Our Mission
Global leadership in interdisciplinary research, innovation and education, focused on benefiting society through novel carbon to metal coatings at the nano, micro and macro scale.
To be a global research leader in the development of metal carbon coatings.
To work with academia, industry, government, the healthcare sector and not-for-profit agencies to expedite knowledge mobilization & train the next generation of scientists.
To produce cutting-edge solutions leading to improved stability of metal infrastructure, microelectronics manufacturing processes, and precision radiation therapies.
To embed Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Indigeneity (EDII) into our activities, enriching our research and providing opportunities.
Our Values
Respect & EDII
We strive to embed EDII principles in all Institute activities to enrich our research activities, champion diversity and create opportunities for equity-deserving groups.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
We seek to facilitate collaboration across the complementary disciplines of chemistry, physics, engineering, biomedicine, and health science to enhance research and training outcomes in STEM fields related to our research thrusts.
Research & Training Excellence
​We aspire to excellence in research and training. We will accomplish this through global interdisciplinary collaborations that address knowledge gaps in areas relevant to our research directions. Our research and training efforts will benefit society through research outcomes and through the outstanding trainees who graduate from our program.
Innovation
We aim to advance fundamental knowledge and create direct innovations in STEM fields with benefit to society. To accomplish this, we work collaboratively with local, national, and global partners to develop materials and manufacturing processes that improve the longevity of metal-based infrastructure, decrease the environmental impact of processes involving metals at the macro and micro scale, and improve human health through innovations in nanomedicine.
Through these outcomes, we will secure Canada's place as a leader in coating innovations related to corrosion, semiconductor manufacturing and nanomedicine.
Strategic Goals & Indicators of Success
Demonstrated impact at solving mission-critical problem(s) through carbon to metal coating strategies
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Peer-reviewed publications and patents documenting research advances related to NHC-to-metal science and engineering.
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Increased interactions/partnerships with end users and adoption of technology by end users in translational/commercial applications.
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Clinical application of materials in precision radiation therapies.
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Research output addressing United Nations sustainable development goals.
