Cold-region infrastructure faces significant challenges due to freeze–thaw cycles, frost heave, and moisture-induced degradation. While waste-derived Engineered Polystyrene Textiles (EPT) offer a sustainable alternative to conventional geosynthetics, selecting the optimal formulation for both performance and environmental impact remains critical. This project aims to conduct a life-cycle assessment (LCA) combined with a multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) […]

Ce projet vise à approfondir la compréhension des mécanismes fondamentaux lors du dopage métallique de films de DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) déposés par PECVD couplé à l’injection d’aérosol, procédé plasma permettant la synthèse de couches minces. Ces films, composés d’un réseau de liaisons carbonées sp² et sp³, présentent une grande dureté, une inertie chimique élevée et […]

Cette recherche évalue l’impact des technologies émergentes (telles que l’automatisation, l’intelligence artificielle) sur les opérations minières souterraines, en considérant leurs dimensions environnementales, sociales, techniques et économiques. En développant des outils d’aide à la décision et des modèles analytiques, elle vise à optimiser la sélection des technologies, leur calendrier de déploiement et leur intégration avec les […]

Wind energy plays a crucial role in the global transition to clean and sustainable energy. Maximizing wind farm efficiency requires accurate prediction of wind behavior. This project aims to enhance wind field simulations by combining high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models with machine learning techniques. While CFD simulations provide detailed insights into wind-turbine-terrain interactions, they […]

The purpose of this project is to understand the tensions between Indigenous-led research projects and the standard academic processes that are intended to maintain ethical standards. By identifying the tensions, strategies used to navigate them effectively will also be identified. The project will be adopt Two-Eyed Critical Sensemaking as a lens to analyze research ethics […]

This project focuses on the combined quantum computational and experimental investigation of molecular transformation routes in antioxidant systems, specifically BHT-quinone, para-benzoquinone, PAN, and PAN2. These compounds are critical intermediates in the degradation of antioxidants commonly used in lubricants, polymers, and other organic systems exposed to oxidative stress. The study integrates quantum-chemical modeling, including density functional […]

This project develops automated pipelines for processing Raman and UV-Vis spectral data collected during studies of molecular degradation. The focus is on improving reproducibility, accuracy, and efficiency in monitoring antioxidants such as BHT and PAN derivatives. The workflows will perform spectral baseline correction, peak fitting, smoothing, and feature extraction, enabling rapid interpretation of large experimental […]

Bioactive compounds are naturally occurring food components that can promote human health, but they often lose their effectiveness because of problems such as low stability, low solubility, and poor absorption in the body. Encapsulation in emulsions is one promising way to protect these compounds and help them reach their target tissues, but the main limitation […]

Wide Field of View (WFOV) cameras can be deployed in the space environment to allow for opportunistic observation of Resident Space Objects (RSOs) for Space Situational Awareness (SSA). This project aims to deploy a WFOV camera in a cubesat, which will increase the observation window compared to the previous near-space and stratospheric missions.

Le projet s’inscrit dans la thématique “Durabilité et environnement”. Il analyse les interactions entre le droit international de l’investissement et les impératifs de développement durable. Dans un contexte marqué de plus en plus par l’urgence climatique et environnementale, force est de constater que l’ensemble des Etats, y compris le Canada sont confrontés à des défis […]

This project explores how to better model gas flows in situations where traditional fluid equations break down, such as in very small systems or low-pressure environments. Instead of relying on costly molecular simulations, the research develops advanced extensions of classical fluid models that remain mathematically stable and thermodynamically consistent, while being flexible enough to describe […]

This project investigates how the concept of resilience is used and understood in Canadian sustainability discourse, especially in policy documents and public reports written in English and French. Resilience is a key term in climate and sustainability discussions, but its meaning often difficult to grasp; resilience can be used as a property of communities, governments, […]