This research addresses the vibration performance of mass timber floors, which is crucial for their structural design and maximum allowable span. As mass timber construction is relatively new, there is a lack of specific design guidance, especially for floors with beam supports and concrete toppings. Our goal is to assess the vibration serviceability of a […]

Lithium-ion batteries have become a crucial tool in countering global fossil fuel reliance; when paired with electric motors, they provide an alternative to petroleum-based energy storage for internal combustion engines. The cathode (the positive electrode) in a lithium-ion battery is typically made up of lithiated transition metal oxides, each of which presents a unique set […]

Fuel cells are versatile, low-emission alternative energy sources, but their optimization is complex due to their black-box nature. For fuel cells to perform at peak proficiency, each component requires a different level of hydration, yet these parameters are currently unattainable with conventional diagnostic techniques. In consultation with Greenlight Innovation, this project focuses on the further […]

L’objectif principal du projet est de mettre en évidence le lien entre l’absorption linéaire d’un matériau, qui varie avec la longueur d’onde, et l’efficacité d’ablation laser (volume/énergie) de ce dernier. L’étude proposée consistera à usiner divers matériaux, dont les spectres d’absorption ont été préalablement caractérisés lors de projet antérieur, à l’aide de diverses sources laser […]

Mise en oeuvre de documents stratégiques d’acceptabilité sociale d’un projet d’innovation sociale à fort impact socio-environnemental

Leader mondial de la mobilité verte et intelligente, Alstom a lancé un ambitieux programme d’innovation batterie et hydrogène et ce, dans le but d’accélérer sa stratégie hydrogène et de continuer à proposer et développer des solutions innovantes de verdissement. Ainsi, Alstom amorce un projet de démonstration de train de passagers à l’hydrogène dans Charlevoix. Le […]

The intern will work on a research project aimed at enhancing the shopping experience for customers on Air Liquide Canada’s website by developing a personalized recommendation system. The intern will explore and apply advanced ML techniques to leverage new sources of information such as textual descriptions and user characteristics, which will help better understand customer […]

Pelvic floor disorders (PFD) affect up to 50% of the female population and include stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). The non-surgical treatment for POP and SUI is pessaries, which are intravaginal devices, fitted through trial-and-error. While pessaries are an effective treatment option, many patients will have to try multiple pessaries before […]

Due to the lack of design procedures and inherent limitations associated with the use of glass-fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforcement in earthquake-resistant structures, GFRP reinforcement is currently limited to non- seismic concrete components, such as gravity columns or slabs. The goals of the partnership are to advance the behavior and design of GFRP-RC structures under […]

The dye and pigment industry is identified as one of the biggest pollutive and toxic industries. For instance, the textile dye industry is the second largest water polluter, producing 20% of the world’s wastewater using 800,000 tones of synthetic dyes annually. Many of the dyes and chemicals used have been highlighted as causing irretrievable damage […]

The proposed multifunctional platform of bioplastics demonstrates an attractive alternative to food packaging, improving the sustainability of plastics within the food sector, reducing our dependence on fossil-based polymers. The optimized biopolymers meet the expectations of safety and other benefits of plastics for both, the consumers and retailers. Our proposed formulations can handle higher temperatures for […]

This research project aims to address the challenge of improving customer experience and satisfaction by providing quick, accurate, and efficient answers to their questions about Avid products and services. Avid’s extensive knowledge base (KB) serves as a valuable resource for customers; however, finding relevant information can be time-consuming and challenging. The proposed AI-powered virtual assistant […]