Nanotechnology Research – Universities

The group studies the link between structure and mechanical properties in biological systems. They are particularly interested in self-assembled protein filaments like collagen fibrils, intermediate filaments and myosin thick filaments.

The experimental research projects in the group address the mechanical behavior of very small systems.

The focus of the research program is to apply the recently developed tools, techniques and materials to the emerging field of Nanoelectronics.

The Research center NanoQAM is a grouping of five laboratories in nanotechnologies of the Université du Québec à Montréal which offer their knowledge and expertise in nanomanufacturing using polymers, development of high-energy nanomaterials, renewable energies, nanoimaging, green chemistry as well as the development of biological membranes, biomaterials and biosensors. NanoQAM allows access to its infrastructures and scientific equipment, either for industries and other academic institutions.

The main research focus of the Laboratory is to pioneer in the development of new instrumented platforms and techniques through nanorobotics by exploiting the unique properties of molecular scale entities. The main areas of applications are in medicine and bioengineering, including supporting new robotic platforms for nanomanufacturing or high-throughput automatic operations at the nanoscale.

The Nano-Imaging Facility is part of the Pacific Centre for Advanced Materials and Microstructures (PCAMM) and provides investigators at SFU and the surrounding community with access to high resolution instruments for the nanoscopic characterization of materials.

The CRN2 is active in fundamental and applied research in microelectronics, nanoelectronics, and optoelectronics.

The Buriak group at the University of Alberta

The Centre supports nanoscale research within the department of Physics and it also promotes cross-disciplinary work with other departments and faculties. Specialized tools within the CNP are instruments for materials analysis and modification at the atomic scale, including a high power analytical transmission electron microscope, and an ultrahigh vacuum, low temperature scanning tunneling microscope. A large component of the program focuses on dynamic and nonequilibrium properties of materials.

The CEIN lab is an initiative to promote the usage of nanotechnology research and usage throughout the research community in Edmonton, and western Canada. The prime goal of this facility is to provide access to software, the systems to run the software, and most importantly, experienced staff to train, and consult on design projects in nanotechnology.