CIPI in Nanotechnologies

Small Administration cellDistributed Research teams of University professors/studentsand AffiliatesBiophotonics Frontier PhotonicsInformation and TelecommunicationsTechnology Exploitation and Networking ProgramInnovative Photonic Applications ProgramTeamProgramTo bring university researchers together with public sector and industrial partners in a network with state-of-the-art facilities in order to stimulate innovations in photonics and promote their exploitation to generate wealth and enhance the quality of life for CanadiansMission

CIPI Board MembersClaude Bourget, INOSylvain Charbonneau, NRC-IMSMichael Charles, U. of TorontoVictor Chupil, DofascoCristian Carrier, RDDCPierre Labossire, U. of SherbrookeRaymond Leblanc, U. Laval

Yan Loke, MicralynePeter Morand, CSTG Growth FundDavid Plant, U. McGillGregory Schinn, EXFOJohn Tulip, Boreal LaserPaul S. Vincett, FairCopy ServicesJohn Wright, LuxellChair: Doug James, Jambalaya

CIPI Network at a Glance90 researchers, 270 graduate students / 18 universities, 66 affiliate members BiophotonicsInformation and TelecomFrontier PhotonicsConcordia U.INRSLaval U.McGill U.Montral U.PolytechniqueSherbrooke U.Carleton U. Ottawa U.Mc Master U.Queens U.Toronto U.Waterloo U Western U.Alberta U.Calgary U.Simon Fraser U.U.British ColumbiaResearch Thrusts:2005-2006 FundingNCE: $4 250kAffiliates: $3 034kTOTAL: $7 284k

CIPI Research ProgramBiophotonicsLeader: Brian Wilson, U. TorontoInformation and TelecomLeader: Paul Jessop, U. McMasterFrontier PhotonicsLeader: Ral Valle, COPLwww.cipi.ulaval.ca

FP3- Specialty optical fiber components for biomedical applicationsUniversities involved: Laval cole polytechnique OttawaSupporting organizations: INO EXFO ITF Optical Technologies TeraXion CorActive Hightech Photintech OE/Land Stokeryale Avensys Opsens Ottawa Health Institute Hpital St-Franois dassises Hpital Htel-Dieu de QubecObjective:Develop new functionalities offered byMicrostructured optical fibres for biomedical applications

FP4- Development of nanostructures for light emitting and detecting devicesUniversities involved: McMaster, Alberta, Simon Fraser, Toronto, QueensSupporting organizations: iFire Technologies, Carmanah Technologies, Xerox, iCore, Kyoto Technology, MMOObjective:To develop a new class of nanophotonic devicesSuitable for integration into photonic integrated circuits

Sub-thrusts:Precise placement of nanowires on a range of substratesDevelop methodologies for preparing nanowires on heterostructures and add dopingExplore novel arrangements for photonic crystal cavities

FP5- Nanoprecision material processing for biophotonics, sensing and telecom applicationsUniversities involved: Laval Alberta TorontoSupporting organizations: Aurora NanoDevices Axis Photonics DALSA EXFO IMRA America Micralyne (VRQ Femtotech Program)Objective:Develop ultrafast laser material processingsuitable for glass, semiconductor and metal processing

Using:Femtosecond near infrared and Nanosecond ultraviolet and vacuum ultraviolet lasers650nm dots on polymerWoodplie-type photonic crystals

The TEN Program(Technology Exploitation and Networking) New collaborations Technology Transfer and Linkages Technology Exploitation

Exchange Program for Graduate Students Seminars, Conferences & Workshops Accessing National Facilities

IPA Program(Innovative Photonic Applications)Objectives:To resolve a short term problem defined by the end user to be solved by photonicsTo build and reinforce the linkage between photonic researchers and the Canadian industryTo facilitate the transfer of exploitable technologies

ExploitingOrganizationEnd user(Industry or Institution)Researchers In Photonics

Impact of CIPIEfficient networking at the national as well as the international levelUniversity researchers, Industries, Government laboratoriesApplied research at the forefront of photonics HQP training, networking and marketabilityCreation of companies and technology and knowledge transfer

CIPI Fostering Partnership in PhotonicsPhotonicResearch TeamsApplication IndustryOptic IndustryColleges, CEGEP andR&D OrganizationsCIPI