2023 Excellence in Science Awards
The Faculty of Science celebrates the achievements of its members by awarding them a prize to Professor Mohamed Siaj.
Vanier Scholarship Winner
Mélanie Côté-Cyr obtains the most prestigious graduate scholarship in Canada. Doctoral student Mélanie Côté-Cyr is among the recipients of the 2022 Vanier scholarship. Worth $50,000 per year for three years, the Vanier scholarship is awarded according to three main criteria: excellence of the academic record, the potential for research and leadership skills.
FTIR-PM-IRRAS and in-situ instrument
Professor Mohamed Siaj of the Department of Chemistry at UQAM and the NanoQAM research center have just made a new FTIR instrument available to various academic and industrial players in the fields of nanotechnology. This device can perform surface measurements using the FTIR-PM-IRRAS, FTIR-in-situ and FTR-ATR techniques.
New 3D microscope
Professor Ricardo Izquierdo at ETS and the NanoQAM research center have just made a new 3D microscope available to various academic and industrial players in the fields of nanotechnology.
Canada Research Chairs Program Grant
Le 16 novembre dernier, le ministre de l’Innovation, des Sciences et du Développement économique François-Philippe Champagne a annoncé les résultats de plusieurs programmes de financement de la recherche, dont le programme de Chaires de recherche du Canada. Le Pr. Bourgault bénéficiera d’un appui dans le cadre de ce programmes pour un montant de 100 000 $ par année pendant 5 ans.
Photo-Induced Force Microscope (PiFM)
Professor Mohamed Siaj of the Department of Chemistry at UQAM and the NanoQAM research center have just made available to the various academic and industrial players in the fields of nanotechnology a Photo-Induced Force microscope unique in Quebec. This microscope allows simultaneous topographic (AFM) and spectroscopic (PiFM) measurements.
New BET Instrument
Professor Mohamed Siaj of the Chemistry Department of UQAM and the NanoQAM research center have just made available to the various academic and industrial players in the fields of nanotechnology a new BET instrument allowing measurement of specific surface and porosity of materials.
Women in Science – Laurence Savignac
In Canada, women represent less than a quarter of the workforce in science and technology.
Women in Science – Isabelle Marcotte
In Canada, women represent less than a quarter of the workforce in science and technology.
Propose inspiring female models in science
After being inspired by women in her field, doctoral student Laurence Savignac wishes to motivate young girls in her turn.
More than $1 million to fight COVID-19
Three UQAM professors, including a member of NanoQAM, receive a major grant to acquire cutting-edge equipment in chemistry and immunology.
Development of new macromolecular systems for biomedical applications
Au cours des dernières décennies, divers types de matériaux nanométriques ont trouvé une application biomédicale. Les progrès réalisés dans ce domaine doivent en grande partie leur succès au développement d’une vaste gamme de macromolécules.