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Doug Barlage
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Nano electronics,
microwave circuits, power electronics devices,
Website: http://ece.engineering.ualberta.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (780) 492-4081
Dr. Doug Barlage is Professor and Associate Chair (Research and Operational Planning) in
Electrical and Computer Engineering
R&D CAPABILITIES
Device processing, device design, analog and microwave (MMIC) circuit design, electrical
testing, Device simulation with Collaborators
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES
Electrical Measurement and analysis, Electronic device fabrication: With Collaborators --
Atomic Layer Deposition, Microwave device measurement
LICENSING OPPORTUNITY
1) Patent title: Frequency Dependent Analog Boost Converter for Low Voltage Applications
Potential application(s): This is for a boost converter that will be regulated with out the use
of digital feedback loops that can provide power condition and low power density renewable
energy circuits. This could boost the terminal efficiency of solar cell arrays by collecting the
energy at higher voltage
2) Patent title: Buried Source Schottky Barrier Thin Film Transistor and Method of
Manufacture
Potential application(s): We have invented a new type of metal oxide transistor that we can
deposit on substrates and make fully functional with temperatures that do not exceed 150
degrees Celcius. The envisioned application ranges from direct integration with MEMs and
microfluidic devices to integrating on flexible polymer substrates. This was the core
technology that was conceived of to work with the boost converter.
3) Patent title: Buried Source Schottky Barrier Thin Film Transistor and Method of
Manufacture (nanoBlue Technologies)
Potential application(s): We have demonstrated a high performance .GaN transistor using
a MOSFET architecture.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS
Micralyne, Kymatech (US), US Department of Energy, Qurvo
Adam Bergren
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Nanoelectronics, Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy
Website: http://www.nint-innt.ca/bergren/Email: [email protected]: (780)641-1762
MOLECULAR ELECTRONICS, SURFACE ANALYSIS, LIGHT EMISSIVE DEVICES, CHARGETRANSPORT, ELECTROCHEMISTRY, NANOFABRICATION, ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENTS, TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS1) Dr. Scientist Sounds- Using Nanoelectronics for Rock and Roll!
Yaman Boluk
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Biomaterials, Cellulose
Nanocrystals, Cellulose Nanofibrils, Biomedical
Website: http://www.civil.engineering.ualberta.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (780) 492-6295
Dr. Yaman Boluk is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and
Nanofibre Chair in Forest Products.
R&D CAPABILITIES
Applications of cellulose nanofibrils and cellulose nanocrystals in biomedical and personal care
Ken Cadien
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Nanotechnology, atomic
layer deposition, semiconductor processing at
nanoscale dimensions, electronic materials
Website: https://sites.ualberta.ca/~kcadien/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (780) 492-2881
Dr. Ken Cadien is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering and
Canada Research Chair in Nanofabrication
R&D CAPABILITIES
My primary program is Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) for wide bandgap materials, primarily
materials for GaN and ZnO devices. This includes the growth of gate oxides, ALD AlN as a
polar source in GaN, ZnO and gates oxides for ZnO thin film transistors. While the gate oxide
work well they need substantial improvement to improve performance which has lead us to work
on complex oxides. I also collaboration on the application of ALD to MIM devices and energy
applications such as solar cells, fuel cells and batteries.
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES
Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) tool for planarization of semiconductor wafers
Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) System (thermal and plasma)
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
Spectroscopic Ellipsometry
LICENSING OPPORTUNITY
I hold 36 patents from prior work at Intel Corporation and I have several patent applications and
provisional patents in works on:
1) Polar Source Gallium Nitride Device
2) Buried Source Schottky Barrier Thin Film Transistor and Method of Manufacture
3) Femtogram mass sensor
4) Method to reduce atomic layer deposition precursor consumption
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS
I collaborate with Dr. Douglas Barlage on GaN/ZnO research, Dr. Abdul Elezzabi on MIM
devices, Dr. Jillian Buriak in Chemistry on ZnO coated GLAD electrode polymer solar cells, Dr.
Douglas Ivey on ALD protective layers for zinc-air batteries and Dr. Jingli Luo on ALD for low
temperature SOFC fuel cells. I also work closely with a local company, Norcada (Engage and
Engage Plus-current), using ALD to seal their devices and prevent high temperature oxidation
and Micralyne (also a local MEMS company) has expressed interest in ALD to improve their
devices. I have also worked with US-based Lam Research and Qorvo.
JOHN DAVIS
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Quantum Technologies, Cryogenics, Nanomechanics, Optical Sensors
Website: www.ualberta.ca/~jdavisEmail: [email protected]: 780-691-5476
R&D CAPABILITIES
Research in the Davis lab focuses around pushing quantum mechanics up from the world of atoms and molecules to that which can be fabricated in the lab. This promises to enable new technologies based on quantum physics that reach far beyond those currently possible. At its core this means we nanofabricate devices with extreme precision, and measure them with advanced optical techniques – often at extremely low temperatures. Commercial opportunities arise partly based on in-house technical advances needed to carefully explore fundamental physics.
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES
The Davis lab has extensive experience in micro and nanofabrication, fiber optics, cryogenics, and custom data acquisition hardware and software. We house two dilution refrigerators capable of cooling near absolute zero to reveal quantum effects, as well as significant instrumentation for fiber optic measurements – tunable diode lasers, custom tapered fibers, cavity enhanced sensors, etc.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS1) Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Resolved Instruments (resolvedinstruments.com) makers ofadvanced digital data acquisition hardware and software.2) NSERC Engage with Luxmux Technology on developing a widely tunable optical filter for spectroscopy applications.3) Co-PI on NSERC Strategic Project grant with Norcada Inc on developing cryogenically compatible fiberoptic packaging for future quantum technologies.4) Co-PI on NSERC Strategic Project grant with Stream Technologies on developing on-chip optical devices for quantum transducer technology.
Paul Dews
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: 3D Metal Printing, Product Design & Development, Project Management, Bio-Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Product Manufacturing
Website: www.nait.ca Email: [email protected]: 780 378 2863
R&D CAPABILITIESTechGym, Product Manufacturing, 3D Metal Printing, Environmental Testing, Product Design & Development
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICESTechGym, Product Manufacturing, 3D Metal Printing, Environmental Testing, Product Design & Development
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONSCapital Power (Including collaborations / projects with ENMAX, GE), EPCOR, Nucryst, Smith & Nephew, 3M, DePuy International, AE Piston Products
Mike Fleischauer
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: physics and
engineering
Website: http://www.nint-innt.ca/fleischauer/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-641-1705
R&D CAPABILITIES
Lithium / lithium-ion batteries, cells, and cell components at standard and high temperatures
Other energy (e.g. fuel cell, solar cell) and more broadly materials R&D
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES
thin film deposition (including double sided roll-to-roll deposition), electrochemistry, structural analysis, air
/ water sensitive material handling, hardware and software automation
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS
1) Working with Engineered Power Ltd. (Calgary) to extend the deployed lifetime of lithium thionyl
chloride primary cells in the down-hole environment
2) Developing collaborations with other companies in the down-hole tool supply chain
3) Advising U. Alberta and NINT spin-out G2V Optics Inc. (a company focused on dynamic, high
fidelity light sources for the indoor agriculture market)
Robert Franz
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Embedded systems, sensors, system design, entrepreneurship, project management, low-power designs, industrial controls
Website: http://www.nait.ca/86269.htm Email: [email protected]: 780 491 5433
R&D CAPABILITIESNanotechnology, materials testing, system development
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICESNanotechnology equipment, materials characterization, electronic test equipment
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONSOil & Gas, environmental, agriculture
Mark Freeman
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: nanomagnetism, nanomechanics
Website: ualberta.ca/~freemanmEmail: [email protected]: 780-492-4130
R&D CAPABILITIES nanofabrication, optics, microscopy, spectroscopy, cryogenics, instrumentation
James Gospodyn
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Thin films, microfabrication, nano-characterization
Website: http://www.nait.ca/program_home_77412.htm Email: [email protected]: 780 471 8419
R&D CAPABILITIESExtensive experience with thin films and coatings, as well as a very strong expertise in optical properties of materials, and laser optics
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICESThin film deposition, ellipsometry, interferometry, spectrophotometry, electron microscopy, surface metrology, and electronics testing
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONSSeeking opportunities for graduates from the Nanotechnology Systems program
Researcher name: Manisha Gupta
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Photonics, optoelectronics,
Hybrid devices, material growth, biosensing, light
scattering applications, sensor development, biomaterials.
Website: http://www.ece.ualberta.ca/~mgupta1/
Email:[email protected]
Phone: 7802485637
R&D CAPABILITIES
My research is multidisciplinary, and is mainly focused on developing flexible electronic sensors
with optical and sensing elements for applications in photovoltaics, lighting, biosensing, bio
stimulation and therapeutic treatment. The research focuses on engineering optical materials
and devices, which can be integrated on flexible substrates while retaining their photonic
properties and developing novel devices based on them. Another main research area is growth
of novel biomaterials, which can be used for tissue and bone implants.
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES
Pulsed Laser deposition, Molecular beam epitaxy, Optical & electrical material characterization, Light
scattering sensor development
LICENSING OPPORTUNITY
1) Patent title: Apparatus, systems and methods for real-time solids content measurements
Patent info: International publication number W) 2016/095008 A1
Potential application(s) Solid content detection for different applications like oil sands
tailings, food industry etc.
2) Patent title: Buried Source Schottky Barrier Thin Film Transistor and Method of
Manufacture
Patent info: International Patent Application Serial No. PCT/CA2014/000863
Potential application(s)
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS
1)Total Inc.
Wayne K. Hiebert
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: mesoscale physics, nanosensing, nanosensors, photonics, optomechanics, microfabrication, MEMS.
Website: www.ualberta.ca/~whiebert/html/Home.htmlEmail: [email protected]
Phone: 780-218-1514
R&D CAPABILITIESOptics and optical benches. Photonic chip design and fabrication. General microfabrication and nanofabrication. MEMS sensors.
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES
Micro and nanofabrication.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS1) Working with a client to build a MEMS strain gauge.
Heather Kaminsky
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Characterization of complex real materials, tailings processing, flocculation,
Website: http://www.nait.ca/97473.htmEmail: [email protected]: 780 471 7080
R&D CAPABILITIESThe Centre for Oil Sands Sustainability bridges the gap between existing oil sands environmental research and real-world solutions, taking innovative ideas from concept to commercialization. We work with business and industry to develop technologies that improve the economic and environmental performance of the oil sands industry.
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICESThe Centre for Oil Sands Sustainability has many specialized instruments for use in developing new technologies. Some of these instruments include (but are not limited to): XRD (with small and wide angle xray scattering), WDXRF, UHPLC-QTOF, MALDI-TOF, AFM-Raman, TGA, MCR, UV-vis, FTIR, Viscometer, TOC)
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONSCurrent industry collaborations – Suncor polymer testing, Suncor tailings R&D consulting, COSIA MBI testing, PRCI testing Past collaborations –COSIA Clay focus group, COSIA Deposit Characterization committee COSIA Deposit Capping Committee, COSIA Deep Deposit working group, COSIA Research Working Group
Lindsay J LeBlanc
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS:
Ultracold quantum gases
Website: www.ualberta.ca/~ljleblan Email: [email protected] Phone: 780 492-6562
RESEARCH KEYWORDS: Hybrid Quantum Nano-systems, Ultracold quantum systems, Atomic physics R&D CAPABILITIES Our group specializes in using ultracold quantum systems to discover and exploit the quantum nature of matter. Our research exploits the readily accessible quantum control of atomic systems and hybridizes it with conventional solid state technologies for a number of applications, including precision magnetometry, optical sensing, and quantum information. Our goal is to create nanodevices that incorporate atomic and solid-state components to harness the best of both worlds.
TECHNIQUES AND INSTRUMENTATION - Micro- and nano-fabricated “atom chip” technologies - Quantum state control - Precision laser spectroscopy - Precision magnetic field measurement and control - High-resolution optical imaging and control - Custom analog and digital electronics - Solid-state/atomic interactions
Yang Liu
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Biofilms, Bioenergy,
Sustainable Wastewater Treatment
Website: http://www.ualberta.ca/~liu14/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (780) 492-5115
Dr. Yang Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering.
R&D CAPABILITIES
Dr. Yang Liu’s research interests are centered in energy and nutrient recovery from municipal
and industrial wastewater. She studies the basics of biofilm and granular sludge formation
processes, and microbial population dynamics in environmental systems, and their applications
in bioreactors for industrial wastewater treatment, and centralized and decentralized municipal
wastewater treatment. Her group recently developed a novel method for biofilm formation
inhibition using nanocrystalline cellulose.
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES
Dr. Liu’s Environmental Surface Research Laboratory is equipped to full capacity for studying
bacterial adhesion, biofilm formation, bioremediation and energy production. Some techniques
and instrumentation services include (1) molecular microbiology and microbiology analysis:
polymerase chain reaction (PCR), quantitative PCR, gel electrophoresis, bacterial cultivation in
microbiological incubators and shakers, fluorescence microscopy, and quartz crystal
microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D); and (2) bioremediation and energy
production analysis: gas chromatography-thermal conductivity detector (GC-TCD), gas
chromatography-electron capture detector (GC-ECD), total organic carbon (TOC), Fourier
transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and HACH® spectrophotometer.
LICENSING OPPORTUNITY
1) Patent title: Polymer nanofibers for the flocculation and dewatering of oil sands fine tailings
Patent info: U.S. Provisional Patent Serial No. 62/133,719
Potential application(s): Rapid flocculation and dewatering of the fine particles in tailings
2) Patent title: Nanocrystalline Cellulose Hydrogels for Inhibition of Bacterial Adhesion
Patent info: International (PCT) Patent Serial No. PCT/IB2014/001542
Potential application(s): Inhibiting bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation to the catheter
surface to thereby inhibit or prevent conditions such as urinary tract infections.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS
EPCOR Water Services Ltd. and the City of Edmonton
Richard L. McCreery
EXPERTISE:Molecular ElectronicsSurface and interfacechemistryIn-situ optical spectroscopyElectron transport
Website: http://www.chem.ualberta.ca/~mccreery/contact.htmlEmail: [email protected]: 780-641-1760
R&D CAPABILITIES microfabrication surface modification solid state electronic devices surface analysis, often in-situ
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICESSurface Raman spectroscopy, vapour deposition,lithography, electronic characterization, photocurrent and light emission experiments
LICENSING OPPORTUNITY
1. “Micro-electronic junctions and devices containing same”, U.S. Patent # 7,042,006 World’s first practical molecular electronic device, now used in electronic music2. “Two- and Three-Terminal Molecular Electronic Devices with Ballistic Electron Transport” U.S.
# 9,024,297; high speed, low power consumption microelectronics3. “Clipped amplifier” PCT, US, Japan, Canada applications in progress. Uses molecular
junction for audio processing in electronic music. Sold commercially starting in late 2015 and will be licensed to Nanolog Audio, Inc.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS Co-founder with Adam Bergren of Nanolog Audio, Inc, an Alberta corporation which manufactures
molecule electronic devices for incorporation in guitar “effects” applications. Potential market is $100 million USD/year.
Past joint research with Xerox Research Centre Canada and Scanimetrics (Edmonton)
Mark T. McDermott
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Nanoparticle modification and characterization, bioassay design, bioassay data analysis, nanocrystalline cellulose characterization,modification and applications.
Website: http://www.chem.ualberta.ca/~mcdermot/Email: [email protected]: 780-492-3687
R&D CAPABILITIESI manage a group of analytical chemistry graduate students, post docs and
research associates that are working at the interface of analytical science and nanoscience. We have expertise in the control and characterization of liquid solid interfaces. We can reproducibly control the surface chemistry of metallic nanoparticles and have tethered various biomolecules to the surface of gold nanoparticles for use as labels in high sensitivity bioassays. The nanoparticles are detected with enhanced Raman spectroscopy or with surface plasmon resonance.
We are also applying our expertise to open pathways for high volume applications of cellulose nanocrystals. We have developed a method to control the surface polarity of CNC. This allows the efficient mixing of CNC with various polymers. We have expertise in measuring the distribution of the CNC in the polymer matrix and incharacterizing the mechanical properties of the resultant nanocomposite. As an example, we have incorporated CNC into expandable polystyrene (PS) and have prepared reinforced Styrofoam with a compression modulus 60% higher than normal expanded PS.
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICESRaman spectroscopy, surface infrared spectroscopy, scanning force microscopy, electrochemistry
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS1) Previous collaboration with Imperial Oil Limited – Morphological and mechanical
characterization of ZDDP films.2) Previous collaboration with Xerox Research Centre of Canada – Interactions
between CNC and polymers
Al Meldrum
optics, lasers, optical sensors, spectroscopy
https://sites.ualberta.ca/~ameldrum/Home.htmlEmail: [email protected]: 780-240-5167
R&D CAPABILITIESoptical spectroscopy (absorption, transmission, reflection, fluorescence), fiber optics, optical microscopy, lasers and light measurement
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICEStransmission electron microscopy, optical spectroscopy
LICENSING OPPORTUNITY
Patent title: Light emitting semiconductor diode. US patent 8,450,127.Patent info: A nanosecond fast color switching silicon-based LEDPotential application(s): Generation of optical signals on-chip
Patent title: Method for depositing silicon nanocrystals in hollow fibers, US patent 9,452,446,Patent info: A way to make capillary-type fluorescent optical sensors and biosensorsPotential application(s): Detection of desired target analytes in a fluidic capillay
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS1) None currently, but pursuing technology idea to spin off own company.
Carlo Montemagno
EXPERTISE/KEY WORDS: Biomolecular Systems,
Informatics, Water, Energy
Website: http://ingenuitylab.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (780) 492-5467
Dr. Carlo Montamagno is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering;
Director of Alberta Ingenuity Lab; AITF Strategic Chair of Bionanotechnoloy; Canada Research
Chair in Intelligent Nanosystems; Program Lead of Biomaterials at National Institute for
Nanotechnology (NINT)
R&D CAPABILITIES
Carlo Montemagno, PhD has become a world-renowned expert in nanotechnology and is
responsible for creating groundbreaking innovations which solve complex challenges in the
areas of informatics, agriculture, chemical refining, transportation, energy, and healthcare. He is
head of the Ingenuity Lab which enables the world’s best researchers and innovators to address
grand challenges for Alberta’s future.
Integration of metabolic functionality into materials through the engineering of biomolecular
systems
Creation of advanced systems for water purification and treatment
Development of materials for the synthesis of high-value chemicals through the harvesting of
solar energy
LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES
The Ingenuity Lab has published 20+ patents over the past few years. The most recent include:
1)Functionalized Beta-Sheet Peptide Stabilized Membrane Proteins, Constructs Comprising
Same, and Methods of Forming and Using Same
2)Janus Carbon Nanotube Membranes and Methods of Making and Using Same
3)Nanofabricated Membrane Using Polymerized Preoteoliposomes
4)Functional Protein Structures and Methods of Making and Using Same
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS
Neuralynx, Inc., Johnson & Johnson Vistakon, AAPPTEC Inc., Tortech Nano Fibers Ltd.
PSE (Process Systems Enterprise), Applied Biomimetic A/S, Cenovus
Paolo Mussone
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Process engineering, cleantech, nanotechnology, applied chemistry, materials chemistry
Website: https://staff.nait.ca/departments-schools/research-and-innovation Email: [email protected]: 780 471 7771
R&D CAPABILITIESReaction engineering, process engineering design, analytical chemistry, colloidal chemistry, materials synthesis and characterization, applied microbiology
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICESBatch chemical reactor synthesis, HPCL, UV-vis, FTIR, BET surface analysis, GC-FID, GC-MS, particle size analysis, zeta potential measurements
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONSFederated Cooperatives LimitedUnited Farmers of AlbertaATCO GasAlberta Forestry Products’ Innovation ConsortiumBioLargo WaterSaputoMaxfleet SolutionsOberon FuelsVolvo Group
Andrew MylesNano-Composite Materials
Website: http://www.nint-innt.ca/myles/Email: [email protected]: 780 641 1758
RESEARCH KEYWORDS: Polymers, nanoparticlecomposites, nanomaterial processing
R&D CAPABILITIES
Synthesis, processing and characterization of nano-composite materials for applications such as adhesives and coatings
LICENSING OPPORTUNITY
1) Provisional Patent title: Thermally Degradable Adhesives With Cellulose, AndRelated Methods Of Manufacture And UsePatent info: . U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/378,000Potential application(s): Downhole tool adhesives
2) Provisional Patent title: Composition and Process for Generating Colloidally Stable Nanoparticle DispersionsPatent info: US Provisional Patent Application No. 62/164,748Potential application(s): Inferring high temperature and pressure properties to grease.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS1) Exciton Technologies – novel antimicrobial textiles2) Jet Lube of Canada – nanoparticle additive formulation for grease3) Xerox – biodegradable toner particles via self-assembly
Laura Ortiz PhD, P. Eng.
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Embedded systems, microcontroller system design, PCB layout, sensor integration, signal processing
Website: http://www.nait.ca/86269.htm Email: [email protected]: 780 471 7636
R&D CAPABILITIESSignal processing, electronic and microelectronic design, control on/off, sensors.
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICESData acquisition, data analysis using MATLAB, microwave instrumentation, measurement instrumentation.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS
Imperial Oil, Honey producers, Suncor
Nikola Pekas
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: microfabrication, nanoelectronics, microscopy, sensors
Website: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nikolapekasEmail: [email protected]: 780-641-1759
R&D CAPABILITIESCharacterization and development of nanomaterials, surfaces, and nano-enabled devices
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICESOptical and scanning-probe microscopy, micro- and nanofabrication
LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES
1) Patent title: Microvalve SystemPatent info: US 8528602 B2Potential application(s): flow control in microfluidic systems
2) Patent title: Single step calibration curve through sample convectionPatent info: WO 2014078602 A1Potential application(s): Biomedical diagnostics, forensics, industrial process control, and environmental monitoring – determining the concentration of one or more analytes in a fluid sample without use of a calibrant
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS1) In collaboration with NVE Corporation, demonstrated integration of spintronic sensors into microfluidic systems for detection of magnetically tagged targets2) Developed functional prototypes of memory devices with Xerox Research Centre of Canada3) Designed and manufactured nanoelectronic devices for guitar distortion pedals by Dr. Scientist Sounds4) Worked with Luxmux Technology Corporation to optimize components of a silicon nanophotonic interferometer
Vakhtang Putkaradze
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Nanotechnology, Sensors, Renewable Energy
Website: www.ualberta.ca/~putkarad/Email: [email protected]: 780-996-9636
R&D CAPABILITIES: NANOTECHNOLOGY, SENSING, CONTROL THEORY, MECHANICS, RENEWABLE ENERGY
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES: THEORETICAL AND MODELING CAPABILITIES FOR A WIDE RANGE OF PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
LICENSING OPPORTUNITY
1) Patent title: Inflatable, Free-Standing Solar Updraft Tower with Optimal Geometry and Active Control, Utility Application No. 14/879,398 filed on Oct 9, 2015
Patent info: Develops new methods to design cost-efficient solar towers for local energy generation
Potential application(s): Renewable energy generation for remote communities
CURRENT INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS1) ATS Ltd, Calgary (Solar/Renewable energy)
Prof. Eric Rivard
Inorganic Chemistry, Polymer/Nanomaterial Synthesis, Catalysis, Light-emitting Materials
Website: http://www.chem.ualberta.ca/~erivard/Email: [email protected]: 780-492-4255
R&D CAPABILITIESThe Rivard group has extensive experience in chemical synthesis on many length scales: frommolecules to polymers to nanomaterials. We have diverse research interests including thedevelopment of mild routes to luminescent nanomaterials and phosphorescent compounds (seeimage below), the design of new ligands for efficient C-C and C-N bond forming catalysis andolefin polymerization. We have also developed low bandgap polymers for solar cell applications and are workingwith collaborators in Japan to design next generationhole transport materials (for device applications).
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICESSpectroscopic characterization of materials via NMR, IR, UV-vis, fluorescence spectroscopy,mass spectrometry, gel permeation chromatography, TGA/DSC, elemental analysis, ability torun reactions under inert atmosphere and in-house photolysis equipment.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONSWe are working with Prof. João Soares (Chem Eng) and partners at Kemira and ExxonMobil(NSERC CRD and IOSI funded project) to apply new polymerization strategies for thedevelopment of flocculants for enhanced water recovery and land reclamation in oil sandsindustry.
Mark Salomons
Instrument Design
Webpage: http://www.nint-innt.ca/salomons/Email: [email protected]: 780-492-8570
R & D CAPABILITIESAtomic force, scanning tunneling, scanning electron and field ion microscopy; CAD design; cryogenics; ultra high vacuum
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS1) Working with Quantum Silicon Inc. in the manufacture of atom scale ultra-low
power electronics2) Working with Hitachi High Technologies to develop specialized sources for
scanning ion microscopes 3) Worked with Hitachi High Technologies to develop specimen holders for scanning
and transmission electron microscopy4) Worked with Engineered Power to build a deposition system for lithium
phosphorous oxynitride (LIPON) on lithium film for down hole battery manufacture.
5) Worked with G2V Optics Inc. to build an LED programmable light source for solarcell characterization.
Jim Sandercock
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Bioenergy, Biofuel, Bio-refining, Geo-exchange, Heat Pumps, Policy, Solar PV, Solar Thermal, System Hybridization
Website: http://www.nait.ca/program_home_76007.htm Email: [email protected]: 780 378 5928
R&D CAPABILITIESThe alternative energy group at NAIT is able to conduct applied research in areas pertaining to solar (PV, thermal), geo-exchange, micro-combined heat and power, bio-refining, off-grid design, system hybridization, and micro-grid design.
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICESSolar PV system design, economic analysis, system hybridization, micro-grid optimization. Equipment forsolar PV analysis and troubleshooting/O&M. Fermentation and photo-bioreactor suite. Micro-flywheel, various renewable energy systems.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONSThe alternative energy group at NAIT completed a 5 year applied research study on the effects of snow and PV module angle on electricity generation in Edmonton, and is in year two of a sister project in Grande Prairie. This research played a critical role in the design of the largest off-grid solar system in western Canada and validated solar-battery solutions as low-cost alternatives to fossil fuel-based electrical generation at remote sites for regulated utilities (ATCOelectric). The study also corroborated assumptions about the validity of low and zero degree rooftop solar systems in Alberta.
Andrea Sedgwick, M.Eng., P.Eng.
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Upstream surface oil sands development, including mining, extraction, tailings and water
Website: http://www.nait.ca/97473.htmEmail: [email protected]: 780 378 5067
R&D CAPABILITIESThe Centre for Oil Sands Sustainability bridges the gap between existing oil sands environmental research and real-world solutions, taking innovative ideas from concept to commercialization. We work with business and industry to develop technologies that improve the economic and environmental performance of the oil sands industry.
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICESThe Centre for Oil Sands Sustainability has many specialized instruments for use in developing new technologies. Some of these instruments include (but are not limited to): XRD (with small and wide angle xray scattering), WDXRF, UHPLC-QTOF, MALDI-TOF, AFM-Raman, TGA, MCR, UV-vis, FTIR, Viscometer, TOC)
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONSWe have several collaborations from industry including Suncor, Ledcor and COSIA to name a few.
Tian Tang
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: nanomechanics, biomolecular
systems, colloidal systems, statistical thermodynamics, adhesion,
molecular simulation, finite element simulation, applied
mathematics
Website: https://sites.ualberta.ca/~ttang1/research.html
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (780) 492-5467
Dr. Tian Tang is Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
R&D CAPABILITIES
Dr. Tang's research interests interface with applied mechanics (solid mechanics, fracture, contact mechanics and adhesion, statistical mechanics) and materials science (mechanical and interfacial behavior of materials and structures at micro- to nano- scales and in biological systems). Current research areas include:
Multi-scale modeling and simulation of nano-biomolecular hybrid materials
Adhesion in sub-micron structures and in biological/biomimetic systems
Statistical theory for the failure mechanism of compliant solids
Broadly: application of mechanics and computational methods to problems in materials
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES
Dr. Tang’s group uses a variety of modeling tools, ranging from atomistic to continuum levels, to study
materials. These modeling tools include: quantum mechanical (QM) simulation, QM-MM (molecular
mechanics) hybrid simulation, molecular dynamics (MD), and continuum modeling (including
analytical/semi-analytical solutions and finite element simulation). Many of the atomistic simulations
performed in her group are larger (in length) and longer (in time) than any previous literature.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS
Dr. Tang’s group applies computational analysis to micro- and nano- structures functional in a variety of
applications: environmental, biomedical and nanotechnology. She has ongoing collaboration with Nexen
A CNOOC Limited Company, which focuses on understanding molecular interactions and interfacial
behaviors of asphaltenes towards development of an integrated bitumen recovery and upgrading process
(collaborators including Drs. Hongbo Zeng and Qingxia Liu from Chemical Engineering, U of A). In
addition, she had past industrial collaborations with Xerox on the study of wetting and adhesion of inks,
and with E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company on the separation and sorting of carbon nanotubes.
Academically, Dr. Tang’s computational group works widely with experimentalists to provide in silico
material characterization and design. For example, she collaborates with Dr. Hasan Uludag (Chemical
and Biomedical Engineering, U of A) on polymer-based nano carrier for gene delivery therapeutics, with
Dr. Cagri Ayranci (Mechanical Engineering, U of A) on shape memory polymer composites reinforced with
carbon nanofibers, and with Dr. Alidad Amirfazli (Mechanical Engineering, York University) on drop
actuation using capillary tweezers, to name a few.
Peichun Amy Tsai
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Nano/Micro-Fluidics;
Complex Fluids; Porous Media Flow
Website: www.ualberta.ca/~peichun
Email: [email protected]
Phone: O: (780) 492-5425 C: (587) 988-9909
Dr. Amy Tsai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and
Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Fluids and Interfaces.
R&D CAPABILITIES
Our team’s expertise is on experimental and computational fluid mechanics. Using advanced
instruments, we carry out direct visualizations and measurements of the dynamics of flows,
particles, drops, bubbles, and minute multiphase objectives to optimize a variety of industrial
applications. Our current R&D focuses are nanofluidics, complex fluids, and microfluidics for
biomedical, pharmaceutical, energy, and environmental applications.
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES
High-Speed Imaging (at 75,000 fps, 256 px^2)
3D Printing of microfluidic (pharmaceutical) devices; Prototyping
Rheological measurements of viscoelastic property of complex fluids
High-resolution measurements of flow velocities
Microfluidic Fabrications
SEM Imaging analysis
Surface property measurements (of contact angle & wettability)
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS
1) Computer Modelling Group Ltd.
2) Computer Modelling Group Foundation
3) Geothermal developer: Borealis Geopower
Larry D. Unsworth, P.Eng.Molecular engineering for self-assembly
Email: [email protected]: 780 492 6020
RESEARCH KEYWORDS: Engineering, self-assembly
R&D CAPABILITIES
Thermodynamic analysis of molecular interactions, analysis of water interactions with molecules, peptide and polymer design for diverse applications including biomedical through to oil reservoirs.
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES
Isothermal Calorimetry, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Peptide synthesis, Polymer synthesis, Chemical Reactors, Anisotropic Flourescence, Mass Spectroscopy, Human Blood Analysis, Protein – Molecule interactions.
LICENSING OPPORTUNITY
1. United States Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62/397,239 Title: Expression Vectors for Thermally Induced Recombinant Protein Purification Inventors: UNSWORTH, Larry and BAHNIUK, Markian Filing Date: September 20, 2016 Application: Regenerated surfaces, low temperature MFT flocculant, drug delivery2. New highly efficient peptide composite useful for exhibiting antiinflammatory effect.
Korea, Republic of.KR2014087724-A. 2012/12/31.Patent Status: Granted/IssuedYear Issued: 2014Inventors: DEOK J, JAE Y C, JU E O, WOO S Y, YUNG C P, UNSWORTH L D
3. Composition for treating and preventing inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, comprises peptides.Korea, Republic of. KR2014087723-A. 2012/12/31.Patent Status: Granted/IssuedYear Issued: 2014Inventors: DEOK J, JAE Y C, JU E O, WOO S Y, YUNG C P, UNSWORTH L D
4. Under consideration for US ProvisionalTitle: Engineered matrix for local stimulation of tissue resident mass cells.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS
1) Working with Cenovus Energy Ltd on multiple projects2) Working on controlling the release of ions with Exciton3) Working on anti-microbial contact lenses with Viscon4) Developing thermally sensitive peptides for oil sands applications5) Sell cheap, highly active TEV proteases for recombinant engineering
Vien Van
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Nanophotonics, silicon
photonics, nanoplasmonics, fabrication of photonic
integrated circuits
Website: www.ece.ualberta.ca/vien
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-492-9848
Dr. Vien Van is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
R&D CAPABILITIES
Design and simulation of integrated photonic devices and circuits
Fabrication of nanophotonic and nanoplasmonic devices
Characterization and measurement optical devices
Applications of photonics and plasmonics to communication, metrology, sensing and detection
Femtosecond laser modification of materials
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES
Electromagnetic simulation and design
Micro and nanofabrication techniques for optical devices
Femtosecond laser modification of materials and devices
Optical measurement and characterization
Optical sensing and detection methods
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS
1) Huawei Technologies
2) Teraxion Inc.
3) Applied Nanotools
Jonathan Veinot
EXPERTISE/KEYWORDS: Quantum dots, nanoparticles, non-toxic nanomaterials, luminescent nanomaterials, electronic materials, silicon, germanium, conductive polymers.
Website: www.chem.ualberta.ca/~jveinot/Email: [email protected]: +1-780-492-7106
R&D CAPABILITIES: NANOMATERIAL SYNTHESIS, MODIFICATION, AND CHARACTERIZATION; SURFACE CHEMISTRY; POLYMER SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES: TEM, POWDER XRD, XPS, FT-IR, UV-VIS AND LUMINESCENCE SPECTROSCOPIES, TGA/DSC
LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES
Patent title: Method for Preparing Nanocrystalline Silicon in SiO2 and Freestanding Silicon Nanoparticles
Patent info: US Patent 8,323,731; issued December 4, 2012. European Patent 1883949; issued July 8, 2015.UK Patent 1883949UK; issued July 8, 2015.Korea (South) Patent 10-1331435; issued November 14, 2013.Canadian Patent 2,609,537; issued July 30, 2013.Japan Patent 5424638; issued December 6, 2013.German Patent 1883949DE; issued July 8, 2013.
Potential application(s): Silicon nanoparticles prepared using this method are ideal forapplications in biological/medical imaging, display applications, anti-counterfeiting,rechargeable batteries, sensors, etc.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS1) Dow Corning2) Honda Motor Corpration3) Baraday Textiles4) Graphene Leaders Canada5) Paracel 6) Wacker Chemie7) Applied Quantum Materials
Michael Woodside
Protein folding, misfolding, aggregation; ligand-binding interactions; RNA folding; single-molecule assays; force probes; high-resolution biophysical instrumentation
Website: https://sites.ualberta.ca/~woodsidw/home.htmEmail: [email protected]: 780-641-1695
R&D CAPABILITIESHigh-resolution measurements of protein & RNA folding/misfolding at the single-molecule levelHigh-sensitivity measurements of protein oligomerisation at the few-molecule levelMeasurements of protein aggregationCollaborative computational drug-screening platform based on integration of simulations and single-molecule experimentsExperimental testing and/or screening of potential oligomerisation/aggregation inhibitorsTesting mechanisms of action of potential drugs altering proteins/RNA folding or structureAdvanced biophysical analysis methods
TECHNIQUES & INSTRUMENTATION SERVICESSingle-molecule optical trapping, fluorescence microscopyProtein aggregation assays, aggregation/oligomerisation inhibition (ThT fluorescence, light scattering, fluorescence cross-correlation spectroscopy)Integration of single-molecule experiments and computational simulationsLigand-binding quantification assays (SPR, ITC, fluorescence)Structural/size characterisation of proteins (CD, DLS, SEC, AFM, EM), enzymology assays of functionProtein engineering and chemical functionalizationIn vitro frameshifting assays
INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS1) ProMIS Neurosciences2) ChemRoutes Corp