Topological features can arise when you combine materials or lattices of different configurations at the interface. Individual elements of the lattice can be engineered to select modes which do not propagate into the rest of the system (by splitting them), and the rest would be able to, using Floquet optical ring resonators. We propose to […]

The biological role of exosomes in cancer development renders them potential biomarkers for early cancer diagnostics. Current exosome extraction methods yield impure samples and are composed of relatively harsh conditions that cause exosome denaturation. Exosomes related clinical applications and research require tools to isolate exosomes from biological samples in its native form with high purities. […]

The focus of this project is focused on developing thermal transport coatings, which makes use of a new proprietary graphene-like material developed by 3M Canada. The need for improved thermal transport coating is important to numerous optoelectronic applications, photovoltaics and in particular the semiconductor industry as computing power continues to increase. The proposed research will […]

La théorie de la Rélativité General (RG) est la resposable pour décrir le mouvement des corps qui subit l’effet d’une force d’atraction gravitationnel, tel que la terre et la lune. En plus, elle est encore capable de décrire comme doivent être les mouvement des galaxies au ciel, et même de quel façon doit-il l’univers évoluer […]

The next generation neutrino experiments like Hyper-Kamiokande will have statistical power, but the presence of detector systematics will limit the discovery potential of the experiments. The uncertainties due to construction tolerances, support frame shift from PMT buoyancy, and the source deployment system, combined with uncertainties in PMT angular response, and position-dependent water quality, can limit […]

Hydrogels can hold many times their weight in water and consequentially find a diverse range of applications, ranging from biomedical applications to photonics and adhesion. However, their moisture content is not easily controlled; in wet environments, water easily enters the hydrogel, and in dry environments, water in the hydrogel quickly evaporates. This leads to swollen […]

Urban sprawl has become a major concern in scientific and political discussions because of its many detrimental environmental, economic, and social effects. The current trends in urban sprawl in many countries are in conflict with the spirit and the principles of sustainable development. How can this growing challenge be addressed by future urban growth management […]

This research project consists in obtaining detailed information about the structure of a particular class of crystalline materials named metal–organic frameworks, comprised of inorganic nodes interconnected by organic linkers. Their highly ordered structure allows the use of routine characterization techniques to earn insights about the organization of atoms and molecules within their framework. However, due […]

Pharmaceuticals are considered intractable and easily transported into the water system. As a result, wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are unsuccessful in completely removing these contaminants. The successful removal of these pharmaceuticals depends on the removal and purification technologies that are being used and the physiochemical properties exhibited by these pharmaceuticals. Recent research from Canada concludes […]

Bunch and burn operations is a common tool for controlling the spread of mountain pine beetle in Alberta and involves felling and piling of infested pine trees and subsequently, burning the log decks to eradicate the beetles. Current practices mandate the complete burn of the bark, whereas past studies and government standards have shown that […]

La photochimie est l’utilisation de la lumière comme réactif pour produire des molécules. Elle permet de simplifier et de raccourcir des synthèses et a donc un grand intérêt pour des domaines tels que la chimie pharmaceutique. A l’heure actuelle, peu d’équipes de recherches emploient cette technique, notamment à cause du prix des photo réacteurs et […]

Pour faire face à la demande croissante de débit de données par les citoyens, de nouvelles technologies et/ou nouvelles techniques sont désormais requises. Ce projet de recherche vise à combler ce défi technologique d’envergure au moyen d’ondes térahertz (THz). Ces ondes sont capables de supporter des bandes passantes plus élevées tout en ayant une latence […]