Le présent stage de recherche a pour objectif d’explorer la conception et l’étude d’un capteur microfluidique à résonateur micro-ondes dans le but de caractériser et de détecter des liquides. Ce stage s’inscrit dans le cadre d’un projet de recherche doctoral mené par le stagiaire à l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), en collaboration avec une […]

There is a need to develop renewable fuels derived from biological sources that have chemical properties that are similar to petroleum-derived fuels. We are investigating the use of chemical building blocks made by bacteria that may be used as fuel additives to improve the cold weather performance of biodiesel, or directly as fuels if chemically […]

Environ deux tiers des blessures à la moelle épinière touchent la région cervicale, causant une tétraplégie. Au Canada, 40 000 personnes ont une fonction de bras et de main réduite à cause de ces blessures. Même si certains conservent un mouvement volontaire partiel, la récupération est souvent limitée. Les nouvelles technologies neuroprothétiques cherchent à améliorer […]

The project objective is to design and manufacture ultrasonic sensors capable of operating at temperatures up to 800 oC. Such transducers can be affixed to hot piping systems and pressure vessels in petrochemical plants, electrical power generating stations, and manufacturing plants. These sensors can then provide continuous information to the plant operator regarding the onset […]

Bolted joints are the most common interface in PWC’s gas turbine aeroengines and are believed to be a significant source of structural damping in the system. However, very little is known about the actual mechanisms at play in the joints. By conducting a systematic bolted flange research program, experimental data on bolted joints and engine […]

La réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre des navires est un enjeu important auquel fait face l’industrie maritime. L’utilisation de techniques de navigation écoénergétique permet notamment aux armateurs de réduire de façon significative leur consommation en carburant fossile. Toutefois, l’évaluation de l’efficacité de ces techniques est ralentie par le manque de données […]

This research project aims to enhance the feeling of touch in artificial limbs and robots through a cutting-edge solution called biomimetic electronic skin. Existing touch technologies are limited, and this study is set out to make them feel more lifelike for amputees and more capable for robotic systems. We are developing an efficient electronic system […]

K3 Green Tech Company Inc. aims to make the life of truck drivers and truck fleets easier and safer, bringing to the market a solution that makes the management of truck batteries more smart, cheaper, and reliable. K3 has developed a product named IGA SOLAR which equalizes the consumption of the battery using solar panels […]

The proposed research project is intended to develop a software solution (middleware) that will work in conjunction with a remote communication device (i.e. ability to communicate via satellite and/or cellular networks) to greatly reduce the cost and complexity of monitoring in-field sensors including wireless sensors and critical industrial equipment from a centrally located office environment. […]

Currently, KidsAbility therapists spend a substantial portion of their time on indirect client activities, primarily focused on creating extensive reports and notes that detail each child’s progress. For every minute spent with a client, clinicians spend up to two minutes writing these important documents. This process, while crucial, is time-consuming and diverts valuable resources from […]

In the proposed project, a series of computer-aided simulations will be conducted to determine the thermal behaviour of engine components in the presence of a fire inside the engine. The goal is to predict the heat transfer rate into the components, and the behaviour of the oil found inside those components. Results of this work […]

Traditional space cooling using air conditioners is very energy intensive, creates a net warming effect to the globe, and involves refrigerants that are ozone-depleting and potent greenhouse gases. In Canada, 6% of all energy use in the commercial sector is for space cooling alone, and this number is expected to grow significantly in the coming […]