NSERC Funding decisions
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The table below shows the last 5 years of funding recipients by the year they applied.

You can find older results by searching NSERC’s Awards Database.

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Year Researcher Project Title Institution Partner(s) Area(s) of Application Funding Amount Type of Call
2020 Pope, Michael Identifying failure modes and engineering membrane inter-layers for stabilizing ultra-thin and water selective graphene oxide layers University of Waterloo Evercloak Other manufactured products and processes; Energy efficiency 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Sahu, Rakesh Development of functionalized magnetic nanoparticles to isolate and detect bacteria McMaster University BioInk Labs Waste, waste management and recycling; Environment 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Girouard, Audrey Digital Deformation Caliper with BendShape Carleton University Tactual Labs Co. Information, computer and communication technologies; Information systems and technology 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Khan, Naimul Research and development of a cloud-based context-aware API for semantic scene understanding Toronto Metropolitan University AWE Company Limited Information systems and technology; Information, computer and communication technologies 29800 OCI - C2C
2020 Trant, John Development of Lateral Flow Assays to detect neutralizing antibodies to monitor immunity status of Canadians University of Windsor Audacia Bioscience Human health (including medically-related psychological research); Life sciences (including biotechnology) 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Pope, Michael Development of robust cathodes for pressurized, gravity-driven zinc-air batteries University of Waterloo e-Zinc Energy storage and conversion; Energy efficiency 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Kwon, Oh-Sung Seismic performance assessment of eccentrically braced frames with cast steel link elements through hybrid simulations University of Toronto Cast Connex Corporation; Ontario Centre of Innovation Structural engineering; Construction, transportation and communications 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Tutunea-Fatan, Remus Development of a Composite Manufacturing Process for Fabrication of High Performance Paddles Western University Composites Canada; Rocky River Paddles Consumer goods; Manufacturing processes and products 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Zou, Yu Using Faster R-CNN for intelligent fault diagnosis and correction in additive manufacturing University of Toronto Mech Solutions Ltd. Manufacturing processes and products; Computer software 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Rahimi, Afshin Remote Monitoring of Production Operations using a Smart Gateway Device University of Windsor IFIVEO Canada Inc. Information systems and technology; Manufacturing processes and products 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Kholghy, Mohammad Reza Aluminum-water reactions promoted by nano catalyst made with Flame Spray Pyrolysis Carleton University Clean Wave Energy Corp.; Frontenac Energy Alternative energy resources; Energy storage and conversion 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Xu, Chang-Qing Development of measurement technologies for natural gas mixed with hydrogen gas McMaster University Romet Limited Energy resources (including production, exploration, processing, distribution and use); Energy efficiency 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Eberl, Hermann Josef Multiscale Modeling of Hybrid CSTR/Biofilm Based Multi-Vessel Reactors for Anaerobic Digestion Processes University of Guelph CH Four Biogas Inc. Environment; Mathematical sciences 20000 OCI - C2C
2020 Abdel-Rahman, Eihab Agricultural Gas Sensor Systems University of Waterloo RAKR Inc. Instrumentation technology; Agriculture 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Thompson, Michael Studying the dispersion of graphene for novel nanocomposite materials McMaster University Universal Matter Inc. Polymers, rubber and plastics; Manufacturing processes and products 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Sheardown, Heather Ripple Therapeutics partnership for development and testing of drug delivery system McMaster University Ripple Therapeutics Polymers, rubber and plastics; Medical and health sciences 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Liao, Zaiyi An Innovative Building Envelope System Based on Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) for Affordable and High-performance Housing Toronto Metropolitan University Blue Valley Building Construction methods; Energy efficiency 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Canizares, Claudio Impact studies of electric vehicles and behind-the-meter photovoltaic generation in electric power distribution networks based on artificial intelligence University of Waterloo BluWave-ai Electrical energy; Information systems and technology 25500 OCI - C2C
2020 Cascante, Giovanni Artificial intelligence for leak monitoring in water distribution networks University of Waterloo Eramosa Engineering Inc. Water; Conservation and preservation 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Georgiou, Konstantinos Mathematics and geometry behind Additive Manufacturing for the multi-axis tool path Toronto Metropolitan University CAMufacturing Solutions Inc. Computer software; Manufacturing processes and products 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Hrymak, Andrew Expanded Graphite Fillers in Sheet-Molding Compound Process Western University Hydrogenics Corporation Manufacturing processes and products; Energy storage and conversion 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Huang, Kai Development of the new business intelligent employee scheduling solution in complex service operations McMaster University GaiaDigits Production and operations management; Mathematical sciences 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Poulain, Alexandre Evaluating the fertilization potential of distillery stillage to support Ontario plant and crop production. University of Ottawa Dairy Distillery Agricultural chemicals (fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides); Agriculture and primary food production 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Zhang, Jin Advanced Graphene-based Products with Special Luminescent Properties for DNA Sensor Western University Saint Jean Carbon Inc. Manufacturing processes and products; Biomedical engineering 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Gaber, Hossam Development of plasma-based plastic to oil process technology for industrial applications Ontario Tech University Pro-Flange Ltd. Waste, waste management and recycling 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Marquardt, Drew Adaptation of TeamBest FDG Technology Applied to Novel Prostate Cancer Specific Tracers University of Windsor Best Theratronics Ltd Medical and health sciences; Medical equipment and apparatus 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Bassim, Nabil Steel alloy development and characterization for impact applications McMaster University Patriot Forge Corporation Fabricated metal products; Materials performance 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Dagnew, Martha Evaluating the removal of emerging contaminants in a biofilm BioCord technology under partial denitrification/anammox operation for total nitrogen removal Western University Bishop Water Technologies Environment; Water 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Sheardown, Heather Delivery system for Dualase and testing of potential for gene therapy in partnership with Specific Biologics McMaster University Specific Biologics Inc. Medical and health sciences; Materials sciences 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Barari, Ahmad Structural Smart Sensors for LIVE Digital Twins of pipelines in Power Generation and Oil and Gas Industries (3S for LIVE Digital Twins) Ontario Tech University Arshon Silicon Technology Incorporated Oil, gas and coal; Nuclear energy 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Mekonnen, Tizazu Fabrication of a green, robust, superior oxygen and moisture barrier film with rapid biodegradability attribute for food packaging applications University of Waterloo Club Coffee Polymers, rubber and plastics; Industrial chemicals (solvents, resins) 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Cui, Bo Fabrication of photoconductive antenna with mesa structure for terahertz spectroscopy University of Waterloo TeTechS Inc. Instrumentation technology; Manufacturing processes and products 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Evans, Greg AirSENCE-FIM: Sensor networks for reliable and affordable fence-line and community air quality monitoring University of Toronto AUG Signals Ltd Environment; Human health (including medically-related psychological research) 25712 OCI - C2C
2020 Cui, Bo Fabrication of sub-wavelength nanostructure array for optical filter applications University of Waterloo Iridian Spectral Technologies Manufacturing processes and products; Engineering 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Trant, John Cannabis-containing spray-dried nanoemulsions for carbonated beverages University of Windsor Peak Processing Solutions Consumer goods; Processed food products and beverages 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Fenster, Aaron Development of cost-effective 3D ultrasound imaging systems for pelvic floor imaging Western University Cosm Medical Medical equipment and apparatus; Biomedical engineering 22000 OCI - C2C
2020 Shirmohammadi, Shervin Delay-Sensitive Server Selection System for Online Multiuser Collaboration University of Ottawa Swarmio Inc. Information and communication services; Computer communications 30000 OCI - C2C
2020 Elgazzar, Khalid Intelligent real-time traffic analysis from live video streams Ontario Tech University North Line Canada Ltd. Computer software; Transportation systems and services 27044 OCI - C2C
2020 Trant, John Inherently anti-viral surfaces: protecting Canadians with field-deployable antiviral coatings University of Windsor ONtech Rapid Coatings; Tessonics Inc. Human health (including medically-related psychological research); Commercial services 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Kantarci, Burak Security by Design via Radio Fingerprinting for Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Networks University of Ottawa ThinkRF Corporation Communications technologies (satellites, radar, etc.); Communications equipment 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Price, Aaron 3D printed smart polymer transducers for sensing and energy harvesting applications Western University Defense & Aviation Wiring Inc. Manufacturing processes and products; Materials sciences 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Thompson, Michael Recyclability of medical personal protective equipment McMaster University Carmina de Young Designs; Lifecycle Revive Medical and health sciences; Waste, waste management and recycling 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Tzoganakis, Costas Development of plastic compounds for manufacturing of recyclable and sustainable bag closures University of Waterloo Kwik Lok Canada Polymers, rubber and plastics; Manufacturing processes and products 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Fu, Liping Advancing traffic management using bluetooth/wifi and connected vehicle data University of Waterloo Smats Traffic Solutions Transportation systems and services; Information systems and technology 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Goh, M Cynthia Photocatalytic coatings for microbial disinfection University of Toronto McRae Imaging Materials sciences; Physical sciences 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Thompson, Michael Innovating improvements to biogas generation based on lignocellulosic biomass McMaster University CH Four Biogas Inc.; National Research Council Canada Alternative energy resources; Energy storage and conversion 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Trant, John The kinetics of the antimicrobial activity of aqueous soluble ozone University of Windsor Tersano Inc. Commercial services; Sanitary engineering 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Barz, Dominik Peter Johannes Supercapacitor-battery hybrid based on multivalent vanadium for storage of renewable energy Queen's University ZEN; Zentek Ltd. Energy storage and conversion; Manufacturing processes and products 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Scollie, Susan A manikin-based simulator for hearing aid demonstration: effects of scene and hearing loss simulation Western University AHead Simulations Inc.; Hearing Solutions; WS Audiology Canada Inc. Biomedical engineering; Health, education and social services 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 El Damatty, Ashraf Modelling of timber buildings connections Western University Hassco Industries Incorporated; IE Design Structural engineering; Wood, wood products and paper 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Pahlevaninezhad, Majid Digital twins for electro-mechanical systems Queen's University Kepstrum Inc. Electrical and electronic machinery and equipment (including computer hardware) 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Douplik, Alexandre Development Of Hyperspectral Imaging Modality For Mobile Devices To Facilitate "Beneath-the-Skin" Imaging In Individuals With Different Skin Tones For Wound Care Toronto Metropolitan University Swift Medical Inc. Medical equipment and apparatus; Biomedical engineering 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Lang, Haoxiang Design optimization and development of a MRI enabled autonomous surgical robotic system Ontario Tech University AescuRobot Inc. Engineering; Medical equipment and apparatus 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Rajabiyazdi, Fatemeh Qualitative Data Visualization Dashboard Carleton University Novacene AI Corp Computer software; Information systems and technology 20000 OCI - C2C
2021 Charles, Trevor Biological nitrogen fixation for fertilizer-limited crop production University of Waterloo Endo Plant Health; Wehrmann Farms Ltd. Agriculture; Agriculture and primary food production 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Bitsuamlak, Girma Numerical modelling of indoor environment for energy-efficient bio-manufacturing facilities Western University Aspire Food Group Climate and atmosphere; Energy efficiency 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Cascante, Giovanni Localization of Leaks in Water Distribution Networks University of Waterloo Eramosa Engineering Inc. Water; Conservation and preservation 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Adronov, Alex Oral Thin Film Delivery Vehicles McMaster University Rapid Dose Therapeutics Inc. Medical and health sciences; Human pharmaceuticals 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Chugh, Brige Optimizing MR-linac motion phantom for treatment plan verification University of Toronto Modus Medical Devices Inc. Medical equipment and apparatus; Human health (including medically-related psychological research) 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Lam, John Chi Wo An integrated photovoltaic (PV) power tracker interface for modular medium voltage step-up power conversion York University Northern Transformer Corporation Electrical energy; Energy efficiency 25000 OCI - C2C
2021 Dinh, Cao Thang Developing electrodes for wastewater treatment Queen's University Grafoid Inc. Environment; Water 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Antonescu, Costin Development of hypoxia-inducible prodrug molecules, engines, and assays for context-dependent small molecule inhibition Toronto Metropolitan University Cyclica Inc. Life sciences (including biotechnology); Biomedical engineering 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Tam, Edwin Mobile Corrosion Evaluation System University of Windsor Canadian Krown Dealers Inc. Transportation systems and services; Materials performance 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Grolinger, Katarina Data analytics for electric vehicle energy management Western University London Hydro Electrical energy; Energy efficiency 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Peerhossaini, Mohammad Bio-Solar Facades: solar biofixation of CO2 & oxygen production Western University BFC Technologies Inc. Environment; Alternative energy resources 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Rezaei Zare, Afshin Determination of Withstand Capability of Power Transformers Under GIC Conditions York University Northern Transformer Corporation Electrical and electronic machinery and equipment (including computer hardware); Electrical energy 25000 OCI - C2C
2021 Trant, John Suppression of powdery mildew and other plant pathogens, and cleaning of resin-fouled equipment in the cannabis industry University of Windsor Mera; Prodigie Innovation Evolved Farming: soil and water resources; Industrial chemicals (solvents, resins) 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Dumond, Patrick Open-Access AI Platform for IoT Condition Monitoring University of Ottawa General Bearing Service Inc. Instrumentation technology; Manufacturing processes and products 30000 OCI - C2C
2021 Grolinger, Katarina Machine learning for anomaly detection in smart grid Western University Utilismart Corporation Electrical energy; Computer software 30000 OCI - C2C
2022 Drake, Jennifer Optimized soil moisture monitoring for a multi-sensor green roof and green wall system to inform irrigation and maintenance decisions University of Toronto Ginkgo Sustainability Commercial services; Water 30000 OCI - C2C
2022 Fieguth, Paul Traffic safety margin inference via machine learning for 3D spatial modeling University of Waterloo Miovision Technologies Inc. Information, computer and communication technologies; Construction, urban and rural planning 30000 OCI - C2C
2022 Mouftah, Hussein Developing APIs and SDKs to Support Blockchain Integration University of Ottawa LoginID Information, computer and communication technologies; Information systems and technology 30000 OCI - C2C
2022 Sabetzadeh, Mehrdad Simulation-based Testing and Compliance Monitoring for IoT Systems University of Ottawa Stratosfy Information, computer and communication technologies; Computer software 20000 OCI - C2C
2022 O'Brien, Paul Electric power generation using thermophotovoltaics for space applications York University Columbiad Launch Services Inc. Energy storage and conversion; Electrical energy 30000 OCI - C2C
2022 Raji Kermani, Mehrdad A new Robotic solution for autonomous clipping of seedlings Western University Roelands Plant Farms Inc. Agriculture; Engineering 30000 OCI - C2C
2022 Pope, Michael Development of robust cathodes for pressurized, gravity-driven zinc-air batteries - Part II University of Waterloo e-Zinc Energy storage and conversion; Materials performance 30000 OCI - C2C
2022 Drake, Jennifer Data-driven decision-making for stormwater management ponds using real-time monitoring Carleton University City of Vaughan; Ioticiti Water; Information systems and technology 30000 OCI - C2C
2022 Aboshosha, Haitham Non-linear performance of tall buildings under wind actions Toronto Metropolitan University Entuitive Corporation Structural engineering; Engineering 30000 OCI - C2C
2022 Xi, Li Fiber-reinforced vinyl membranes for enhanced impact resistance McMaster University Pixiu Solutions Manufacturing processes and products; Materials performance 20000 OCI - C2C
2022 Clare, Elizabeth Airborne environmental DNA as a new applied tool for industry, research and regulatory approaches York University NatureMetrics Environment; Wildlife management 29491 OCI - C2C
2022 El Damatty, Ashraf Development of a Retrofit System for Steel Conical Tanks Western University Hassco Industries Incorporated; Strik Baldinelli Moniz Structural engineering; Construction, urban and rural planning 30000 OCI - C2C
2023 Murty, Vijayakumar Non-Rigid Wound Image Registration System University of Toronto MIMOSA Diagnostics Medical and health sciences; Medical equipment and apparatus 30000 OCI - C2C
2022 Trant, John Relative antimicrobial potential of soluble aqueous ozone at different concentrations vs. standard of care disinfectants University of Windsor Tersano Inc. Human health (including medically-related psychological research); Industrial chemicals (solvents, resins) 30000 OCI - C2C
2022 Moradi, Saber Towards performance-based design of tall buildings under wind actions Western University Entuitive Corporation Structural engineering; Engineering 30000 OCI - C2C
2023 Greenspan, Michael Part Detection and Localization for Flexible Automation Queen's University Bluewrist Inc. Manufacturing processes and products; Computer software 30000 OCI - C2C
2023 Tofigh Rayhani, Mohammad Influence of toe element expansion on long-term performance of pile foundations Carleton University Scientific Applied Concepts Limited Construction methods; Engineering 20000 OCI - C2C
2023 Lang, Haoxiang Design and development of an autonomous brain acupuncture robot Ontario Tech University Funglyn Inc. Engineering; Medical equipment and apparatus 30000 OCI - C2C
2023 Harden, James Decoding molecular signatures in solid-state nanopore signals using AI/ML University of Ottawa Northern Nanopore Instruments Inc. Life sciences (including biotechnology); Medical and health sciences 30000 OCI - C2C
2023 Daymond, Mark Implementing flaw detection using machine learning in an industrial setting Queen's University AI-Innovate Fabricated metal products; Polymers, rubber and plastics 30000 OCI - C2C
2023 Bolic, Miodrag AI Models for Emotion Discrimination University of Ottawa OrbMedic Human health (including medically-related psychological research); Biomedical engineering 25000 OCI - C2C
2023 Sadeghi, Saman Development of carrier-free terbium-161 for use in radiopharmaceuticals McMaster University Trace Sciences International Human pharmaceuticals; Biomedical engineering 30000 OCI - C2C
2023 Trant, John Building the standard: Designing a validated assay for the elimination of pathogens on surfaces using ozone University of Windsor Tersano Inc. Human health (including medically-related psychological research); Environment 30000 OCI - C2C
2023 Jones, Andrew Combining photoautotrophic micropropagation and de novo regeneration of strawberry cv. Albion to establish a more resilient and efficient clean plant propagation system. University of Guelph Roelands Plant Farms Inc. Agriculture; Plant production and plant primary products 30000 OCI - C2C
2023 Goh, M Cynthia The wetting and spreading of solutions of nanoparticles on rough surfaces University of Toronto Vive Crop Protection Inc. Physical sciences; Agriculture 30000 OCI - C2C
2023 Sartaj, Majid Assessment and optimization of hydrogen injection into anaerobic digestion to upgrade methane content University of Ottawa CH Four Biogas Inc. Alternative energy resources; Waste, waste management and recycling 30000 OCI - C2C
2023 Dumond, Patrick Open-Access AI Platform for IoT Condition Monitoring: Phase Two University of Ottawa General Bearing Service Inc. Instrumentation technology; Manufacturing processes and products 30000 OCI - C2C
2023 Harris, Andrew Predicting Cell-Biomaterial Adhesion Strength with Optical Microscopy and Machine Learning Carleton University Artinus Consulting Inc. Biomedical engineering; Materials sciences 20000 OCI - C2C
2023 Defersha, Fantahun Integrated Master Production Planning and Operation Scheduling for a Resource Constrained Multi-Product Project Based Manufacturing University of Guelph AVL Manufacturing Inc. Manufacturing processes and products; Fabricated metal products 30000 OCI - C2C
2023 Zaki Hussein, Mohamed Smart continuous vehicular automatic traffic recorder and real-time monitoring platform Western University Traffic Survey Analysis Transportation systems and services 30000 OCI - C2C
2024 Aboshosha, Haitham Designing a robust structural mounting system for Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) Toronto Metropolitan University HMA Reno Structural engineering; Energy efficiency 30000 OCI - C2C
2024 Elgazzar, Khalid IoT and AI-Driven Optimization of Commercial Swimming Pool Operations Ontario Tech University PoolPal Inc. Information, computer and communication technologies; Computer software 30000 OCI - C2C
2024 Hepworth, Shelley Polyploidization of Industrial Hemp Plants Carleton University Cannabis Orchards Inc. Agriculture; Human pharmaceuticals 30000 OCI - C2C
2024 Selvaganapathy, Ponnambalam Development of biodegradable air filter media and filter frame McMaster University Controlled Comfort Air Fibres and textiles; Materials performance 30000 OCI - C2C
2024 Aboshosha, Haitham Advanced Machine Learning Solutions for Predicting Wind Behavior Around Irregular Building Shapes to Enhance Urban Structural Safety and Resilience Toronto Metropolitan University I2R Systems Structural engineering; Construction, urban and rural planning 30000 OCI - C2C
2024 Sadeghi, Saman Radiolabeling, in vivo imaging and biodistribution of Alpha Fetoprotein in COLO-205 cancer model McMaster University Alpha Cancer Technologies Inc. Human pharmaceuticals; Medical and health sciences 30000 OCI - C2C
2024 Aboshosha, Haitham Enhancing urban energy solutions: Optimal integration of vertical axis wind turbines across gable, flat, skillion and lean-to roof configurations Toronto Metropolitan University HMA Reno Energy efficiency; Engineering 30000 OCI - C2C
2024 Youssef, Maged Development of an Innovative Structural Thermal Break (STB) for Mitigating Thermal Bridging in Concrete Balconies Western University Entuitive Corporation Structural engineering; Energy efficiency 20000 OCI - C2C
2024 Aboshosha, Haitham Development of a Web-Based Predictive Algorithm for Wind Loads Analysis for U-shaped buildings to enhance Structural Safety and Resilience in Urban Environments Toronto Metropolitan University I2R Systems Structural engineering; Construction, urban and rural planning 30000 OCI - C2C
2024 Lim, Loong-Tak Development of primers for vacuum metallization of polymeric and cellulosic film substrates University of Guelph Celplast Metallised Products Limited Manufacturing processes and products; Materials performance 30000 OCI - C2C
2024 Bradley, Jonathan Measurement and modeling of optical fiber amplifiers to support commercial opportunities in data, communications, and sensing McMaster University Optiwave Systems Inc Information, computer and communication technologies; Communications equipment 20000 OCI - C2C
2024 Gammell, Jonathan Towards More Efficient and Effective Building-Envelope Inspections With Autonomy and Drones Queen's University Maintenance Drone Co. Information systems and technology; Surveying and photogrammetry 30000 OCI - C2C
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