Electrical discharges bridging a small portion of the insulation between two conducting electrodes present a risk of electrocution, explosion or fire. In high voltage electronic devices, the lifetime is often determined by the ability of the insulation material to withstand electric discharges. The goal of this project is the development of a new waveguide-based platform […]

A partial discharge is a localized spark that bridges a small portion of the insulation between two conducting electrodes under high voltage. The lifetime of high voltage electronic devices is often determined by the ability of the insulation material to withstand partial discharges, which start within gas voids in solid polymer insulation. A typical monitoring […]

There are multiple academic and non-academic institutions in the province of Quebec that participate in clinical research trials. In the past, each had their own ethics committee. Since all had their own review group and demands, this was creating substantial delays in study start-up and contributed to the decrease number of trials being conducted in […]

En réponse au phénomène de l’antibiorésistance, nombreuses sont les pressions pour réduire, voire éliminer l’usage des antibiotiques en aviculture. Des alternatives aux antibiotiques ont été commercialisées et sont en développement. Selon nos expériences en laboratoire, des mélanges d’huiles essentielles offriraient une solution intéressante pour contrôler des pathogènes entériques aviaires. En effet, les comptes bactériens suite […]

Linear Induction Motors (LIMs) are used in a significant portion of existing rail transport systems, and Bombardier Transport Canada Inc. is a global leader in the industry. LIMs will be ever more important in the future with the expansion of Maglevs globally. In this project, the intern will explore the mathematical models used in designing […]

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) diagnosis currently relies on the observation of cognitive impairments and memory loss. Developing tools enabling earlier diagnosis could help test new treatments that may be more effective when acting at early time points of the disease. While amyloid peptide plaque (A?) tracers used with PET imaging are now available to confirm the […]

Le diagnostic de la maladie d’Alzheimer (MA) repose actuellement sur l’observation de troubles de mémoires et la diminution des facultés cognitives. Le développement d’outils permettant un diagnostic présymptomatique est donc important dans l’établissement de traitements étant plus efficaces et agissant plus tôt dans l’évolution de la maladie. L’imagerie tomographique par émission de positrons (TEP) permet […]

Irving Tissue is a leading manufacturer of household tissue products and provides the premium tissue products for its customers throughout North America. The objective of this project is to improve the process b y1) optimizing the wet- strength additive chemistry, and the associated curing process, 2) optimize the stock preparation, in particular, in light of […]

La dermatite atopique provoque des démangeaisons excessives chez 15% des chiens, ce qui en fait une des atteintes les plus fréquentes en médecine vétérinaire des animaux de compagnie. L’évolution peut atteindre des niveaux très problématiques. Les médicaments disponibles sur le marché présentent des inconvénients difficilement gérables. L’oclacitinib est un nouveau médicament qui agit sur un […]

Selective laser meting (SLM) is a promising additive manufacturing process that can be effectively utilized to manufacture structural components with complex geometries. Instead of removing the material, SLM adds the material selectively layer after layer using high power laser beam to form near net shape parts. Due to high cost associated with experimental development of […]

Selective laser meting (SLM) is a promising additive manufacturing process that can be effectively utilized to manufacture structural components with complex geometries. Instead of removing the material, SLM adds the material selectively layer after layer using high power laser beam to form near net shape parts. Due to high cost associated with experimental development of […]

Les procédés biotechnologiques sont des procédés complexes, car ils sont reliés à de nombreux phénomènes biologiques et physico-chimiques. Alors que la compréhension complète de ces phénomènes est encore loin d’être acquise, la supervision, le contrôle et l’optimisation sont la clé de la réussite économique des industries biotechnologiques. Ce projet a pour objectif de concevoir une […]