Magnetometers have been used for decades for exploration in mining, navigation and defence and security. However, high accuracy sensors often provide only the amplitude of magnetic fields, severely limiting the extent of magnetic interpretations. A novel type of quantum magnetometers based on Nitrogen Vacancy centers in diamond promise enhanced sensitivity and accuracy, while providing the […]

Food freshness is an essential consideration for food quality control and consumer acceptance, especially for fish and related products which are highly perishable due to their special biological and physicochemical characteristics. Conventional methods to detect fish spoilage are generally not suitable for on-site application due to the complexity of procedures and high testing requirements. Thus, […]

Hybrid organic–inorganic halide perovskites nanocrystals (HPNCs), such as CH3NH3PbX3 (X = Cl, Br, I), have recently experienced extraordinary development in optoelectronic applications due to their promising optical and electrical properties. Although most investigations have been mainly focused on improving and optimizing photovoltaics, light-emitting diodes, and photodetectors efficiencies of HPNCs, there is great interest and potential […]

Le projet de recherche s’inscrit dans le contexte précis du besoin d’Hydro-Québec de mieux estimer la probabilité de manifestation de vents de forces dites extrêmes et potentiellement dommageables pour le réseau d’infrastructures électriques. Il aura pour objectif de développer des modèles statistiques permettant de corriger les biais dans les prévisions de vents afin de mieux […]

Demand for biomanufacturing capacity has grown to unexpected levels during the current pandemic and the global vaccine supply shortage. Academic programs provide workers with the necessary background qualifications for employment; however, they are unable to meet the job role-specific requirements for cleanroom-based biomanufacturing under current good manufacturing practices (GMP) necessary for production for patients. This […]

A new collaboration with the Chair in Energy Systems at Technical University of Munich and the Catalytic & Plasma Processing Engineering laboratory was established in October 2021 through a successful bilateral-funded project on green plasma-catalytic ammonia synthesis. The main objectives of this initial one-year project is to demonstrate the possibility of integrating a plasma source […]

The proposed research aims to develop nanotechnology based on low-cost iron oxide for easy detection, targeting and separation of biomacromolecules from mixtures of proteins and nucleic acids. Iron oxide nanoparticles will be coated with polymers on the surface. The surface exposed chemical groups will be tuned through synthetic articulation of the polymers. The iron oxide […]

Agricultural soils in the humid temperate regions (Ontario and Quebec) of Canada are the major source of non-point pollution from Phosphorus in freshwater rivers and lakes. The incidence of cyanobacterial blooms has increased dramatically in the last decade, which has been linked to P and N enrichment by subsurface drain effluent. Agricultural soils, treated with […]

This study will seek to build a normative theory of compromise and federalism. Several questions will serve as guidelines for our research: If federalism does depend on a specific type of compromise, what kind of compromise are we talking about? Would federalism be a normatively acceptable form of compromise? Several analytical differences will be explored: […]

In warm climates warm temperatures cause thermal stratification in hydropower reservoirs inhibiting mixing and leading to deoxygenation of waters at depth (hypolimnium). Turbines withdrawing water at depth result in low dissolved oxygen (DO) in the downstream flow having a large negative impact on the downstream riverine ecosystem. Legislation in the USA and elsewhere now requires […]

The project will test new data transmitting technology as equipment for measuring such soil physical characteristics as temperature, humidity and CO2. Data transmitted both wirelessly (through the air) and below the soil surface at different depths will be determined. Apart from this, it is expected that measurements from soil freezing and thawing cycles will be […]

The mining industry is integral to modern living standards and related technological advancements. However, mining operations are complex and capital-intensive ventures that rely on the coordination of a number of moving parts to remain viable. Moreover, external forces such as evolving global economic, socio-environmental and geopolitical factors also present significant levels of risk to modern […]