Magnetic confinement of the extremely hot plasma necessary to achieve controlled nuclear fusion has made tremendous progress in recent years towards the ultimate goal of operating as a commercially viable long-term source of energy that can greatly facilitate the decarbonization of our energy system. As part of this research effort a fusion reactor prototype is […]

This project, led by a faculty member from the University of Waterloo in collaboration with a senior scholar at a top Taiwanese national university, focuses on utilizing Extended Reality (XR) technologies, e.g., virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, to enhance virtual workplace well-being, with a special emphasis on cultural sensitivity. The projects sets out to thoroughly […]

Il s’agit d’étudier les effets des ultrasons sur la production d’hydrogène en milieu liquide alcalin. Le projet se déroule dans un laboratoire français, à l’UTINAM, Besançon, sous la supervision de Prof. Jean-Yves HIHN, expert dans la réactivité de surface et sonochimie en traitement de surface. Description : Le stage consistera à apprendre à concevoir des […]

La douleur d’origine myofasciale (DMF) serait la principale cause des douleurs musculosquelettiques dans le monde et affecterait entre 30 et 85% des individus au courant de leur vie. Or, cette pathologie est actuellement très difficile à diagnostiquer car il existe aucune méthode d’évaluation objective permettant de quantifier les changements que l’on retrouve dans les muscles […]

Organic photoredox catalysis is a profitable, emerging methodology in synthetic chemistry, making countless challenging chemical transformations easily accessible. For organic photocatalysts, the active catalyst responsible for single electron transfer to substrates was initially proposed to be the excited state of the radical anion of the photocatalyst, formed in-situ. Recently, the Nocera group has shown that […]

Cette année, selon les prévisions de la Société canadienne d’hypothèque et de logement, le coût moyen d’un appartement à Montréal augmentera de 10% ; comment expliquer l’avènement de ce que certains osent appeler une crise du logement ? Parmi tous les facteurs qui participent de l’emballement économique, le changement de la perception du logement, devenu […]

The proposed research aims to advance energy storage technology by improving the cyclability of silicon-based anodes in lithium-ion batteries. Silicon anodes offer high theoretical capacity but face issues such as volume expansion and capacity fade. The project will explore substituting pure silicon with a silicon-carbon alloy core, hypothesized to enhance cyclability due to its amorphous […]

Electric vehicles have been a focal point of sustainable transport planning in recent years. Technological advancement, environmental concerns, and supportive policies have created momentum for a global transition to electric vehicles. It is a vital step for the mitigation of climate change and a reduced fossil fuel dependence. There is an increased emphasis on the […]

The current net-zero emissions by 2050 target requires carbon-neutral, long-lasting and resilient construction amidst the rapid population growth. Wood is known to be one of the most affordable and sustainable construction materials with low embodied carbon, which has been widely used across Canada. On the other hand, as British Columbia is situated in a high […]

Ultrasound (US) is an important diagnostic tool in healthcare, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where it is often the only available imaging modality. However, in remote and resource-limited settings, multiple barriers limit access to ultrasound including a shortage of professional sonographers and long travel distances. Teleultrasound, where non-experts perform US procedures under the […]

The overall goal of the proposed project is to provide effective water treatment in the rural, mountainous area of rural Nepal, building on research that has been in progress since 2017. The technology of interest is passive chlorination, which is a low-cost system that automatically doses chlorine without requiring frequent maintenance. This proposed project specifically […]

C-Myc, N-Myc and L-Myc were shown to have a partially redundant function in cells. Since their identification, extensive efforts were made to characterize their respective function at homeostasis and their role in various infamous diseases. Still, very little is known about those proteins at a biophysical level, except for c-MYC. Interestingly, despite being critical for […]