Le diabète de type 2 est une maladie chronique en forte augmentation qui touche des millions de personnes et représente un défi majeur pour les systèmes de santé. Il résulte de l’interaction de plusieurs facteurs, dont la génétique, l’état de santé, le mode de vie et l’environnement. Une détection tardive peut entraîner des complications graves, […]

Dans notre monde automatisé et interconnecté, la cybermenace connaît une hausse spectaculaire, avec des attaques informatiques de plus en plus fréquentes et sophistiquées, y compris sur des infrastructures critiques. Ce projet analyse les risques causés par ces cyberattaques sur des secteurs d’activités indispensables à la sécurité et au bon fonctionnement de la société, tels que […]

This project will focus on the production of new molecules with a focus towards producing highly sensitive sensors for biogenic amines. Biogenic amines are molecules produced in food when they spoil, and can be used to identify spoilage within food. This technology is a promising strategy for the reduction of food waste as well as […]

This project aims to pursue alternate methods to generate green hydrogen that are less energy-intensive than existing approaches. Leveraging the fact that semiconductors generate electron-hole pairs when illuminated with light and this electron reduces proton (H+) from water to form hydrogen (H2), our goal is to use novel p-type semiconductors to produce green hydrogen, that […]

Ecosystems provide services such as fisheries, pollination, and carbon storage that support people and economies around the world. The stability and functioning of ecosystems is shaped by several key factors, such as biodiversity, species interactions, response diversity and environmental conditions, as identified through ecological theory. However, few studies have tested these ideas in real-world ecosystems, […]

The project will examine how Estonia incorporates civilian experts and volunteers into its national cyber defence, and what ethical, legal, and governance challenges arise from this growing role. By reviewing existing research, mapping Estonia’s cyber-volunteer ecosystem, and speaking with experts, the project will identify how democracies can safely and responsibly work with civilian cyber operators. […]

A workplace injury can harm livelihoods and the mental health of employees, yet despite decades of safety interventions, work injuries remain a critical issue in Canada. This raises a critical question: What motivates people to be safe at work? Safety motivation—an individual’s willingness to engage in safe behaviors—is a key predictor of safety performance, making […]

Development of novel pharmaceutical agents typically starts from an initial “hit” compound. These initial hits are then optimized using chemical synthesis and then tested for activity. Many active agents are designed based on known starting compounds. These previously identified compounds serve as a starting scaffold on which to make modifications that will improve activity. In […]

Many bacteria live in environments where food and energy are scare. When this happens, they may start copying their DNA and then run out of resources mid-way, puuting their genetic material at risk of damage. This project will study how Escherichia coli protects its DNA under sudden nutrient starvation. We will track whether cells finish […]

Globally approximately 13.4 million babies are born too early or preterm each year. Many people born preterm, have lung disease causing breathing difficulties, that progresses throughout their lives. This prematurity-associated lung disease is complex and can look very different from person to person, making it harder to diagnose and treat. Some individuals show characteristics that […]

Dans le cadre du retour sur la lune (et à fortiori des projets de mission humaines sur mars), la gestion de l’eau est un enjeu majeur. En effet, dans les systèmes fermés comme la station spatiale ou les habitats lunaires, l’objectif est d’être capable de recycler plus de 98% des eaux usées. A l’heure actuelle […]

Les couches minces nanocomposites, c’est à dire formées de nanoparticules incluses dans une matrice, représentent une voie intéressante pour développer des surfaces avec des propriétés multifonctionnelles. L’approche étudiée dans ce projet pour la synthèse de nanocomposites est l’injection d’une solution contenant des nanoparticules dans un réacteur plasma PECVD, afin d’obtenir en une seule étape, et […]