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SPHERES OF EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH
Polytechnique Montreal’s research activities are organized around three sector-based spheres of excellence and three theme-based spheres of excellence. These are the spheres of excellence in which our researchers carry out leading edge research efforts. They also pave the way towards large multidisciplinary projects which favour open innovation in a sustainable development perspective. This is why Polytechnique Montreal encourages the appointment of professors, the creation of new research units and research centres, the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment and the creation of new research chairs in those spheres of excellence.
Sector-based spheres of excellence
Polytechnique Montreal conducts research activities in three sector-based spheres of excellence in highly competitive fields:
These three sector-based spheres of excellence are of strategic importance for Montreal, Quebec and Canada. They are supported by a well-structured sector-based environment and by the local presence of numerous small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), major originators, and research consortiums.
In its Aerospace and Transportation sphere of excellence, Polytechnique Montreal notably has expertise in advanced engineering design, methods for multidisciplinary optimization, aerodynamics, virtual manufacturing methods, modeling of cut-off phenomena, metrology, parts quality control and machine evaluation, virtual prototyping, assembly planning and synthesis, forming, rapid prototyping, rapid tools, rapid manufacturing and high-speed machining, free-form manufacturing, characterization and behaviour of structural elements, tightness, vibration, fluid-structure interactions, applications of virtual reality to engineering design, simultaneous engineering, mathematical modeling, mechatronics, robotics, airborne systems, avionics, flying control, navigation and vectoring.
In its Multimedia, Information Technologies and Telecommunications sphere of excellence, Polytechnique Montreal notably has expertise in microelectronics, optics, photonics, optoelectronics, telecommunications, millimetric waves, metamaterials, networking, software engineering, computer security, artificial intelligence, pattern recognition, expert systems, systems and telecommunication systems optimization, geographic information systems, cryptography, robot vision, virtual reality, functional relationships, mecatronics, nanorobotics, micro and optoelectronic components integration.
In its Life Sciences and Engineering sphere of excellence, Polytechnique Montreal notably has expertise in biomedical engineering, biosystems modeling, cardiac electrophysiology, tissue engineering, smart medical devices, biomechanics, computer-assisted surgery, orthopedic engineering, medical imaging, catheters, human biofluids, posture technical aid, biotechnology, metabolic engineering, pharmaceutical engineering, biophotonics, bioinformatics.
Theme-based spheres of excellence
Polytechnique Montreal also has major strengths in three theme-based spheres of excellence corresponding to transversal and often supportive technologies:
The applications of these theme-based research spheres touch on many fields in which technologies are often still in their early stages. Polytechnique Montreal’s researchers are part of many national and international research networks in those fields.
In its Leading-Edge Materials and Nanotechnologies sphere of excellence, Polytechnique Montreal notably has expertise in nanostructures, nanoengineering, micro/nanotechnologies, nanostructured materials for electronics and photonics, materials magnetism and spintronics, electronic and quantum properties of materials, metamaterials, thin layers and thin films, epitaxial structures, semiconductors, optical fibre, advanced materials surface treatment, nano-sensors, actuators, advanced performing polymers, composites, nanocomposites, biodegradable polymers, composite membranes, biomaterials, shape-memory materials, light metals, metallic, ceramic, refractory powders, electrochemical materials, paper coating, materials thermodynamics, structural concrete rheology, and geomaterials.
In its Systems Science and Engineering sphere of excellence, Polytechnique Montreal notably has expertise in operational research, applied mathematics, statistics, numerical analysis, high-performance computing, e-commerce, data mining, integrated risk management, security, infrastructure reliability, hydroelectric storage tanks management, parasismic engineering, optimal exploitation of electric networks, road infrastructure, transportation optimization, urban planning, optimal use of urban water networks, rehabilitation and element refection, elements and infrastructures, technology management, technological change management, technological project management, ergonomics, industrial security, automation and complex system control, productics, logistics, output rates.
In its Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development sphere of excellence, Polytechnique Montreal notably has expertise in water treatment, drinking water, air and soil decontamination, environmental characterization, site management and rehabilitation, contaminant disposal, mine waste management, environmental microbiology, biological treatment, flood management, site investigation and characterization, design and management of sustainable elements and infrastructure, elements monitoring/tracking, risk and impact analysis, process life cycle analysis, products and services, process integration, pollution prevention, buildings energy efficiency, geothermal science and energy storage, digital combustion, design of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, gas technologies, electrical energy and electrotechnologies, power electronics, electric vehicles, fuel cells, hydrogen, nuclear engineering and wind energy.