Additional Mitacs Business Strategy Internship awarded for student research in business intelligence and predictive analytics
Algoma University students are contributing to one of Canada’s most important research areas, quantum technologies, earning national recognition through prestigious Mitacs awards that support both advanced research and industry-driven innovation.
Two Faculty of Computer Science and Technology (FCST) students, Muhammad Minhajuddin and Vidhi, have been awarded the highly competitive Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA). Their research, titled ‘A Comparative Analysis and Integration Framework for Quantum Key Distribution Protocols in Next-Generation Networks,’ is a critical component of next-generation secure communication systems as quantum technologies continue to reshape how data is protected.
This summer, both students will conduct advanced research at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland under the supervision of Dr. Ajmery Sultana, Algoma University Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, and Dr. S.M. Riazul Islam, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Aberdeen. Each student will receive $6,000 in funding to support international travel and research-related expenses.
“Opportunities like this allow our students to apply their knowledge on a global stage while contributing to fields that are shaping the future,” said Dr. Sultana. “We are incredibly proud of Muhammad and Vidhi for earning this recognition.”
In addition, two Algoma University student interns, Bruna Jacinto Grassi and Tarandeep Singh, have been awarded the Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) for their research project ‘Enhancing Educational Business Intelligence with Predictive Analytics and LLM Driven Insights’.
This project aims to enhance the data analytics capabilities of an educational software company by upgrading its existing Business Intelligence (BI) system. A more powerful and proactive analytics product helps schools make faster, data-driven decisions, strengthening the company’s competitive edge in the educational technology market. Each student will receive $15,000 to support applied research that bridges academic expertise with real-world business challenges, while collaborating directly with industry partner Plurilogic Inc.
“The Mitacs BSI opportunity not only showcases Algoma U students’ growing capacity to lead cutting-edge, industry-driven projects but also reflects the University’s commitment to fostering innovation and strengthening industry partnerships that drive educational and business advancement,” added Dr. Sultana.
Together, these achievements highlight Algoma University students’ growing role in both advanced research and applied innovation. Opportunities such as the Mitacs BSI and GRA enable students to engage in international collaboration, gain hands-on research experience, and contribute to work that is globally relevant and grounded in real-world impact.
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