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Competition Results for the Discovery Accelerator Supplements Program 2020
NSERC is pleased to announce the 2020 competition results for the Discovery Accelerator Supplements Program (DAS).
The DAS Program aims to provide substantial and timely additional resources to accelerate progress and maximize the impact of outstanding research programs. In 2020, NSERC awarded $15.24 million to 127 applications in the DAS competition. These supplements are valued at $120,000 over three years.
The winners are listed below:
| Researcher | Research title | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Abidi, Samina | E-Health Platform for Remote Health Monitoring using Automated Activity Recognition to Assist Self-Care and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours | Dalhousie University |
| Allen, Patrick | Automorphy and adjoint Selmer groups over CM fields | McGill University |
| Barbeau, Benoit | Enjeux émergents liés à la présence de manganèse dans les eaux potables | École Polytechnique de Montréal |
| Barriault, Louis | New Directions in Photoredox Gold Catalysis and Total Synthesis | University of Ottawa |
| Béïque, Jean-Claude | Regulation and plasticity of dendritic compartmentalization features | University of Ottawa |
| Beristain, Alexander | Deciphering cellular and molecular pathways controlling invasive trophoblast differentiation | The University of British Columbia |
| Blacquiere, Johanna | Structurally- and Proton-Responsive Ligands for Sustainable Catalysis | The University of Western Ontario |
| Bloem-Reddy, Benjamin | Statistical machine learning for dependent data: symmetry and novel dependence structures | The University of British Columbia |
| Bovy, Jo | Up close and personal: galaxy evolution at high resolution in the Milky Way | University of Toronto |
| Boyer, Alexandre | Roles, mechanisms of action and regulation of Hippo signaling in the testis | Université de Montréal |
| Britt, Jonathan | The impact of dopamine signaling on cell type-specific striatal neuron activity in vivo | McGill University |
| Brown, Stephen | Interplay between mechanical behaviour of the spine and skeletal muscle | University of Guelph |
| Burke, John | How are lipid signalling complexes assembled on membranes | University of Victoria |
| Carré, Justin | Neuroendocrinology of human social behaviour | Nipissing University |
| Chambers, Craig | Integrative mechanisms in human-human and human-robot communication across the adult lifespan. | University of Toronto |
| Chen, Brian | Synaptic Targeting in Hard-Wired Neural Circuits | McGill University |
| Chen, Jennifer | Development of closely-coupled nanostructures for advanced sensing and imaging | York University |
| Chilana, Parmit | Designing User-Centered Interactive Tools for Monitoring Software Learning Patterns | Simon Fraser University |
| Childress, Lilian | Quantum optics and sensing with diamond defects | McGill University |
| Christian, Gregory | Direct and Indirect Studies of Astrophysical Reactions | Saint Mary's University |
| Clarkson, Christopher | Experimental Evaluation of Unconventional Reservoir Sample Properties Using Rate- and Pressure-Transient Analysis Methods | University of Calgary |
| Collins, Shawn | Novel Catalysis for Macrocyclization Processes | Université de Montréal |
| Corradi, Nicolas | The Genetics of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi | University of Ottawa |
| Cotton, James | Electrohydrodynamically Controlled Phase Change Heat Transfer and Thermal Storage Systems | McMaster University |
| Dolatabadi, Ali | Analysis of multiphase flows for functional coatings | Concordia University |
| Donelan, Max | Mechanisms of Energy Optimization in Human Locomotion | Simon Fraser University |
| Dufour, Suzanne | A dynamic partnership: exploring the function and control of extracellular symbionts in thyasirid bivalves | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
| Dumont, Marie-Josée | Bio-renewable chemicals and smart materials derived from non-edible biomass | McGill University |
| Durocher, Stephane | Algorithms for Summarizing, Representing, and Analyzing Trajectories of Moving Objects | University of Manitoba |
| El Naggar, Hesham | Design of sustainable and resilient geotechnical infrastructure for transportation systems | The University of Western Ontario |
| Elfring, Gwynn | Modelling the dynamics of active matter | The University of British Columbia |
| Elliott, Kyle | Using energetics to link movement with individual fitness across timescales | McGill University |
| El-Sabaawi, Rana | Characterizing the ecological effects of phenotypic diversity using the stoichiometric phenotype | University of Victoria |
| Enright Jerger, Natalie | Ultra Low Power Secure Processors for Emerging Applications at the Edge | University of Toronto |
| Ensminger, Alexander | The molecular circuitry of toxin-antitoxin systems and their contribution to microbial dormancy. | University of Toronto |
| Forde, Nancy | Striking a balance: mapping the structural stability and mechanical and chemical responsiveness of collagen proteins | Simon Fraser University |
| Frauscher, Birgit | How does the human brain sleep: analysis of scalp-intracerebral correlates to better understand the region-specific neurophysiology of sleep | McGill University |
| Friggstad, Zachary | Approximation Algorithms for Clustering and Vehicle Routing | University of Alberta |
| Ghaemi, Sina | Smart skin for control of wall-bounded turbulent flows | University of Alberta |
| Godin, Michel | Interrogating and Manipulating Biological Material at Small Scales | University of Ottawa |
| Gorbunov, Sergey | Enabling New Applications via Cryptographic Tools for Data In-Use | University of Waterloo |
| Greener, Jesse | Bacterial biofilms as sustainable catalytic materials studied in customized microfluidic bioanalytical flow-cells | Université Laval |
| Gregory, Diane | Intervertebral disc plasticity in response to mechanical and biological perturbations | Wilfrid Laurier University |
| Gruber, Aaron | Neural mechanisms of cognitive control: interactions of goal-directed and habit systems | University of Lethbridge |
| Gruninger, Michael | Ontologies for the Physical Turing Test | University of Toronto |
| Guilmette, Carl | Fossil Subduction Systems and the Evolution of Plate Tectonics | Université Laval |
| Hendricks, Michael | Genes, environment, and plasticity in C. elegans behaviour | McGill University |
| Hermon, Jonathan | Particle systems and universality of the cutoff phenomenon | The University of British Columbia |
| Hewage, Kasun | Life cycle thinking based low-impact construction strategies for Canadian micro-communities | The University of British Columbia |
| Hlavacek-Larrondo, Julie | The many facets of black hole feedback in galaxies | Université de Montréal |
| Hofert, Jan Marius | Copula modeling with generative neural networks | University of Waterloo |
| Hore, Dennis | Nonlinear Vibrational Probes of Structure at Charged Polymer–Aqueous Interfaces | University of Victoria |
| Jiang, Zhen Ming (Jack) | Improving the Software Logging Practices to Support the Decision-Making Process of DevOps Engineers | York University |
| Kamath, Gautam | Theoretical Foundations of Differentially Private Statistics | University of Waterloo |
| Kamgarpour, Maryam | Stochastic Control for Large-Scale Safety-Critical Systems | The University of British Columbia |
| Karpowicz, Phillip | Circadian rhythms in the animal intestine | University of Windsor |
| Kattan, Lina | Urban Transportation Operation and Management in a Connected and Autonomous vehicle Environment | University of Calgary |
| Khursigara, Cezar | Molecular mechanisms of bacterial cell division | University of Guelph |
| Klein, Ran | Pushing the limits of detection with PET | University of Ottawa |
| Kothe, Ute | Mechanism and function of tRNA modification and folding | University of Lethbridge |
| La Delfa, Nicholas | Advancing digital human modeling and work simulation methods for proactive ergonomics assessments | Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology) |
| Lajeunesse, Patrick | Enregistrements morpho-sédimentaires des glaciations sur les côtes et marges continentales | Université Laval |
| Langlois, Valérie | Genomic and Physiological Mechanisms of Androgen Signaling: Steroid 5-Reductase Knockout Investigation in Frogs | Institut national de la recherche scientifique |
| Laviolette, François | Interpretable Machine Learning for life science data | Université Laval |
| Leclère, Mathilde | Gut-lung axis in equine asthma | Université de Montréal |
| Lee, Jinhyuk | Advancing cation-disordered electrode materials for high performing and sustainable batteries | McGill University |
| Lei, Antonio | Iwasawa Theory, Euler Systems and Arithmetic Applications | Université Laval |
| Li, Yun | The molecular and cellular mechanisms of human brain expansion. | University of Toronto |
| Luong, Lien | Ecology of fear: ecological and evolutionary consequences of non-consumptive effects of parasites | University of Alberta |
| Maciejko, Joseph | Topology, interactions, and disorder in exotic quantum materials | University of Alberta |
| Mark, Brian | Bioengineering plant resilience to viral infection | University of Manitoba |
| Matthews, Philip | Gas exchange in water and air: Revealing fundamental mechanisms underlying the development and control of the insect respiratory system | The University of British Columbia |
| McDonald, James | Moment Methods for Multiphase Flow and Non-Equilibrium Gasdynamics | University of Ottawa |
| McNeil, Christopher | Neural and muscular aspects of fatigue and long-term acclimatization to high altitude. | The University of British Columbia |
| Moehring, Amanda | The genetic and neural basis of female behaviours in Drosophila. | The University of Western Ontario |
| Mohammadian, Majid | Efficient and well-balanced numerical methods for nonhydrostatic three-dimensional shallow flows with moving beds and boundaries | University of Ottawa |
| Nacenta Sanchez, Miguel Angel | User Interfaces for Human-Algorithm Collaboration through Modelling | University of Victoria |
| Nekka, Fahima | Development and Update of Quantitative Pharmacology Concepts and Computational Models for a Better Understanding of Drug Fate and Action | Université de Montréal |
| Newman, Amy | Effects of environmental modification and early life stress on wildlife behaviour, physiology, and fitness. | University of Guelph |
| Oeffinger, Marlene | Determining spatial arrangement, stoichiometry, and substrate specificity of messenger RNA-binding proteins along the gene expression pathway. | Université de Montréal |
| Paul, Arghya | Engineered Mineral Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites: A Versatile Multifunctional Platform for 3D Bioprinting and Tissue Engineering | The University of Western Ontario |
| Peeters, Els | Infrared studies of large carbonaceous molecules. | The University of Western Ontario |
| Perlman, Steven | Ecology, evolution, and genetics of parasitism and symbiosis in insects | University of Victoria |
| Plan, Yaniv | Low-dimensional structures in high-dimensional data | The University of British Columbia |
| Plourde, Eric | Design and implementation of spiking neural network based speech enhancement algorithms | Université de Sherbrooke |
| Preuss, Kathryn | Molecule-based Materials with Technologically Relevant Properties | University of Guelph |
| Radovanovic, Pavle | Functional Property Correlations in Reduced Dimensions | University of Waterloo |
| Ralph, Paul | Reconciling modern design practices with agile software development methods | Dalhousie University |
| Richards, Blake | Credit assignment in the neocortex | McGill University |
| Richards, Jeffrey | Mechanisms and Evolution of Hypoxia Tolerance | The University of British Columbia |
| Roy, Daniel | A Fresh Look at our Understanding of Machine Learning | University of Toronto |
| Sabetzadeh, Mehrdad | Infusing Artificial Intelligence into Requirements Quality Assurance | University of Ottawa |
| Sabok, Marcin | Measurable group theory, descriptive set theory and model theory of homogeneous structures | McGill University |
| Sadavoy, Sarah | The Role of Magnetic Fields in Forming Stars, Disks, and Planets | Queen's University |
| Sawicki, Marcin | Exploring Cosmic Noon and Cosmic Dawn with JWST Guaranteed Time Observations | Saint Mary's University |
| Scaffidi, Thomas | Hydrodynamics of quantum matter | University of Toronto |
| Scheme, Erik | Pattern Recognition Based Myoelectric Control for Emerging Human-Machine Interfaces | University of New Brunswick |
| Seguin, Cheryle | Regulation of mechanotransduction in the intervertebral disc | The University of Western Ontario |
| Shihab, Emad | Using Analytics to Improve Trust in Software Ecosystems | Concordia University |
| Shugar, Daniel | Evolution and morphodynamics of proglacial environments | University of Calgary |
| Sivak, David | Nonequilibrium free energy transduction in biomolecular machines | Simon Fraser University |
| Smit, Matthijs | The evolving composition and tectonics of the continental crust | The University of British Columbia |
| Smucker, Mark | Accurate User Modeling of Search and Decision Making Tasks for Improved Offline Evaluation of Information Retrieval | University of Waterloo |
| Stirling, Peter | Nuclear protein quality control mechanisms during genotoxic stress | The University of British Columbia |
| Stolle, Jacob | Nature-Inspired Design – Improving Coastal Resilience through Biomimicry | Institut national de la recherche scientifique |
| St-Onge, David | Représentation dynamique des essaims pour une téléopération adaptée à la charge cognitive | École de technologie supérieure |
| Stotesbury, Theresa | Characterizing the local environment of films created from natural and engineered biofluids | Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology) |
| Strauss, Mike | Structure and Function of Bacterial Nanowires | McGill University |
| Takehara-Nishiuchi, Kaori | Functional architecture of the cortical network supporting relational memory | University of Toronto |
| Tétrault, Marc-André | Liquid Xenon detector for 10ps time of flight positron emission tomography | Université de Sherbrooke |
| Todd, Rebecca | Contextual guidance of attention by emotional information | The University of British Columbia |
| Trejos, Ana Luisa | Wearable Mechatronic Garments for Motion Assistance | The University of Western Ontario |
| Tremblay, Pascale | Mechanisms of experience-induced brain plasticity in the adult speech system | Université Laval |
| Trifkovic, Milana | Co-Continuous Hierarchial Porous Materials for Electrochemical Storage and Gas Separation Applications | University of Calgary |
| Walker, Brett | Advanced Radiocarbon Dating and Molecular-Level Tools for Evaluating Marine Carbon Cycling in the Canadian Arctic | University of Ottawa |
| Wang, Hao | Temporal and Spatial Dynamics in Mathematical Ecology | University of Alberta |
| Wang, Shengrui | Large-scale Co-evolving Data Mining for Survival Event Prediction | Université de Sherbrooke |
| Wasmuth, James | Understanding the genome-phenotype relationship of host-parasite interactions across a complex life-cycle | University of Calgary |
| Waterman, Stephanie | Ocean mixing rates, distributions, mechanisms, impacts and representations from theoretical and observational perspectives | The University of British Columbia |
| Welch, Kenneth | The advantages and challenges of a glucose and fructose-rich diet | University of Toronto |
| White, Rachel | Atmospheric Waves and Regional Weather Extremes | The University of British Columbia |
| Williams, Jennifer | Eco-evolutionary dynamics of population spread and plant demography in a changing world | The University of British Columbia |
| Xie, Wen-Fang | AI-driven Visual Servoing of Industrial Robotic Manufacturing Systems | Concordia University |
| Yoo, Paul | Advanced Design of Peripheral Nerve Interface Technologies | University of Toronto |
| Zayed, Amro | The evolution and genetics of superorganisms | York University |
| Zhang, Xiao-Ping | Statistical Signal Processing and Learning on Networks and Graphs | Ryerson University |
| Zhao, Jian | Visualization techniques for collaborative data analysis | University of Waterloo |