NSERC - Funding Decisions - 2008-2009 Strategic Project Grants Competition Results

**New Media Initiative**
Name Department Institution Co-applicants	Project Title Industry Partners	Program Term $ awarded
Bartram, Linda Interactive Arts and Technology, School of (SIAT) Simon Fraser with: Schiphorst, Thecla Seif El-Nasr, Magy	Meaning from Motion for Interaction and Visualization Autodesk Canada Inc Radical Entertainment Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $127,560
Driessen, Peter Electrical and Computer Engineering Victoria with: Suleman, Afzal Tzanetakis, George	Intelligent human-computer interaction in multimedia performance	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $59,100
Pasquier, Philippe Interactive Arts and Technology, School of (SIAT) Simon Fraser	Musical Metacreation: Software Creativity and Creative Software	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $93,950

**Strategic Projects Selection Panel - Biomedical Technologies**
Name Department Institution Co-applicants	Project Title Industry Partners	Program Term $ awarded
Abolmaesumi, Purang Electrical and Computer Engineering British Columbia with: Salcudean, Septimiu (Tim) Fenster, Aaron Rohling, Robert Fichtinger, Gabor Mousavi, Parvin	Real-time imaging for ultrasound-guided prostate cancer biopsy Ultrasonix Medical Corporation	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $154,072
Aubin, Carl-Éric Génie mécanique École Polytechnique with: Labelle, Hubert Petit, Yvan Sangole, Archana Parent, Stefan Perié-Curnier, Delphine	Optimal design of braces for the treatment of spinal deformities Boston Brace International Inc Lagarrigue Aquitaine SARL Orthèse-Prothèse Rive-Sud Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $96,550
Bérubé-Lauzière, Yves Génie électrique et génie informatique Sherbrooke with: Van Lier, Johan Guérin, Brigitte Lecomte, Roger Lepage, Martin	Whole body small animal fluorescence molecular tomography with multimodal development and cross-validation QUIDD Laboratories Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $134,406
Cloutier, Guy Radiologie, radio-oncologie et médecine nucléaire Montréal with: Soulez, Gilles	ANR - Toward a novel powerful technique to detect in vivo human vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques: a synergic approach combining elastography and modulography methods Objects Research Systems	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $199,097
Genov, Roman Electrical and Computer Engineering, Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Toronto with: Carlen, Peter Salama, Magdy Mansour, Raafat	Micromachined electrodes and integrated circuits for implantable cortical brain interfaces Medtrode Inc National Research Council of Canada	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $153,000
Kasap, Safa Electrical & Computer Engineering Saskatchewan with: Wysokinski, Tomasz Chapman, Dean Sidhu, Narinder	High resolution dosimetric detector for synchrotron microbeam cancer therapy Dalsa Corporation	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $116,750
Mandelis, Andreas Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Toronto with: Vitkin, Alex	The photoacoustic radar: photothermoacoustic scanning tomography (PHAST) for early detection of breast cancer Ultrasonix Medical Corporation	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $203,976
Mi, Zetian Electrical and Computer Engineering McGill with: Guo, Hong Grutter, Peter Sladek, Robert	Ultrasensitive InN nanowire biosensors for real time, label free detection of polymorphic DNA sequences in living systems DNA LandMarks Inc. NanoAcademic Technologies Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $135,000
Radisic, Milica Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry Toronto with: Sefton, Michael Stanford, William	Engineering vascular networks by site specific differentiation of angiogenic progenitor cells Rimon Therapeutics Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $121,250
Sawan, Mohamad Génie électrique École Polytechnique with: Chaudhuri, Avijit	Intracortical multiunit implant to create vision for blinds : Integration and validation TeleMedic	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $192,000

**Strategic Projects Selection Panel - Communications and Information - A**
Name Department Institution Co-applicants	Project Title Industry Partners	Program Term $ awarded
Bengio, Yoshua Informatique et recherche opérationnelle Montréal with: Lapalme, Guy Poulin, Pierre	Guided Learning of Representations for Web Data ApSTAT Technologies Inc. Idilia Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $139,609
Conati, Cristina Computer Science British Columbia with: Enns, James Tory, Melanie Carenini, Giuseppe	Advanced Tools for User-adaptive Visualization Envision Sustainability Tools Inc. SAP BusinessObjects	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $136,806
Habib, Ayman Geomatics Engineering Calgary with: El-Badry, Mamdouh Lichti, Derek	Structural Health Monitoring System and Methodology for Bridges and Road Network City of Calgary Terrapoint USA Inc	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $164,500
Inkpen, Diana Information Technology and Engineering, School of Ottawa with: Matwin, Stanislaw	Analysis and Generation of Text with Personality and Emotions DISTIL Interactive Ltd	Group 2yr - Inst. 1 $87,500
Lutkenhaus, Norbert Physics and Astronomy Waterloo with: Sanders, Barry Salvail, Louis Mosca, Michele Tittel, Wolfgang	ANR - Fundamental research in quantum networks and cryptography General Dynamics Canada Ltd Global Centre for Securing Cyberspace	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $253,000
Naik, Kshirasagar Electrical & Computer Engineering Waterloo with: Jain, Praveen Nayak, Amiya	Wireless Networks for Data collection form Sensored Homes Cistel Technology Inc. Les Entreprises Norleaf Networks Inc	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $198,570
Shannon, Lesley Engineering Science, School of Simon Fraser with: Fedorova, Alexandra	A configurable profiling core for multicore processors Intel Corporation Xilinx Inc. (CAN)	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $88,163
Shirani, Shahram Electrical and Computer Engineering McMaster with: Wu, Xiaolin Liang, Jie	Multiview Video Coding, Processing and Applications Magnum Semiconductor Canada Inc Nokia Canada Sigma Designs Technology Canada	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $146,000
Shirmohammadi, Shervin Information Technology and Engineering, School of Ottawa with: Georganas, Nicolas El Saddik, Abdulmotaleb	Massive Gain: Massively Multiuser Virtual Environments and Games with Haptic Interaction CAE Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $150,500
Vertegaal, Roel Computing, School of Queen's with: Akl, Selim	Interaction Techniques for Non-planar and Flexible Computing Devices Based on OLED and E-Ink Display Technologies Autodesk Canada Inc	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $170,650

**Strategic Projects Selection Panel - Communications and Information - B**
Name Department Institution Co-applicants	Project Title Industry Partners	Program Term $ awarded
Bhargava, Vijay Electrical and Computer Engineering British Columbia with: Hossain, Ekram	Advanced Radio Transmission and Resource Management Techniques for Cooperative Cellular Wireless Networks Sierra Wireless Telus Corporation	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $148,000
Boukerche, Azzedine Information Technology and Engineering, School of Ottawa with: El Saddik, Abdulmotaleb	SerVANET: Service Discovery Protocols for Next Generation Vehicular Ad-hoc networks IBM Canada Ltd PacketDNA Technologies Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $140,000
Eleftheriades, George Electrical and Computer Engineering, Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Toronto with: Hum, Sean Adve, Raviraj Sarris, Costas	Transmission-Line Metamaterial Antennas & Arrays for Advanced Wireless Telecommunications Research in Motion Limited	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $166,000
Gong, Guang Electrical & Computer Engineering Waterloo with: Aagaard, Mark	Privacy protection and authentication mechanisms for radio frequency identification systems Authenticrypt Corporation	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $168,235
Kirk, Andrew Electrical and Computer Engineering McGill with: Plant, David Mi, Zetian	Direct integration of microtube lasers on silicon Reflex Photonics Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $136,300
Krishnamurthy, Vikram Electrical and Computer Engineering British Columbia	Space-based and Airborne Ground Moving Target Indication Radar: Meta-level Tracking and Resource Management Defence R&D Canada MDA Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $67,500
Le-Ngoc, Tho Electrical and Computer Engineering McGill with: Joos, Géza Gross, Warren Labeau, Fabrice Nguyen, Ha Vu, Mai	Distributed energy-aware information infrastructure: A path to robust and sustainable IT Ericsson Canada Inc. Hydro-Québec OmniGlobe Networks Inc PMC-Sierra Inc. TRLabs	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $236,000
Mansour, Raafat Electrical & Computer Engineering Waterloo	ANR - Development and Qualification of Miniature MEMS Switch Matrices for Space Applications CEA-Leti Minatec COM DEV International Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $148,200
Qian, Li Electrical and Computer Engineering, Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Toronto with: Sipe, John Helmy, Amr Lo, Hoi-Kwong	Compact entangled photon sources for practical quantum systems Communications Security Establishment Institut National d'Optique IVG Fiber Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $169,000
Valaee, Shahrokh Electrical and Computer Engineering, Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Toronto with: Liebeherr, Jorg	Ubiquitous Intelligent Sensing and Networking for Mobile Users California PATH Nexus Communications Ltd TERTEC Enterprises Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $143,500
Zhang, Qi-Jun Electronics Carleton with: Bandler, John	Knowlegde=Based modeling and Optimization Technology Towards Multi-Discilinary Design of High-Frequency Components and Communication Subsystems Celestica International Inc. COM DEV International Ltd Industry Canada Research in Motion Limited	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $128,700
Zhuang, Weihua Electrical & Computer Engineering Waterloo with: Mark, Jon Cai, Lin	Service Provisioning in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks CATAAlliance COM DEV International Ltd Industry Canada	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $178,210

**Strategic Projects Selection Panel - Energy - A**
Name Department Institution Co-applicants	Project Title Industry Partners	Program Term $ awarded
Allen, Grant Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry Toronto with: Diosady, Levente Espie, George Aitchison, Stewart Acosta, Edgar	Microalgal biorefinery:Biofilm photo-reactor and extraction methods BIOX Corporation Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $115,000
Ben Mrad, Ridha Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Toronto with: Sinclair, Anthony Golnaraghi, Farid Zheng, Ming	Development of direct fuel injection technology based on piezoceramic actuation Ford Motor Co of Canada Ltd Sensor Technology Ltd Westport Power Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $108,000
Bi, Xiaotao Chemical and Biological Engineering British Columbia with: Duff, Sheldon Nano, Francis Varela, Diana	Cyanobacterial system for CO₂ capture and co-production of high value products International Composting Corporation	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $190,000
Botton, Gianluigi Materials Science and Engineering McMaster	Structure and chemistry of new nanomaterials for PEMFC Ballard Power Systems Inc. National Research Council of Canada	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $147,900
Buriak, Jillian Chemistry Alberta	Development of low cost, high energy output photovoltaic systems through applied nanoscience Micralyne Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $173,500
Champagne, Pascale Civil Engineering Queen's with: Thurgood, Christopher Anderson, Bruce Peppley, Brant	Development of an integrated anaerobic digestion - Solid oxide fuel cell system Acumentrics Canada Ltd Conestoga-Rovers and Associates Ltd Utilities Kingston	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $154,530
Eikerling, Michael Chemistry Simon Fraser with: Beauchemin, Diane Jerkiewicz, Gregory Gates, Byron Secanell-Gallart, Marc	Design and integration of nanostructured catalyst layers for PEM fuel cells Ballard Power Systems Inc. National Research Council of Canada	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $191,380
Fedosejevs, Robert Electrical and Computer Engineering Alberta with: Tsui, Ying	Fusion energy - Fast ignition and target fabrication Applied Nanotools Inc. MPB Technologies Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $143,550
Hill, Josephine Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Calgary with: Grace, John Mims, Charles	Understanding and Improving the Gasification of Mixed Feeds Including Woody Biomass, Wastes and Non-biomass Feedstocks Nexterra Energy Corporation Process Simulations Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $148,000
Jessop, Philip Chemistry Queen's with: Davis, Boyd Peppley, Brant	Thermally-regenerative fuel cell for transportation Dana Corporation Westcast Industries Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $112,980
Lavoie, Philippe Aerospace Studies, Institute for Toronto	Plasma actuator for model-based feedback control of transition in laminar boundary layers Bombardier Aerospace Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $99,630
Mi, Zetian Electrical and Computer Engineering McGill with: Shih, Ishiang Guo, Hong	Full-solar-spectrum InGaN tandem solar cells on Si OLA-Display Corporation Silonex Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $126,000
Perepichka, Dmitrii Chemistry McGill with: Andrews, Mark	Fluorescent plastic waveguides for photovoltaic energy conversion Plastic Knowledge Inc	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $138,000
Scholes, Gregory Chemistry Toronto with: Yudin, Andrei	Design, synthesis, and comparison of organic macrocyclic nanoscale systems for solar cell applications Sigma Aldrich Canada Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $174,474
Servati, Peyman Electrical and Computer Engineering British Columbia with: Pulfrey, David Wolf, Michael Madden, John Ko, Frank Nojeh, Alireza	Transparent conductive mesh electrodes with multiscale ordering for efficient solar energy harvesting EPOD Solar Inc	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $162,650
Smith, Donald Plant Science McGill with: Berruti, Franco Dalai, Ajay Neufeld, Josh Whalen, Joann	Biochar: Biofuels help themselves Advanced Biorefinery Inc. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Alberta Research Council Biopterre Environment Canada International Biochar Initiative Mikro-Tek Resource Transforms International Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $194,300
Smith, Kevin Chemical and Biological Engineering British Columbia with: Wolf, Michael MacLachlan, Mark	Novel Catalysts for Low Temperature Methane Oxidation Westport Innovations Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $127,000
Tremaine, Peter Chemistry Guelph with: Pye, Cory	Aqueous chemistry and phase behaviour under generation IV supercritical water reactor conditions Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $230,970
Wallace, James Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Toronto with: Qian, Li	Gas composition sensor for biogas fueled engines Magna International Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $77,700
Zu, Jean Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Toronto with: Paraschivoiu, Marius Ben Mrad, Ridha	Development of a novel, highly efficient variable transmission for wind power generation Vicicog Wind Energy Institute of Canada	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $189,200

**Strategic Projects Selection Panel - Environment - A**
Name Department Institution Co-applicants	Project Title Industry Partners	Program Term $ awarded
Bergeron, Yves Sciences biologiques Québec à Montréal with: Lorenzetti, François Tremblay, Francine DesRochers, Annie Berninger, Frank	Incidences du climat et des perturbations sur la structure et la dynamique de recrutement des peuplements de peuplier faux-tremble au Canada Norbord Industries Inc. Ouranos Consortium Tembec Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $154,565
Buddle, Christopher Natural Resource Sciences McGill with: Currie, Douglas Wheeler, Terry Giberson, Donna	Ecological structure of northern arthropods: Adaptation to a changing environment Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Canadian Centre for DNA Barcoding Canadian Forest Service Canadian Museum of Nature Golder Associates Ltd (CAN) Government of Newfoundland & Labrador Government of Northwest Territories Kugluktuk Angoniatit Association Sahtu Renewable Resources Board	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $250,156
Chen, Jing Geography Toronto	Towards developing the next generation of the carbon budget model of the Canadian forest sector (CBM-CFS) by including non-disturbance factors Canadian Forest Service	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $97,500
Fahrig, Lenore Biology Carleton with: King, Douglas Mitchell, Scott Lindsay, Kathryn	Landscape indicators and agri-environmental policies for biodiversity enhancement on agricultural lands Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Dairy Farmers of Canada ELUTIS Modelling and Consulting Inc Environment Canada Food Alliance Nova Scotia Agricultural College Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $184,039
Fryxell, John Integrative Biology Guelph with: Nudds, Thomas	Population viability of Ontario woodland caribou in relation to habitat-mediated movement patterns, forest harvest, and climate change Forest Ecosystem Science Co-op Inc. Ministry of Natural Resources	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $80,000
Kushner, Paul Physics Toronto with: Peltier, Richard Duguay, Claude Wells, Mathew	Simulated evolution of the Canadian cryosphere with applications to Northern Lakes Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Environment Canada	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $173,500
Lafrenière, Melissa Geography Queen's with: Lamoureux, Scott Treitz, Paul	Modelling high arctic permafrost landscape stability and water quality for changing climate and resource development Canada Centre for Remote Sensing	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $195,325
Morin, Hubert Sciences fondamentales Québec à Chicoutimi with: Deslauriers, Annie Krause, Cornelia	Effets de la température et d'un stress hydrique sur la xylogénèse, la dynamique d'utilisation des glucides et la qualité du bois de l'épinette noire CRFBC Ministère des Ressources naturelles et Faune Ouranos Consortium	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $178,879
Patterson, Tim Earth Sciences Carleton with: Clark, Ian Pisaric, Michael Prokoph, Andreas	Paleoclimatological assessment of the central Northwest Territories: implications for the long-term viability of the Tibbett to Contwoyto winter ice road Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. North Slave Métis Alliance NWT Geoscience Office	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $211,148
Pick, Frances Biology Ottawa with: Blais, Jules Gregory-Eaves, Irene	Cyanobacteria and cyanotoxin trends: determining historical and contemporary relationships with eutrophication and climate warming Alberta Environment BC Ministry of Environment National Capital Commission Ontario Ministry of the Environment	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $121,050
Turetsky, Merritt Integrative Biology Guelph with: Waddington, James	The effects of drought on the vulnerability of forested peatlands to wildfire Canadian Forest Service Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $130,400

**Strategic Projects Selection Panel - Environment - B**
Name Department Institution Co-applicants	Project Title Industry Partners	Program Term $ awarded
Comeau, Yves Génies Civil, géologique et des mines École Polytechnique with: Brisson, Jacques	Traitement de boues piscicoles sur lit à macrophyte et filtres réactifs - BOUES-LiMi ArcelorMittal Montreal Inc. Association des Aquaculteurs du Québec Dével. durable, de l'Env. et des Parcs Excell Materials IPSFAD Inc. Jacques Whitford Stantec Limited Min de l'agri, pêcheries & de l'aliment Pisciculture des Alléghanys Inc. Pisciculture Gilbert SORDAC	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $162,733
Mi, Zetian Electrical and Computer Engineering McGill with: Chen, Zhi	A novel nanophotonic based nanoparticle detection system for managing nanotechnology wastes Environment Canada	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $106,500
Molot, Lewis Environmental Studies York with: Muir, Derek Schindler, David Schiff, Sherry Watson, Susan	Effects of experimental sulfate additions on nutrient cycling, cyanobacterial abundance and mercury methylation I Lake 227, experimental lakes area Environment Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $269,552
Quinton, William Geography and Environmental Studies Wilfrid Laurier with: Schincariol, Robert Hayashi, Masaki	Understanding and prediction of permafrost melt impacts on northern water resources Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Liidlii Kue First Nation NSCC - Annapolis NWT Environment and Natural Resources	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $172,930
Rowe, Kerry Civil Engineering Queen's with: Brachman, Richard O'Carroll, Denis	Barrier systems engineering for environmental protection from emerging contaminants of concern AECOM AMEC Earth & Environmental Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission CTT Group Golder Associates Ltd (CAN) Knight Piésold Ltd Ontario Ministry of the Environment Solmax International Inc Terrafix Geosynthetics Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $198,030
Schiff, Sherry Earth Sciences Waterloo with: Taylor, William Aravena, Ramon Neufeld, Josh	Linking cycles of O₂, P and N in impacted rivers: Ecosystem response to changes in wastewater treatment plant effluent City of Brantford Grand River Conservation Authority The Regional Municipality of Waterloo	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $184,246
Selvaganapathy, Ponnambalam Mechanical Engineering McMaster With: Deen, Jamal Schellhorn, Herbert	Portable real-time water monitoring system	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $163,500
Simpson, Andre Physical & Environmental Sciences (Scarborough College) Toronto with: Simpson, Myrna	The development of comprehensive multiphase NMR spectroscopy to understand environmental contamination at the molecular level Bruker BioSpin Ltd Environment Canada	Group 3 yr. - Inst. 1 $148,500
Yost, Christopher Biology Regina with: Jamieson, Robbie	Indicators of fecal pollution in agricultural ecosystems: Persistence and identification of appropriate pathogen indicators Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Nova Scotia Environment and Labour Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $126,250

**Strategic Projects Selection Panel - Food and Bioproducts**
Name Department Institution Co-applicants	Project Title Industry Partners	Program Term $ awarded
Anastassiades, Tassos Biochemistry Queen's with: Szewczuk, Myron Brockhausen, Inka	N-acylated hexosamines as nutraceuticals : from shellfish to algae to mammalian bone and joint health Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. CanCog Technologies Inc. Kingfisher International Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $122,094
Bernatchez, Louis Biologie Laval	Pour une gestion durable du saumon atlantique: identification d'unités de gestion et impacts de l'exploitation par la pêche Pêches et Océans Canada Ministère des Ressources naturelles et Faune Réseau Aquaculture Québec	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $93,500
Boulding, Elizabeth Integrative Biology Guelph with: Schaeffer, Lawrence Schulte, Patricia	Genomic selection and association mapping of Atlantic salmon populations Cooke Aquaculture Inc. Fisheries and Oceans Canada	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $188,946
Charles, Trevor Biology Waterloo with: Rose, David Neufeld, Josh Moreno-Hagelsieb, Gabriel	Targeted environmental genomics for biocatalyst discovery Iogen Corporation Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $331,891
Davidson, William Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Simon Fraser with: Robinson, Andrew	Integrating genomic technologies into an Atlantic salmon broodstock development program Mainstream Canada Tri-Gen Fish Improvement Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $195,920
Dickinson, Timothy Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Toronto with: Shipley, Paul Proctor, Spencer Stefanovic, Sasa	Hawthorn as a new Canadian agroforestry crop for functional foods and nutraceuticals West Kootenay Herb Growers Cooperative	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $179,620
Duffy, Michael Biology (Fredericton) New Brunswick with: Bols, Niels Lee, Lucila Benfey, Tillmann	Proactive development of translational tools to prevent widespread epizootics due to a parasitic pathogen in Atlantic cod Fisheries and Oceans Canada Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $147,492
Litvak, Matthew Biology (Saint John) New Brunswick with: Power, Michael Blair, Susan	Historical and current uses of sturgeon: an elemental analytic approach Supreme Sturgeon and Caviar Ltd. Target Marine Hatcheries	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $166,381
Lapointe, Gisèle Sciences des aliments de nutrition Laval with: Roy, Denis	Molecular diagnostics for the prediction and improvement of mixed culture performance in cheese production Agropur coopérative	Group 3 yr Instalment 1 $148,329
Magarvey, Nathan Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences McMaster	Mining marine microbial mats for bioactive secondary metabolites Advanced Chemistry Development Inc. Thallion Pharmaceuticals Inc	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $125,206
Shelp, Barry Plant Agriculture (Guelph) Guelph with: Bozzo, Gale	Impact of 1-MCP and controlled atmosphere on physiological disorders in stored apples: GABA and polyamine metabolism Rohm & Hass Canada Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $157,634
Speers, Alexander Process Engineering and Applied Science Dalhousie with: Rossnagel, Brian Edney, Michael	Improved fermentability of Canadian malt Brewing and Malting Barley Research Inst Canada Malting Co. Limited SAFRR	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $86,563
Villemur, Richard INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier INRS with: Pawliszyn, Janusz Comeau, Yves Vandenberg, Grant	Strategies to prevent off-flavours in fish raised in closed-circuit aquaculture system Canadian Aquaculture Systems Inc. IPSFAD Inc. Réseau Aquaculture Québec SORDAC	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $156,800
Zielinski, Barbara Biological Sciences Windsor with: Loeb, Stephen Corkum, Lynda Higgs, Dennis Tierney, Keith	A multi-sensory approach to targeted management strategies for the round goby (neogobius melanostomus) Ministry of Natural Resources	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $177,700

**Strategic Projects Selection Panel - Manufacturing - A**
Name Department Institution Co-applicants	Project Title Industry Partners	Program Term $ awarded
Barthelat, François Mechanical Engineering McGill with: Frost, David Bergthorson, Jeffrey Higgins, Andrew	Design and net-shape manufacturing of hybrid composites for ballistic protection Allen Vanguard Technologies Inc	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $132,000
Huang, Biao Chemical and Materials Engineering Alberta with: Shook, David Forbes, Fraser	Optimization of manufacturing process automation in the presence of time-varying operating conditions Sherritt International Corporation Suncor Energy Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $105,320
Major, Arkady Electrical and Computer Engineering Manitoba	High power THz emitters for non-destructive testing, chemical analysis and imaging T-Ray Science Inc	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $70,800
Sadeghzadeh Milani, Abbas Okanagan - School of Engineering British Columbia with: Vaziri, Reza	Quality enhancement of roll formed woven fabric webs used in deck slabs AS Composite Inc. National Research Council of Canada	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $153,500
Sinclair, Chadwick Materials Engineering British Columbia with: Weck, Arnaud	ANR_Graded hybrid composite steel sheet for packaging applications ArcelorMittal	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $66,450
Sundararaj, Uttandaraman Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Calgary	Novel multi-functional polymer nancomposites: hybrid nanomaterials based on high aspect-ratio metal nanowires mixed with other nanofillers. DuPont Canada Inc. NOVA Chemicals Corporation	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $126,400
Turenne, Sylvain Génie mécanique École Polytechnique with: Masut, Remo	Nanostructured materials for thermoelectric applications 5N Plus Inc. MTL Technologies Inc	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $88,948
Walus, Konrad Electrical and Computer Engineering British Columbia with: Madden, John Stoeber, Boris Cretu, Edmond	Inkjet fabrication processes for large area nanostructured strain sensors Weir-Jones Engineering Consusltants Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $147,500

**Strategic Projects Selection Panel - Manufacturing - B**
Name Department Institution Co-applicants	Project Title Industry Partners	Program Term $ awarded
Brook, Michael Chemistry McMaster	Metal-free, in-mold cure and polymer welding of silicone elastomers Silcotech North America Inc. Siltech Corporation	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $114,740
Drouin, Dominique Génie électrique et génie informatique Sherbrooke with: Chaker, Mohamed Beauvais, Jacques Charlebois, Serge	ANR Single electron device integration on CMOS technology (Joint research project with Agence National de Recherche, France) IBM Canada Ltd STMicroelectronics (France) Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $199,700
Gates, Derek Chemistry British Columbia with: Dake, Gregory Schafer, Laurel	Green pharmaceutical manufacturing processes: new functional phosphorus-materials as catalyst-supports and metal-scavengers Merck Frosst Canada Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $188,000
Krull, Ulrich Chemical and Physical Sciences Toronto with: Li, Dongqing	Quantum dot biosensors; microfluidics-based manufacturing of a diagnostic tool GL Chemtec International Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $157,000
Leclerc, Mario Chimie Laval with: Côté, Michel	Printable low-cost transistors based on poly (2,7-carbazole) derivatives National Research Council of Canada St-Jean Photochemicals Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $62,000
Mantovani, Diego Génie des mines, métallurgie et matériaux Laval with: Laroche, Gaétan Rosei, Federico	Development and validation of a multi-step plasma-based process for antibacterial coatings for hospitals Plasmionique Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $173,510
Nychka, John Chemical and Materials Engineering Alberta with: Semagina, Natalia	Arranged catalysts for srtuctured hydrotreating reactors Syncrude Canada Ltd	Group 2yr - Inst. 1 $60,070
Ragogna, Paul Chemistry Western Ontario with: Gillies, Elizabeth	Superhydrophobic coatings based on phosphonium ionic liquids: new paradigms in water barrier technology Cytec Canada Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $121,500
Roué, Lionel Centre Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications (ÉMT) Varennes INRS	ANR Développement de batteries li-ion à electrode négative de silicium Bathium Canada Inc FPInnovations Metafoam Technologies Inc. VAC AERO International Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $199,548
Schafer, Laurel Chemistry British Columbia	Chiral amidate complexes for the diastereoselective and enantioselective synthesis of chiral amines and N-Heterocycles Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $161,500
Shao, Yixin Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics McGill with: Guthrie, Roderick Boyd, Andrew	Manufacturing of green concrete blocks using carbonation process Can. Concrete Masonry Producers Assoc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $148,120
Stuart, Paul Génie chimique École Polytechnique with: Samson, Réjean	Method for economic and environmental evaluation of sustainable forest biorefinery strategies Domtar Inc. Georgia Institute of Technology Norampac Cabano	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $128,200
Tiedje, Thomas Electrical and Computer Engineering Victoria with: Mooney, Patricia	Wide spectrum semiconductor light source from GaAs-bismide alloys. Zecotek Photonics Inc	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $139,976
Urquhart, Stephen Chemistry Saskatchewan with: Hitchcock, Adam Mascher, Peter Rosei, Federico	Strain microscopy for process and product optimization of opto-electronic materials Group IV Semiconductor Inc	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $199,700

**Strategic Projects Selection Panel - Safety and Security**
Name Department Institution Co-applicants	Project Title Industry Partners	Program Term $ awarded
Chen, Tongwen Electrical and Computer Engineering Alberta with: Shah, Sirish Lalji	Development of an advanced technology for alarm analysis and design Imperial Oil Ltd Matrikon Inc. Suncor Energy Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $148,600
Dudek, Gregory Computer Science, School of McGill with: Jenkin, Michael	AquaNet Frontline Robotics Inc Gillespie Munro Inc MDA Ltd Viion Systems Inc	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $251,750
Ghorbani, Ali-akbar Computer Science, Faculty of New Brunswick with: Traore, Issa Marsh, Stephen	A multifaceted approach to botnet detection, mitigation and visualization Q1 Labs Inc Royal Canadian Mounted Police	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $131,000
Kopp, Gregory Civil and Environmental Engineering Western Ontario with: Hong, Hanping	Full-scale testing and assessment of wood-frame roof failures in severe wind storms Environment Canada Inst for Catastrophic Loss Reduction	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $188,510
Larivière, Dominic Chimie Laval with: Kleitz, Freddy	Functionalized materials for radiological/nuclear event detection Hydro-Québec	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $105,000
Laurin, Jean-Jacques Génie électrique École Polytechnique with: Zawadzki, Isztar Savaria, Yvon Fabry, Frédéric Boone, Francois	Exploring simplifications to electronically steerable antennas for meteorological radars ICX Radar Systems MDA Corporation	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $185,700
Paranjape, Raman Engineering, Faculty of Regina with: Benedicenti, Luigi Mehrandezh, Mehran Sarshar, Nima	Flexible autonomy in low altitude UAVs Array Systems Computing Inc. Canadian Police Research Ctr Regina Police Service TransGas Limited TRLabs	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $122,500
Payeur, Pierre Engineering, Faculty of Ottawa with: Laganière, Robert	Automated robotic screening of dangerous substances on vehicles and containers with multi-modal sensor guidance Scintrex Trace Corp	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $124,000
Pedrycz, Witold Electrical and Computer Engineering Alberta with: Reformat, Marek	Architectures of hybrid face recognition for systems of national safety Global Biometrics Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $104,800
Ruda, Harry Materials Science and Engineering Toronto	High efficiency nanowire-based UV light emitters for radiation protection and water remediation Bubble Technology Industries Inc. Defence R&D Canada Real Tech Inc Trojan Technologies Inc.	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $164,200
Sadiq, Rehan Okanagan - School of Engineering British Columbia with: Rodriguez, Manuel Hoorfar, Mina Najjaran, Homayoun	Online monitoring of distribution systems - Investigating water quality failure events Government of Newfoundland & Labrador Okanagan Basin Water Board Ville de Québec	Group 3yr - Inst. 1 $84,000

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