Project title: Study and development of energy storage microsystems through sustainable waste recovery

Home University: Higher School of Science and Technology of Hammam Sousse (Tunisia)

Home supervisor: Prof. Chérif Dridi

Host University: Polytechnique Montréal 

Host supervisor: Prof. Clara Santato

Length of stay: 2 months (October-November 2024)

Objectives of the visit/exchange: i) Develop new technical skills such as electrical measurements, profilometry, and clean room training and, ii) Explore environmentally friendly methods of recovering metals, such as gold, from electronic or industrial waste

Project title: Development of VO₂-based composite materials using biomass for supercapacitor applications

Home University: University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar (Senegal)

Home supervisor: Prof. Balla Diop NGOM

Host university: Polytechnique Montréal 

Host supervisor: Prof. Clara Santato

Length of stay: 4 months (September-December 2024)

Objectives of the visit/exchange: "Develop skills in characterization techniques, enrich my experience in the field of science, and take advantage of the opportunity to expand my network"