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Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

University of Ottawa

$121,000.00

Validation of NRC’s Microplastic Model in Japan’s coastal waters

FY 2025-26 · 2025-09-01

Summary
Microplastic pollution in water bodies is currently a major global concern and intensive research activities are being conducted internationally to address this issue. To this end, the NRC has developed an advanced numerical model (CaMPSim-3D) to simulate the fate and transport of microplastics in water bodies using the particle tracking method. The model has been developed in collaboration with the University of Ottawa and has attracted international attention. To maintain and promote its status as one of the top global models, it is important to validate the model for different applications and evaluate its accuracy for further development and improvement. The objective of the Project is to validate the model in Japan’s coastal waters. The Project includes field data collection and hydrodynamic and particle transport simulations.
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location
Ottawa|Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
119278877
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
1031909
Agreement Start Date
2025-09-01
Agreement Title
Validation of NRC’s Microplastic Model in Japan’s coastal waters
Agreement Title (French)
Validation du modèle de microplastiques du CNRC dans les eaux côtières du Japon
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$121,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Microplastic pollution in water bodies is currently a major global concern and intensive research activities are being conducted internationally to address this issue. To this end, the NRC has developed an advanced numerical model (CaMPSim-3D) to simulate the fate and transport of microplastics in water bodies using the particle tracking method. The model has been developed in collaboration with the University of Ottawa and has attracted international attention. To maintain and promote its status as one of the top global models, it is important to validate the model for different applications and evaluate its accuracy for further development and improvement. The objective of the Project is to validate the model in Japan’s coastal waters. The Project includes field data collection and hydrodynamic and particle transport simulations.
Description (French)
La pollution des plans d’eau par les microplastiques est actuellement une préoccupation mondiale majeure. Des recherches intensives sont menées à l’échelle internationale pour remédier à ce problème. À cette fin, le CNRC a mis au point un modèle numérique avancé (CaMPSim-3D) pour simuler le devenir et le transport des microplastiques dans les plans d’eau à l’aide de la méthode de suivi des particules. Ce modèle, développé en collaboration avec l’Université d’Ottawa, a attiré l’attention du monde. Afin de maintenir et de promouvoir son statut parmi les meilleurs modèles mondiaux, il est important de valider le modèle pour différentes applications et d’évaluer sa précision en vue de son développement et de son amélioration. L’objectif du projet est de valider le modèle dans les eaux côtières du Japon. Le projet prévoit une collecte de données sur le terrain et des simulations hydrodynamiques et de transport de particules.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Ottawa--Vanier--Gloucester
Federal Riding (French)
Ottawa--Vanier--Gloucester
Federal Riding Number
35081
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
119278877
Recipient City
Ottawa|Ottawa
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Ottawa
Recipient Postal Code
K1N 6N5
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q2-1031909