Nitrate is a major contaminant of modern groundwater and terrestrial ecosystems. It is also involved in the generation and destruction of nitrogen bearing greenhouse gasses. In order to assess how nitrate is cycled in the Earth surface environment, as well as in recent Earth history , it requires the generation of pristine records that record […]

L’objectif général de ce projet est de développer une méthode de traitement électrolytique d’oxydation avancée (EOA) et d’optimiser son mode de fonctionnement pour le traitement d’eaux de rejets chargées en micropolluants bio-réfractaires tels que les effluents issus de l’industrie pharmaceutique. Ce procédé implique la mise en œuvre de la réduction de l’oxygène pour promouvoir le […]

With the rising concern regarding environmental pollution and greenhouse gases, the demand for clean and renewable energy sources has never been greater. Recent developments in fuel cell technology have been promising; however, these fuel cells may be unsuited for mass production due to the prohibitive cost of the platinum-group metal nanoparticles which are required as […]

Le texte central de ma recherche est la pièce «Le mariage fait par lettre de change» (1735), de Philippe Poisson, une comédie. Si elle a connu un certain succès au XVIIIe siècle, elle a été oubliée depuis longtemps et n’a jamais été éditée sérieusement. En conséquence, personne ne l’a encore étudiée sous l’angle projeté. Ainsi, […]

Amines and phosphines are organic molecules used in every aspect of modern chemistry. Nonetheless, synthetic protocols for the preparation of valuable asymmetric compounds are limited. The project aims at developing atom- and cost-efficient catalysts that will enable the convenient syntheses of these fundamental chemicals. We will develop catalysts based on titanium, zirconium and hafnium, three […]

Erin will work at the the Institute for Research on the Renaissance, the Neo-classical Age and the Enlightenment, a joint research centre (UMR 5186) of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). She will take part in the Shakespeare on screen in francophonia research programme, which consists of referencing and analysing Shakespeare adaptations and […]

Chez plusieurs espèces d’oiseaux, les parents travaillent ensemble pour élever leurs jeunes et les traits physiques et comportementaux des parents sont reliés à la survie des petits. Par exemple, ces traits influencent la capacité à disposer d’un bon territoire, à défendre le nid et à trouver de la nourriture. Est-ce que les traits physiques pourraient […]

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is an incurable progressive myopathy, caused by the absence of the dystrophin protein. It is characterized by permanent myofiber necrosis, leading to continuous activation of muscle stem cells (MuSCs), that eventually cannot support muscle repair leading to replacement of the muscle by fibro/fatty tissue. We have observed that epigenetic changes in […]

Introduced non-native species are altering the ecology of natural communities at an unprecedented rate, threatening the services they provide, and becoming another driver of climate change. On the Canadian archipelago of Haida Gwaii in 1878, non-indigenous Sitka black-tailed deer were introduced, and in the absence of predators, deer populations have exploded, with detrimental impacts on […]

Understanding the recent frequent use of pre-trial detention in Canada and France is crucial, considering its impact on the lives of individuals that are detained while still being presumed innocent, as well as the significant financial costs for the state. This project aims to compare the institution of pre-trial detention and examine the role that […]

Mon projet de recherche consiste à procurer une édition de la pièce La Sauvagesse, qui fait partie du recueil Le théâtre de la foire, ou l’opéra-comique revu et corrigé par M. Alain-René Le Sage (1668-1747). Bien qu’elle fasse partie d’une catégorie de théâtre plus modeste, elle donne une représentation exotique des Amériques sous l’Ancien régime. […]

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are natural bio-based nanoparticles that can be used to modify the viscosity and improve the performance of various fluids. For this reason, they are of interest to the oil and gas industry, where they can replace other expensive and non-biodegradable polymers that are commonly used. CNCs must first be modified so that […]