New QuEST program receives CREATE funding
Quantum Electronic Science & Technology (QuEST) is a training program designed to give students a broad technical basis and a well-rounded perspective of how their research in quantum materials can impact society through technology transfer to existing companies and to high-technology startups. QuEST is looking for highly motivated students interested in pursuing research in Quantum […]
Vijay Bhargava receives IEEE Outstanding Service Gold Medal
IEEE Canada has recognized Vijay Bhargava’s sustained and distinguished service to Region 7 by awarding him the 2012 IEEE Canada W.S. Read Outstanding Service Gold Medal. Vijay’s many years of service for IEEE Region 7 (Canada) began in Montreal. He served as Student Branch counsellor at Concordia, then in various capacities including Section Chair, and […]
Nojeh’s Heat Trap recently covered by UBC Reports
The ‘heat-trap’ effect of carbon nanotubes can be used to efficiently heat a conductor to one thousand degrees. Read about it in the UBC Reports story about Dr. Nojeh’s research titled, A New Generation of Solar Power, Part 2, This story is linked to the discussion of Dr.Burke’s work on organic solar cells in Part 1 of this article. […]