Researchers at INRS have successfully guided electric discharges using lasers, achieving smooth paths along straight or parabolic trajectories. The study's findings hold significant potential for various applications, including combustion engines and pollution control.
Professor Tiago H. Falk has received the Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society Early Career Achievement Award for his innovative research projects in biomedical engineering and multimedia communications. His work includes assistive devices for people with disabilities and low-cost methods for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease.
Professors Sonia Aú and Federico Rosei recognized by the CAE for their outstanding contributions to wireless communications and nanomaterials. They will be inducted as new fellows at a ceremony on June 4, 2015.
Professors Tiago Falk and Douglas O'Shaughnessy from INRS Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Research Centre received Google research grants to improve automatic speech recognition (ASR) accuracy. Their projects focus on reducing background noise and developing new methods to analyze acoustic speech.
INRS Professors Patrizio Antici and Tiago Falk have been appointed to the Global Young Academy for their groundbreaking research in health, materials science, and cultural heritage. Their work aims to develop new technologies and solutions for society's pressing challenges.
Professor Tyagi's team has developed an integrated approach to resource management that can produce biodiesel from various raw materials. They have also perfected a process for converting wastewater effluent into biodiesel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions due to incineration and disposal of wastewater sludge.
Professor Federico Rosei has received the AVS Excellence in Leadership Award, a first for a scientist working in Canada. He is recognized for his extensive training and mentoring initiatives, which have benefited over 100 young researchers from 30 countries.
A study led by Benoît Laplante finds that consensual unions have become increasingly popular among higher-income groups in Latin America. University-educated women are no longer limited to having children out of wedlock, as fertility rates correlate with living in a conjugal relationship rather than its legal nature.
Researchers develop spatial microsimulation model called Local Demographic Simulations (LDS) to forecast population distribution and slow urban sprawl. The study found that housing availability affects residential mobility and local population size.
François Légaré, an INRS researcher, has been awarded the 2015 Herzberg Medal for his work in ultrafast molecular imaging. His research team made significant breakthroughs in dynamic imaging, capturing images of molecular reactions at unprecedented resolution.
INRS professor Federico Rosei has received the 2015 Lash Miller Award from the Electrochemical Society Canada Section, bringing the award back to INRS after 44 years. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to electronic and photonic devices.
The Advanced Laser Light Source at INRS has received significant funding to advance its mission as an international center of excellence in ultrafast science. With this new investment, the facility will continue to explore fundamental questions in physics and chemistry through high-quality light sources.
INRS has received significant funding to develop new fibre laser systems, electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction, and terahertz technologies. These collaborations aim to enhance broadband communication and energy efficiency, while addressing greenhouse gas conversion and chemical detection needs.
INRS researchers found that silver nanoparticles induce stress in the endoplasmic reticulum, triggering an inflammatory response and potentially leading to nanotoxicity. The study suggests a new mechanism of action for these particles, which could have implications for cancer treatment.
A team of researchers from INRS developed novel graphenated-MWCNTs with enhanced field electron emission properties by decorating graphene sheets with gold nanoparticles. This innovation enhances the density of electron-emitting sites, improving FEE performance and opening new prospects for portable X-ray imaging systems.
A joint international research project has led to a breakthrough in terahertz spectroscopy, enabling the analysis of nanocrystals and molecules at extremely low concentrations. Researchers successfully increased technique sensitivity using nanoantennas, allowing for enhanced absorption and spectroscopic signature retrieval.
INRS researchers will conduct innovative research in environmental equity, reproductive toxicology and infection treatment with new equipment. The lab will focus on noise and air pollution concentration, public services for vulnerable populations and prevention of male infertility.
A new approach uses a comb-shaped polymer to protect enzymes from the immune system, reducing allergic reactions and maintaining efficacy. The method has potential applications in treating allergies and protecting rapidly degraded therapeutic molecules.
Professor Satinder Kaur Brar has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to environmental research and sustainable development. Her work combines green chemistry and biotechnology to unlock eco-friendly bioproducts with high market value.
Researchers at INRS have developed a new class of multiferroic materials for solar cells, increasing conversion efficiency to 8.1%. The team's triple-layer coating captures different wavelengths of light, converting more light into electricity.
Researchers from around the world have successfully explained the formation and propagation of stellar jets emitted by young stars. The team used a patented experimental device and numerical simulations to demonstrate that interstellar magnetic fields play a key role in confining these jets, which can travel vast distances.
Professor Daniel G. Cyr, a renowned toxicologist at INRS, has received the Gabriel L. Plaa Award of Distinction for his pioneering work on the effects of environmental contaminants on male reproductive health. His research aims to understand the underlying cellular mechanisms of male infertility, with a focus on endocrine disruptors.
A seven-year research partnership aims to improve socioeconomic conditions for Aboriginal Peoples through greater involvement in education, health care, and sustainable development. The project also explores Aboriginal civil society, governance, and relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
Using a femtosecond laser source, the team imaged an acetylene molecule's transformation into vinylidene with unprecedented spatial and temporal resolution. This breakthrough allows researchers to study ultrafast molecular dynamics of small organic molecules.
Researchers have developed a new concept for simplifying ultrafast lasers, enabling control over multiple parameters and excellent performance potential. The 'frequency domain optical parametric amplification' (FOPA) approach supersedes traditional time domain amplification schemes.
INRS has secured a $10 million grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to acquire cutting-edge biotech and nanophotonics equipment. The new laboratories will enable researchers to develop innovative materials and technologies, improving healthcare and information technology.
Nicolas Doucet's team will develop new tools to study RNases and their role in cancer, inflammation, and asthma. The grant could lead to new medications and a better understanding of enzyme function.
INRS received seven NSERC Strategic Project Grants, totaling $3.5 million, to tackle scientific and technological challenges in ITC, materials, and environmental sciences. The funding supports projects such as developing new broadband RF signal processing and infrared subcyclic impulse lasers.
A new study investigates the potential toxicity of nanoparticles on human immune cells, finding that eosinophils respond to nanoparticle contact. The research aims to establish standards for worker protection and regulation of nanoparticle use.
Researchers have found that thawing permafrost in the Canadian Arctic increases methane emissions by 83% through small shallow ponds, which could accelerate global warming.
A new research chair will focus on developing innovative strategies for preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease, including early detection tools and less toxic therapeutic molecules. The goal is to improve patient quality of life and alleviate symptoms rather than control the disease.
Researchers have identified a promising avenue for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease through non-invasive brain wave analysis. The study found statistically significant differences in brain wave patterns between healthy individuals and those with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Professor Federico Rosei, INRS director, wins Canadian Association of Physicists' 2013 Herzberg Medal for his pioneering work on nanomaterials. His interdisciplinary research has led to new discoveries and applications.
Researchers at INRS Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications have developed a non-reciprocal electromagnetic isolator critical to THz source applications. The device enables the development of terahertz lasers and amplifiers, crucial for imaging, communications, and spectroscopy technologies.
Researchers at INRS Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Centre developed a novel nanohybrid structure combining carbon nanotubes and lead sulfide nanoparticles using pulsed laser ablation technique. The new material exhibits strong photoresponse, fast photocurrent response time and spectrally wide photoactivity.
INRS researchers are working on a compact particle accelerator that uses laser wakefield acceleration to produce ultra-short and coherent light sources. This technology has the potential to advance photonics research in Canada and develop new technologies for clinical settings.
The INRS Energy Materials Telecommunications Research Centre will have access to a cutting-edge Dynamic Transmission Electron Microscope (DTEM) with unprecedented high spatial and temporal resolution. This equipment will revolutionize materials research, enabling the study of ultrafast and ultrasmall material structures.
INRS Professor Federico Rosei has been elected as an AAAS Fellow, recognized for his outstanding contributions to the understanding of surface and interface properties. He is the only Canadian honoured in the physics section, reflecting his international stature as a researcher.
INRS is launching two new nanotech labs focused on neurotechnology and nanobiophotonics. The labs will support research in emerging fields with high potential for future innovations in health and information technology.
Research by Centre INRS–Institut Armand-Frappier and Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal found a possible association between night work and increased risk of prostate, colon, lung, bladder, rectal, and pancreatic cancer. Exposure to light at night can disrupt the body's natural sleep-wake cycle.
Researchers at INRS developed a new laser with unparalleled stability and precision, enabling new experiments and research opportunities. The laser's unique design allows for improved control of light sources, increasing stability and resistance to external disruptions.
Scientists have developed new approaches to boost the effectiveness of enzymes involved in breaking down toxic pollutants such as PCBs. By modifying amino acids and updating mechanisms, researchers can create more flexible mutant enzymes that can metabolize a wider range of substrates.
Researchers discovered measles virus exits host via nectin-4, a biomarker for certain types of cancer. This finding opens up promising new approaches for targeted cancer therapy.
Researchers developed a new chip using SPIDER technology to measure ultrafast optical pulse intensity and phase without expensive equipment. The breakthrough paves the way for applications in metrology and optical telecommunications.
Researchers at INRS have developed a new iron-based catalyst capable of generating more electric power in fuel cells. This breakthrough could pave the way for the use of iron-based catalysts instead of rare and expensive platinum-based ones, enabling the production of more efficient fuel cells for transportation applications.
Researchers use high harmonic generation method to study electronic correlations in xenon atoms, opening opportunities for investigating electron dynamics on the attosecond timescale. The new laser source developed at ALLS proves ideal for HHG from atoms and molecules, providing information on giant resonance of xenon.
Professor Federico Rosei, an INRS researcher, received the prestigious 2010 Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award for his outstanding work on nanomaterials. He will collaborate with German researchers to develop new materials for electronics, energy applications, and life sciences.
Developed by INRS researchers, the new microring resonator offers several advantages, including low-cost fabrication and a single low-power laser source to obtain multiple wavelengths. This technological breakthrough is crucial as electronic devices reach their data transmission capacity limit.
A team of scientists has gained a better understanding of how Leishmania donovani parasites evade the human immune system, leading to chronic infection. This breakthrough could potentially lead to new treatments for visceral leishmaniasis, a fatal disease affecting millions worldwide.