ARIE Funded Projects
ARIE funded projects showcase Mohawk's commitment to innovation
2017-2018 ARIE funded projects showcase Mohawk’s commitment to innovation
At Mohawk College, we are committed to providing solutions to our community. That’s why this year’s Applied Research and Innovation in Education (ARIE) fund is supporting eight projects which aim to develop innovative solutions to community, industry and educational problems.
The 2017-2018 cohort of researchers demonstrate that Mohawk faculty are leaders in outside-the-box thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and innovation. The projects span fields and departments; from electrical engineering to counselling, and from skilled trades to community services. The projects showcase the power of partnerships and Mohawk’s conviction that we always do better working with others. Projects include academic partnerships with other institutions, industrial partnerships, and community-based collaborations.
Mohawk’s ARIE researchers show a commitment to the College’s “Future Ready” mission, creating opportunities for innovation in education and research.
The following are projects and faculty funded by the 2017-18 ARIE fund.
Applied Research
Project: An Online Smart Microgrid Energy Monitoring and management System
Project Lead: Ahmed Abouarkoub (Electrical Engineering Technology)
Dean: David Santi
Associate Dean: Elizabeth Pietrantonio
Academic Partner: McMaster University
Project: Transformer Neutral
Project Lead: Laith Al-Musawi, Electrical Engineering
Dean: Davis Santi
Associate Dean: Elizabeth Pietrantonio
Project: Investigating electric power load shifting using smart battery-operated LED light bulbs
Project Lead: Peter Basl, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Dean: David Santi
Associate Dean: Elizabeth Pietrantonio
Industry Partner: Dundas Dental Care.
Project: Inclusivity for Mohawk Women in Skilled Trades
Project Lead: Rebecca Isowa, Continuing Education & Doug Daniels, Industrial and Motive Power & Apprenticeship
Dean: Alison Horton
Associate Dean: Daniel McKerrall
Community Partners: YWCA Hamilton, Vicano Construction
Project: Wind Turbine Research Project
Project Lead: Rubaid Khan, Energy Systems Engineering Technology
Dean: David Santi
Associate Dean: Elizabeth Pietrantonio
Industry Partner: Dram Electric Co. Ltd.
Project: Detection of Motor Seizures using Wireless Body Area Network
Project Lead: Mini Thomas, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Dean: David Santi
Associate Dean: Elizabeth Pietrantonio
Innovation in Education
Project: Counselling Interventions for Academic Upgrading Students and Effects on Student Retention and Success
Project Lead: Lisa Alfano & Cheryl Richesin, Academic Upgrading
Dean: Jim Vanderveken
Associate Dean: Emily Ecker
Project: Sustainable Field Simulations Centre: Phase 1
Project Lead: Amy OCampo, Sonya Bramwell, School of Human Services
Dean: Neil McMahon
Associate Dean: Kim Ann Laush
Additional Projects through the Vice President Academics office
Project: 3D Reality Capture for Building Design and Construction
Project Lead: Rebecca Beatty
Project: Using 3D Animation to Optimize Visuals, Scenes and Objects in HoloLens Mixed Reality
Project Lead: Geoff Graham
Project: Community Engagement in Field Learning (CEFL)
Project Lead: Susan Kalles
Project: Mohawk College and Eva Rothwell Resource Centre's Imagination Library Project (Hamilton's Imagination Library)
Project Lead: Kathy Kemp
Project: Engineering Math Proficiency
Project Lead: Frosina Stojanovska
Project: Building Culture for Kids in the Arts into Human Services Cirriculum
Project Lead: Malorie Valade
Check back for more informtation on each of the projects.