The aim of this project is to develop and characterize metal matrix composite materials for applications in the field of power electronics and automotive. The material under study are constituted by a copper or aluminum matrix, reinforced by carbon (fibers or platelets) and it is known that the composite properties depend on the orientation of […]

Drama is a unique and effective way to help students understand and retain information in the classroom. Studies have shown that drama can increase creativity, insight and retention (O’Hara, 1984, p. 314). Drama is especially useful when it is used cross-curricularly (educational lessons that cover more than one subject). My proposed research project will focus […]

The overall objective of my research project is to examine the pedagogies and perceptions of English language teachers in China with the intent of comparing and contrasting them to those of French language teachers in Canada. The summarized objectives are (1) to develop a clear understanding of teaching strategies used by English language teachers in […]

The Technology in Geography research project analyzes how teachers within Chinese high schools use technology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) within geography classes to aid in delivering course material. Coming from an educational background that was highly centred on using GIS, I find it critical to include GIS technologies within Geography as a way to […]

Les 25 prochaines années représentent une période de transition au cours de laquelle plusieurs matériaux fonctionnels passeront d’un stade « laboratoire » à un stade « commercial ». L’accès à ces matériaux et leur incorporation dans des systèmes d’usage courant solutionneront plusieurs problématiques récurrentes en santé, en développement durable et en énergie. C’est pourquoi, les […]

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating disease associated with pain, loss of mobility and reduced quality of life. There is no cure for OA, and treatment for many people involves expensive surgeries or drugs that carry risky side effects. New treatments, including changing the way people walk – termed gait modification – have been developed […]

This project will explore the dialect of China English at Southwest University in Chongqing, China. The research will attempt to connect the study of China English to the purpose of offering a more inclusive and comprehensive education for English language learning students in Canadian schools. The project will involve an observation of China English as […]

The south Indian megacity of Chennai, India is susceptible to recurrent flooding and seawater infiltration. The city is quickly urbanizing, but the expansion of municipal infrastructure for water and drainage has not kept pace with this rate of development. So, in the event of a storm, the city does not have the necessary built infrastructure […]

La tomographie par induction magnétique est une technique d’imagerie biomédicale récente qui peut être appliquée, par exemple, pour la détection d’accidents vasculaires cérébraux et l’imagerie pulmonaire. Elle utilise un champ magnétique à basse fréquence pour identifier les propriétés diélectriques des tissus. La reconstruction du milieu biologique à partir des mesures du champ est complexe et […]

The main objective of my research project is to compare the Canadian Geography curriculum with the Geography curriculum in China within grades 7 and 8. Over the course of 3 months I will be able to analyze the major topics covered by the Chinese geography teachers, explore the resources available to students and analyze how […]

La comparaison des bases de données floristiques et des analyses statistiques permettront de comparer la biodiversité des tourbières restaurées et des tourbières naturelles utilisées comme site d’emprunt. Cette étude visera aussi à répertorier les espèces présentes en tourbières naturelles et absentes en tourbières restaurées sur sites industriels. Suite à cela, des inventaires seront mis en […]

La vie en Arctique est contrainte par la photopériode et le spectre de la lumière solaire. Le spectre auquel les microalgues diatomées sont exposées dans l’eau est similaire à celui de l’œil humain. Les diatomées et les humains possèdent des horloges biologiques permettant de synchroniser la physiologie à l’environnement. Elles sont régulées par des photorécepteurs […]