, Alexander Materials Science and Engineering University of Toronto
Thermodynamic evaluation of waste residues pertaining to the reuse of industrial waste and contaminated sites
• Process Research ORTECH Inc.
3 years $96,000
Metcalfe, Chris Environmental and Resource Studies Trent University with:
• Moon, Thomas
• Goss, Gregory
• Trudeau, Vance
• Xenopoulos, Marguerite
• Veinot, Jonathan
• Wong, Charles
Fate and effects of nanomaterials in the aquatic environment
• Dow Corning Corporation
• Environment Canada
• National Research Council Canada
3 years $271,000
Morin, Hubert Sciences fondamentales Université du Québec à Chicoutimi with:
• Houle, Daniel
• Krause, Cornelia
Impact combiné des changements climatiques, des apports azotés atmosphériques et d'une augmentation de la température du sol sur la productivité de la forêt boréale
• CRFBC
• Ministère des Ressources naturelles et Faune
• Ouranos Consortium
3 years $157,400
Novakowski, Kent Civil Engineering Queen’s University
Regional-scale groundwater recharge in fractured bedrock aquifers: Development of defensible
3 years $120,300
with:
• Sudicky, Edward
• Clark, Ian
• Therrien, René
water management tools
• Ontario Ministry of the Environment
• Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
Otter, Kenneth Biology University of Northern British Columbia with:
• Jackson, Peter
• Taylor, Philip
• Wheate, Roger
• Murray, Brent
• Rapaport, Eric
Assessing the effects of onshore wind farms on aerial wildlife: an industry/CWS/academic consortium
• Jacques Whitford - AXYS
• Xenex Navigation Inc.
3 years $249,827
Plettner, Erika Chemistry Simon Fraser University with:
• Isman, Murray
• Huber, Dezene
Taste and olfaction targeted inhibitors for control of insect pests
• Natural Resources Canada
3 years $166,700
Roué, Lionel Centre Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications (ÉMT) Varennes Institut national de la recherche scientifique with:
Mise au point d'un procédé électrochimique pour le traitement d'effluents contaminés par les nitrates et l'ammoniaque
• Groupe Traimtech Inc.
• Metafoam Technologies
3 years $169,480
• Bélanger, Daniel
• Alex, Serge
Simonovic, Slobodan Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Western Ontario with:
• McBean, Gordon
• Whalley, John
• MacGee, James
An integrated system dynamics model for analyzing behaviour of the social-economic-climatic system
• Environment Canada
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada
• Natural Resources Canada
• Western Ontario
3 years $70,000
Tufenkji, Nathalie Chemical Engineering McGill University with:
• Hendershot, William
• Wilkinson, Kevin
• Sunahara, Geoffrey
• Whalen, Joann
Tools to measure and model the transport, transformations and toxicity of engineered nanoparticles in terrestrial ecosystems
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• Environment Canada
3 years $120,100
VanLaerhoven, Sherah Biological Sciences University of Windsor with:
• Cloutier, Conrad
• Roitberg, Bernard
Ecosystem response to perturbation at multiple spatial scales
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• Amco Farms Inc.
• BC Greenhouse Growers Association
• Centre de référence en
3 years $155,336
• Brodeur, Jacques
• Shipp, Les
• Gillespie, David
agriculture et agroalimentaire du Québec
• Les Serres du St-Laurent inc.
• Les Serres Jardins Nature inc.
Vanrolleghem, Peter Génie civil Université Laval with:
• Lessard, Paul
• Anctil, François
• Pelletier, Geneviève
Integrating river ecohydraulics in urban stormwater management
• BPR inc.
• Environment Canada
3 years $109,905
Warland, Jon Land Resource Science Guelph University with:
• Voroney, Paul
• Wagner-Riddle, Claudia
Isotope discrimination and Lagrangian analysis for process-based ecosystem modelling
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• Environment Canada
3 years $100,650
Warren , Lesley Geography and Earth Sciences McMaster University with:
• Liss, Steven
• Wright, Gerard
• Droppo, Ian
• Wolfaardt, Gideon
Assessing the strategic role of aquatic floc linking water quality to ecosystem and public health
• Environment Canada
• The Regional Municipality of Halton
• Trojan Technologies Inc.
• Xstrata plc
3 years $129,588
Quality Foods and Novel Bioproducts
Name Department Institution Co-applicants
Project Title Industry Partners
Term 1st instalment
Baik, Oon-Doo Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering University of Saskatchewan with:
• Mittal, Gauri
Energy efficient extraction of medicinal and nutraceutical components with radio frequency and pulsed electric field combination
• Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada Inc.
• Saponin Inc.
3 years $107,700
Bernatchez, Louis Biologie Université Laval with:
• Audet, Céline
• Derome, Nicolas
Bases génétiques et physiologiques des performances aquicoles de croissance, de reproduction et de résistance aux infections opportunistes chez l'omble de fontaine
• Aquaculture Forestville
• Réseau Aquaculture Québec
• SORDAC
3 years $151,020
Bols, Niels Biology University of Waterloo with:
• Lee, Lucila
• Dixon, Brian
Development of fish gastrointestinal cell lines to optimize the fish feed of the future
• Skretting
3 years $60,000
Facchini, Peter Biological Sciences University of Calgary with:
• Page, Jonathan
Novel opium poppy and hemp varieties for the production of industrial and pharmaceutical bioproducts
• Alberta Research Council
• National Research Council Canada
3 years $207,392
• Prairie Plant Systems Inc.
Haughn, George Botany University of British Columbia with:
• Western, Tamara
Production of recombinant proteins in seed coats of oil seed crops
• Performance Plants Inc.
3 years $141,650
Holley, Richard Food Science University of Manitoba
Use of deheated yellow mustard to control E.coli 0157:H7 in uncooked fermented sausages and dry cured ham
• G.S. Dunn Limited
• Piller Sausages & Delicatessen Ltd.
3 years $187,300
Jayaram, Sheshakamal Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Waterloo with:
• Griffiths, Mansel
Non-thermal processing of dairy products using pulsed electric fields
• Parmalat Canada
3 years $97,370
Jayas, Digvir Biosystems Engineering University of Manitoba with:
• Thomson, Douglas
• White, Noel
• Shafai, Cyrus
• Freund, Michael
Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of an Integrated CO2-Odour Sensor for Grain Quality Monitoring
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• Iders Inc.
• OPIsystems Inc.
3 years $196,081
Jean, Julie Sciences des aliments et de nutrition Université Laval with:
• Fliss, Ismail
Contribution à l'étude et à la compréhension des phénomènes d'attachement, de persistance et d'inactivation des norovirus sur les aliments prêts-à-manger
• Health Canada
3 years $71,000
Kermode, Allison Biological Sciences Simon Fraser University with:
• Clarke, Lorne
Production of high-quality proteins in plants for treatment of human lysosomal storage diseases
• Agrisoma Biosciences Inc.
• Guardian Biotechnologies Inc.
• Planet Biotechnology Inc.
3 years $164,600
Master, Emma Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry University of Toronto
Extraction and enzymatic modification of Xylan for cellulose fibre engineering
• Alberta Research Council
• Paprican
• Tembec Inc.
3 years $89,000
Vandenberg, Grant Sciences animales Université Laval with:
• Fletcher, Garth
• Pothier, François
• Ekker, Marc
• Letourneau, Lyne
BioCage: a novel approach for biological containment of farmed fish
• Atlantic Salmon Federation
• Réseau Aquaculture Québec
3 years $144,000
Safety and Security
Name Department
Project Title Industry Partners
Term 1st
Institution Co-applicants
instalment
Ban, Dayan Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Waterloo with:
Nahon, Meyer Mechanical Engineering McGill University with:
• D'Eleuterio, Gabriele
• Sharf, Inna
Small unmanned aerial vehicles for safety and security applications
• Quanser Inc.
3 years $122,000
Ruda, Harry Materials Science and Engineering University of Toronto
InSb-alloy nanowires for multi-colour IR detector development
• Kyoto Accord Tech. International Inc.
3 years $164,250
Saeedi, Parvaneh-Akhtar Engineering Science Simon Fraser University with:
• Woodbury, Robert
Auto 3-d complex building detection from satellite imagery
• MDA Ltd.
3 years $54,632
Stephen, Craig Veterinary Medicine University of Calgary with:
• Leighton, Frederick
• Elkin, Brett
Early warning of emerging diseases in wildlife by risk factor surveillance
• Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre
• Government of Northwest Territories
• Saskatchewan
3 years $28,550
Walker, Virginia Biology Queen’s University with:
• Ripmeester, John
• Englezos, Peter
"Green inhibitors" for gas hydrates: Safety and security in the energy sector is important for all Canadians
• National Research Council Canada
• PARTEQ Innovations
• Shell Canada Ltd.
• Tolgacold
3 years $120,324
Zazubovits, Valter Bio- and biomimetic sensors for the 3 years
Physics Concordia University with:
• Skinner, Cameron
detection of explosives
• Canada Border Services Agency
• Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
• Defence R&D Canada
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police
$79,390
Zhang, Wenjun Mechanical Engineering University of Saskatchewan with:
• Burton, Richard
• Deters, Ralph
• Nguyen, Ha
• Tu, Yiliu (Paul)
• Baber, Zaheer
Towards a model-based methodology for a highly resilient networked service provider system
• Devel-Tech Inc.
• Hinz Automation Inc.
• Ontario Power Generation Inc.
• SaskEMO
• SaskWater
• TRLabs
3 years $137,165
Zhang, Youmin Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Concordia University with:
• Rakheja, Subhash
• Chaib-Draa, Brahim
• Rabbath, Camille
• Gordon, Brandon
Cooperative UAV systems with increased reliability in severe environments
• Numerica Technologies Inc.
• Opal-RT Technologies Inc.
• Quanser Inc.
3 years $139,402
• Su, Chun-Yi
Sustainable Energy Systems
Name Department Institution Co-applicants
Project Title Industry Partners
Term 1st instalment
Bélanger, Daniel Chimie Université du Québec à Montréal with:
• Morin, Mario
• Brisard, Gessie
Développement d'une pile solaire électrochimique pour la transformation du CO2 en carburants renouvelables
• Opsun Technologies Inc.
3 years $121,000
Bousmina, Mostapha Mosto Génie chimique Université Laval with:
• Mighri, Frej
Polymer nanocomposites for photovoltaic cells
• Opsun Technologies Inc.
3 years $131,300
Briens, Cedric Chemical and Biochemical Engineering University of Western Ontario with:
• Berruti, Franco
• Charpentier, Paul
Developing the best technology for the conversion of agricultural waste into biofuels and chemicals
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• Agri-Therm Ltd.
• GreenField Ethanol
3 years $66,000
Chen, Tongwen Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Alberta with:
• Marquez, Horacio
• Xu, Wilsun
Development of an advanced on-line tool for modeling electric power grids
• British Columbia Transmission Corp.
3 years $134,000
Dahn, Jeffrey Physics and Atmospheric Science Dalhousie University
Non-noble catalysts for PEM fuel cells
• 3M Canada Company
3 years $112,700
Dalai, Ajay Chemical Engineering University of Saskatchewan with:
• Hill, Gordon
• Basu, Prabir
Ethanol and methane production from biomass and phenols extraction from bio-oils using supercritical fluids
• Advanced Biorefinery Inc.
• Saskatchewan Research Council
• SaskEnergy Inc.
3 years $190,900
Demopoulos, George Mining, Metals & Materials Engineering McGill University with:
• Savadogo, Oumarou
• Gauvin, Raynald
Nanocrystalline titania-based dye-sensitized solar cells
• CIS Scientific Canada Inc.
• Nanometrix Inc.
• Process Research ORTECH Inc.
3 years $142,100
Galiana, Francisco Electrical & Computer Engineering McGill University with:
• Ooi, Boon Teck
• Joos, Géza
Design and operation of trans-Canadian power grids: an integrated systems approach
• CANMET
• Cyme International Inc.
• Hydro-Québec
• Independent Electricity System Operator
• Ontario Power Generation Inc.
• SNC-Lavalin Constructors Inc.
3 years $155,998
Gitzhofer, François Génie chimique Université de Sherbrooke with:
Life cycle assessment of plasma spray solid oxide fuel cell manufacturing processes
3 years $157,000
• Lasia, Andrzej
• Brisard, Gessie
• MacLean, Heather
• Kesler, Olivera
• Northwest Mettech Corp.
Grozic, Jocelyn Civil Engineering University of Calgary with:
• Kusalik, Peter
• Pooladi-Darvish, Mehran
Permeability in the presence of gas hydrates
• Imperial Oil Resources Ltd.
• Natural Resources Canada
3 years $159,078
Holdcroft, Steven Chemistry Simon Fraser University
Fuel cell membranes for low humidity operation
• Angstrom Power Inc.
• National Research Council Canada
3 years $78,500
Idem, Raphael Engineering University of Regina with:
• Tontiwachwuthikul, Paitoon
Hydrogen production by the catalytic reforming of non-food biomass-derived crude mixtures of liquid oxygenated hydrocarbons with carbon dioxide capture
• HTC Purenergy
3 years $99,000
Kleinke, Holger Chemistry University of Waterloo with:
• Botton, Gianluigi
New materials for thermoelectric energy conversion from the exhaust heat of automobiles
• General Motors of Canada Ltd.
3 years $116,800
Larachi, Faïçal Génie chimique Université Laval
Vapogazéification catalytique de la biomasse et des résidus bitumineux dans un réacteur cyclique hybride à garnissage structuré
• Enerkem Technologies Inc.
3 years $145,559
Li, Xianguo Mechanical Engineering & Mechatronics University of Waterloo
Water and thermal management in PEM fuel cells
• DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc.
3 years $98,065
Master, Emma Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry University of Toronto
Novel enzymes for conversion of biomass to energy: applied structural and functional proteomics of uncharacterized microbial hydrolases and oxidoreductases
• Tembec Inc.
• Toronto
• University Health Network
3 years $123,000
Petric, Anthony Materials Science and Engineering McMaster University with:
• Botton, Gianluigi
Zebra battery characterization and diagnostics
• Inco Technical Services Limited
3 years $133,500
Pickup, Peter Chemistry Memorial University of Newfoundland with:
• Harrington, David
• Gyenge, Elod
High-throughput discovery and development of carbon supported anode catalysts for direct formic acid fuel cells
• Tekion (Canada) Inc.
3 years $145,844
Rohani, Sohrab Chemical and Biochemical Engineering University of Western Ontario with:
• Shoesmith, David
• Ray, Ajay Kumar
TiO2 nanotube arrays synthesis, bandgap engineering and solar energy applications
• Purifics ES Inc.
3 years $47,500
Simpson, Benjamin Food Science and
An integrated aproach to transform animal and fishery
3 years $136,560
Agricultural Chemistry McGill University with:
• Phillip, Leroy
• Ngadi, Michael
• Bergthorson, Jeffrey
• Leclerc, Corey
processing discards into biofuels
• Rothsay
Thibault, Jules Chemical Engineering University of Ottawa with:
• Tezel, Handan
• Tremblay, André
• Sorin, Mikhail
Enhancement of bioethanol production through process synthesis, integration and optimization
• Iogen Corporation Ltd.
3 years $146,279
Van de Voort, Frederik Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry McGill University
Biodiesel process analysis and quality control by FTIR spectroscopy
• Rothsay
• Thermal Lube Inc.
3 years $54,926
Veawab, Amornvadee Engineering University of Regina with:
• Aroonwilas, Adisorn
Development of high-efficiency acid-catalyzed process for biodiesel production from high free-fatty-acid feedstock
• Canadian Green Fuels
• City of Regina
3 years $135,000
Wang, Hui Chemical Engineering University of Saskatchewan with:
• Chuang, Karl
A novel process for hydrogen production from thermochemical splitting of hydrogen sulphide
• Dow Chemical Canada Inc.
• New Paradigm Engineering Ltd.
• Xergy Processing Inc.
3 years $299,129
Wilkinson, David Chemical and Biological Engineering University of British Columbia
Novel intermediate temperature proton-conducting fuel cell with integrated hydrogen storage and processing
• National Research Council Canada
• Northwest Mettech Corp.
3 years $118,800
Wong, Sui-Lam Biological Sciences University of Calgary
Development of an engineered cellulosome-based cellulase/hemicellulase system for efficient, cost-effective hydrolysis of cellulose from agricultural and woody feedstocks
• Lignol Innovations Corp.
3 years $153,086
Zhitomirsky, Igor Materials Science and Engineering McMaster University
Hybrid electrochemical supercapacitors
• Inco Technical Services Limited
3 years $59,500
New Media Initiative
Name Department Institution Co-applicants
Project Title Industry Partners
Term 1st instalment
Bajic, Ivan Engineering Science Simon Fraser University with:
• Borwein, Peter
• Liang, Jie
Video coding and processing for improved telepresence experience in the performing arts
3 years $138,831
Fels, Sidney Electrical and Computer Engineering University of British
Visual voice: gestural control of vocal expression