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POLYTECHNIQUE MONTRÉAL SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP2018

Founded in 1873, Polytechnique Montréal is a leading Canadian university for the scope and intensity of its engineering research and industrial partnerships. It is ranked #1 for the number of Canada Research Chairs in Engineering, the most prestigious research funding in the country, and is also first in Québec for the size of its student body and the scope of its research activities. Polytechnique Montréal has laboratories at the cutting edge of technology thanks to funding of nearly a quarter of a billion dollars from the Canada Foundation for Innovation over the past 10 years. In 2017, Montreal ranked 1st for best student cities! Come and experience the pleasures of a fantastic summer in Québec where there is no time to be bothered with all the festivals!

Research Internship ProgramA research internship is a research activity that is an integral part of a visiting student’s academic program at the home institution. Each year, Polytechnique’s research units welcome more than 250 students from other universities wishing to put into practice the technical and scientific knowledge acquired in their studies. The research conducted is supervised by a professor of Polytechnique and is always related to needs expressed by society or companies, and can be made in laboratories or in situ.

DurationThe recommended duration of the internship is a minimum of 4 months, usually taking place between May and August 2018. Other duration or period can be negotiated to suit your university schedule.

Financial Arrangement■ Tuition fee waiver for the duration of the internship;■ Free transportation from the airport to your place of residence upon

your arrival;■ Employer Compliance Fee of $230 CAD covered by Polytechnique

Montréal (once the internship is confirmed, the work permit applicant must pay the requested immigration fee).

Outstanding candidates may receive one of the 10 scholarships available! Amount of the scholarship: $1000 CAD per month for a maximum of 4 months.

Eligibility Criteria■ Being enrolled in one of Polytechnique Montréal’s partner universities; ■ Having completed at least two years of an engineering undergraduate

program or at least one year of a graduate program (Master or Ph.D.)according to projects’ requirements as described in the followingpages;

■ Having a minimum GPA of 2.75 out of 4;■ Meet the specific skills required by the supervisor if any;■ Being fluent in French or in English (no language proficiency test is

required).

Required Documents for Application (in French or in English)■ Application Form;■ Letter of motivation including the following information (if you have

selected 2 research projects, provide a letter of motivation for eachproject):• explanationsofyourinterestinworkingintheselectedproject• yourskillsinrespecttotheproject

■ Curriculum vitae (CV);■ Copy of your most recent academic transcript;■ Proof of a full-time enrollment from your home institution (the letter

must confirm that you are currently enrolled in a full-time programand will continue to be enrolled upon your return);

■ If possible, a copy of an internship report made in the past.

To enhance your chances to be selected, choose 2 research projects. It can be 2 research projects from the list or 1 research project from the list and 1 supervisor from the Directory of Expertises!

Application DeadlineAll documents must be sent electronically by January 15, 2018 to the International Relations Office of Polytechnique Montréal: [email protected]. Please specify in the subject “2018 Summer Research Internship Program”. Note that a conference call via Skype may be organized if needed for final selection.

AnnouncementThe results will be announced in February 2018 to each candidate. Selected candidates will receive an “Offer of Employment to a Foreign National Exempt from a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)” and will have to apply for a Work Permit at the Canadian Visa office that serves the area they live in.

For any question regarding your application, please contact:International Relations Office ■ [email protected]

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Aerospace EngineeringControl of a Multi-Robot Planetary Exploration System

Human-Multi-Robot Interfaces

Ion Thrusters for Nanosatellites

Development of a Geometric Braiding Model for Composite Textile

CFD Modeling of the Heat Transferred from an Impinging Flame to a Solid Surface

Adaptive Control for Multirotors

Aerial Manipulation with Multirotors

Development of a CFD Solver Based on Lattice Boltzmann Method

Biomedical EngineeringSoft Electrodes Based on Conducting Polymers

Neuroimaging with MRI: Data Acquisition, Analysis and Application in Patients

On-chip Combinatorial Assessment of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Treatment

Microfluidics-based Droplet Generation for Applications in Terahertz and Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Microfluidics Reagent Display Integration in Immunoassays and Cell Staining

Brain in Vivo Imaging in the NIR II Window

Optical Lab-on-chip

Comparing Bone Growth Rates of Rat Tibiae Following Dynamic Loading

Chemical EngineeringAdvanced Oxidation Processes for Water Treatment

Intensification of Biomass Conversion

Synthesis of Catalysts and Advanced Materials by Sonochemical Route

Fischer-Tropsch Process with Catalysts Based on Iron for a Micro Refinery Unit (MRU)

Self Healing Conducting Polymers

Developing Efficient Cell Culture Process Strategies

Photochemical Surface Modification of Nanomaterials in a Fluidized Bed

Civil, Geological and/or Mining Engineering Development of UHPFRC and characterization of their mechanical properties

Integrated mine waste management to prevent acid mine drainage (AMD)

Computer and Software Engineering Engineering a Data-Aware Software System

Debugging Strategies for Swarm Robotics

Software Engineering for Robotics

Swarm Programming for Tiny Robots

Autonomous UAV Recharge From a Robotic Platform

Transportation Optimization and Analysis Platform Development

Mechanical EngineeringUsing Cable Mechanisms and Noncircular Pulleys to Constrain the Extremity of a Serial Chain

Optimisation, Fabrication and Test of a Bistable Compliant Underactuated Clamp

Experimental and Finite-Element Study of Shot Peen Forming

Non-contact Heating of Commingled Fibers for Composite Manufacturing

Physics Engineering and/or Materials Science Applications of Conformal Mapping to Microfluidics: Understanding Self-coalescence

Parametric Study of Spider Silk Inspired Fibers by Instability-Assisted 3D printing

Optical Nose on Chip

Characterization of Semiconductor Double-heterostructures for Laser Cooling

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LIST OF RESEARCH PROJECTSClick on numbers to access project description


You didn’t find what you were looking for? ■ Browse our professors’ directory by area of expertise: www.polymtl.ca/recherche/rc/en/expertises

■ Submit the area of expertise you would like to work on and provide the names of 2-3 professors working in this field.

■ Explain in your letter of motivation why you would like to do a research internship in this area.

■ The International Relations Office will try to find the appropriate match for you!

Here are some ideas:■ Aerospace Engineering ■ Electric and Electronic Engineering ■ Materials Science and Technology

■ Applied Mathematics ■ Environmental Engineering ■ Mechanical Engineering

■ Artificial Intelligence ■ Fluid Mechanics ■ Mining and Mineral Processing

■ Biomedical Engineering ■ Fuel and Energy Technology ■ Nuclear Engineering

■ Chemical Engineering ■ Hydrology ■ Physics Engineering

■ Civil Engineering ■ Industrial Engineering ■ Robotics

■ Computer and Software Engineering ■ Information Technology ■ Structural Engineering

■ Design and Manufacturing

ADDITIONAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE

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Project #1

2018 Summer Research Internship Program 1

PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2018 Research Internship Scholarship Program

Area of Expertise : ☐ Aerospace ☐ Biomedical ☐ Chemical ☐ Civil, Geological, Mining ☐ Computer/Software ☐ Electrical ☐ Mathematics/Industrial ☐ Mechanical ☐ Physics

Research Project Title : (max. 10 words) University Cycle : ☐ 1st cycle (Undergraduate) ☐2nd cycle (Master) ☐3rd cycle (Ph.D.) Background Information: (max. 100 words)

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Control of a Multi-Robot Planetary Exploration System

The aim of this project is to develop the software infrastructure needed for one (or more) human(s) and a swarm of robots to collaborate in the exploration of hardly accessible planetary environments. For example, we envision that an astronaut shall be able to explore a lava tube on the moon aided by a swarm of small size robots controlled through an audio-visual interface. As the robots advance, they shall place themselves so that network connectivity is guaranteed. The overall goal is to increase the performance as well as the safety of the humans involved in the exploration.

The project requires the evaluation of progressively more refined robot controllers (including features such as connectivity, collision avoidance, etc.). These test phases will include both simulations and field-experiments. The intern will be tasked with setting-up and carrying the simulations/experiments, as well as data collection.

Required: C/C++, sh/bash, Python, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), MATLAB Preferred: experience with simple microcontroller kits (e.g. Arduino), ROS, Git Desired: experience with robotics simulators (ARGoS, Gazebo), experience with DJI/3DR drones, wheeled robots (kheperas, footbots), etc. (kilobots)

Mr. Giovanni BELTRAME

Associate Professor

Computer Engineering

http://mistlab.ca

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Human-Multi-Robot Interfaces


The project includes the design of a user interface (e.g. a GUI) to control a robot swarm. Such a complex, dynamic system presents many challenges for the development of smooth UX. The intern will be required to propose, design, and implement features for this novel UI.

Required: C/C++, sh/bash, Python, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), MATLAB Preferred: experience with simple microcontroller kits (e.g. Arduino), ROS, Git Desired: Android and/or iOS development, Qt, (Cocoa), experience with VR/AR (Kinect 2.0, Leap Motion, etc.)


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http://mistlab.ca

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Ion Thrusters for Nanosatellites

This internship will be a contribution to the fabrication of an ion thruster for a nanosatellite, to be used to provide variation of speed during deorbiting, or acceleration to maintain or increase the orbital distance. In the ion thruster, an ionic liquid is stored in a tank, from where it flows by capillarity to the tip of porous emitters. Successively, the ion droplets are accelerated by an electric field. They will then be ejected through a grid, and this force will then propel the satellite. The microthruster arrays will be assembled using a microfabrication procedure. Propulsion tests will be performed via a magnetically levitated balance.

The intern will perform microfabrication of the thruster and will participate to the satellite fabrication, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and with the technical society Polyorbite.

A background in chemistry, physics or chemical/aerospace engineering is desirable but not essential.

Mr. Fabio CICOIRA

Associate Professor

Chemical Engineering

http://www.polymtl.ca/recherche/rc/en/professeurs/details.php?NoProf=510&Langue=A


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Development of a Geometric Braiding Model for Composite Textile

The complexity of composite parts is increasing due to the high requirements from the aerospace industry. Current composite textile manufacturing processes cannot offer total control over the amount, position, and orientation of fibers. A new braiding process is currently developped at the ACFSlab in order to solve these issues. The development of a numerical tool to optimize the fibers path in the composite components will help to increase the specific mechanical properties of the part.

Develop and adapt a MATLAB code to model fiber path in a biaxial, triaxial, 3D braid and others. An optimization loop could be added in order to increase the specific mechanical properties.

Advanced knownledge in MATLAB programming language Basic knowledge of composite materials

Mr. Louis LABERGE LEBEL

Assistant Professor

Mechanical Engineering

www.polymtl.ca/labsfca/en

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CFD Modeling of the Heat Transferred from an Impinging Flame to a Solid Surface

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, 20% of the victims of aircraftaccidents in the US between 1981-1990 were caused by fire, and the number of firevictims is likely to increase by 4% every year with the expected traffic growth. Thiscan be reduced by using fire-resistant materials to build aircraft, whose flammabilityis evaluated experimentally and numerically. The use of Computational FluidDynamics (CFD) to model the heat transfer between a flame and a solid is essential tounderstand the mechanisms of fire propagation.

- CFD modeling of a flame impinging a solid surface (plane or cylindrical) with Fluentfor various conditions (fuel, burner characteristics, distance)- Modeling of the heat transferred from the flame to the solid- Investigation of potential coupling strategies between the CFD code and a solidthermal code

The candidate must be able to use Fluent and also have good knowledge of flowmechanics, thermodynamics and combustion. Programming skills are a plus. Thecandidate must also be able to work in autonomy and take initiatives.

Mr. Etienne ROBERT

Assistant Professor

Mechanical engineering

http://www.polymtl.ca/lm2/

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Adaptive Control for Multirotors

The intern will join the team who is in charge of developing adaptive control laws for multirotors (quadcopter, hexacopter and octocopter).

- To get familiar with adaptive control theory on simple examples - To understand the dynamic behavior of a multi rotor - To apply various adaptive control techniques and decide which is the most efficient one for the problem at stake.

- Good knowledge in mechanics/robotics (Newton-Euler, Euler-Lagrange) - Good skills in Matlab/Simulink - Basic knowledge in control (PID control loop, root locus, pole placement)

Mr. David SAUSSIÉ

Assistant Professor

Electrical Engineering Department


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Aerial Manipulation with Multirotors

The intern will join the team who is in charge of developing a multirotor drone with an attached robotic arm. This a preliminary work before building the actual aerial manipulator.

- To build the dynamic model of a multi rotor drone with an attached robotic arm - To design control loops according various techniques - To validate the controllers on a nonlinear model of the aerial manipulator

- Good knowledge in mechanics/robotics (Newton-Euler, Euler-Lagrange) - Good skills in Matlab/Simulink - Basic knowledge in control (PID control loop, root locus, pole placement)

Mr. David SAUSSIÉ

Assistant Professor

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Development of a CFD Solver Based on Lattice Boltzmann Method

The Lattice Boltzmann method is a rapidly developing approach to simulate fluid flows. We are interested in the development, implementation and validation of a variant of the method for compressible flows and multi-physics problems. In particular, problems involving thermal plasmas flows, where electric and magnetic fields and thermal radiation are coupled with the fluid flow. Two master level students are currently developing and testing the approach for different applications.

The intern will participate in all tasks related to the development of a CFD code : literature review, selection of approach, implementation, validation.

A very good proficiency in programming is required. The coding will be performed using Matlab or C++ language. Good bases in physics, fluid mechanics and numerical methods are required.

Mr. Jean-Yves TRÉPANIER

Professor


http://www.polymtl.ca/recherche/rc/professeurs/details.php?NoProf=237&Langue=F

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Soft Electrodes Based on Conducting Polymers

Organic polymers are very attractive candidates for applications at the interface with biology. The main objectives of this internship is to fabricate novel electrodes based on conducting polymers, to monitor body signals. The fabrication of the electrode will be performed by electrochemical polymerization or electrospinning on sharp metal probes. The films will be then characterized by electrochemical measurements and in vivo tests. The optimization and final design of devices are expected to emerge from experimenting with various thin-film processing methods of conducting polymers. The in vivo experiment protocols and details will be developed in collaboration with neuroscientists.

The student will perform electrochemical polymerization as well as of electrochemical measurements (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammeter, scanning ion conductance microscopy).

Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary field.

Mr. Fabio CICOIRA

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Neuroimaging with MRI: Data Acquisition, Analysis and Application in Patients

At the NeuroPoly lab (www.neuro.polymtl.ca) located at École Polytechnique & University of Montreal in Canada, we develop advanced MRI image analysis techniques, validate them using large--scale histology, distribute them as open-•‐-source software and, in collaboration with international neurologists and radiologists, apply these tools in patients with traumatic injuries and neurodegenative diseases (multiple sclerosis, ALS, Alzheimer’s, etc.).

Projects vary from MRI hardware developments (antennas, shim coils), image processing (segmentation using deep-learning, motion correction, multimodal registration) and clinical applications (multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Our environment is highly multi-disciplinary.

Programming (Python, Matlab, C/C++); Physics, mathematics; Image analysis; experience in machine learning (deep learning) is an asset. More information about our research projects can be found here: www.neuro.polymtl.ca.

Mr. Julien COHEN-ADAD

Assistant Professor

Electrical Engineering



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On-chip Combinatorial Assessment of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Treatment

In conventional drug discovery processes, the interaction between radiation and chemical agents is almost never studied simultaneously due to the lack of a simple, fast and low cost methodology to do so. In the past, we have developed a microfluidic system capable of combinatorially testing 4 different radiotherapy doses with 3 different reagent concentrations simultaneously. Our goal is now to use this methodology to generate data on radiothreapy/chemotherapy interaction wiht the hope of identifiying synergies between certain treatments and radiotherapy.

Fabricate microfluidic systems and molds. Perform spheroid culture. Expose chips to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

The only important skill is the will to learn and to work in the laboratory within a team of researcher. Skills in experimental sciences, cell biology, microfabrication and data analysis techniques will all be taught on site.

CRCHUM (U. Montreal Research Hospital)

900 Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC

Mr. Thomas GERVAIS

Associate Professor

Engineering Physics

http://www.polymtl.ca/phys/en/thomas-gervais

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Microfluidics-based Droplet Generation for Applications in Terahertz and Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Spectroscopy is an underappreciated tool for the fast measurement of several key quantities in fluids. In this project, the student will act in support, and under the supervision of two PhD students working on a project involving spectroscopy in microfluidics. In the first project, Terahertz spectroscopy is used to quantify fouling in organic oils at high speed in a microfluidics droplet generator. In the second project, the optical properties of carefully controlled beads synthesized using droplet microfluidics will be investigated.

The student will be responsible for the fabrication and operation of droplet microfluidics systems as well as the acquisition of terahertz and fluorescence spectra. Finally, he/she will use spectral methods and least square fit to quantify the response.

The only important skill is the will to learn and to work in the laboratory within a team of researcher. Skills in experimental sciences, microfabrication and data analysis techniques will all be taught on site.

CRCHUM (U. Montreal Research Hospital)

900 Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC

Mr. Thomas GERVAIS

Associate Professor

Engineering Physics


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Microfluidics Reagent Display Integration in Immunoassays and Cell Staining

Open microfluidics is an emerging branch of microfluidic systems whereby flows are precisely controlled over large surfaces to process cell cultures in petri dish, stain tissue, or perform immunoassays. In this project, the student will team with a masters student to generate a reagent display to perform automated immunoassays. the project will be performed in collaboration with the McGill micro and nanobioengineering laboratory.

The student will be responsible for the 3D printing assembly and operation of a reagent display system. He will be responsible for the automation of reagent delivery to surfaces and to assist a graduate student in performing the experiments.

The only important skill is the will to learn and to work in the laboratory within a team of researcher. Knowledge in microscopy, automation, fluid mechanics, immunology are an asset.

Mr. Thomas GERVAIS

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Engineering Physics


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Brain in Vivo Imaging in the NIR II Window

The NIR II optical window (1200-1700nm) has emerged as a strong candidate for in vivo imaging due to reduced light scattering and increased light penetration. With the emergence of InGaas Cameras enabling low noise recordings, it is now possible to image deeper in tissue. This project aims to develop and validate a system for NIR II imaging with the goal of quantifying brain vessel pulsatility in vivo.

Develop the imaging system, synchronize the camera and illumination, develop software to acquire images. Perform pre-clinical experiments and analyze resulting images with application to brain vascular pulsatility.

Programming (python, c++), basic optical design, image processing.

Mr. Frédéric LESAGE

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Electrical/Biomedical Engineering

image.liom.polymtl.ca

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Optical Lab-on-chip

The Microphotonics Laboratory in collaboration with Maisoneuve-Rosemont Hospital developed a lab-on-chip for measuring cellular refractive index in flow (https://youtu.be/mNJEWs_9ZAM). It allows to distinguish different cell populations that cannot be distinguished by conventional flow cytometry. The project enters a new phase in which the device will be used to validate that the refractive index is linked to cellular functions in immune cells subsets and other normal or malignant hematopoietic cells.

Taking cell measurements with the optical lab-on-chip. Analyzing data.

- Optics (setup and characterization), - Microfluidics (assembly and control), - Biology (cell culture)

Mr. Yves-Alain PETER

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Engineering Physics

www.polymtl.ca/pomp/en

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2018 Research Internship Scholarship Program


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Comparing Bone Growth Rates of Rat Tibiae Following Dynamic Loading

Physical activity is beneficial for skeletal development. Mechanical forces sustained by the skeleton however vary with the type of physical activity, with high impact loading sports (gymnastics, running, etc.) producing the greatest ground reaction forces, compared to low impact sports (swimming, golf, etc.). Few clinical and animal studies have investigated the effects of impact loading on adolescent growth, but results are inconsistent. The objective of this research is to evaluate the effects of low, medium and high impact loadings applied during puberty on bone growth and development using a finely controlled and calibrated in vivo experimental setup applied to an animal model (rat tibia).

The project includes 4 steps: 1) to cut tibial blocks (previously embedded in plastic) into 6-µm sections using a microtome; 2) to observe sections under a microscope and take images of the growth plates; 3) to evaluate bone growth rates using an in-house Matlab program; 4) to compare growth rates from the three impact loading groups (low, medium, high) using statistical tools.

Prior knowledge of Matlab, Microsoft office, etc. would be an asset.

Research Center, Ste-Justine University Hospital Center

3175 Ch. Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, QC H3T1C5

Mrs. Isabelle VILLEMURE

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http://www.polymtl.ca/lmp/

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Advanced Oxidation Processes for Water Treatment

With its 990 cubic kilometers a year of renewable water, Québec represents 3% of the fresh water planet. Water treatment systems are unable to remove all types of pollutants. The overall objective is to design technology that combines photocatalysis and ultrasonication to break down recalcitrant pollutants in water.

- PhD: opearting a UV or LED continuous photocatalytic reactor with ultrasound + the tasks following; - M.Sc./B.Sc.: sampling from the reactor and analyzing the samples at the HPLC, calculating concentrations

Lab. experience, having previously handled chemicals

National Research Council of Canada

6100 Royalmount Ave, Montreal, QC H4P 2R2

Mrs. Daria BOFFITO

Assistant Professor


http://www.polymtl.ca/recherche/rc/en/professeurs/details.php?NoProf=584

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Intensification of Biomass Conversion

During the COP21 conference on climate change, Canada has set the ambitious goal of reaching 100% of energy from renewable sources in 35 years. The project concerns the intensification of biomass conversion by adopting alternative energy sources such as ultrasound and microwaves.

- PhD: operating a ultrasound and microwave continuous reactor with ultrasound + the tasks following; - M.Sc./B.Sc.: sampling from the reactor and analyzing the samples with titration and GC, calculating conversion


Mrs. Daria BOFFITO

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Synthesis of Catalysts and Advanced Materials by Sonochemical Route

The synthesis of catalytic systems with interconnected micro and mesopores, combining high surface area and improved mass transport provided by mesopores is currently the biggest challenge in catalysis. The objective is to synthesize inorganic (Al2O3, ZrO2, TiO2, etc.) or hybrid inorganic-organic frameworks with an innovative method promoted by ultrasound. The characterization of these structures is also included.

Synthesize catalysts with and without ultrasound through sol-gel and impregnation. Characterize the catalysts.

Practical of theoretical expertise on heterogeneous catalysis.

Mrs. Daria BOFFITO

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Fischer-Tropsch Process with Catalysts Based on Iron for a Micro Refinery Unit (MRU)

Associated natural gas is an undesirable product of oil extraction. A MRU could economically convert undervalued natural gas to support a sustainable production of oil and gas. A MRU includes two stages 1) partial oxidation of natural gas, and 2) Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. The student will work on the Fischer Tropsch reaction over high-loading Fe-based catalyst synthesized with innovative techniques (ultrasound based techniques and modified urea method).

- PhD: operating a fixed or fluidized bed reactor under pressure+ the tasks following; - M.Sc./B.Sc.: sampling from the reactor and analyzing the samples with GC and MS, calculating conversion.


National Research Council of Canada

6100 Royalmount Ave, Montreal, QC H4P 2R2

Mrs. Daria BOFFITO

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Self Healing Conducting Polymers

Self-healing materials possess the ability to repair a mechanical damage. We will explore the self-healing properties of conducting polymer films included between two metal electrodes. A voltage will be applied between the electrodes to permit a current flow in the films. The films will be successively cut with a sharp object. The damage will likely interrupt the current flow. If the material is self-healable, the current is expected to recover after a certain time. We will also investigate healing assisted by liquids or vapors. The healing mechanism will be studied by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy.

The student will perform processing of self-healing materials, as well as damage/healing experiments on the films and electromechanical characterization. With the supervision of a PhD student, she/he will participate to scanning electrochemical microscopy measurements.

A background in chemistry, physics or chemical engineering is desirable but not essential.

Mr. Fabio CICOIRA

Associate Professor


http://www.polymtl.ca/iontronics/en/people

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Developing Efficient Cell Culture Process Strategies

Mammalian cell cultures are widely used for the production of many valuable biotherapeutics including monoclonal antibodies and vaccines. The objective of this internship is to develop efficient cell culture process strategies for maximizing cell growth, productivity and product quality. Small-scale experiments will be conducted to optimize the operating conditions and establish an efficient feeding strategy. The protocol will then be validated in bench scale bioreactor.

Perform small-scale cell culture experiments Conduct various biochemical assays Assist in the operation of bench scale bioreactors

Background in chemical, biochemical or bioprocess engineering Experience in basic cell culture techniques is an asset

Mr. Olivier HENRY

Associate Professor




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Photochemical Surface Modification of Nanomaterials in a Fluidized Bed

Plan and execute experiments, analyze experimental results, construct/adapt reactors, write progress reports, present results orally.

Reactor engineering (a must), photochemistry (or a desire to learn), nanomaterials (or willingness to learn), chemical analysis (basics)

Mr. Jason Robert TAVARES

Associate Professor

Chemical engineering

jasontavares.ca

Often, we need the surface of a material to serve a different function from what its native properties allow. In that case, we must engineer the surface to meet the needs of a given process. Photo-initiated chemical vapour deposition (PICVD) shows promise as a scalable process to facilitate surface engineering. Work at Polytechnique Montreal's PhotoSEL (photochemical surface engineering laboratory) has focused lately on adapting this method at near atmospheric pressure and under mild conditions to tailor the surface properties of metal surfaces, polymer substrates and nanoparticles of various types at both small and large scales. This internship would aim to modify nanomaterials in a fluidized bed configuration

http://www.jasontravares.ca

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Area of Expertise : ☐ Aerospace ☐ Biomedical ☐ Chemical☐ Civil, Geological, Mining ☐ Computer/Software ☐ Electrical☐ Mathematics/Industrial ☐ Mechanical ☐ Physics

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Department: Civil, geological and Mining Engineerings

Website: http://www.polymtl.ca/structures/profs/profils/details.php?NoProf=303

Development of UHPFRC and Characterization of their Mechanical Properties

In the last decade a new type of very durable concrete have been developed, it is named ultra-high performances fiber reinforced concretes (UHPFRC). They present very high mechanical properties, and very low porosity and permeability. One UPFRC have been developed at Polytechnique Montreal. The goal of the internship will be to modify the UHPFRC mix in order to reduce its CO2 emissions and increase its mechanical properties by using special mineral admixture. The type of activities that will be carried out will be adapted according to the background of the candidate (1st, 2nd or 3rd cycles).

• Produce UHPFRC mixes at the laboratory • Measure UHPFRC properties at fresh and hardened states with standard lab. tests • Analysis of results • Produce a technical report

• Excellent leadership and be autonomous to manage technical activities • Good knowledge of concrete production and properties, lab experience is an asset • Good dexterity and be familiar with manual works to carry out lab activities • Excellent knowledge of Excel and Word software in order to analyze results

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Integrated Mine Waste Management to Prevent Acid Mine Drainage (AMD)

One of the most critical issues for the mining industry remains the management and safe disposal of the important quantities of solid wastes (mine tailings and waste rock) produced during extraction. These materials often contain sulfides which can oxidize upon contact with oxygen (air) and water, producing acidic effluent with high concentrations of sulfates and heavy metals (known as acid mine drainage, AMD). Reclamation of reactive waste disposal sites is best achieved when it is planned in advance and integrated into the mining production cycle. Integrated mine waste management is therefore at the core of the research carried out at RIME UQAT-Polytechnique (Research Institute on Mines and Environment).

Characterization of hydrogeological, geotechnical and geochemical properties of different mine wastes. Physical model (medium scale) experiments in the laboratory. Support to Master's and PhD students. Initiation to numerical modelling.

Basic knowledge in hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering and/or geochemistry. Depending on the student’s background and interests, the internship may focus on co-disposal of mine tailings and waste rocks in open pits, valorization of waste rocks in roads, dams and cover systems, and/or effects of climate change on mining sites.

Mr. Thomas PABST

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Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering (CGM)

http://www.irme.ca/en/

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Engineering a Data-Aware Software System

Modern web applications like Facebook, Netflix or Tinder are "data-aware", i.e., they train and use data mining models to, for example, predict the next Facebook page the user should click on. Each user has her own model, which needs to be updated on-the-fly as new activity of the user and her friends stream in. While algorithmically simple, the software engineering repercussions of updated models are far less clear. Which software architecture do data-aware applications require? What is the optimal deployment strategy to make a new model available to the end user as soon as it is built?

The project basically consists of empirical studies on "real" data-aware web installations. Our lab has significant expertise in such studies as well as the necessary tools and infrastructure. To get up to speed, the project will start with a survey of books and blog posts on data-aware web applications and release strategies.

The student needs the motivation to quickly dive through source code, data and documentation to understand the major components and dependencies of a data-aware system. The student should be familiar with typical scripting languages and should have the desire to learn R to statistically analyze and visualize data.

Mr. Bram ADAMS

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Computer and Software Engineering

http://mcis.polymtl.ca/index.html

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Debugging Strategies for Swarm Robotics

Background Information Swarm robotics is a discipline that studies fully decentralized approaches for the coordination of large-scale teams of robots (swarms). Research in this field is ambitious: robot swarms are envisioned for scenarios for which solutions are today impractical, too dangerous, or non-existent. From drones to self-driving cars, robot swarms are becoming pervasive, and are used in many kinds of applications. Examples of swarm robotic applications are search and rescue operations, industrial and agricultural inspection, space exploration, and surgical activities. Debugging swarm behaviors is an open issue.

The intern will use a robotic simulator as well as the robots in Dr. Beltrame's lab to devise new strategies for debugging robotic swarms. Information overlays, per robot printing, use of AI to detect anomalous behaviors are possibilities that will be explored with the intern.

Required: C/C++, sh/bash, Python, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)Preferred: experience with simulators and ROS


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Software Engineering for Robotics


The project includes several algorithms, implementing interacting features, running on a heterogeneous robotic system. In this context, software engineering becomes crucial. The intern will be asked to assess the status of the code repositories and recommend/implement a strategy for its (re-)factoring and maintenance.

Required: C/C++, sh/bash, Python, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), MATLAB Preferred: experience with simple microcontroller kits (e.g. Arduino), ROS, Git Desired: experience with mid-/large-scale projects in OO languages, UML


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Swarm Programming for Tiny Robots

Swarm robotics is a discipline that studies fully decentralized approaches for the coordination of large-scale teams of robots (swarms). Research in this field is ambitious: robot swarms are envisioned for scenarios for which solutions are today impractical, too dangerous, or non-existent. From drones to self-driving cars, robot swarms are becoming pervasive, and are used in many kinds of applications. Examples of swarm robotic applications are search and rescue operations, industrial and agricultural inspection, space exploration, and surgical activities.

The intern will learn to use the Buzz Virtual Machine developed in Dr. Beltrame laboratory and deploy it on small wheeled robots and indoor flying robots available in the laboratory. The resulting hardware and software combination will be tested with coordinated swarm behaviors.

Required: C/C++, sh/bash, Python, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) Preferred: experience with cross-compilation tools (arm, atmega)


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Autonomous UAV Recharge From a Robotic Platform

Swarm robotics is a discipline that studies fully decentralized approaches for the coordination of large-scale teams of robots (swarms). Research in this field is ambitious: robot swarms are envisioned for scenarios for which solutions are today impractical, too dangerous, or non-existent. From drones to self-driving cars, robot swarms are becoming pervasive, and are used in many kinds of applications. Examples of swarm robotic applications are search and rescue operations, industrial and agricultural inspection, space exploration, and surgical activities. Long-term autonomy of swarms requires the ability to recharge autonomously.

The intern will deploy Robot Operating System (ROS) algorithms on a UAV fleet and a rover for long-term automation. Specifically, the intern will be tasked with the integration and testing of a landing controller for a UAV aiming at a moving rover fitted with a recharging platform.

Required: C/C++, sh/bash, Python, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) Preferred: experience with ROS


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http://mistlab.ca

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Transportation Optimization and Analysis Platform Development

We need a software engineer to develop analysis platforms for transit optimization, traffic congestion analysis and routing engines using openstreetmap and traffic data.

Optimizing routing algorithms, genetic algorithms and develop integrated platform for analysis and optimization of transit networks with parallel modes (carsharing, bikesharing, walking, microtransit, etc.).

Expert in algorithms (network routing), can apply machine learning skills to transportation, base knowledge of the transportation domain. Knowledge of Ruby (Rails) and/or Python, html/css/javascript, C++ and PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Mrs. Catherine MORENCY

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Using Cable Mechanisms and Noncircular Pulleys to Constrain the Extremity of a Serial Chain

The project aims to use cable mechanisms and noncircular pulleys to constrain the extremity of a serial chain on a cyclic trajectory without using additionnal sensors and actuators. In collaboration with the graduate student working on the project, the inter will have to experimentally validate the simulation results by designing and testing a prototype.

Design a 3d-model of the prototype Select and order parts from online catalogs Prepare 3d-printing and laser cutting requests Assemble and test the propotype

3D Modeling (Catia / Solidworks) Experience with Matlab Good manual skills

Mr. Lionel BIRGLEN

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http://www.polymtl.ca/labrobot

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Optimisation, Fabrication and Test of a Bistable Compliant Underactuated Clamp

The aim of the project is to create a clamp working like vice-grips, realizable in one-element (no assembly required), which will adapt to the shape of a targeted object to grasp. For that purpose, a design of a underactuated clamp (in order to adapt "fingers" of the clamp to the shape of the grasped object with only one actuator) with a bistable mechanism was studied. And from the latter, a compliant design (design using flexible material to create joints) was proposed. Several optimisations were also proposed according to the usage.

Optimisation of the design of a one-element a bistable compliant underactuated finger (lengths of linkage, geometry of flexure hinge,...). Fabrications of prototypes and a benchmark and tests.

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Mr. Lionel BIRGLEN

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Department of Mechanical Engineering

www.polymtl.ca/labrobot/en/

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Experimental and Finite-Element Study of Shot Peen Forming

Wing skins are typically formed from large aluminium panels by shot peen forming. It is a superficial mechanical treatment consisting is bombarding the surface of a part with high velocity shots to induce local plastic strains in the material, thus creating residual stresses in the part. This residual stress field imparts a compressive layer at the surface of the part which can be used for forming thin components. Shot peening processes are mostly designed by trial and error. Multiple graduate students enrolled in our laboratory are currently developing finite element method (FEM) simulations of shot peening processes and performing experiments with our own shot peening robot to validate the simulations and explore new phenomena.

Assist a graduate student with developing new FEM simulations by writing code in Matlab, Python, running simulations in Abaqus, Discrete-Element Method Yade, as well as working on the experimental setup by programming the shot peening robot, designing peen forming rigs, performing experiments, etc.

Strong foundations in solid mechanics, expertise in coding (any programming language), experience with FEM.

Centre technologique en aérospatiale

5555 Place de la Savane, Saint-Hubert, QC

Mr. Frédérick GOSSELIN

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www.polymtl.ca/lm2/

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Non-contact Heating of Commingled Fibers for Composite Manufacturing

Thermoplastic pultrusion is a manufacturing techniques used to produce long, constant profile composites beams. In order to improve the process speed, various preheating techniques were developed using different heat transfer methods (radiation, convection, and conduction). Models of preform heating were developed however none applied to thermoplastic commingled preforms. Lab ACFS is currently working on novel pultrusion techniques for the aerospace industry. The current heating technologies are inadequate and inefficient therefore a new method is required.

The intern will first need to analyze and model the heat transfer mechanisms of carbon fiber yarns. Then, the model will be experimentally validated. Finally, he/she will need to make a recommendation and suggest a future design.

Good knowledge of heat transfer theory, good programming abilities, analytical mind, works well with others.

Mr. Louis LABERGE LEBEL

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www.polymtl.ca/labsfca/en

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Applications of Conformal Mapping to Microfluidics: Understanding Self-coalescence in capillary flows

Self coalescence is a new type of flow recently investigated by our group. It takes place when an elongated capillary interface is made to collapse onto itself in a carefully designed microstructure. The goal of this internship is to develop, with the support of a Ph.D. student in our group, the numerical tools to characterize self-coalescence and to reveal its links with a classical problem in low-reynolds number fluid dynamics: saffman-taylor viscous fingering.

Validate theoretical models to understand self coalescence. These models will involve numerical analysis in Matlab, the use of OpenFOAM software to generate multiphase flow models, and the validation of these models using

Skills in Matlab are essential. Complex variable calculus is essential. In general, a strong background in theoretical fluid physics/applied mathematics is an asset. OpenFOAM can be learned once in the group.

Mr. Thomas GERVAIS

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Parametric Study of Spider Silk Inspired Fibers by Instability-Assisted 3D printing

Spider silk outperforms most synthetic materials in terms of specific toughness, due to the hierarchical structure with sacrificial bonds and hidden lengths. Inspired by this hierarchical structure, we developed a technique using a flow instability to create poly(lactic acid) (PLA) fibers with sacrificial bonds. The breaking of sacrificial bonds releases the hidden lengths which unfold and carry the load, contributing to the high extensibility and toughness of the fiber. The fabrication process is highly coupled with multiple control parameters, resulting in fibers with varying mechanical performance. A comprehensive parametric study is necessary for the optimization of the microstructured fibers.

1. Fabrication of microstructured fibers with different patterns, bond strengths and loop sizes on a MakerBot 3D printer; 2. Tensile test of microstructured fibers on a MTS Insight machine; 3. Data processing and interpretation to analyze the influence of each parameter on the fiber’s mechanical performance.

Basic knowledge on material mechanics; Basic experience in mechanical testing; Data processing skills by Excel/Matlab; Fluent communication skills (written and presentation) in English.

Mr. Frédérick GOSSELIN

Associate Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

http://fgosselin.meca.polymtl.ca/?lang=en

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Optical Nose on Chip

Optical noses integrated on chip present numerous advantages over electronic noses such as low power requirements, robustness, and immunity to electromagnetic fields, remote sensing and lower price. Miniaturized on-chip sensor, designed to detect air-borne compounds, are essential for inexpensive monitoring systems that are portable and deployable on a large scale. We demonstrated that it can monitor several volatile organic compounds (VOCs), that it operates in a reversible fashion, under different environmental conditions, and that it detects concentrations in the order of parts per million (ppm). See:www.polymtl.ca/carrefour-actualite/en/innovatio/optical-nose-analyzing-gas-mixtures

Assembly of the optical nose. Taking optical measurements on different gas compositions.

optical experiments, gas handling, polymer synthesis, electronic control, data acquisition

Mr. Yves-Alain PETER

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Engineering Physics

www.polymtl.ca/pomp/en

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Characterization of Semiconductor Double-heterostructures for Laser Cooling

A successful PhD candidate will come to Polytechnique to perform several characterization measurements of the semiconductor double-heterostructures. The measurements will involve time-resolved photoluminescence studies as a function of temparture and TOF-SIMS, XPS characterization through the GCM lab at Polytechnique. These measurements will help to identify microscopic origins of parasitic absorption, so far preventing laser cooling in GaAs-based double heterostructures.

Task will consist in setting up time-resolved measurements of photoluminescence from GaAs samples, when excited above and below the bandgap, coordinating surface analysis characterization at GCM and helping with pump-probe experiments

knowledge of optical alignment and sample preparation, experience working in low-light environment with ultrahigh sensitivity detectors, time- and frequency-domain data analysis.

Mr. Denis SELETSKIY

Assistant Professor

Engineering Physics

http://www.polymtl.ca/phys/en/denis-seletskiy