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2008-2009 Strategic Project Grants Competition Results
NSERC is pleased to announce the 2008-09 competition results for the Strategic Project Grants and the New Media Initiative.
NSERC awarded $18.4 million to 129 applications in the Strategic Project Grants and New Media Initiative competition. The competition success rate was 37 percent (a total of 352 applications were received), the second highest in recent years. New funding earmarked for four of the target areas (Advanced Communications and Management of Information; Healthy Environment and Ecosystems; Sustainable Energy Systems; and Competitive Manufacturing and Value-Added Products and Processes) contributed greatly to the increased success of applicants.
The competition results appear below:
| Name Department Institution Co-applicants |
Project Title Industry Partners |
Program Term $ awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Gorbet, Robert Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Waterloo |
Mechanical empathy: kinetic architectural textile environments
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $205,760 |
| Skorobogatiy, Maksim Génie physique École Polytechnique de Montréal |
Karma chameleon: minimally invasive
interactive textiles for dynamic
personalities
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $113,000 |
| Name Department Institution Co-applicants |
Project Title Industry Partners |
Program Term $ awarded |
|---|---|---|
| De Crescenzo, Gregory Génie chimique École Polytechnique de Montréal with:
|
Tissue engineered vascular grafts from nonwoven fibrous structures
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $125,000 |
| Elliott, Duncan Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Alberta with:
|
Point-of-care diagnostic bioMEMS
based on volume monolithic
microelectronic wafer fabrication
|
Group |
| Fang, Qiyin Electrical and Computer Engineering McMaster University with:
|
Multi-modality optical spectroscopy
for non-invasive real-time tumor
margin detection
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $151,600 |
| Hoemann, Caroline Génie chimique École Polytechnique de Montréal with:
|
Restoration of joint function through
subchodral delivery of therapeutics
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $150,462 |
| Karim, Karim Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Waterloo |
High speed, low noise, direct detection X-ray imagers for medical imaging
applications
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $120,140 |
| Kavanagh, Karen Physics Simon Fraser University with:
|
Dynamic cell immunobiosensor for
identifying antigen-specific antibodysecreting cells
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $130,150 |
| Kraatz, Heinz-Bernhard Chemistry University of Western Ontario with:
|
Electrochemical method for monitoring kinase activity
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $99,500 |
| Martel, Sylvain Génie informatique École Polytechnique de Montréal with:
|
Magnetic catheter and guidewire
navigation platform based on a MRI
system for diagnostic or therapeutic
interventions
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $78,500 |
| Peter, Yves-Alain Génie physique École Polytechnique de Montréal with:
|
Label free high sensitivity detection of bacteria by phages using functionalized optical microcavities
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $178,004 |
| Rohling, Robert Electrical and Computer Engineering University of British Columbia with:
|
Real-time image guidance for robotassisted laparoscopic surgery
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $166,500 |
| Sun, Yu Mechanical and Industrial Engineering University of Toronto |
High-speed electromechanical
characterization of biological cells for
bladder cancer diagnosis
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $105,800 |
| Vijayan, Mathilakath Biology University of Waterloo with:
|
Integrated bioMEMS (Biological Micro Electro Mechanical System) sensor for real-time heat shock protein 70 monitoring in whole organisms
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $152,370 |
| Name Department Institution Co-applicants |
Project Title Industry Partners |
Program Term $ awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Dubois, Eric Information Technology and Engineering University of Ottawa with:
|
High-quality acquisition and rendering of
image-based models for tele-presence in remote environments
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $126,150 |
| Graham, Nicholas Computing Queen's University with:
|
Technology for rich group interaction in networked games
| Group |
| Hasan, Anwarul Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Waterloo with:
|
Computer and communication platform security and content protection
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $149,979 |
| Hu, Yaoping Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Calgary with:
|
A hands-free interactive system for manipulating object-oriented information within networked virtual environments
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $171,100 |
| Karmouch, Ahmed Information Technology and Engineering University of Ottawa with:
|
Autoic service specific overlay networks
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $135,000 |
| MacLean, Karon Computer Science University of British Columbia with:
|
HALO: Transparent guidance of networked interactions through a hapticaffect loop
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $150,000 |
| Nasiopoulos, Panos Electrical and Computer Engineering University of British Columbia with:
|
High dynamic range video
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $210,500 |
| Nie, Jian-Yun Informatique et recherche opérationnelle Université de Montréal |
Exploiting query logs for user-adaptive search
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $73,000 |
| Sabourin, Robert Génie de la production automatisée École de technologie supérieure with:
|
Une approche évolutive pour le biomarquage
rapide des documents numériques
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $122,650 |
| Ward, Rabab Electrical and Computer Engineering University of British Columbia with:
|
Information management and security in media-sharing social networks
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $150,200 |
| Zhao, Jiying Information Technology and Engineering University of Ottawa with:
|
Quality evaluation and enhancement of audiovisual signals based on digital watermarking
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $122,500 |
| Zincir-Heywood, Nur Computer Science Dalhousie University with:
|
Information extraction for retrieval in
dynamic system administration
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $64,800 |
| Name Department Institution Co-applicants |
Project Title Industry Partners |
Program Term $ awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Aitchison, Stewart Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Toronto with:
|
Static and dynamic ultrafast optical
pulse shaping devices based on
integrated waveguide technologies
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $182,000 |
| Boumaiza, Slim Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Waterloo with:
|
Multiband multicarrier transmitters for the next generation of software defined wireless base stations
|
Group |
| Hassanein, Hossam Computing Queen's University with:
|
Enabling ubiquitous mobile services
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $182,600 |
| Kaminska, Bozena Engineering Science Simon Fraser University with:
|
Active transducers and self-powering
for single-point flexible wireless sensors
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $169,440 |
| Kouki, Ammar Génie électrique École de technologie supérieure with:
|
GaN HEMT transistor modeling and application to highly efficient and linear amplifier designs
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $187,500 |
| Lampe, Lutz Electrical and Computer Engineering University of British Columbia with:
|
Intelligent signal processing for UWB
wireless communication networks
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $155,100 |
| Leung, Victor Electrical and Computer Engineering University of British Columbia with:
|
Enabling technologies for secure and
reliable wireless body area sensor
networks
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $212,700 |
| Li, Baochun Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Toronto with:
|
Real-time power-aware network coding on multimedia smart devices
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $113,500 |
| Mitran, Patrick Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Waterloo with:
|
Theory and practice of opportunistic
spectrum sharing
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $141,300 |
| Rusch, Leslie Génie électrique et génie informatique Université Laval with:
|
Extending the reach of high bit rate
UWB - from FTTH to household LAN
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $149,000 |
| Sansò, Brunilde Génie électrique École Polytechnique de Montréal with:
|
Differentiated and adaptive robustness in wireless access networks
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $156,000 |
| Uysal, Murat Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Waterloo |
Single-carrier and multi-carrier cooperative diversity techniques for next generation HF communication systems
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $40,000 |
| Vaughan, Rodney Engineering Science Simon Fraser University with:
| Deformable smart antennas
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $142,086 |
| Wong, Vincent Electrical and Computer Engineering University of British Columbia with:
|
RFID-based sensor networks for detecting
and tracking mobile targets
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $223,000 |
| Name Department Institution Co-applicants |
Project Title Industry Partners |
Program Term $ awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Adronov, Alex Chemistry McMaster University with:
|
Development of nanostructured photovoltaic devices
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $141,850 |
| Aroonwilas, Adisorn Engineering University of Regina with:
|
New energy-saving CO2 stripping process
using alcohol-vapor
|
Group |
| Birss, Viola Chemistry University of Calgary with:
|
Design and optimization of mesoporous carbon based cathode layers for PEM fuel cells
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $168,400 |
| Charpentier, Paul Chemical and Biochemical Engineering University of Western Ontario with:
|
Next generation solar thermal materials
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $107,000 |
| Diosady, Levente Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry University of Toronto with:
|
Integrated process for the production of food and biofuel from mustard seed
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $132,225 |
| Feng, James Chemical and Biological Engineering University of British Columbia with:
|
A new microstructure-based paradigm for designing the gas diffusion media of proton exchange membrane fuel cells
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $101,500 |
| Ghaly, Abdel Process Engineering and Applied Science Dalhousie University with:
|
Integrated biorefinery strategy for production of biodiesel and multitude of valuable products from animal rendering and fish processing wastes
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $122,768 |
| Hausner, Martina Chemistry and Biology Ryerson University with:
|
Development of designer microbial consortia for bioconversion of cellulose to energy and value-added products
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $146,200 |
| Hill, Gordon Chemical Engineering University of Saskatchewan with:
|
Integrated biofuel system - Bioethanol, biodiesel and microbial fuel cell
|
Group 2 yr. - Inst. 1 $146,000 |
| Kaliaguine, Serge Génie chimque Université Laval |
Nanoperovskites as oxygen carriers for chemical looping combustion
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $89,500 |
| Kozinski, Janusz Chemical Engineering University of Saskatchewan with:
|
SUNFUEL: Conversion of waste biomass to biofuels
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $177,480 |
| Lalman, Jerald Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Windsor with:
|
Converting low value biomass into hydrogen
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $199,155 |
| Musilek, Petr Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Alberta with:
|
Advanced dynamic thermal rating system using numerical weather prediction
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $161,400 |
| Nadarajah, Siva Mechanical Engineering McGill University with:
|
Multidisciplinary optimization framework for the design of the next-generation quiet wind turbine rotors
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $131,000 |
| Passmore, Jack Chemistry University of New Brunswick with:
|
The development of new solid sorbents for CO2, SO2 and other gaseous pollutants
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $169,000 |
| Rajapakse, Nimalsiri Mechanical Engineering University of British Columbia with:
|
Performance assessment and durability of piezoelectric actuators for hydrogen fuel injectors
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $154,850 |
| Rosei, Federico Centre Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications INRS, Varennes with:
|
Design and realization of new catalysts for the synthesis of methanol
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $154,000 |
| Shih, Ishiang Electrical and Computer Engineering McGill University with:
|
Novel III-V and I-III-VI based solar cells with enhanced energy conversion efficiency
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $125,000 |
| Skene, William Chimie Universié de Montréal with:
|
New self-assembled polyazomethines for photovoltaic devices
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $131,000 |
| Stephan, Douglas Chemistry University of Toronto with:
|
Frustrated Lewis pairs in hydrogen storage materials: A new paradigm
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $150,000 |
| Tavares, Ana Centre Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications INRS, Varennes with:
|
Hybrid membranes for formic acid fuel cells
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $97,400 |
| Tremblay, André Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Ottawa with:
|
Production of high quality biodiesel from waste feedstocks
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $76,000 |
| Withers, Stephen Chemistry University of British Columbia with:
|
Development of tools for facile monitoring of biomass-converting enzymes
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $128,600 |
| Zhao, Yue Chimie Université de Sherbrooke |
Using polymers to enhance photosensitized reduction of water to hydrogen
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $74,000 |
| Name Department Institution Co-applicants |
Project Title Industry Partners |
Program Term $ awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arseneault, Dominique Biologie, chimie et géographie Université du Québec à Rimouski with:
|
Cibles d'aménagement durable de la forêt feuillue à partir des archives de l'arpentage primitif
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $167,660 |
| Audet, Céline Sciences de la mer de Rimouski Université du Québec à Rimouski with:
|
Conséquences de faibles teneurs en
oxygène sur différentes espèces
d'importance pour les pêches
commerciales dans l'estuaire et le golfe du St-Laurent
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $91,000 |
| Barbeau, Myriam Biology University of New Brunswick with:
|
Modeling the environmental interactions involving a key species in the Bay of Fundy ecosystem in relation to local and global change scenarios
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $168,069 |
| Black, Andrew Land and Food Systems University of British Columbia with:
|
Impact of the mountain pine beetle outbreak on the carbon and water balances of lodgepole pine stands in the BC interior
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $198,340 |
| Blais, Jules Biology University of Ottawa with:
|
Enhanced contaminant transport to lake ecosystems by thawing permafrost
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $142,125 |
| Chan, Kai Ming Resources, Environment and Sustainability University of British Columbia with:
|
Coastal ecosystem services amongst
trophic cascades
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $281,000 |
| Frost, Paul Biology Trent University with:
|
Assessing the biogeochemical sensitivity of aquatic ecosystems to patterns of urbanized land use
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $210,500 |
| Helbing, Caren Biochemistry and Microbiology University of Victoria with:
|
Nanosilver effects on amphibian wildlife using novel molecular assays
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $249,880 |
| Hodson, Peter Biology Queen's University with:
|
Identification and bioavailability of toxic components in heavy oil
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $151,000 |
| Krell, Peter Molecular and Cellular Biology University of Guelph with:
|
Novel viral insecticides for forest protection in the age of climate change
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $198,500 |
| Lavoie, Claude Centre de recherche en aménagement et développement Université Laval with:
|
Le roseau commun dans les marais d'eau douce : impacts sur la biodiversité et stratégies de gestion
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $199,400 |
| MacLatchy, Deborah Biology Wilfrid Laurier University with:
|
Improving regulatory assessments of
endocrine disrupting contaminants in
Canadian marine environments
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $180,130 |
| Munson, Alison Sciences du bois et de la forêt Université Laval with:
|
Measuring and modelling carbon storage in Quebec boreal black spruce ecosystems under varying fire regimes
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $138,100 |
| Nol, Erica Biology Trent University with:
|
Linking hydrological processes to biotic indicators in a large regional forest
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $99,800 |
| Sundby, Bjorn Sciences de la mer Université du Québec à Rimouski with:
|
Forcasting the response of a coastal ecosystem to persistent forcing: Hypoxia in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $136,200 |
| Name Department Institution Co-applicants |
Project Title Industry Partners |
Program Term $ awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Bols, Niels Biology University of Waterloo with:
|
Using ciliates to understand the environmental fate and impact of carbon nanotubes
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $108,500 |
| Clark, Ian Earth Sciences University of Ottawa with:
|
Anammox - anaerobic oxidation of ammonium contamination in groundwater
|
Group |
| Gerhard, Jason Civil and Environmental Engineering The University of Western Ontario with:
|
In situ STAR (Self-sustaining treatment for active remediation)
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $122,800 |
| Ghoshal, Subhasis Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics McGill University with:
|
Surface-modified iron nanoparticles for remediation: multiscale investigations of transport, reactivity and aggregation
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $157,224 |
| Jamieson, Heather Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering Queen's University with:
|
Optimal remediation of arseniccontaminated mine sites to protect human and ecosystem health
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $158,355 |
| O'Carroll, Denis Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Western Ontario with:
|
Development of naetals for source zone remediation
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $139,310 |
| Selvadurai, Antony Patrick Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics McGill University |
Damage-induced permeability evolution in sedimentary and crystalline rock with applications to nuclear waste management
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $134,494 |
| Sherwood Lollar, Barbara Geology University of Toronto with:
|
Investigation of CSIA as an innovative quantitative tool for performance assessment of groundwater remediation at contaminated sites
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $155,200 |
| Name Department Institution Co-applicants |
Project Title Industry Partners |
Program Term $ awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Benfey, Tillmann Biology University of New Brunswick with:
|
Sex control in cod
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $41,420 |
| Chen, Jie Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Alberta with:
|
Developing low-intensity pulsed ultrasound
device for microorganism growth
|
Group |
| Danzmann, Roy Integrative Biology University of Guelph with:
|
The application of geic approaches to rainbow trout aquaculture
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $168,780 |
| Diosady, Levente Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry University of Toronto with:
|
Integrated platform for delivery of nutraceuticals and micronutrients
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $76,225 |
| Fournier, Michel INRS-Institut Armand- Frappier INRS with:
|
Influence du stade de développement sur l'immunocompétence et la sensibilité aux infections chez les mollusques bivalves
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $188,230 |
| Fussmann, Gregor Biology McGill University with:
|
Integrating across scales in marine aquaculture: the role of trophic dynamics and nutrient recycling for mussel production
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $149,177 |
| Harel, Josée Pathologie et microbiologie Université de Montréal with:
|
Development of diagnostic and preventive strategies to reduce Shiga Toxin E. coli (STEC) food contamination risks
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $159,325 |
| Hincke, Maxwell Cellular and Molecular Medicine University of Ottawa with:
|
Potential antimicrobial proteins for human health - value added products from the eggshell
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $99,927 |
| Kovalchuk, Igor Biological Sciences University of Lethbridge with:
|
Improvement of transformation techniques for triticale
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $172,400 |
| Kubow, Stan Dietetics and Human Nutrition McGill University with:
|
Optimization of potato nutraceutical extracts for prevention and treatment of diabetes and other disorders
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $148,535 |
| Michaud, Dominique Phytologie Université Laval with:
|
Companion protease inhibitors for the protection of clinically-useful recombinant proteins in plants
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $135,377 |
| Moineau, Sylvain Biochimie et Microbiologie Université Laval with:
|
Control of emerging Lactococcus lactis phages for the production of superior quality cheeses
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $132,431 |
| Name Department Institution Co-applicants |
Project Title Industry Partners |
Program Term $ awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Atalla, Noureddine Génie mécanique Université de Sherbrooke with:
|
Development of innovative multi-functional
and recyclable thermoplastic foams
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $105,000 |
| Avramidis, Stavros Wood Science University of British Columbia with:
|
Assessment and optimization of radio frequency heating technology as treatment to protect Canadian green log and timber exports by killing microbes and other pests
|
Group |
| Borra, Ermanno Physique, génie physique et optique Université Laval with:
|
Magnetically deformable mirrors for competitive manufacturing and biomedical imaging
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $198,907 |
| Brochu, Mathieu Mining, Metals and Materials Engineering McGill University with:
|
Optimization of the manufacturing sequence in Al-Li alloy systems used in the aerospace industry
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $156,000 |
| Crudden, Catherine Chemistry Queen's University with:
|
Novel chiral materials for chromatographic applications
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $197,100 |
| Cunningham, Michael Chemical Engineering Queen's University with:
|
Stimuli-responsive polymer colloids: Switchable surfactants for polymers and coatings
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $126,640 |
| Daneault, Claude Centre de recherche en pâtes et papiers Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières with:
|
Développement de nanocelluloses assistée par la cavitation acoustique
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $119,000 |
| Guthrie, Roderick Mining, Metals and Materials Engineering McGill University |
Process development of soft magnetic lamellar composites
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $119,500 |
| Hatzikiriakos, Savvas Chemical and Biological Engineering University of British Columbia with:
|
Controlled-microstructure biopolymers: from synthesis to processing and final disintegration through composting
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $142,711 |
| Hibbard, Glenn Materials Science and Engineering University of Toronto |
Grain boundary engineered periodic cellular superalloys: low density, high temperature stable hybrid materials
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $57,555 |
| Hirose, Akira Physics and Engineering Physics University of Saskatchewan with:
|
Development of adherent diamond coatings on transition-metal substrates
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $122,000 |
| Ivey, Douglas Chemical and Materials Engineering University of Alberta with:
|
Metallization and three dimensional packaging for MEMS applications
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $116,000 |
| Militzer, Matthias Materials Engineering University of British Columbia with:
|
Bridging the gap - a new generation process model for steels by modelling across different length scales
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $167,000 |
| Olson, James Mechanical Engineering University of British Columbia with:
|
Energy reduction in processing pulp suspensions
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $97,000 |
| Papini, Marcello Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Ryerson University with:
|
Abrasive jet micromachining of novel features in polymers and glass
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $80,531 |
| Park, Chul Mechanical and Industrial Engineering University of Toronto with:
|
Sustainable foaming technology: Development of environmental-friendly blowing agents
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $80,000 |
| Schafer, Laurel Chemistry University of British Columbia |
Application of new catalytic technologies in the synthesis of substituted piperazines. New approaches for the synthesis of calcium channel blockers for pain treatment.
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $50,000 |
| Skene, William Chimie Université de Montréal with:
|
Novel pi-conjugated materials for emitting
devices
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $110,300 |
| Watkins, Simon Physics Simon Fraser University with:
|
New techniques for large scale growth of ZnO on sapphire substrates
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $142,933 |
| Winnik, Mitchell Chemistry University of Toronto with:
|
The design and processing of organized hybrid nanostructures
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $215,100 |
| Ye, Zhibin Engineering Laurentian University with:
|
Advanced polyolefin nanocomposite materials by surface-initiated living olefin polymerization technology
|
Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $100,300 |
| Name Department Institution Co-applicants |
Project Title Industry Partners |
Program Term $ awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Aghdam, Amir Electrical and Computer Engineering Concordia University |
Distributed control design for multi-agent systems and cooperative robots
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $88,500 |
| Bao, Xiaoyi Physics University of Ottawa with:
|
Distributed sensors for early warning of disastrous events and intrusion monitoring
| Group |
| Elezzabi, Abdulhakem Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Alberta with:
|
Development of real-time ultrasensitive terahertz eyes for security and surveillance applications
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $224,450 |
| Haghighat, Fariborz Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering Concordia University with:
|
Air purification and sterilization - Towards design of immune and sustainable buildings
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $149,300 |
| Leung, Kam Tong Chemistry University of Waterloo with:
|
Multiplexed field-effect transistor nanobiosensors: Bioanotechnology for environmental monitoring of airborne pathogens and for homeland security
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $188,352 |
| Ramirez-Serrano, Alejandro Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering University of Calgary with:
|
Highly maneuverable and scalable unmanned aerial vehicle for safety and security applications within obstructed environments
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $129,500 |
| Tannant, Dwayne Engineering University of British Columbia with:
|
Incorporating geological structures in hazard assessment of rock slopes
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $56,500 |
| Ulieru, Mihaela Computer Science University of New Brunswick with:
|
Enabling the Self-Organizing Security (SOS) Network
| Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $183,500 |
