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AUTO21 NETWORK OF C ENTRES OF EXC ELLENC E Driving Innovation Through Research Excellence Annual Report 2005-2006
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<strong>AUTO21</strong><br />
NETWORK OF C ENTRES OF EXC ELLENC E<br />
<strong>Driving</strong> <strong>Innovation</strong><br />
<strong>Through</strong> <strong>Research</strong><br />
<strong>Excellence</strong><br />
Annual Report 2005-2006
The <strong>AUTO21</strong> Mission<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> will create a dynamic Canadian research and development community contributing to a sustainable,<br />
globally competitive Canadian automotive sector resulting in enhanced quality of life for Canadians.<br />
The <strong>AUTO21</strong> Vision<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> will help build a stronger automotive sector in Canada through excellence in public/private sector<br />
collaborative research and the development of human and social capital.<br />
Fast Facts<br />
People and Partners<br />
University researchers – 236<br />
Industry researchers – 8<br />
Public sector researchers – 21<br />
Highly qualified people (HQP-undergraduates,<br />
graduates and post-graduates) – 405<br />
Industry partners – 80<br />
Public sector partners – 44<br />
Knowledge Transfer – April 1, 2005 – March 31, 2006<br />
Number of papers published/accepted: 226<br />
Number of papers in submission: 46<br />
Number of papers presented at conferences: 283<br />
Patents filed/granted: 7<br />
Copyrights: 2<br />
Licenses: 3<br />
University partners – 39<br />
<strong>Research</strong> projects – 41
Table of Contents<br />
Message from the Chair of the Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
Message from the Scientific Director and Network Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8<br />
Networking and Partnerships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />
<strong>Research</strong> <strong>Excellence</strong> in Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13<br />
Development of Highly Qualified People. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17<br />
Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Management Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22<br />
Scientific Advisory Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22<br />
Administrative Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22<br />
Institutional <strong>Research</strong>ers and Affiliations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23<br />
Industry <strong>Research</strong>ers and Affiliations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24<br />
Public Sector <strong>Research</strong>ers and Affiliations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24<br />
Industry Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25<br />
Public Sector Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25<br />
Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27<br />
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Network Management
A Message from the Chair of the Board of Directors<br />
It continues to be an exciting time to be involved with the Canadian automotive sector and the <strong>AUTO21</strong> Network of<br />
Centres of <strong>Excellence</strong>. While the automotive industry continues to face pressures from global markets, there are strong<br />
beacons of light that point to a promising future.<br />
Several announcements this past year indicate the Canadian automotive sector is a survivor. For the second year in<br />
a row, more vehicles were produced in Ontario than in Michigan. A new Toyota vehicle assembly plant is under construction<br />
in Woodstock, Ontario. Once operational in 2008, the plant will provide nearly 2,000 well-paying jobs and<br />
bring millions of dollars in economic benefit to automotive communities.<br />
Other recent announcements included Ford Motor Company of Canada’s investment of $1-billion in upgrades to its<br />
Oakville, Ontario assembly plant, allowing it to engage in the flexible manufacturing required by today’s changing markets.<br />
DaimlerChrysler Canada is investing $768-million to provide upgrades to its assembly plant in Brampton, and a<br />
paint shop and the Automotive <strong>Research</strong> and Development Centre in Windsor, Ontario. Finally, General Motors of<br />
Canada is investing $2.5-billion in its Beacon project, part of which focuses on university-industry collaborations to<br />
strengthen R&D activities in Canada.<br />
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Some of these announcements have come to fruition due to federal and provincial government automotive<br />
investment strategies which encourage innovation-related activities in the auto sector, especially in the areas<br />
of research and development.<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Annual Report 2005-2006
Canada is already well known for its skilled workforce. But it is time we are recognized for our innovative and smart<br />
workforce too. <strong>AUTO21</strong> is helping to promote this capability. Thanks to continued investment by the Government of<br />
Canada and partners, <strong>AUTO21</strong> is helping to provide these automotive minds through an expanded automotive research<br />
community and a steady supply of expertly trained young people who have been exposed to the best of the research<br />
and industry worlds.<br />
Since 2001, a key mandate of <strong>AUTO21</strong> has been the development of a Canadian automotive research community. Prior<br />
to <strong>AUTO21</strong>, automotive research occurred throughout Canada in small pockets but with little alignment, strategic planning<br />
or connection to industry’s needs. With an active research community of about 230 academic researchers, <strong>AUTO21</strong><br />
has led to more research being conducted in Canada, and has helped smaller Canadian companies leverage a national<br />
team of experts for in-house R&D. <strong>AUTO21</strong> has helped to position Canada as an advanced nation capable of world-class<br />
R&D which makes it more attractive to potential investors.<br />
“Several announcements this past year indicate<br />
the Canadian automotive sector is a survivor. For<br />
the second year in a row, more vehicles were<br />
produced in Ontario than in Michigan. ”<br />
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Following a successful mid-term review of its operations in 2004, <strong>AUTO21</strong> started 2005-2006 with new federal funding of<br />
approximately $5.8 million, part of a three-year $17.4 million commitment that will complete the Network’s first seven-year<br />
funding cycle. With this federal investment, <strong>AUTO21</strong> was able to leverage the funding by partnering with automotive and<br />
public-sector companies to provide an impressive $24.5 million two-year commitment to 41 projects that began April 1, 2005.<br />
Clearly, the Government of Canada and Canada’s major industrial companies are committed to helping the country’s best<br />
automotive researchers develop safer and cleaner vehicles while enhancing one of Canada’s largest economic sectors.<br />
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The majority of <strong>AUTO21</strong>’s funding supports the training of highly qualified people (HQP), or student researchers. Nearly<br />
900 graduate and post-graduate students have been supported by <strong>AUTO21</strong> funding since 2001. The students who have<br />
graduated from the Network are working at some of the leading automotive companies in Canada, or are continuing to<br />
contribute to automotive-related research, which will benefit Canadians through safer vehicles, a cleaner environment and<br />
enhancements to the many societal effects caused by automobiles. A clear indicator of the students’ respect and enthusiasm<br />
for <strong>AUTO21</strong> is the number of former HQP who now participate within the Network as industry researchers and<br />
representatives. These <strong>AUTO21</strong> ambassadors bring new companies to the Network, and continue to grow the number<br />
of partners that take advantage of <strong>AUTO21</strong>.<br />
With more than 120 external partners, <strong>AUTO21</strong> touches all aspects of the automotive sector: major automakers, parts<br />
and materials suppliers – both large and small, and public sector and non-governmental organizations and associations<br />
that support the industry. These partnerships provide companies with the ability to join forces with a national team of<br />
researchers working directly on their behalf.<br />
On behalf of the <strong>AUTO21</strong> Board of Directors, I would like to thank the Network’s researchers, HQP, the partners and the<br />
administrative staff for continuing to support Canada’s national automotive research network. This year marks the end of<br />
my two-year term as Chair of the Board, and I would like to thank the Board members for their assistance and support.<br />
Together, the <strong>AUTO21</strong> community has created a mighty force and the benefits extend to Canadians from coast to coast,<br />
now and well into the future.<br />
J. Norman Lockington<br />
Chair of the <strong>AUTO21</strong> Board of Directors<br />
Vice-President, Technology, Dofasco Inc.<br />
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<strong>AUTO21</strong> Annual Report 2005-2006
A Message from the Scientific Director<br />
and Network Manager<br />
The year 2005-2006 was a time of acceleration for <strong>AUTO21</strong>. With new funding from the Government of Canada and its<br />
many industry partners, <strong>AUTO21</strong> launched 41 projects in its research portfolio. Some of these projects focus on new<br />
areas of research, bringing new people and knowledge into the Network, while several projects build upon previous<br />
work completed by <strong>AUTO21</strong> researchers. Armed with results from some of the materials, powertrains and alternate<br />
fuels research conducted during the first four years of <strong>AUTO21</strong>’s operations, researchers are continuing to break new<br />
ground in these areas.<br />
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In fact, two projects have resulted in spin-off companies that are already providing major automotive suppliers with<br />
leading-edge technologies. Other projects have yielded information that is being tested by industry partners, or are in<br />
the process of obtaining patents for remarkable discoveries. Collaborative research, the cornerstone of <strong>AUTO21</strong> and<br />
all other Networks of Centres of <strong>Excellence</strong>, means that issues can be resolved faster and more efficiently by sharing<br />
intellect, equipment and resources within a secure environment that protects intellectual property ownership and<br />
industrial confidentiality. In its first seven-year funding cycle, <strong>AUTO21</strong> will invest approximately $67 million supporting<br />
innovative auto-related research thanks to federal and provincial governments and private-sector contributions.<br />
Another benefit to industry is the development of Highly Qualified People (HQP), the future of Canada’s automotive sector.<br />
These students come from all academic disciplines but share the same committed goal to advancing the state of<br />
the sector. <strong>AUTO21</strong> provides the student researchers with opportunities to work with some of Canada’s top automotive<br />
researchers while collaborating with industry on issues deemed critical to the future. The Network helps the students<br />
attain a greater understanding of the global environment in which the industry operates.<br />
To ensure a steady stream of HQP, <strong>AUTO21</strong> encourages younger Canadians by promoting automotive careers and<br />
research through events like the Canada-Wide Youth Science Fair. In 2005, <strong>AUTO21</strong> partnered with the Canadian<br />
Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability, the Woodbridge Group and the Yves Landry Foundation to support a new<br />
automotive division at the science fair. The division generated a high level of interest in its first year, with more than<br />
35 entries. In addition, Mr. John McDougall, CEO of the Alberta <strong>Research</strong> Council and Vice-Chair of the <strong>AUTO21</strong> Board<br />
of Directors and Mr. Ali Asadkarami, an <strong>AUTO21</strong> student researcher, provided a presentation on the opportunities<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> offers to students once they reach the graduate level of studies.<br />
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<strong>AUTO21</strong> is also involved with the Council for Automotive Human Resources, a sector council established by the<br />
Canadian Automotive Partnership Council to provide strategic human resource requirements for all levels of the automotive<br />
manufacturing sector, with emphasis on leadership, skills and innovation. <strong>Through</strong> its various partnerships, <strong>AUTO21</strong><br />
will continue to promote the excitement of this sector to young people.<br />
As a research organization promoting automotive research and development opportunities in Canada, the high level of<br />
international interest in <strong>AUTO21</strong> is encouraging. <strong>AUTO21</strong> took part in several government-led trade missions during the<br />
past year, including Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Japan and Mexico.<br />
While industry is clearly a beneficiary in <strong>AUTO21</strong>, it is important to recognize the ways everyday Canadians benefit<br />
as well. <strong>AUTO21</strong> research in the area of anti-social driving continues to break new ground, with the release of a joint<br />
publication with MADD Canada that provides a single reference source of current data on impaired driving and alcoholrelated<br />
trauma. Some of our most ground-breaking work focuses on the youngest passengers and the oldest drivers.<br />
In 2006, two national surveys will occur. One will focus on children’s safety restraint systems and the other will focus<br />
on seniors’ driving confidence and their experience using in-vehicle technology. Both studies have the potential to affect<br />
society and <strong>AUTO21</strong> is proud to support this type of research.<br />
The activities of the past year could not have occurred without the <strong>AUTO21</strong> research community: the academic and<br />
industry researchers, the HQP, the <strong>Research</strong> Management Committee, Scientific Advisory Committee, plus the Board<br />
of Directors and <strong>AUTO21</strong> administrative staff. The Network’s successes are attributable to every person involved with<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong>, and we would like to thank everyone for their continued support. We would like to acknowledge the wonderful<br />
leadership of our out-going Board Chair, Mr. J. Norman Lockington, Vice-President of Technology at Dofasco Inc.<br />
Mr. Lockington provided valuable guidance and support during the past two years and the Network is a better organization<br />
thanks to his wisdom, encouragement and direction.<br />
We look forward to continued success and innovative research results in the year to come.<br />
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Peter R. Frise<br />
Scientific Director & CEO<br />
Anne Cascadden<br />
Network Manager<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Annual Report 2005-2006
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Projects: 2005-2006<br />
PROJECT TITLE<br />
PROJECT LEADER<br />
Health, Safety and Injury Prevention<br />
Safe Transportation for Seniors<br />
Injury Prevention for Auto Workers<br />
Advanced Automotive Seat Design<br />
Enhanced Child Safety in Automobiles<br />
M. Bédard, Lakehead University<br />
J. Miller Polgar, University of Western Ontario<br />
J. Callaghan, University of Waterloo<br />
D. Romilly, University of British Columbia<br />
J. Durkin, University of Waterloo<br />
A. Snowdon, University of Windsor<br />
A. Howard, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto<br />
Societal Issues<br />
Evolution of Life Cycle Assessments<br />
Automobile-Linked Crime in Canada<br />
Automotive Industry-Government Relations in the 21 st Century<br />
Canadian Labour Market Relations, Regulations & <strong>Innovation</strong><br />
H. MacLean, University of Toronto<br />
R. Linden, University of Manitoba<br />
R. Smart/R. Mann, Centre for Addiction & Mental Health<br />
M. Molot, Carleton University<br />
C. Yates, McMaster University<br />
Materials & Manufacturing<br />
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Composite Acoustic Materials for Noise/Vibration Control<br />
Laser Welding of Thermoplastics<br />
Powder Metallurgy for High-Performance Automotive Components<br />
High Efficiency Machining Processes<br />
Wrought Magnesium for Automobiles<br />
Fine-Celled Foam Structures for Automotive TPO Components<br />
Renewable Biofibres and Biomaterials for Interior Parts<br />
Processing Technologies of Light Materials Cast Components<br />
Optimization of Composite Manufacturing by Resin Injection<br />
Chemically Enhanced Formability of Automotive Aluminum Alloys<br />
Magnesium Casting Processes II<br />
Hydroforming of Advanced High Strength Steels<br />
New Generation Steels II<br />
Welding Processes of Advanced Materials<br />
N. Atalla, Université de Sherbrooke<br />
P. Bates, Royal Military College of Canada<br />
C. Blais, Université Laval<br />
M. Elbestawi, McMaster University<br />
M. Niewczas, McMaster University<br />
C. Park, University of Toronto<br />
M. Sain, University of Toronto<br />
J. Sokolowski, University of Windsor<br />
P. Hubert, McGill University<br />
D. Wilkinson, McMaster University<br />
J. Wood, University of Western Ontario<br />
M. Worswick, University of Waterloo<br />
S. Yue, McGill University<br />
N. Zhou, University of Waterloo<br />
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PROJECT TITLE<br />
PROJECT LEADER<br />
Powertrains, Fuels & Emissions<br />
Electronic Controls for VVT & HCCI Combustion<br />
Chemical Hydrogen Storage Process Development<br />
PEM Fuel Cells and Related Technologies<br />
Hydrogen Safety & Infrastructure for Hydrogen Vehicles<br />
On-Board Fuel Cell Powered Auxiliary Power Units<br />
Combustion of Low-Emission Automotive-Tailored Natural Gas<br />
Ultra-Clean Biodiesel Engines<br />
Biodiesel Fuel for Sustainable Mobility<br />
D. Checkel, University of Alberta<br />
B. Davis, Queen’s University<br />
X. Li, University of Waterloo<br />
P. Bénard, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières<br />
B. Peppley, Royal Military College of Canada<br />
S. Rogak, University of British Columbia<br />
N. Ashgriz, University of Toronto<br />
M. Thomson, University of Toronto<br />
Design Processes<br />
Regenerative Braking Systems<br />
Collaborative Design Tools for Multidisciplinary Design<br />
Neuro-Fuzzy Systems for Inspection in Manufacturing Processes<br />
Model-Based Damage Diagnosis of Components<br />
S. Lambert, University of Waterloo<br />
S. Lambert, University of Waterloo<br />
B. Surgenor, Queen’s University<br />
F. Ghrib, University of Windsor<br />
Intelligent Systems & Sensors<br />
Canadian Automobile <strong>Research</strong> Simulation<br />
Integrated Navigation & Communications Systems Development<br />
Vehicle Communications & Applications<br />
Cephalo-Ocular Behaviour & Visual Search Patterns of Drivers<br />
Smart Technologies for Improved Acoustic Environment of Autos<br />
Electrical Power Management & Safety Systems<br />
Dynamic Collaborative <strong>Driving</strong><br />
J. Caird, University of Calgary<br />
A. Khan, Carleton University<br />
E. Cannon, University of Calgary<br />
B. Chaib-draa, Université Laval<br />
S. Cherkaoui, Université de Sherbrooke<br />
D. Laurendeau, Université Laval<br />
A. Berry, Université de Sherbrooke<br />
P. Masson, Université de Sherbrooke<br />
W.T. Ng, University of Toronto<br />
J. Huissoon, University of Waterloo<br />
F. Michaud, Université de Sherbrooke<br />
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Networking and<br />
Partnerships
Partnerships Support 41 <strong>AUTO21</strong> Projects<br />
In the presence of its researchers, government and industry partners,<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> celebrated the funding of 33 new and eight<br />
continuing projects in June 2005. With a two-year commitment<br />
of $24.5 million in federal and industry funding, the projects officially<br />
began operation on April 1, 2005 following an earlier call<br />
for proposals. In addition to remarks from Mr. Norm Lockington,<br />
Chair of the <strong>AUTO21</strong> Board of Directors and Vice-President of<br />
Technology for Dofasco Inc., attendees heard from Flora Lo,<br />
an <strong>AUTO21</strong> graduate student researcher who shared the many<br />
benefits of being supported by the Network. Prior to her recent<br />
graduation, Ms. Lo contributed to the Chemical Hydrogen<br />
Storage Process Development project, led by Dr. Boyd Davis<br />
of Queen’s University.<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Reaches Across the Globe for<br />
International Collaboration<br />
Furthering one of its key mandates from its establishment in 2001,<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> continues to help promote Canada as an excellent location<br />
to conduct automotive research and development. In the<br />
past year, <strong>AUTO21</strong> representatives have traveled to several other<br />
countries with Canadian organizations and government agencies<br />
to spread the word of the country’s research talent. Dr. Peter Frise,<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Scientific Director joined missions organized by the<br />
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development to Japan in April 2005<br />
and Italy in September 2006. He also participated in an Industry<br />
Canada-led mission to the Baika conference in Germany where he<br />
presented information on Canada’s R&D capabilities. A similar<br />
presentation to the International Congress of the Automotive<br />
Industry in Mexico in July 2005 led to on-going discussions with<br />
the United States-Mexico Foundation for Science (FUMEC). At<br />
the invitation of the British Consulate General Toronto and the<br />
United Kingdom Department of Transport, Dr. Frise and Ms. Anne<br />
Cascadden, <strong>AUTO21</strong>’s Network Manager, attended the European<br />
Environment Friendly Vehicle Conference and visited several<br />
research communities in Britain to explore possible collaborations<br />
for future research.<br />
Leveraging Partnerships to Increase<br />
R&D Activities<br />
Partnerships helped leverage the available funding for several new<br />
projects during the 2005 call for proposals. The first partnership<br />
with the Ontario Centres of <strong>Excellence</strong> (OCE), through the Centre<br />
for Materials and Manufacturing, allowed additional support for<br />
five projects that launched April 1, 2005. OCE has pledged a total<br />
of $500,000 to co-fund the five <strong>AUTO21</strong> projects, which explore<br />
materials such as high strength steels and biofibres and enhancing<br />
manufacturing processes. Together, the two organizations share<br />
approximately 52 researchers at Ontario universities.<br />
A second partnership with Natural Resources Canada allowed<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> to support two additional projects focusing on clean<br />
diesel. In total, Natural Resources Canada has pledged $750,000<br />
over two years to the Ultra-Clean Biodiesel Engines project, led by<br />
Dr. Nasser Ashgriz of the University of Toronto and to the Biodiesel<br />
Fuel for Sustainable Mobility project, led by Dr. Murray Thomson of<br />
the University of Toronto.<br />
Promoting <strong>AUTO21</strong> <strong>Research</strong> to Industry<br />
To gain visibility and exposure to the automotive sector, <strong>AUTO21</strong><br />
actively participates in several trade shows and conferences.<br />
April 2005 started the year with an <strong>AUTO21</strong> delegation of more<br />
than 50 researchers, students and administrative staff attending<br />
the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress, an<br />
international conference that attracts over 35,000 attendees.<br />
Over 30 technical papers were presented on <strong>AUTO21</strong> research,<br />
and <strong>AUTO21</strong> research in the area of hydroforming high-strength<br />
steels was selected for an AEI Tech Award as one of the best<br />
new technologies at the Congress by the editors of Automotive<br />
Engineering International magazine. The Network’s annual SAE<br />
Networking Colloquium attracted nearly 90 attendees to mix,<br />
mingle and learn more about <strong>AUTO21</strong> research. The following<br />
month, <strong>AUTO21</strong> displayed its research capabilities to the Canadian<br />
auto parts community at the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’<br />
Association’s annual conference and exhibition. In October 2005,<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> was pleased to take part in the CMC Annual Symposium,<br />
an opportunity to promote the Network’s research in the areas<br />
of intelligent systems and sensors. Following a former tradition<br />
of participating in the Materials and Manufacturing Ontario exhibition,<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> exhibited at the first Ontario Centres of <strong>Excellence</strong><br />
Discovery event in February 2006, where interest was high<br />
amongst materials, manufacturing and photonics researchers.<br />
In March 2006, <strong>AUTO21</strong> joined forces with the Networks of<br />
Centres of <strong>Excellence</strong> of Canada and the Canadian Water Network<br />
to promote the NCE program at the Globe 2006 conference,<br />
which focuses on sustainable development and safe cities issues.<br />
Advancing the Hydrogen Economy<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> participates in numerous other conferences and meetings<br />
throughout the year in all areas of research. <strong>AUTO21</strong>’s leading<br />
hydrogen research has led to relations with HySafe, a European<br />
Community-funded Network of <strong>Excellence</strong>, which aims to facilitate<br />
the safe introduction of hydrogen technologies and applications.<br />
The consortium consists of 25 partners from 12 countries. Dr. Luc<br />
Bauwens, a researcher from the University of Calgary contributing<br />
to the Hydrogen Safety and Infrastructure project is an active participant<br />
in the HySafe project, attending governing board meetings<br />
as well as taking part in a working group focusing on releases of<br />
hydrogen in (semi-) confined spaces.<br />
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<strong>Research</strong> <strong>Excellence</strong><br />
in Action
Savings Cast in Cutting-Edge Aluminum <strong>Research</strong> (1)<br />
A recently patented <strong>AUTO21</strong> technology is saving industry partners contributing to the Processing Technologies of Light<br />
Materials Cast Components project up to $100 million through the development of a novel casting and heat treatment<br />
processing technology for aluminum cast components. This technology is now in production at major automakers’<br />
plants. Project researchers at the University of Windsor have also developed and commercialized a patented Universal<br />
Metallurgical Simulator and Analyzer (UMSA) Technology Platform, which is being used extensively at the University of<br />
Windsor for the research and development of new industrial cast materials and related technologies and for improvements<br />
to existing technologies. The UMSA Platform was purchased by the R & D Division at Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. in<br />
Japan in 2005, while General Motors in India has commissioned an UMSA Platform for delivery in fall 2006. Dr. Jerry<br />
Sokolowski of the University of Windsor leads the <strong>AUTO21</strong> project, with 10 additional researchers at McGill University,<br />
McMaster University, Ryerson University, the University of British Columbia and the CANMET laboratory of Natural<br />
Resources Canada contributing to the project.<br />
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A New Company Grows From Biofibre <strong>Research</strong> (2)<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> researchers have started an exciting new spin-off company, Greencore Composites Inc. The newly licensed<br />
technologies were developed through the Renewable Biofibres and Biomaterials for Interior Parts project, led by Dr. Mohini<br />
Sain at the University of Toronto and supported by a team of four researchers at the Université du Quebec à Trois<br />
Rivières, the University of New Brunswick and the University of Waterloo. The biofibre compounds will initially be supplied<br />
to a leading Canadian automotive parts company, where they are currently undergoing extensive testing prior to<br />
being commercially adopted for use in vehicle parts.<br />
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Reducing Impaired <strong>Driving</strong> on Canadian Roads (3)<br />
<strong>Research</strong> generated by the Anti-Social Behaviour and the Automobile (2001-2005) and Automobile-Linked Crime in<br />
Canada projects has contributed to legislation introduced in the Canadian Senate in November 2005. The legislation<br />
would create a new summary conviction for those driving vehicles with a blood alcohol concentration limit of 0.5%.<br />
Empirical evidence suggests the legislation would likely reduce impaired driving, injuries and deaths in Canada. The<br />
legislation also includes unique ticketing provisions that would allow the accused to plead guilty without going to court,<br />
and the eventual elimination of the offence from the offender’s criminal record if no further impaired driving offences<br />
occurred within two years of the conviction. With a strong interest in impaired driving research, Dr. Robert Solomon of<br />
the University of Western Ontario was a key contributor to both projects. Anti-Social Behaviour and the Automobile is a<br />
formerly funded <strong>AUTO21</strong> project. The Automobile-Linked Crime in Canada project is led by Dr. Rick Linden of the<br />
University of Manitoba and Dr. Robert Mann and Dr. Reg Smart of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.<br />
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Simulator Helps <strong>Research</strong>ers Study Real-Life Situations (4)<br />
The opening of a new virtual reality simulator at the University of Guelph in September 2005 is helping <strong>AUTO21</strong><br />
researchers learn more about the way Canadians drive. Dr. Blair Nonnecke and Dr. Lana Trick contribute to the<br />
Canadian Automobile <strong>Research</strong> Simulation project, and expect the new simulator to enhance their research efforts,<br />
which focus on why young and older drivers are at a disproportionately high risk for driver inattention compared<br />
to other drivers.<br />
The simulator features a real automobile surrounded by large wraparound viewing screens. A scenario is played out<br />
on the screens and unfolds according to the driver’s actions. The simulator was funded by the Canada Foundation for<br />
<strong>Innovation</strong>, CanDrive, the Ontario <strong>Innovation</strong> Trust and the Natural Science and Engineering <strong>Research</strong> Council. Dr. Jeff<br />
Caird of the University of Calgary and Dr. Ata Khan of Carleton University lead the Canadian Automobile <strong>Research</strong><br />
Simulation project.<br />
A Quieter Ride Without Component Performance Loss (5)<br />
The tonal noise generated by small axial fans, such as engine cooling fans, may be a thing of the past thanks to<br />
patent-pending <strong>AUTO21</strong> research. The technology is the result of research that began in the Interior Noise Environment<br />
of Future Automobiles project (2001-2005) and continues in the current project, Smart Technologies for Improved<br />
Acoustic Environment of Autos, led by Dr. Alain Berry and Dr. Patrice Masson of the Université de Sherbrooke. The<br />
research team has discovered a way to reduce the noise by regularizing the small airflow irregularities while ensuring<br />
the fan’s performance is not compromised. Commercialization discussions are currently occurring with several automotive<br />
companies.<br />
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“The research team has discovered a way to<br />
reduce the noise by regularizing the small airflow<br />
irregularities while ensuring the fan’s performance is<br />
not compromised. ”<br />
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Development of Highly<br />
Qualified People
(1)<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong>’s Annual HQP Conference and Poster Competition (1)<br />
The annual HQP Conference remains the cornerstone of <strong>AUTO21</strong>’s HQP development strategy. In May 2005, more<br />
than 200 students from across Canada met at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology to learn more about<br />
Canada’s automotive sector and the work completed through <strong>AUTO21</strong>. <strong>AUTO21</strong> theme coordinators provided<br />
overviews of the six areas of research, while industry speakers shared first-hand knowledge of today’s competitive<br />
environment. Mr. Robert Magee, president of the Woodbridge Group, provided an inspiring keynote address on what it<br />
takes to succeed in the automotive sector. The delegates also toured the facilities of Johnson Controls, an automotive<br />
supplier of interior components.<br />
Students also spent the two days vying for awards in the HQP Poster Competition and the HQP Networking<br />
Competition. More than 70 student teams from 23 Canadian universities took part in the poster competition. Four<br />
finalist projects were selected to advance to the final evaluation round held at the <strong>AUTO21</strong> Scientific Conference<br />
in Toronto in June 2005.<br />
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2005 HQP Poster Competition Winners<br />
First Place Chemical Hydrogen Storage Process Development Queen’s University $4,500<br />
Second Place Reformer Technology for Fuel Cell Power Systems Royal Military College/<br />
Queen’s University $3,000<br />
Third Place Canadian Automobile <strong>Research</strong> Simulation University of Calgary $1,500<br />
Fourth Place Tools, Dies and Moulds Queen’s University $1,000<br />
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2005 HQP Networking Competition Winners (2)<br />
Students also took part in a multi-disciplinary networking exercise to determine what the vehicle of 2050 will be like.<br />
Winning team members each received up to $1,500 to attend the academic conference of their choice. The winners<br />
included Ahmad Barari, University of Windsor, Sujoy Hazra, University of British Columbia, Mohammed Attia, University<br />
of Toronto, Nathan Nantais, University of Windsor, Mani Sarathy, University of Toronto, and Caroline Cloutier, University<br />
of British Columbia.<br />
Reaching Out to Younger Canadians (3)<br />
In 2005, <strong>AUTO21</strong> partnered with the Canadian Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability, the Woodbridge Group and<br />
the Yves Landry Foundation to support a new automotive division at the Canada-Wide Science Fair. The division generated<br />
a high level of interest in its first year, with more than 35 entries.<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> congratulates the winners of the divisions for their innovative projects.<br />
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(3)<br />
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Canada-Wide Science Fair Automotive Division Winners<br />
PLACEMENT PROJECT NAME STUDENT SCHOOL REGION<br />
Junior Division<br />
Gold Silent Witness Katherine Brown Bluewater, Ontario<br />
Silver Where Under the Sun Are You Sarah McCuskee Regina, Saskatchewan<br />
The Backseat Driver Anjali Pandey Northern Manitoba<br />
Bronze Oh Deer Jeremy Witmer Fraser Valley, British Columbia<br />
The ePoC Taro Yamashita Windsor, Ontario<br />
Sahil Bhayana<br />
None for the Road: The Effects of Travis Payne New Brunswick<br />
Small Amounts of Alcohol on <strong>Driving</strong><br />
Honourable Mention The Green Machine Chris Zylik Bay Area, Ontario<br />
Aerodynamic Efficiency Philip Riessner Northern British Columbia<br />
Intermediate Division<br />
Gold Slip, Sliding, No Way Brittany Faye Parkland, Saskatchewan<br />
Silver La production d’énergie a partir de la biomasses : Benjamin Leis Fransaskoise, Saskatchewan<br />
une option<br />
Ergonomics Today Mihail Buse Waterloo-Wellington, Ontario<br />
Bronze Metals and Their Weldability Joseph Querques Bay Area, Ontario<br />
Road Ice Detector II Braden Affleck Qu’Appelle Valley,<br />
Tyler Kane<br />
Saskatchewan<br />
Heating the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Arthur Yip Greater Vancouver, British Columbia<br />
Honourable Mention Greasy Secrets Celise Kowalchuk Parkland, Saskatchewan<br />
Particulate Matters, or Does It Phase II Jordan Bowman Bay Area, Ontario<br />
Senior Division<br />
Gold Conceptual Design of a High-Speed VTOL Jonathon Holla United Counties, Ontario<br />
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Silver Robotic Vision Gait Coordination Russell Kramer Vancouver Island, British Columbia<br />
Pressure’s Up on Fuel Cells Asha Suppiah Renfrew County, Ontario<br />
Bronze Dynamic Noise Cancellation using Jaspreet Rayat Toronto, Ontario<br />
Wave Superpositioning<br />
Evgeny Ternovsky<br />
Object Avoiding & Heat Seeking Robot Mohamed Ismail Niagara, Ontario<br />
Artie Shostak<br />
Longitudinal Suspension System: Yaw Amoako-Tuffour Strait, Nova Scotia<br />
An <strong>Innovation</strong> in Automobile Safety<br />
Honourable Mention Dual Transmission System Robyn Halliday Prince Albert & Northeast Saskatchewan<br />
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A Network of <strong>Excellence</strong>
Board of Directors<br />
CHAIR OF THE BOARD<br />
Mr. J. Norman Lockington<br />
Vice President, Technology<br />
Dofasco Inc.<br />
DIRECTORS<br />
Mr. Gerald B. Fedchun<br />
President<br />
Automotive Parts<br />
Manufacturers' Association<br />
Dr. Peter George<br />
President and<br />
Vice Chancellor<br />
McMaster University<br />
Ms. Ann Herten<br />
Human Resources Director<br />
Woodbridge Foam Corporation<br />
Mr. Robert C. Hindle<br />
National Director, Facilities<br />
Earth Tech (Canada) Inc.<br />
Mr. Gerry Lukassen<br />
Director<br />
Dr. John L. Mann<br />
Director of Engineering<br />
and Regulatory Affairs<br />
DaimlerChrysler<br />
Canada Inc.<br />
Mr. John McDougall<br />
President and CEO<br />
Alberta <strong>Research</strong> Council<br />
Dr. Ross Paul<br />
President and<br />
Vice Chancellor<br />
University of Windsor<br />
Mr. Robert Séguin<br />
Assistant Deputy Minister<br />
Ontario Ministry of<br />
Economic Development<br />
and Trade<br />
Mr. C. Blake Smith<br />
Director of Environment<br />
Ford Motor Company of<br />
Canada Limited<br />
Dr. Brian Surgenor<br />
Professor, Mechanical<br />
and Materials Engineering<br />
Queen's University<br />
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EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS<br />
Dr. Alain Canuel<br />
NCE Directorate Designate<br />
Networks of Centres<br />
of <strong>Excellence</strong><br />
Ms. Anne Cascadden<br />
Network Manager<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Inc.<br />
Dr. Peter Frise<br />
Scientific Director and CEO<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Inc.<br />
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<strong>Research</strong> Management Committee<br />
CHAIR<br />
Dr. Peter Frise<br />
Scientific Director and CEO<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Inc.<br />
MEMBERS<br />
Dr. Alain Canuel<br />
NCE Directorate Designate<br />
Networks of Centres of <strong>Excellence</strong><br />
Ms. Anne Cascadden<br />
Network Manager<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Inc.<br />
Mr. Geoff Clarke<br />
President and CEO<br />
Materials & Manufacturing Ontario<br />
Dr. Denis Gingras<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Theme Coordinator<br />
Université de Sherbrooke<br />
Ms. Lisa Graham<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Theme Coordinator<br />
Environment Canada<br />
Mr. William Harney<br />
Director of Engineering and Development<br />
Decoma International Inc.<br />
Ms. Nancy Hill<br />
Patent & Trademark Agent<br />
Hill & Schumacher<br />
Dr. Jennifer Jackman<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Theme Coordinator<br />
Natural Resources Canada<br />
Mr. Brian Jonah<br />
Director, Road Safety Programs<br />
Transport Canada<br />
Dr. Steve Lambert<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Theme Coordinator<br />
University of Waterloo<br />
Dr. Robert Mann<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Theme Coordinator<br />
Centre for Addiction & Mental Health<br />
Mr. Greig Mordue<br />
Manager, Corporate Affairs<br />
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.<br />
Mr. Bill Murnighan<br />
National Representative<br />
Canadian Autoworkers Union<br />
Dr. Patric Ouellette<br />
Chief Technology Officer<br />
Westport <strong>Innovation</strong>s Inc.<br />
Mr. Wyman Pattee<br />
Manager, Vehicle Emissions & Fuels<br />
Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited<br />
Dr. Anne Snowdon<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> Theme Coordinator<br />
University of Windsor<br />
Mr. John Wood<br />
Senior Advisor, Engineering & Technology<br />
General Motors of Canada Limited<br />
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Scientific Advisory Committee<br />
Dr. Christian Burger<br />
Professor Emeritus<br />
Texas A&M University, USA<br />
Dr. Carol Haddad<br />
Professor, School of Technology Studies<br />
Eastern Michigan University, USA<br />
Dr. J. Gary Hawley<br />
Associate Dean, Engineering & Design<br />
University of Bath, UK<br />
Dr. Philip Sklad<br />
Director, Lightweight Materials Program<br />
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA<br />
Dr. Richard Stobart<br />
Professor, Automotive Engineering<br />
University of Sussex – Brighton, UK<br />
Dr. Claes Tingvall<br />
Director, Road Safety<br />
Swedish National Road Administration, Sweden<br />
Administrative Staff<br />
Ms. Sandra Bortolotti<br />
Office Manager<br />
Ms. Stephanie Campeau<br />
Communications Manager<br />
Ms. Anne Cascadden<br />
Network Manager<br />
Dr. Peter R. Frise<br />
Scientific Director and CEO<br />
Mr. Phil Pettitt<br />
Chief Executive<br />
Centre of <strong>Excellence</strong> in Transport Telematics<br />
and Technology for Sustainable Mobility, UK<br />
Dr. John Yates<br />
Professor, Mechanical Engineering<br />
University of Sheffield, UK<br />
Ms. Mary Anne Henderson<br />
Finance Officer<br />
Ms. Jan Martin<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
Ms. Lisa Ouellette<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
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Institutional <strong>Research</strong>ers and Affiliations<br />
CARLETON UNIVERSITY<br />
Dr. Michel Barbeau<br />
Dr. Ata Khan<br />
Dr. Maureen Molot<br />
CENTRE FOR ADDICTION &<br />
MENTAL HEALTH<br />
Dr. Benedikt Fischer<br />
Dr. Scott MacDonald<br />
Dr. Robert Mann<br />
Dr. Jurgen Rehm<br />
Dr. Reginald Smart<br />
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY<br />
Dr. Kudret Demirli<br />
Dr. Marius Paraschivoiu<br />
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY<br />
Dr. Mark Asbridge<br />
Dr. Paul Bishop<br />
Dr. Michael Gharghouri<br />
Dr. Peter Gregson<br />
Dr. Farid Taheri<br />
Dr. Chris Watts<br />
ÉCOLE POLYTECHNIQUE<br />
DE MONTRÉAL<br />
Dr. Marek Balazinski<br />
Dr. Pierre Carreau<br />
Dr. Marie-Claude Heuzey<br />
Dr. Gilles L’Éspérance<br />
Dr. Edu Ruiz<br />
Dr. François Trochu<br />
HEC MONTRÉAL<br />
Dr. Christian Levesque<br />
IWK HEALTH CENTRE<br />
Ms. Beth Bruce<br />
Dr. Natalie Yanchar<br />
LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY<br />
Dr. Michel Bédard<br />
MCGILL UNIVERSITY<br />
Dr. Benoit Boulet<br />
Prof. Madeleine Buck<br />
Dr. Pascal Hubert<br />
Dr. Musa Kamal<br />
Dr. Larry Lessard<br />
Dr. Hannah Michalska<br />
Dr. James Nemes<br />
Dr. Gordon Roberts<br />
Dr. Jerzy Szpunar<br />
Dr. Steve Yue<br />
MCMASTER UNIVERSITY<br />
Dr. Gary Bone<br />
Dr. Mohamed Elbestawi<br />
Dr. David Embury<br />
Dr. Andrew Hrymak<br />
Dr. Mukesh Jain<br />
Dr. Philip Koshy<br />
Dr. Dmitri Malakhov<br />
Dr. Joseph McDermid<br />
Dr. Marek Niewczas<br />
Dr. Michael Thompson<br />
Dr. Stephen Veldhuis<br />
Dr. David Wilkinson<br />
Dr. Charlotte Yates<br />
QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY<br />
Dr. Douglas Boyd<br />
Dr. Boyd Davis<br />
Dr. Bradley Diak<br />
Dr. Steven Harrison<br />
Dr. John Holmes<br />
Dr. Kunal Karan<br />
Dr. Il Yong Kim<br />
Dr. Marianna Kontopoulou<br />
Dr. Louise Mallory<br />
Dr. Chris Mechefske<br />
Dr. Patrick Oosthuizen<br />
Dr. Jon Pharoah<br />
Dr. Keith Pilkey<br />
Dr. Brian Surgenor<br />
Dr. Gennady Zak<br />
ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE<br />
OF CANADA<br />
Dr. Phil Bates<br />
Dr. Brant Peppley<br />
RYERSON UNIVERSITY<br />
Dr. Comondore Ravindran<br />
Dr. Filippo Salustri<br />
Dr. Fengfeng Xi<br />
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY<br />
Dr. Patricia Brantingham<br />
Dr. Paul Brantingham<br />
Dr. Ash Parameswaran<br />
Dr. Anthony Perl<br />
Dr. Mehrdad Saif<br />
TRENT UNIVERSITY<br />
Dr. Dimitry Anastakis<br />
UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL<br />
Dr. Jacques Bergeron<br />
Dr. Gregor Murray<br />
UNIVERSITÉ DE SHERBROOKE<br />
Dr. Noureddine Atalla<br />
Dr. Alain Berry<br />
Dr. Soumaya Cherkaoui<br />
Dr. Alain Desrochers<br />
Dr. Denis Gingras<br />
Dr. Patrice Masson<br />
Dr. François Michaud<br />
Dr. Kenneth Neale<br />
Dr. Raymond Panneton<br />
Dr. Shengrui Wang<br />
UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC À<br />
TROIS-RIVIÈRES<br />
Dr. Pierre Bénard<br />
Dr. Bohuslav Kokta<br />
UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL<br />
Dr. Carl Blais<br />
Dr. Brahim Chaib-draa<br />
Dr. Denis Laurendeau<br />
Dr. Yunlong Sheng<br />
Dr. Martin Simoneau<br />
Dr. Normand Teasdale<br />
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA<br />
Dr. Alidad Amirfazli<br />
Dr. Christopher Backhouse<br />
Dr. David Checkel<br />
Dr. Bonnie Dobbs<br />
Dr. Paul Hagler<br />
Dr. Hani Henein<br />
Dr. Charles Koch<br />
Dr. David Mitlin<br />
Dr. Zihui Xia<br />
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH<br />
COLUMBIA<br />
Dr. Akram Alfantazi<br />
Dr. Yusuf Altintas<br />
Dr. Kendal Bushe<br />
Dr. Steven Cockcroft<br />
Dr. Martin Davy<br />
Dr. Hadi Dowlatabadi<br />
Dr. William Dunford<br />
Dr. Robert Evans<br />
Dr. Philip Hill<br />
Dr. Milind Kandlikar<br />
Dr. Daan Maijer<br />
Dr. Matthias Militzer<br />
Dr. Shahriar Mirabbasi<br />
Dr. Anoush Poursartip<br />
Dr. Steven Rogak<br />
Dr. Douglas Romilly<br />
Dr. Tom Troczynski<br />
Dr. Reza Vaziri<br />
Dr. Mary Wells<br />
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY<br />
Dr. Luc Bauwens<br />
Dr. Jeffrey Caird<br />
Dr. Elizabeth Cannon<br />
Dr. Sheila Evans<br />
Dr. Roxie Isherwood<br />
Dr. Donald Kline<br />
Dr. Gérard Lachapelle<br />
Dr. Henry Leung<br />
Dr. Shahirose Premji<br />
Dr. Sandra Reilly<br />
Dr. Charles Scialfa<br />
Dr. Sarla Sethi<br />
Dr. Qiao Sun<br />
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH<br />
Dr. James Dickey<br />
Dr. R. Blair Nonnecke<br />
Dr. Lana Trick<br />
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA<br />
Dr. Rick Linden<br />
Dr. Michelle Porter<br />
Dr. Norman Richards<br />
UNIVERSITY OF NEW<br />
BRUNSWICK<br />
Dr. Wayne Albert<br />
Dr. Zengtao Chen<br />
Dr. Lynne Duffy<br />
Dr. Hossam Kishawy<br />
Dr. Huining Xiao<br />
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN<br />
BRITISH COLUMBIA<br />
Dr. Ian Blue<br />
UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO<br />
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY<br />
Dr. Ibrahim Dincer<br />
Dr. Remon Pop-Iliev<br />
Dr. Greg Rohrauer<br />
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA<br />
Dr. Ramiro Liscano<br />
Dr. Malcolm Man-Song-Hing<br />
Dr. Shawn Marshall<br />
UNIVERSITY OF REGINA<br />
Dr. Raphael Idem<br />
UNIVERSITY OF<br />
SASKATCHEWAN<br />
Dr. Ajay Dalai<br />
Dr. Martin Roberge<br />
Dr. Lynnette Stamler<br />
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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO<br />
Dr. Nasser Ashgriz<br />
Dr. Ridha Ben Mrad<br />
Dr. Jennifer Butters<br />
Dr. William Cleghorn<br />
Dr. Omer Gülder<br />
Dr. Andrew Howard<br />
Dr. Heather MacLean<br />
Dr. Shaker Meguid<br />
Dr. James Mills<br />
Dr. Hani Naguib<br />
Dr. Wai Tung Ng<br />
Dr. Tom North<br />
Dr. Chul Park<br />
Dr. Mohini Sain<br />
Dr. Murray Thomson<br />
Dr. Johannes Van Biesebroeck<br />
Dr. Ronald Venter<br />
Dr. James Wallace<br />
Dr. Zhirui Wang<br />
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA<br />
Dr. Ned Djilali<br />
Dr. Sadik Dost<br />
Dr. Peter Oshkai<br />
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO<br />
Dr. Jack Callaghan<br />
Dr. Christopher Clark<br />
Dr. Duane Cronin<br />
Dr. Cecile Devaud<br />
Dr. Jennifer Durkin<br />
Dr. Jan Huissoon<br />
Dr. Fathy Ismail<br />
Dr. Amir Khajepour<br />
Dr. Steve Lambert<br />
Dr. Xianguo Li<br />
Dr. John McPhee<br />
Dr. Magdy Salama<br />
Dr. Leonardo Simon<br />
Dr. James Strong<br />
Dr. Costas Tzoganakis<br />
Dr. Michael Worswick<br />
Dr. Norman Zhou<br />
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN<br />
ONTARIO<br />
Dr. Steven Beauchemin<br />
Dr. Lyndon Brown<br />
Dr. Eric Buckolz<br />
Dr. Jin Jiang<br />
Dr. Michael Kerr<br />
Dr. Robert Klassen<br />
Dr. Janice Miller Polgar<br />
Dr. J.B. Orange<br />
Dr. Alan Salmoni<br />
Dr. Lynn Shaw<br />
Prof. Robert Solomon<br />
Dr. Anthony Straatman<br />
Dr. Evelyn Vingilis<br />
Dr. Jeffrey Wood<br />
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR<br />
Dr. William Altenhof<br />
Dr. David Andrews<br />
Dr. Bubaker Boufama<br />
Dr. Robert Gaspar<br />
Ms. Denise Ghanam<br />
Dr. Faouzi Ghrib<br />
Dr. Daniel Green<br />
Dr. Peter Kwan<br />
Dr. Bruce Minaker<br />
Prof. Colin Novak<br />
Dr. Linda Patrick<br />
Dr. James Potvin<br />
Dr. Graham Reader<br />
Dr. Stephanie Ross<br />
Dr. Anne Snowdon<br />
Dr. Andrzej Sobiesiak<br />
Dr. Jerry Sokolowski<br />
Dr. Edwin Tam<br />
Dr. David Ting<br />
Dr. Daniel Watt<br />
Dr. Patricia Weir<br />
Dr. Ming Zheng<br />
Dr. Biao Zhou<br />
YORK UNIVERSITY<br />
Dr. Peter Keir<br />
Dr. David Wiesenthal<br />
Industry <strong>Research</strong>ers and Affiliations<br />
Dr. Alan Bernardi<br />
Bell Laboratories<br />
Dr. Keith Fagan<br />
Globis Data Inc.<br />
Dr. Barrie Kirk<br />
Globis Data Inc.<br />
Mr. G. Wang<br />
Meridian Technologies Inc.<br />
Dr. Michael DeBolt<br />
Ford Motor Company<br />
Dr. Ken Kendall<br />
Aston Martin<br />
Dr. Hamideh Parizi<br />
Simulent Inc.<br />
Mr. Peter Wawrow<br />
Leggett & Platt Automotive Group<br />
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Public Sector <strong>Research</strong>ers and Affiliations<br />
Mr. Paul Boase<br />
Transport Canada<br />
Dr. Richard Gilbert<br />
Centre for Sustainable Transportation<br />
Dr. Velimir Radmilovic<br />
University of California at Berkeley<br />
Dr. John Cavanaugh<br />
Wayne State University<br />
Ms. Aline Chouinard<br />
Transport Canada<br />
Dr. Daryoush Emadi<br />
CANMET-MTL<br />
Dr. Elhachmi Es-Sadiqi<br />
CANMET-MTL<br />
Dr. Zhili Feng<br />
Oak Ridge National Laboratory<br />
Dr. Langis Gagnon<br />
Centre de recherche informatique de Montréal<br />
Dr. France Laliberté<br />
Centre de recherche informatique de Montréal<br />
Dr. Mengnie Victor Li<br />
Portland State University<br />
Mr. Eric Maire<br />
Institut National des Sciences<br />
Appliquées de Lyon<br />
Ms. Lynn Mytelka<br />
UNU-INTECH<br />
Dr. Stuart Neill<br />
National <strong>Research</strong> Council Canada<br />
Dr. Alexandre Petrenko<br />
Centre de recherche informatique de Montréal<br />
Dr. Matthew Reed<br />
University of Michigan<br />
Dr. Tod Rutherford<br />
Syracuse University<br />
Dr. Mahi Sahoo<br />
CANMET-MTL<br />
Dr. Partho Sarkar<br />
Alberta <strong>Research</strong> Council<br />
Dr. Greg Smallwood<br />
National <strong>Research</strong> Council Canada<br />
Mr. Pierre Thiffault<br />
Transport Canada<br />
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Industry Partners<br />
A.V. Tchouvelev & Associates Inc.<br />
Applanix<br />
Arkema Canada<br />
Aston Martin<br />
Autoliv Electronics Canada Inc.<br />
Bell University Laboratories<br />
BIOX<br />
Bombardier Aerospace<br />
Cadence Automation<br />
CasalCorp<br />
Centre technique des industries mécaniques<br />
Centreline (Windsor) Ltd.<br />
Charlesglen Toyota<br />
Commonwealth Oil<br />
Cooper Standard Automotive<br />
Corning Environmental Technologies<br />
Cymat<br />
D.A. Stuart<br />
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc.<br />
DaimlerChrysler Corporation<br />
Decoma Autosystems<br />
Decoma International<br />
Defence <strong>Research</strong> and Development Canada<br />
Dofasco Inc.<br />
Domfer Metal Powders Ltd.<br />
Eagle Precision Technologies<br />
Ecka Granules<br />
Element Six<br />
Emitec<br />
Engine Control Systems<br />
ESI-Group<br />
Faurecia Automotive Seating Canada Ltd.<br />
Federal Mogul Sintered Products<br />
Fluent<br />
Ford Motor Company<br />
General Motors Canada Ltd.<br />
GKN Sinter Metals Inc.<br />
Global Leak Detection Inc.<br />
Globis Data Inc.<br />
Goodrich<br />
Harbour Consulting<br />
Huys Industries Ltd.<br />
Imperial Oil<br />
IMS Inc.<br />
Ingenia Polymers Corp.<br />
Intelligent Engineering Solutions Inc.<br />
International Truck and Engine Corp.<br />
Intier Automotive Seating<br />
Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc.<br />
Leggett and Platt Automotive Group<br />
Long-Dana<br />
Magna Closures<br />
Manifold Data Mining<br />
Medius Inc.<br />
Meridian Technologies Inc.<br />
M-K Power Product Corp.<br />
NEMAK of Canada Corporation<br />
NovaTube<br />
Novelis<br />
Orlick Industries Ltd.<br />
OSG Canada Ltd.<br />
Palcan Power Systems Ltd.<br />
Panasonic<br />
QuestAir Technologies Inc.<br />
Real-Time <strong>Innovation</strong>s, Inc.<br />
Renault<br />
Rotoflex International<br />
Sandvik Coromant<br />
Siemens<br />
Siemens VDO<br />
Simulent Inc<br />
Stackpole AGD<br />
Tesma Engine Technologies<br />
Timminco Ltd.<br />
TISEC Inc.<br />
TRW Automotive<br />
Umicore<br />
University of Windsor/ DaimlerChrysler<br />
Automotive <strong>Research</strong> and Development Centre<br />
Van Rob Stampings<br />
Woodbridge Group<br />
Public Sector Partners<br />
Alberta <strong>Research</strong> Council<br />
BIOCAP Canada Foundation<br />
British Columbia Chiefs of Police<br />
British Columbia Ministry of Education<br />
British Columbia Provincial Government<br />
Calgary Health Region<br />
Canada <strong>Research</strong> Chair Program<br />
Canadian Autoworkers Union (CAW)<br />
Canadian Institute for the Relief of<br />
Pain & Disability<br />
Canadian Institutes of Health <strong>Research</strong><br />
Centre de recherche informatique de Montréal<br />
Centre for Automotive Materials &<br />
Manufacturing<br />
CR-PREMUS - University of Waterloo<br />
Department of National Defense<br />
Government of Manitoba<br />
Institut National des Sciences<br />
Appliquées de Lyon<br />
International Lead Zinc <strong>Research</strong><br />
Organization, Inc.<br />
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory<br />
Lybian Education Program<br />
Manitoba Ministry of Justice<br />
Manitoba Public Insurance Corp.<br />
Materials and Manufacturing Ontario<br />
Ministry of Transportation Ontario<br />
Mothers Against Drunk <strong>Driving</strong> Canada<br />
National <strong>Research</strong> Council Canada -<br />
Institute for Chemical Process and<br />
Environmental Technology<br />
National <strong>Research</strong> Council Canada -<br />
Institute for Fuel Cell <strong>Innovation</strong><br />
Natural Resources Canada<br />
New Brunswick <strong>Innovation</strong> Foundation<br />
NRC Chalk River<br />
Oak Ridge National Laboratory<br />
Ontario Centres of <strong>Excellence</strong><br />
Earth and Environmental Technologies<br />
Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program<br />
Royal Canadian Mounted Police<br />
Saskatchewan Canola<br />
Development Commission<br />
Saskatchewan <strong>Research</strong> Council<br />
Société d’e lassurance automobile du Québec<br />
Syracuse University<br />
Transport Canada<br />
University of California at Berkeley/PATH<br />
UNU/INTECH<br />
Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of Ontario<br />
Young Drivers of Canada<br />
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Financial Statements
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Balance Sheet<br />
As at March 31, 2006<br />
2006 2005<br />
$ $<br />
ASSETS<br />
Current assets<br />
Cash (note 3) 1,768,296 1,818,045<br />
Accounts receivable 16,500 274,900<br />
Prepaid expenses 43,222 53,633<br />
1,828,018 2,146,578<br />
Property, plant and equipment (note 4) 99,137 145,888<br />
1,927,155 2,292,466<br />
LIABILITIES<br />
Current liabilities<br />
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 39,824 62,875<br />
Deferred revenue (note 5) 1,470,845 1,754,568<br />
1,510,669 1,817,443<br />
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Contingency (note 7)<br />
Net assets 416,486 475,023<br />
1,927,155 2,292,466<br />
Approved by the Board of Directors<br />
Director: Norman Lockington<br />
Director: Gerry Lukassen<br />
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Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets<br />
For the year ended March 31, 2006<br />
2006 2005<br />
$ $<br />
REVENUES<br />
Government assistance - NSERC 4,571,272 4,408,745<br />
Government assistance - SSHRC 1,523,758 1,469,582<br />
Industrial research support 375,067 153,166<br />
University of Windsor contributions (note 6) 210,518 162,314<br />
Network support - 15,000<br />
Conference fees 46,443 36,056<br />
Event sponsorship 77,275 93,378<br />
Interest 23,765 26,328<br />
6,828,098 6,364,569<br />
EXPENSES<br />
Project (note 8) 5,015,446 5,005,608<br />
Industrial research expenditure 400,025 141,750<br />
Operating (note 6) 788,548 716,641<br />
Networking 171,717 154,150<br />
Network conferences 510,899 458,459<br />
6,886,635 6,476,608<br />
Excess of expenses over revenues (58,537) (112,039)<br />
Net assets - Beginning of year 475,023 587,062<br />
Net assets - End of year 416,486 475,023<br />
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Statement of Cash Flows<br />
For the year ended March 31, 2006<br />
2006 2005<br />
$ $<br />
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES<br />
Excess of expenses over revenues for the year (58,537) (112,039)<br />
Adjustment for amortization 52,080 51,917<br />
(6,457) (60,122)<br />
Net change in non-cash working capital<br />
Decrease (increase) in<br />
Accounts receivable 258,400 (259,900)<br />
Prepaid expenses 10,411 (17,343)<br />
(Increase) decrease in<br />
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (23,051) 34,405<br />
Deferred revenue (283,723) (349,266)<br />
(44,420) (652,226)<br />
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES<br />
Acquisition of computer equipment (3,354) -<br />
Acquisition of furniture and fixtures (1,975) -<br />
(5,329) -<br />
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (49,749) (652,226)<br />
Cash and cash equivalents - Beginning of year 1,818,045 2,470,271<br />
Cash and cash equivalents - End of year 1,768,296 1,818,045<br />
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Notes to Financial Statements<br />
March 31, 2006<br />
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT EVENT<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong>, one of the Federal Networks of Centres of <strong>Excellence</strong>, commenced operations in fiscal 2001/2002 through<br />
an agreement with the Natural Sciences and Engineering <strong>Research</strong> Council (“NSERC”) and the Social Sciences and<br />
Humanities <strong>Research</strong> Council (“SSHRC”). <strong>AUTO21</strong> has completed its fifth year of its initial seven-year research cycle<br />
and underwent its first midterm review last year. <strong>AUTO21</strong> has received letters patent dated December 31, 2002, in<br />
accordance with Part II of the Canada Corporations Act under the name <strong>AUTO21</strong> Inc.<br />
Subsequent event and transfer of operations<br />
On April 1, 2006, <strong>AUTO21</strong> contributed its net assets at its carrying value, which approximates fair value, and related<br />
rights and obligations to <strong>AUTO21</strong> Inc. <strong>AUTO21</strong> Inc. will continue to operate under the initial seven-year research cycle<br />
referred to above.<br />
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES<br />
Revenue recognition<br />
Government assistance<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> follows the deferral method of accounting for government contributions. These restricted contributions are<br />
recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenses are incurred.<br />
Other<br />
Other revenue is recognized in the period which the contributions are earned.<br />
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Cash and cash equivalents<br />
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid investments.<br />
Property, plant and equipment<br />
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and amortized over their useful lives as follows:<br />
Computer equipment<br />
Furniture and fixtures<br />
Leasehold improvements<br />
3 years straight-line<br />
7 years straight-line<br />
7 years straight-line<br />
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Use of estimates<br />
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management<br />
to makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of<br />
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and<br />
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.<br />
3. CASH<br />
Cash represents amounts held in trust by the University of Windsor (“the University”) in accordance with the<br />
Host Agreement:<br />
2006 2005<br />
$ $<br />
Restricted cash 1,532,472 1,575,288<br />
Unrestricted cash 235,824 242,757<br />
1,768,296 1,818,045<br />
Restricted cash represents government and other assistance received, which is subject to NSERC, SSHRC and other<br />
expenditure eligibility requirements.<br />
4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT<br />
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2006<br />
Accumulated<br />
Cost Amortization Net<br />
$ $ $<br />
Computer equipment 50,875 46,998 3,877<br />
Furniture and fixtures 52,912 33,836 19,076<br />
Leasehold improvements 265,017 188,833 76,184<br />
368,804 269,667 99,137<br />
2005<br />
Accumulated<br />
Cost Amortization Net<br />
$ $ $<br />
Computer equipment 47,521 40,151 7,370<br />
Furniture and fixtures 50,937 26,465 24,472<br />
Leasehold improvements 265,017 150,971 114,046<br />
363,475 217,587 145,888<br />
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5. DEFERRED REVENUE<br />
2006 2005<br />
$ $<br />
Balance - Beginning of year – Government Funds 1,319,083 1,963,410<br />
Contributions received from NSERC 4,350,000 3,925,500<br />
Contributions received from SSHRC 1,450,000 1,308,500<br />
Total Government Funds 5,800,000 5,234,000<br />
7,119,083 7,197,410<br />
Less: Amount recognized as government assistance in year 6,095,030 5,878,327<br />
Balance - End of year – Government Funds 1,024,053 1,319,083<br />
Other Funds received 446,792 435,485<br />
Balance – End of year 1,470,845 1,754,568<br />
Other funds include monies received or invoiced from external supporters held in trust for <strong>AUTO21</strong> researchers and the<br />
2006 Conference Revenue invoiced in the current fiscal year.<br />
6. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE HOST INSTITUTION<br />
In accordance with <strong>AUTO21</strong>’s Host Agreement with the University, the University has agreed to provide <strong>AUTO21</strong> with<br />
annual funding and in kind contributions.<br />
During the year, <strong>AUTO21</strong> received funding and in kind contributions from the University.<br />
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7. CONTINGENCY<br />
<strong>AUTO21</strong> is contingently liable under the terms of the Host Agreement with the University to reimburse the University for<br />
reconverting all space facilities presently occupied by <strong>AUTO21</strong> in the event of relocation before March 23, 2008. It is<br />
not the intention of <strong>AUTO21</strong> to vacate the premises before that date. Commencing April 1, 2004, the amount of the<br />
contingent liability will be reduced by 25% per annum.<br />
8. PROJECT EXPENSES<br />
Funds were returned to <strong>AUTO21</strong> from several participating institutions (universities). These refunds were the result of<br />
excess carryovers and one researcher leaving a project. The project expenses reflect the net payments less refunds.<br />
9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS<br />
The organization’s financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities<br />
and deferred revenue. Due to the short term period to maturity of the instruments, the carrying values, as presented in<br />
the balance sheet, are reasonable estimates of fair value. It is management’s opinion that the entity is not exposed to<br />
significant interest rate, foreign currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.<br />
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