Investigating the Synergistic Effect of Light-Inducing and Ultrasonication on the Decoration of Single Atoms on TiO2 Nanosheets for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation

The project aims to advance clean energy technologies by addressing critical challenges in photocatalytic hydrogen generation using TiO2 nanomaterials. While TiO2 demonstrates strong photocatalytic abilities, harnessing solar energy for renewable energy production, it faces obstacles such as high recombination rates and slow kinetics for hydrogen evolution, necessitating the use of metal cocatalysts. Single-atom (SA) decorated […]

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Exploring the decoration of nanostructured nickel sub-oxides with single atoms for energy conversion electrocatalysis

The proposed project aims to advance energy conversion processes by developing an innovative method to create single atoms (SAs) on a nanostructured nickel oxide support layer, facilitating electrocatalytic oxygen generation. With a focus on enhancing hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, crucial for renewable energy generation, fuel production, and energy storage, the project addresses pressing global […]

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Nanostructured Blends of Organic Semiconductors

Organic semiconductors have driven the development of next generation technologies such as printable solar cells, flexible displays, and wearable electronics. Such devices are based on thin films of organic semiconductors, often blended with other semiconductors or nanomaterials. The structure and morphology of a thin film plays a crucial role in the performance and efficiency of […]

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Research on anisotropic friction of ferroelectric polymer via atomic force microscopy

This project aims to explore the mechanical behaviors of ferroelectric polymers, focusing on P(VDF-TrFE), through atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques. By investigating the frictional properties of P(VDF-TrFE) and similar materials using AFM-based methods such as transverse shear microscopy (TSM) and friction force microscopy (FFM), the project seeks to uncover the relationship between electrical polarization and […]

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Study Cluster melting by enhancing Parallel Tempering Monte Carlo Simulation with Gaussian Software Interface through GPU Acceleration for Efficient Energy Calculation

This project aims to simulate the melting of clusters that are important in the field of nanotechnology and catalysis. We will improve the computational efficiency of Parallel Tempering Monte Carlo (PTMC) simulations by integrating GPU capabilities and interfacing with Gaussian software for energy calculations. The project is an essential part of a Ph.D. thesis that […]

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Employment of alternative in vivo cancer models for oncology preclinical investigations

The clinical translation of innovative oncology treatments can be boosted by the establishment of alternative in vivo models based on the chick chorioallantoic membrane. In this project, a biomodel based on commercial cancer cell lines, such as hepatocellular carcinoma, will be established and characterized by standard biological assays. The biomodels will be employed for the […]

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Graphene-based quantum materials for environmental applications

This Mitacs Globalink Research Award will support a research collaboration involving Imen Hemmedi, a PhD student working in the group of Dr. Nabila Bitri at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Ingénieurs de Tunis and Prof. Jean-Michel Ménard at the University of Ottawa. The project focuses on leveraging the unique properties of quantum materials to explore innovative […]

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Laser Annealing is Full-Scale Electron Detectors

The primary objective of the Globalink research project is to develop and implement advanced techniques for the detection of energetic electrons in silicon detectors, with a focus on overcoming the limitations of traditional detection methods and mitigating radiation damage. We will try to investigate whether laser annealing and pixel migration techniques can effectively mitigate radiation […]

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Asymmetric Semiconducting Polymers; Electronic and Mechanical Properties in Organic Electronics

Semiconducting polymers (SPs) are at the forefront of the next generation of organic electronics. They enable seamless integration into various biological and industrial applications. SPs can be engineered to be mechanically compliant and soft, giving them an advantage over silicon-based electronics. Their electronic and solid-state properties also make them promising candidates for emerging organic electronics. […]

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Investigating the Impact of SALD Materials on CVD 2D Tungsten Disulfide

This project aims at improving LED technology through the utilization of advanced atomically thin materials. It seeks to create a scalable method for fabricating high-performance, energy-efficient, and flexible LEDs, addressing challenges in scalability and reproducibility. By combining CVD-grown transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) with spatial atomic layer deposition (SALD)-grown semiconducting oxides, the project promises to advance research […]

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Biosynthesized Gold Nanoparticles against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

In this study, we are going to synthesize gold nanoparticles by biological method using Z. officinale and evaluate their antimicrobial activity against antimicrobial resistance Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Moreover, we are going to study the synergistic effects of the gold nanoparticles with ceftazidium antibiotic and others with different concentrations against antimicrobial resistance Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates.This area of […]

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