The proposed project aims to improve temporary housing strategies after disasters by developing a tool that helps decision-makers choose the best types of shelters, their locations, and their capacity over an 18-month period. The project will consider factors such as the type of disaster, how long people will be displaced, the weather, the damaged buildings, […]

This internship project focuses on developing optimized DNA sequences, known as signal peptides, to enhance the secretion of proteins produced by bacteria. Signal peptides are critical for secreting proteins out of the bacterial cell, facilitating their purification and downstream processing. Under the guidance of Dr. Susana Matamouros and Professor Michael Bott, a leading expert in […]

Denture assemblies are oral appliances or prosthetic devices to replace missing teeth and restore oral function, speech, and aesthetics. The dentures market is driven by the senior population and demand, which is expected to grow by 68% in the next 20 years according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information. This demographic also often suffer […]

The proposed project involves using advanced remote sensing technologies, such as optical imagery, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and LiDAR, to map and monitor blue carbon ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes. These ecosystems play a critical role in climate change mitigation by storing significant amounts of carbon. By focusing on Quebec’s coastal areas, the […]

Les prothèses myoélectriques permettent aux personnes amputées de contrôler un bras artificiel en captant les signaux électriques des muscles, appelés signaux électromyographiques (EMG). Cependant, ces prothèses restent limitées par des variations de ces signaux, causées par des facteurs comme la sueur, la fatigue ou le déplacement des électrodes, ce qui entraîne des pertes de précision […]

The transformation of light in current, i.e. photodetection, has been exploited in several technologies. From the detectors used in materials characterization to solar cells, the use of performant materials that can efficiently produce photocurrents is inspired by the normal functioning of the eyes. Within them, a photon of light is converted into a current, traveling […]

This study is an ongoing project where data has been collected across four-waves using an LGBTQ+ sample. Using the available data, Isaiah will support this project by creating a research model, developing hypotheses, and running the analyses for this project. Once the analyses have been completed, Isaiah will assist in preparing a submission for the […]

The project entails an experimental and numerical investigation into the effect of adding seeding particles into a Phase Change Material (PCM) thermal storage system under the application of Electrohydrodynamics (EHD).In previous experiments we have seen an increase in heat transfer enhancement for the same applied electric field when we have added seeding particles. The objective […]

The first initial buildup of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere – the Great Oxidation Event – started around 2.5 billion years ago, where oxygen may have reached levels comparable to today’s atmosphere. Following its debut, atmospheric oxygen levels quickly crashed, coinciding with a contraction of the global biosphere. The geologic time period of the Orosirian […]

As one of the most promising pathways to achieve zero-emission targets, Canada and Germany launched their respective hydrogen strategies. Polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolyzers (PEMWEs) for green hydrogen production and hydrogen-fed PEM fuel cells (PEMFCs) for zero-emission vehicles are two technologies considered to be crucial parts of the future hydrogen infrastructure in both countries. Although […]

Les ostracodes sont de tout petits crustacés qui, grâce à plusieurs de leurs caractéristiques, sont de très bons indicateurs de la qualité de l’eau. Le projet de maitrise de l’étudiante a pour but de déterminer quelles espèces on retrouve dans les mangroves de Guadeloupe, un écosystème déclaré en danger par l’Union Internationale pour la Conservation […]

Ce travail porte sur les électrolytes solides pour batteries à lithium métal, en particulier les électrolytes céramiques, qui offrent une bonne conductivité ionique mais sont difficiles à produire par les méthodes classiques. L’impression 3D est explorée pour simplifier la mise en forme et optimiser les propriétés des électrolytes, permettant de personnaliser les formes et compositions […]