Tailoring the Anisotropy of First-Row Transition Metal and Their Interactions

The proposed collaboration project between the Richeson and Journaux groups has a primary purpose of identifying new magnetic phenomena derived from common, inexpensive transition metals. The focus is on compounds containing cobalt and iron metal centers since these metals have larger than usual magnetic anisotropies. In order to design these compounds, specific chemical groups will […]

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New methods and applications for monitoring bacteria inwater

We have previously developed and commercialized a bacteria detection technology that is now being marketed for testing E. coli and coliform bacteria in water. The work proposed here will provide tests for additional bacteria types, and new applications of current tests. Each new test will be a combination of new sample handling methods and additional […]

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Yeast Mitochondrial Threonyl-tRNA Synthetase (MST1) as a Model Enzyme for Studying High Fidelity Information: a Multi-scale Computational Chemistry Study

In order for the body to function properly, information from DNA must be translated correctly into proteins. One group of enzymes critical to this process is the aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases (aaRS). These enzymes attach an amino acid to its cognate tRNA, which delivers them to make proteins. Although this process is critical to the survival of […]

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Synthesis and self-assembly of bipyrimidine decorated porphyrins

build molecular structures that exhibit specific properties such as rigidity, electric conductivity, or porosity. Building these structures without bricks and mortar is no easy task. Instead, we use synthetic chemistry to create new building blocks and take advantage of favorable interactions between these molecules to produce new assemblies. Porphyrins are naturally occurring molecules necessary for […]

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Dynamic Modelling of Be Stars Disks

The proposed project is to create dynamic models of a Be Star Disk using the SINGLEBE code. This project will be the next paper in the series of papers titled; The Dynamical Evolution of Be Star Disks around Be Stars part I and III by Haubois and Carciofi et al. This series of papers are […]

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Nouveaux matériaux vitreux pour l’optique guidée à transparence étendue jusqu’au moyen infrarouge

Le projet proposé consiste en l’étude de nouveaux verres constitués d’oxydes dits lourds tels que l’oxyde de gallium, de germanium ou encore de bismuth pour des applications spéciales en optique et en photonique. Ces matériaux doivent être transparents dans le moyen infrarouge, au-delà des verres traditionnels qui sont par exemple employés dans le domaine des […]

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Nonlinear Frequency Response Analysis for Fuel Cell Diagnostics

In order to enhance the capabilities of fuel cell test stations, a new tool for fuel cell diagnostics based on nonlinear frequency response analysis (NFRA) will be developed. NFRA applies a perturbation of the operating current and measures the voltage response of the cell. By varying the frequency of the perturbation, processes with different dynamics […]

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Développement et caractérisation de photosensibilisateurs à base de complexes de ruthénium cyclométalés par des dérivés dipyrrométhènes.

Dans un contexte où l’approvisionnement énergétique mondial du 21e siècle est un enjeu majeur, le développement de sources d’énergie renouvelables suscite l’attention croissante de la communauté scientifique et industrielle. Ce stage Accélération au sein de l’entreprise Saint-Jean Photochimie Inc. visera le développement de nouveaux photosensibilisateurs à base de dérivés dipyrrométhènes cyclométalés sur des complexes de […]

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Stepping Out. The impact of exercise on young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The overall research project undertaken by the University of Calgary graduate students will examine the effects of exercise on young adults 18-35 years of age with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Areas of investigation include cerebral blood flow changes, as well as sleep behavioral improvements. By doing research such as this, we will justify the use […]

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