In this project the compound urushiol will be synthesized using catalysts containing the earth abundant metal iron through the use of chemical processes known as cross-coupling reactions. Urushiol is the natural compound responsible for Asian lacquer used for coatings and adhesives on wood or metal products, however obtaining it naturally currently is an expensive and […]

Algorithms play an increasingly important role in our interactions with digital services. Companies like Spotify and Pandora use algorithms to identify mood-relevant music from massive databases of over 100 million tracks and deliver them to users through personalized playlists. To achieve this, they rely on software tools to analyze relevant musical properties—like timing (slow–fast), intensity […]

This research project centers on exploring the Contrast Sensitivity Function (CSF), a fundamental concept in visual perception that determines the perception of spatial frequencies at varying contrast levels. Existing CSF measurement methods relying on behavior are constrained by time and patient-related factors, necessitating an alternative approach. To address this challenge, we introduce the “neuroCSF,” which […]

Quantum information metrics including fidelity, quantum divergences, and the trace norm provide the mathematical foundation for studying and understanding quantum states and processes. As such, quantum information metrics play a crucial role in quantum computing, simulation of quantum systems, and quantum machine learning (including quantum clustering, generative models, and machine learning of, and by, quantum […]

Due to massive population, rapid urbanization, and threats of climate change, China is facing serious water problems now and in the future. It is timely and relevant to establish an overall and inclusive framework for evaluating water management and research that will guide more efficient and easily integrated work between researchers and water managers. Ideally, […]

This project will focus on reinforcing biocomposite materials with a superhydrophobic plating to help improve the mechanical properties and industrial feasibility. Biocomposites are currently being widely researched because of their numerous advantages over materials traditionally used in manufacturing such as being easily recyclable, being made from materials which are found abundantly in nature, and having […]

Applications of quantum communication and computers range from cybersecurity to vastly increased computational capability. In most realizations of these, Quantum Memory (QM) is a key component. A promising platform for QM is Rare-Earth-Ion doped materials (characterized by their unique long-lived and well-isolated electronic states), with crystals made of molecular complexes being a recent appealing sub-category. […]

It is estimated that more than 1 million cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired globally each day and significantly impact sexual and reproductive health. Existing STI outbreak surveillance methods rely largely on clinical reporting which can underestimate the scale of community outbreaks, primarily due to asymptomatic cases and patient test avoidance resulting from […]

Le projet consiste à étudier de nouveaux complexes métalliques en particulier à base de Nickel afin de pouvoir les utiliser dans le cadre de réactions catalysées. Cette recherche a pour but le développement futur de processus plus efficaces, plus économiques et plus verts pour la production de produits organiques utiles à la société. Le palladium […]

The global installed capacity of nitrogen-based fertilizers is about 190 million tons and is projected to grow by about 6 per cent by 2027. Approximately half of the world’s population relies on these fertilizers to produce food. At present, the production of urea relies on natural gas that corresponds to approximately 1-2% of the annual […]

In Colombia, advance directives are a right regulated by the health system. However, little is known about the implementation of advance directives in clinical practice and from the perspective of cancer patients. This is why this study seeks to know the experiences with the implementation of advance directives in a group of cancer patients in […]

This project aims to explore the mysteries of the human brain’s microstructure and functions by using advanced imaging technology and computational models. The researchers will collaborate between different institutions, bringing together expertise in computational neuroscience and neuroimaging from McGill university with the renowned knowledge in cognitive and brain sciences at the Max Planck Institute. The […]