Neonicotinoids are the largest-selling, fastest-growing group of insecticides worldwide. Due to their chemical properties (high water solubility) and current agricultural application practices, neonicotinoids and their mixtures are routinely detected in global freshwater environments. As these compounds can persist in light-limited environments and are highly toxic to invertebrates (particularly arthropods), the effects of long-term exposures to […]

Mon projet doctoral examine la création artistique contemporaine japonaise suite à l’accident nucléaire de Fukushima, survenu au Japon en mars 2011. J’étudie plus particulièrement le travail photographique de trois artistes japonais qui permettent de rendre visible la contamination radioactive et observe leur réception. Mes recherches au Japon seront composées de séries d’entrevues avec les artistes […]

Plastic litter currently accumulates in oceans, causing a ‘plastic soup’. Therefore, the past years many biodegradable plastics were developed and marketed. Most biodegradable plastics after their use end up in organic recycling, where materials are turned into compost and renewable energy (biogas and heat). However, many biodegradable plastics that are claimed to be ‘biodegradable’ are […]

La forêt boréale représente avec ses 26% des forêts mondiales un des biomes les plus étendus de la planète. Ainsi, par ses capacités à purifier l’air et réguler le climat, les forêts boréales sont susceptibles de jouer un rôle de poumons. Cependant, en forêt boréale, les échanges atmosphère-biosphère de carbone sont directement influencés par les […]

My research will be looking into the relationship of migrant workers in the tourism industry is with current levels of governance in Los Cabos, Mexico. The objective of this work is to identify how to reduce vulnerabilities for migrant workers in the tourism industry that have traveled to Los Cabos from other parts of Mexico […]

Many cities around the world and specifically Latin America are now being forced to relocate due to the effects of climate change. This is the case of La Barra, a small village located on Colombia’s Pacific coast. Due to its destruction by rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and increased erosion, the village is in […]

This research intends to equip the stakeholders with better understanding of the successful applications of revenue sharing mechanisms at national and local levels in resource-rich countries. The work will identify the “new norms” of the industry and government in resource revenue sharing arrangements and provide a description of the model approach on resource revenue sharing […]

Shellfish aquaculture production has been growing steadily for the past several decades, and is expected to continue to do so. Three groups of the most commonly cultivated shellfish are mussels, oysters, and scallops. This research is focused on how these three families of shellfish capture different sizes of particles (e.g. phytoplankton) for ingestion. It has […]

Bivalves (e.g. mussels, oysters, and scallops) are valued for both their economic and ecological importance. As filter-feeders, bivalves remove suspended matter (e.g. phytoplankton) from their environment to ingest. There is potential that filter-feeders change their feeding activity based on their digestive processes. This feedback between feeding and digestion would be an important link to help […]

The mining industry forms an integral part to the economy of Newfoundland and Labrador. The island of Newfoundland is particularly important to the NL mining industry, as it houses several active mining operations, as well as minerals exploration and developments in several areas including the Baie Verte peninsula. As mining operations are noted as impacting […]

Le projet réalisé dans le cadre de stages Mitacs vise à renforcer et augmenter les connaissances sur la dynamique de l’écoulement traversant les turbines hydrauliques de type Francis de moyenne chute lorsqu’elles sont opérées en régimes hors production (sans charge). Ces conditions d’opération de plus en plus fréquentes et faisant partie intégrante des régimes transitoires, […]

Vacant storefronts reflect the disinvestment and loss of retail activity that has accompanied suburbanization, while also creating impediments to revitalization. It is therefore important to consider alternative approaches, such as activating empty storefronts through social innovation. Social innovation focuses on public interest and social cohesion, rather than commercial success. In this research, we seek to […]