Early Stage Commercialization Fund: 2006-2007 Funded Projects

Acadia University
Researcher: Dr. Elhadi Shakshuki
Project: Intelligent calendar management system

Researcher: Dr. Stéphane Lemieux
Project: Mutual authentication and symmetric key cryptosystem

Researcher: Dr. John Murimboh
Project: Microscale in situ sampling device for monitoring trace metals

Cape Breton University
Researcher: Dr. Godwin D’Cunha
Project: Production of phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL)

Dalhousie University
Researcher: Dr. Theresa C. Peterson
Project: Development of the fibrinogenic stimulation index

Researcher: Dr. Joseph W. Zwanziger
Project: Development of RoHS-compliant optical glass with zero stress optic coefficient

Nova Scotia Agricultural College
Researcher: Dr. Balakrishnan Prithiviraj
Project: Seaweed product for alleviation of salt stress in plants

NSCAD University
Researcher: Glen Hougan
Project: Empathy suit: physically simulating the aging experience

Researcher: Margot Durling
Project: Novel lifting device for ease of use for lifting and moving patients

Nova Scotia Community College
Researchers: Peter Allen, Mickey Doyle, David Taylor
Project: 2nd generation prototype development for Halifax neuro-injector system

Saint Francis Xavier University
Researcher: Dr. David Risk
Project: Project A (The Diffusivity probe & Project B (method for sampling isotopic and trace gas emissions

Saint Mary’s University
Researcher: Dr. Robert Singer
Project: Ionic liquid compound for use as alternative solvents for the removal of metals from industrial waste streams


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