Les métaux lourds sont utilisés couramment dans les procédés de l’industrie chimique. Cependant, leur utilisation est problématique en raison de leur coût élevé, de leur toxicité et des dommages environnementaux que ceux-ci causent. Dans ce projet de recherche, le potentiel commercial et industriel des alternatives sans métaux sera évalué. Ces procédés permettront entre autres de […]

Since the mid-nineteenth century, technology has advanced at an exponential rate due to the large demand for computing power and performance. We are presently at a critical point where the switch from classical to quantum computing is required, however, the technology is still in its infancy. Unlike classical computers, which control information flow through bits […]

As a PhD student, my work revolves around the synthesis and characterization of novel oxyfluoride indium-based glass ceramics with a wide transmission range in the infrared, for an application in small-scale photonic components. Our team discovered a new crystalline phase exhibiting interesting optical properties ; my goal is to synthetize this phase in as many […]

The proposed multifunctional platform of bioplastics demonstrates an attractive alternative to food packaging, improving the sustainability of plastics within the food sector, reducing our dependence on fossil-based polymers. The optimized biopolymers meet the expectations of safety and other benefits of plastics for both, the consumers and retailers. Our proposed formulations can handle higher temperatures for […]

The proposed research project aims to develop a method for estimating sound speed profiles in underwater environments. By utilizing pulse-echo acoustic techniques, we can accurately determine the sound speed, which is crucial for various applications such as ocean acoustic studies. The expected benefits to our partner organization include improved underwater acoustic measurements, enhanced mapping of […]

L’accès à l’eau est un défi majeur de notre époque en raison de la croissance démographique mondiale. D’ici 2050, la population mondiale dépassera 10 milliards de personnes, ce qui soulève des inquiétudes quant à l’approvisionnement en eau potable et à l’irrigation agricole. L’agriculture est le principal utilisateur d’eau douce, représentant près de 70% des ressources […]

The industry partner1QBit has access to a processor that uses an adiabatic annealing technique to address a special class of optimization problems for initial application in finance. Optimization problems have a long and broad relevance to challenges faced in the financial sector. The prospect of quantum annealing as a way to innovate in solving finance […]

Radio signals of neutral hydrogen atoms from the very early universe are a crucial tracer for us to understand the formation of first stars, black holes, and galaxies. Observations of these signals are challenging due to the contaminations from bright astrophysical objects in the foreground and Radio Frequency Interference from terrestrial communications. In this project, […]

Forestry is a cornerstone for many communities, and maintaining forest ecosystems is critical for habitat conservation and the maintenance of wildlife. The aim of this project is to build knowledge that will aid in promoting sustainable forestry and more resilient forest ecosystems. Climate change is increasing the severity and frequency of drought events. In this […]

This project intends to use Canada’s rich forest fiber resources for the development of strong structural products, and improve the performance of cellulose-based products. Such high-performance cellulose-based products will be realized by binding 3D printed cellulose using the partner organization (National Silicates)’s sodium/potassium silicates products. The partner will also benefit significantly from this project as […]

Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere in our modern world. They are used in many applications, including portable electronic devices and electric vehicles. The current methods for manufacturing the electrodes in these batteries involve the use of solvents, which can be hazardous and which require significant energy to dry off. This project will focus on studying polymers […]

Electrochemical aptamer-based sensors (aptasensors) are a promising type of biosensor that can be potentially used as a biomedical diagnostic tool to detect a wide range of biochemicals with remarkable sensitivity and selectivity. However, the surface of electrochemical aptasensors is susceptible to degradation and etching, which can compromise their reliability and stability. To address this issue, […]