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POLYTECHNIQUE MONTRÉAL SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP2019

Founded in 1873, Polytechnique Montréal is a leading Canadian university for the scope and intensity of its engineering research and industrial partnerships. It is ranked #1 for the number of Canada Research Chairs in Engineering, the most prestigious research funding in the country, and is also first in Québec for the size of its student body and the scope of its research activities. Polytechnique Montréal has laboratories at the cutting edge of technology thanks to funding of nearly a quarter of a billion dollars from the Canada Foundation for Innovation over the past 10 years. In 2017, Montreal ranked 1st for best student cities! Come and experience the pleasures of a fantastic summer in Québec where there is no time to be bothered with all the festivals!

Research Internship ProgramA research internship is a research activity that is an integral part of a visiting student’s academic program at the home institution. Each year, Polytechnique’s research units welcome more than 250 students from other universities wishing to put into practice the technical and scientific knowledge acquired in their studies. The research conducted is supervised by a professor of Polytechnique and is always related to needs expressed by society or companies, and can be made in laboratories or in situ.

DurationThe recommended duration of the internship is a minimum of 4 months, usually taking place between May and August 2019. Once the admission to the program has been confirmed, no change in the duration and the dates can be made. Please confirm the research duration with your home institution supervisor before application.

Financial Arrangement■ Tuition fee waiver for the duration of the internship;■ Free transportation from the airport to your place of residence upon

your arrival;■ Employer Compliance Fee of $230 CAD covered by Polytechnique

Montréal (once the internship is confirmed, the work permit applicant must pay the requested immigration fee).

Outstanding candidates may receive one of the 15 scholarships available! Amount of the scholarship: $1000 CAD per month for a maximum of 4 months.

Eligibility Criteria■ Being enrolled in one of Polytechnique Montréal’s partner universities; ■ Having completed at least two years of an engineering undergraduate

program or at least one year of a graduate program (Master or Ph.D.)according to projects’ requirements as described in the followingpages;

■ Having a minimum GPA of 2.75 out of 4;■ Meet the specific skills required by the supervisor if any;■ Being fluent in French or in English (no language proficiency test is

required).

Required Documents for Application (in French or in English)■ Application Form;■ Letter of motivation including the following information (if you have

selected 2 research projects, provide a letter of motivation for eachproject):• explanationsofyourinterestinworkingintheselectedproject• yourskillsinrespecttotheproject

■ Curriculum vitae (CV);■ Copy of your most recent academic transcript;■ Proof of a full-time enrollment from your home institution (the letter

must confirm that you are currently enrolled in a full-time programand will continue to be enrolled upon your return);

■ If possible, a copy of an internship report made in the past.

To enhance your chances to be selected, choose 2 research projects. It can be 2 research projects from the list or 1 research project from the list and 1 supervisor from the Directory of Expertises!

Application DeadlineAll documents must be sent electronically by January 15, 2019 to the International Relations Office of Polytechnique Montréal: [email protected]. Please specify in the subject “2019 Summer Research Internship Program”. Note that a conference call via Skype may be organized if needed for final selection.

AnnouncementThe results will be announced in February 2019 to each candidate. Selected candidates will receive an “Offer of Employment to a Foreign National Exempt from a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)” and will have to apply for a Work Permit at the Canadian Visa office that serves the area they live in. It is possible that the new Public Policy – Short-term (120) work permit exemption for researchers will allow you to be exempted from a work permit.

For any question regarding your application, please contact:International Relations Office ■ [email protected]

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Aerospace EngineeringAnalysis and Modeling of Manufacturing of Structures in Composite Materials

Control of a Convertible Drone

Automatic Landing of a Drone on a Moving Vehicle

Additive Manufacturing of 3D Printing of Multi-material Composite Systems

Biomedical EngineeringTwisted String Actuation in the Design of an Artificial Finger

Conducting Polymer Electrodes for Biological Applications

Self-healing Properties of Conducting Polymer Films

Protein-based Bioelectronic Devices

Bactericidal Effect of Superhydrofobic Surfaces Functionalized

Biothermodynamics Applied to Biomechanics

Regulation and Standard Processes for Dental Devices: a Pathway to Market

Innovation in Toothbrush Design Life Cycle

Auxetic Biomaterial Applied to Biomechanics the Knee Joint

Advancing the Field of 3D Biomaterial Printing for Dental Application

Formulation and Evaluation of Semisolid Preparation

Chemical EngineeringDebromination and Recycling of Styrenic Polymers

Fischer Tropsch Catalyst Design for Fluidized Bed Reactor (Micro Refinery Unit)

Catalytic Depolymerization of PMMA in an Extruder

PMMA Depolymerization in a Fluidized Bed in Pilot-scale

Catalytic Depolymerisation of Poly(Methyl Methacrilate) to Methacrylic Acid

Micro Refinery Unit, GTL

Photochemical Surface Engineering of Nanomaterials

Civil, Geological and/or Mining Engineering Effect of Climate Change on the Reclamation of Mine Sites

Integrated Mine Waste Management to Prevent Acid Mine Drainage (AMD)

Scale Effects on Hydrogeotechnical Properties of Coarse Waste Rock

High Performance Computing and Simulation of Fluid Flow

Computer and Software Engineering Engineering and Operations of a Data-Intensive Software System

Control of a Multi-Robot Planetary Exploration System

Swarm Programming for Tiny Robots

Debugging Strategies for Swarm Robotics

Software Engineering for Robotics

Human-Multi-Robot Interfaces

Autonomous UAV Recharge from a Robotic Platform

Flexible real-time Systems for Closed-loop Stimulation in Neuroscientific Research

Supporting Early-stage User-centered Design with Machine Learning Technologies

Programming of IoT Devices for Advanced Manufacturing Plateforms

Mathematics and Industrial EngineeringAutomatic Detection of Convexity for Optimization

Automatic Detection of Partially-Separable Structure

Efficient Solution of Ill-Posed Optimization Problems

Infrastructure of the GALAHAD Library for Optimization

Mechanical Engineering Design and Fabrication of a Legged Robot Prototype: Phase II

Optimisation, Fabrication and Test of an Adaptable Vice-grip

Experimental Study of the Effective Thermal Conductivity of Granular Beds

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LIST OF RESEARCH PROJECTSClick on numbers to access project description


You didn’t find what you were looking for? ■ Browse our professors’ directory by area of expertise: www.polymtl.ca/recherche/rc/en/expertises

■ Submit the area of expertise you would like to work on and provide the names of 2-3 professors working in this field.

■ Explain in your letter of motivation why you would like to do a research internship in this area.

■ The International Relations Office will try to find the appropriate match for you!

Here are some ideas:■ Aerospace Engineering ■ Electric and Electronic Engineering ■ Materials Science and Technology

■ Applied Mathematics ■ Environmental Engineering ■ Mechanical Engineering

■ Artificial Intelligence ■ Fluid Mechanics ■ Mining and Mineral Processing

■ Biomedical Engineering ■ Fuel and Energy Technology ■ Nuclear Engineering

■ Chemical Engineering ■ Hydrology ■ Physics Engineering

■ Civil Engineering ■ Industrial Engineering ■ Robotics

■ Computer and Software Engineering ■ Information Technology ■ Structural Engineering

■ Design and Manufacturing

ADDITIONAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2019 Summer Research Internship Scholarship Program

Area of Expertise : ☐ Aerospace ☐ Biomedical ☐ Chemical ☐ Civil, Geological, Mining ☐ Computer/Software ☐ Electrical ☐ Mathematics/Industrial ☐ Mechanical ☐ Physics

Research Project Title : (max. 10 words) University Cycle : ☐ 1st cycle (Undergraduate) ☐2nd cycle (Master) ☐3rd cycle (Ph.D.) Background Information: (max. 100 words)

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Required Skills for the Internship: (max. 50 words)

Location: ☐ Polytechnique’s Building (Main, Lassonde, Bombardier, Aisenstadt) ☐ Others, please specify:

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Analysis and Modeling of Manufacturing of Structures in Composite Materials

Research group specialized in manufacturing high perfomance composite materials for the aerospace using 3D woven fibers and innovative molding processes. More information on http://a2c2.meca.polymtl.ca/.

Study the manufacturing of high end composite materials using dedicated instruments for micro-characterization. Mathematical modeling and Phyton programming to simulate processing and optimize molding parameters to avoid porosities and geometrical distortions.

Knowledge of composite materials. C++ or Phyton programming skills.

Eduardo-Antonio-Julian RUIZ

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Mechanical Engineering

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Control of a Convertible Drone

The Mobile Robotics and Autonomous Systems Laboratory of Polytechnique Montréal is specialized in drone development and applications. The intern will join the team in charge of developing a convertible drone that can fly as an aircraft or as an helicopter.

- Design control loops according various techniques. - Validate the controllers in the simulation environment. - Implement the controllers on the drone.

- Good knowledge in mechanics/robotics - Good skills in Matlab/Simulink - Medium knowledge in control (PID control loop, root locus, pole placement)

David SAUSSIÉ

Associate Professor

Electrical Engineering

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Automatic Landing of a Drone on a Moving Vehicle

The Mobile Robotics and Autonomous Systems Laboratory of Polytechnique Montréal is specialized in drone development and applications. The intern will join the team in charge of developing the automatic landing system of a drone on a moving vehicle.

- Develop a simulation environment in ROS (Robot Operating System) and Gazebo. - Design control loops according various techniques. - Validate the controllers in the simulation environment.

- Good knowledge in mechanics/robotics - Good skills in Matlab/Simulink - Medium knowledge in control (PID control loop, root locus, pole placement)

David SAUSSIÉ

Associate Professor

Electrical Engineering

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Additive Manufacturing of 3D Printing of Multi-material Composite Systems

Additive manufacturing, or three-dimensional (3D) printing, of composites is a grouping of different shaping processes that allows the fabrication of structures through robotic deposition of material by means of a computer model. This technology is a very promising avenue for the implementation of many mechanical and aerospace systems. My research team focuses on the development of advanced composite materials offering multiple functionalities (where multiple properties are desired for a given application) for additive manufacturing (e.g., FDM, SLA, solvant assisted, extrusion-based). My research team innovates with freeform, multi-material and multi-functional printing of complex mechanical/aerospace systems.

The intern will assist a senior graduate student (MS or PhD) with the realization of his or her research project. The main tasks are: design of composites, mixing of fillers, characterization of various material properties, tailoring of printing parameters, design of experiments, CAD design, robot programming, and 3D printing.

• Strong Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Material Sciences background • Interest for applied research, 3D printing technologies, CAD, robot programming • Interest for material characterization (e.g., optical microscopy, SEM, mechanical) • Good team worker with good communication skills

Daniel THERRIAULT

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Twisted String Actuation in the Design of an Artificial Finger

The aim of the project is to use a novel type of actuation in the design of artificial fingers, namely twisting string actuation (TSA) but in a novel implementation. Twisting string actuation is a type a mechanical transmission which is cheap, simple and efficient to transmit the torque from an electric motor to artificial limbs and is especially attractive for artificial fingers. Based on a previous design built in our lab and using a bench system we have developed to measure the performance of this technology of actuation we are looking to design and built a better demonstrator comprising one or two fingers, an electric actuator, and the TSA.

- Modelling and optim. of the TSA actuation system and the driven artificial finger - Fabrication of prototypes (3d printing and/or laser cutting) - Experimentations

- Familiarity with Matlab and at least one CAD software (Inventor or Catia preferred) - Minimal knowledge in robotics and mechatronics - Kinematics and statics of mechanisms - Fabrication

Lionel BIRGLEN

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Conducting Polymer Electrodes for Biological Applications

Organic conducting polymers are very attractive candidates for applications at the interface with biology. The main objectives of this internship is to fabricate novel bio electrodes based on conducting polymers, to monitor body signals. The fabrication of the electrodes will be performed by electrochemical polymerization or lithographic patterning on flexible and stretchable substrates. The polymers will be processed by electrospinning or solution casting. The electrodes will be used for in vitro cell stimulations.

The student will perform microfabrication, electrochemical polymerization as well as of electrochemical measurements (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammeter, scanning ion conductance microscopy).

Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary field. Background in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, biomedical engineering or biology.

Fabio CICOIRA

Associate Professor

Chemical Engineering

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Self-healing Properties of Conducting Polymer Films

Self-healing materials possess the ability to repair a mechanical damage. We will explore the self-healing properties of conducting polymer films included between two metal electrodes. A voltage will be applied between the electrodes to permit a current flow in the films. The films will be successively cut with a sharp object. The damage will likely interrupt the current flow. If the material is self-healable, the current is expected to recover after a certain time. We will also investigate healing assisted by liquids or vapors. The healing mechanism will be studied by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy.

The student will perform microfabrication, synthesis of self healing conducting polymers, electrical and electrochemical measurements (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammeter, scanning ion conductance microscopy).

Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary field. Background in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or mechanical engineering.

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Protein-based Bioelectronic Devices

Peptides and proteins are very attractive as active components of future bioelectronic devices. The objective of this internship is to explore the electrical properties of films of proteins and their mixture with organic conducting polymers. The films will be processed onto flexible and stretchable substrates, by spin coating or electrospinning, a technique that permits the synthesis of nanofiber networks, and electrodeposition. Electrical measurements will be carried out into an environmental chamber, as a function of the relative humidity. The electro/mechamical properties of the films will be evaluated with a tensile tester connected to an electrical probe station.

The student will perform synthesis of proteins, electrical and electrochemical measurements (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammeter, scanning ion conductance microscopy) as well as microfabrication.

Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary field. Background in chemistry, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering or engineering physics.

Laboratory of Prof. Noémie Dorval

McGill, Chemical Engineering Department

Fabio CICOIRA

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Bactericidal Effect of Superhydrofobic Surfaces Functionalized

Several studies have been analyzed the activity of Cu and Ag nanoparticles which ones have several functions including antimicrobial activity, depending on its concentration. The project integrate the interaction of AgCu nanoparticles with a new super-hydrophobic material using in hospital surfaces (as pipes and sinks). The study of mechanisms of action as well as the antimicrobial properties to prevent bacteria colonies grow are the goal of this project.

- Literature review - bactericidal effect of AgCu NPs and super-hydrophobic surfaces - Interaction of bacteria with polymeric surfaces - Analysis of bacteria resistance - Mechanism of action

- write scientific manuscripts *** manipulation of bacteria culture - critical analysis - hability to follow protocols

L'Hocine YAHIA

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Biothermodynamics Applied to Biomechanics

Biomechanics, Thermodynamics, complex systems, maths relative to spine, locomotion and low back pain.

Develop a mathematical model for the spine

Thermodynamics, maths. Person with leadership and team player skills, autonomous, motivated and with good communications.

L'Hocine YAHIA

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Regulation and Standard Processes for Dental Devices: a Pathway to Market

Medical devices marketed in the United States and in Canada are subject to the regulatory controls in the FDA and Santé Canada. Dental innovations developped in the laboratory will need to be validated through proper standards (ISO 11609) and approved by regulatory instances.

Management, protection and exploitation of intellectual property assets. Develop a methodology of validation and approval. Write a patent or an application for homologation.

Ability to analyze and synthesize, rigor and precision. Assets: Knowledge of regulation and standards Person with leadership and team player skills, autonomous, motivated and with good communications.

L'Hocine YAHIA

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Innovation in Toothbrush Design Life Cycle

The production of toothbrushes synthetic materials used in the industry has gone a long way. Most toothbrushes are made with plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene and nylon bristles. The problem is that the use of plastics are not environment friendly. The aim of this project is to develop an innovative work flow process that will include recycling or compost.

Design a toothbrush life cycle (methodology, solution, equipment) Develop a preliminary work flow. Optimize the process.

3D printing, Work flow processes, device life cycle. Person with leadership and team player skills, autonomous, motivated and with good communications.

L'Hocine YAHIA

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Auxetic Biomaterial Applied to Biomechanics the Knee Joint

Auxetics are structures or materials that have a negative Poisson's ratio. When stretched, they become thicker perpendicular to the applied force. Ligaments, Tendons and Fascia are believed to behave this way.

Mechanism of action Methodology, solution, equipment

3D printing, polymers knowledge. Anatomy and Physiology of conjonctive tissues. Detail oriented, active learner. Person with leadership and team player skills, autonomous, motivated and with good communications.

L'Hocine YAHIA

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Advancing the Field of 3D Biomaterial Printing for Dental Application

The aim of present work is to develop a semisolid antibacterial preparation for 3D printing.

Develop a working methodology Develop a preliminary formulation Optimization.

Microbiology, Polymers, 3D printing knowledge. Person with leadership and team player skills, autonomous, motivated and with good communications, creativity, positive thinking.

L'Hocine YAHIA

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Formulation and Evaluation of Semisolid Preparation

The aim of present work is to develop a semisolid antibacterial preparation

Develop a preliminary chemical antibacterial formulation (methodology, solution, equipment) Optimize the formulation

Chemical knowledge of gel preparation, microbiology Detail oriented Person with leadership and team player skills, autonomous, motivated and with good communications.

L'Hocine YAHIA

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Debromination and Recycling of Styrenic Polymers

This research group is focused on developing a industrial process to remove Bromine on styrenic polymers. This research will allow to effectively remove Bromine from the plastic while keeping it viable for mechanical recycling a posterior use.

The main duties during the internship will be to be part of the daily work at the lab and conduct the necessary analysis using the proper equipment. Additionally, the assistance to develop and operate small-scale process will be required.

The student should have a solid knowledge in chemistry (preferably in polymers or organic chemistry) and industrial processes. Since is a international research laboratory our main communication language is English and thus a minimum level is required in order to be able to work. Laboratory experience and independence.

Greogry S. PATIENCE

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Fischer Tropsch Catalyst Design for Fluidized Bed Reactor (Micro Refinery Unit)

Main Purpose is to manufacture the most suitable catalyst for Fischer Tropschreaction on a large scale. Micro Refinery Unit to be built consist of two consecutiveparts: CPOX and Fischer Tropsch reaction. We will use the syngas produced fromnatural gas in the first reactor by catalytic partial oxidation.

At this stage primary focus will be catalyst synthesis and characterization.As an intern, you will perform experiments for producing and characterizing thecatalyst with most effective features for our operating conditions. Since we will runthe reactor with produced catalyst for the next stage, it should work in hightemperature and pressure, should be stable and active for long time and it should not cause coking or attrition.

* Carry on variable experiments to synthesise the catalyst which can work high temperature and pressure* Characterization and analyzing the results of the produced catalyst. * Running the experiment on large scale * S/he will be part of integrating the first reactor into second one in MRU

- Disciplined, hard worker, - Eager to learn and research- Problem solver- Good communication skills and team work

Gregory S. PATIENCE

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Catalytic Depolymerization of PMMA in an Extruder

Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is a kind of important thermoplastic material inmany fields. The solid stability of PMMA under common natural environmentprevents it from being depolymerized naturally. In order to achieve the disposal andsimultaneously recycling of waste PMMA, the high-efficient PMMA depolymerizationtechnology needs to be developed. A good idea is to integrate a catalyticdepolymerization reaction into an extruder to achieve the high-performance PMMAdepolymerization and the simultaneous disposal of recycling residues. The ultimategoal for this project is to achieve the recycling of end-of-life PMMA materials in anextruder and the production of value-added chemicals from waste PMMA.

1. Scale up the extrusion process;2. Optimize the operating conditions of PMMA depolymerization in an extruder: e.g.temperature, catalyst feed rate, residence time, recycling rate;

1. Research and Analysis 2. Critical Thinking 3. Collaboration 4. Communication skill

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PMMA Depolymerization in a Fluidized Bed in Pilot-scale

(Polymethyl-methacrylate) as transparent thermoplastic is used to substituteinorganic glass because of its excellent mechanical and physical properties such ashigh impact strength, lightweight and shatter-resistance. The production of PMMAhas increased in the las years and its waste recycling is an opportunity to producehigh valued products. In this way, in this project we will depolymerize PMMA in afluidized bed reactor in pilot-scale in order to produce a pure stream of methacyrlicacid. We will feed PMMA powder or granules to the bottom of the fluid bed reactorand condense the effluent gases exiting the top in a quench.

The intern will run experiments on a pilot scale fluid bed reactor, carry outhydrodynamics tests and analysis the obtained products.

- Problem solving and decision making- Goal oriented- Teamworking

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Catalytic Depolymerisation of Poly(Methyl Methacrilate) to Methacrylic Acid

At present recycling of PMMA is limited by depolymerisation of PMMA into MMA.Direct synthesis of MAA from PMMA in gas phase in the same reaction volume is anovel process. We will study kinetics of catalytic transformation of poly(methylmethacrylate) into methacrylic acid in the lab scale catalytic fluidised bed reactor.These studies include:- experimental investigation of catalytic activity of catalysts- experimental studies of kinetics of depolymerisation reaction- development of simulation model and reaction mechanism- process optimisation- process scaling.

The intern student will be involved in the works on studies of activity of catalysts,reaction kinetics which will carry out using lab scale reactor, as well as processsimulation and analysis of results.

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Micro Refinery Unit, GTL

We will produce syngas from natural gas by catalytic partial oxidation(CPOX) of methane in big scale reformet unit. This reaction is not currently in useindustrially due to the fact that there is not a technology that allows to operatein an economic convenient way.You will carry on experiments at high pressure in a pilot plant to study the featuresof the catalyst, study the effects of the feeding temperature on the overall reaction,understand if an alternative way to feed the reactants may effect the carbondeposition on the catalyst and define an optimized coking-regeneration procedure.

The intern will run experiment on the design lab scale plant, from the preparation ofthe reactor until the analysis of the product. At the same time he/she will design theintegrate a new reactor for a second reaction.

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Photochemical Surface Engineering of Nanomaterials

Often, we need the surface of a material to serve a different function from what its native properties allow. In that case, we must engineer the surface to meet the needs of a given process. Photo-initiated chemical vapour deposition (PICVD) shows promise as a scalable process to facilitate surface engineering. Work at Polytechnique Montreal's PhotoSEL (photochemical surface engineering laboratory) has focused lately on adapting this method at near atmospheric pressure and under mild conditions to tailor the surface properties of metal surfaces, polymer substrates and nanoparticles of various types at both small and large scales. This internship would aim to modify powders, nanoparticles and nanostructured surfaces finding use in 3D printing, transportation and water harvesting.

Plan and execute experiments, analyze experimental results, construct/adapt reactors, write progress reports, present results orally.

Reactor engineering (a must), photochemistry (or a desire to learn), nanomaterials (or willingness to learn), chemical analysis (basics)

Jason Robert TAVARES

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Effect of Climate Change on the Reclamation of Mine Sites

Mine wastes often contain sulfides which can generate acid mine drainage (AMD), characterized by low pH and high concentrations of sulfates and metals. Reclamation of reactive waste disposal sites are usually based on oxygen barrier covers which are very sensitive to in situ water balance. However, climate models predict an intensification of droughts during summer periods by 2100 in some mining regions of Canada. Longer and more intense drought periods could reduce the performance of reclamation. The objective of this project is therefore to assess the effect of climate change and propose solutions to improve the sustainability of reclaimed mine sites. This project is part of a large research program at the Research Institute on Mines and Environment (RIME) UQAT-Polytechnique.

Characterization of hydrogeological, geotechnical and geochemical properties of different mine wastes. Physical model (medium scale) experiments in the laboratory. Initiation to numerical modelling. Support to Master's and PhD students. Collaboration with climatologists.

Basic knowledge in hydrogeology and/or geochemistry. Depending on the student’s background and interests, the internship may focus on laboratory experiments and/or numerical simulations. Therefore, some experience in the lab or with numerical models could be useful.

Thomas PABST

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Integrated Mine Waste Management to Prevent Acid Mine Drainage (AMD)

One of the most critical issues for the mining industry remains the management and safe disposal of the important quantities of solid wastes (mine tailings and waste rock) produced during extraction. These materials often contain sulfides which can oxidize upon contact with oxygen (air) and water, producing acidic effluent with high concentrations of sulfates and heavy metals (known as acid mine drainage, AMD). Reclamation of reactive waste disposal sites is best achieved when it is planned in advance and integrated into the mining production cycle. Integrated mine waste management is therefore at the core of the research carried out at the Research Institute on Mines and Environment (RIME) UQAT-Polytechnique.

Characterization of hydrogeological, geotechnical and geochemical properties of different mine wastes. Physical model (medium scale) experiments in the laboratory. Support to Master's and PhD students. Initiation to numerical modelling.

Basic knowledge in hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering and/or geochemistry. Depending on the student’s background and interests, the internship may focus on co-disposal of mine tailings and waste rocks in open pits, valorization of waste rocks in roads, dams and cover systems, and/or effects of climate change on mine sites.

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Scale Effects on Hydrogeotechnical Properties of Coarse Waste Rock

Waste rock can contain particles which size ranges from clay size grains to meter wide boulders. The characterization of the hydrogeotechnical properties of such material is therefore very complex. Laboratory tests usually require sieving the material which can modify its properties. To better evaluate the properties of coarse grained materials in the field, new relations between mechanical properties and maximum grain size need to be established and validated. In this project, new and relatively unique geotechnical equipment recently acquired by the Research Institute on Mines and Environment (RIME) UQAT-Polytechnique will be used. Large scale triaxial and shear tests will be carried out on various fractions of waste rock and compared to properties measured in the field.

Characterization of hydrogeological and geotechnical properties of coarse waste rock. Large scale triaxial (30 cm diameter) and shear box (30 cm diameter, 15 cm height) tests in the RIME-laboratory at Polytechnique. Possibly field work on mine sites. Support to Master's and PhD students. Initiation to numerical modelling.

Basic knowledge in geotechnical engineering and hydrogeology. Some laboratory or field experience could be useful. Depending on the student’s background and interests, the internship may focus on the use of coarse waste rocks in roads, dams and/or drainage systems.

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High Performance Computing and Simulation of Fluid Flow

The latest advances in computers and the multi-core parallel CPUs (Central processing units) and GPUs (graphics processing units) technologies has provided a unique opportunity for real-life large-scale simulation many fluid flow problems (with a scale ranging from global ocean circulation to flow in a nano-tube). The purpose of this project is to take advantage of such computational powers by developing the high-performance parallel codes and tools for simulation of complex fluid flows, with a focus on water and hydro-environmental problems.

Contributing to (1) the parallelization of an existing mesh-free fluid simulation code on either parallel CPUs (using MPI programing library) or GPUs (using CUDA-C library) and (2) simulation and study of example hydro-environmental fluid problems

Required: Basic knowledge of shared/distributed memory parallel programing, and familiarity with C++ language, and CUDA-C and/or MPI libraries. Desired (NOT mandatory): Knowledge of the numerical methods and computational fluid dynamics

Ahmad SHAKIBAEINIA

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http://www.polymtl.ca/expertises/en/shakibaeinia-ahmad


2019 {ǳƳƳŜǊ Research Internship Program 27

PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2019 {ǳƳƳŜǊΦResearch Internship Scholarship Program






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Engineering and Operations of a Data-Intensive Software System

Modern web applications like Facebook, Netflix or Tinder are "data-intensive", i.e., they train and use data mining models to, for example, predict the next Facebook page the user should click on. Each user has her own model, which needs to be updated on-the-fly as new activity of the user and her friends stream in. While algorithmically simple, the software engineering repercussions of updated models are far less clear. Which software architecture do data-aware applications require? What is the optimal deployment strategy to make a new model available to the end user as soon as it is built? How should one manage the operations of such a system?

The project basically consists of empirical studies on "real" data-intensive web installations. Our lab has significant expertise in such studies as well as the necessary tools and infrastructure. To get up to speed, the project will start with a survey of books and blog posts on data-intensive web applications and release strategies.

The student needs the motivation to quickly dive through source code, data and documentation to understand the major components and dependencies of a data-intensive system. The student should be familiar with typical scripting languages and should have the desire to learn R to statistically analyze and visualize data.

Bram ADAMS

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Computer and Software Engineering

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Control of a Multi-Robot Planetary Exploration System

The aim of this project is to develop the software infrastructure needed for one (or more) human(s) and a swarm of robots to collaborate in the exploration of hardly accessible planetary environments. For example, we envision that an astronaut shall be able to explore a lava tube on the moon aided by a swarm of small size robots controlled through an audio-visual interface. As the robots advance, they shall place themselves so that network connectivity is guaranteed. The overall goal is to increase the performance as well as the safety of the humans involved in the exploration.

The project requires the evaluation of progressively more refined robot controllers (including features such as connectivity, collision avoidance, etc.). These test phases will include both simulations and field-experiments. The intern will be tasked with setting-up and carrying the simulations/experiments, as well as data collection.

Required: C/C++, sh/bash, Python, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), MATLABPreferred: experience with simple microcontroller kits (e.g. Arduino), ROS, GitDesired: experience with robotics simulators (ARGoS, Gazebo), experience with DJI/3DR drones, wheeled robots (kheperas, footbots),

Giovanni BELTRAME

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Swarm Programming for Tiny Robots

Swarm robotics is a discipline that studies fully decentralized approaches for the coordination of large-scale teams of robots (swarms). Research in this field is ambitious: robot swarms are envisioned for scenarios for which solutions are today impractical, too dangerous, or non-existent. From drones to self-driving cars, robot swarms are becoming pervasive, and are used in many kinds of applications. Examples of swarm robotic applications are search and rescue operations, industrial and agricultural inspection, space exploration, and surgical activities.

The intern will learn to use the Buzz Virtual Machine developed in Dr. Beltrame laboratory and deploy it on small wheeled robots and indoor flying robots available in the laboratory. The resulting hardware and software combination will be tested with coordinated swarm behaviors.

Required: C/C++, sh/bash, Python, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)Preferred: experience with cross-compilation tools (arm, atmega)

Giovanni BELTRAME

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Debugging Strategies for Swarm Robotics

Background Information Swarm robotics is a discipline that studies fully decentralized approaches for the coordination of large-scale teams of robots (swarms). Research in this field is ambitious: robot swarms are envisioned for scenarios for which solutions are today impractical, too dangerous, or non-existent. From drones to self-driving cars, robot swarms are becoming pervasive, and are used in many kinds of applications. Examples of swarm robotic applications are search and rescue operations, industrial and agricultural inspection, space exploration, and surgical activities. Debugging swarm behaviors is an open issue.

The intern will use a robotic simulator as well as the robots in Dr. Beltrame's lab to devise new strategies for debugging robotic swarms. Information overlays, per robot printing, use of AI to detect anomalous behaviors are possibilities that will be explored with the intern.

Required: C/C++, sh/bash, Python, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)Preferred: experience with simulators and ROS

Giovanni BELTRAME

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Software Engineering for Robotics


The project includes several algorithms, implementing interacting features, running on a heterogeneous robotic system. In this context, software engineering becomes crucial. The intern will be asked to assess the status of the code repositories and recommend/implement a strategy for its (re-)factoring and maintenance.

Required: C/C++, sh/bash, Python, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), MATLABPreferred: experience with simple microcontroller kits (e.g. Arduino), ROS, GitDesired: experience with mid-/large-scale projects in OO languages, UML

Giovanni BELTRAME

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Human-Multi-Robot Interfaces


The project includes the design of a user interface (e.g. a GUI) to control a robot swarm. Such a complex, dynamic system presents many challenges for the development of smooth UX. The intern will be required to propose, design, and implement features for this novel UI.

Required: C/C++, sh/bash, Python, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), MATLABPreferred: experience with simple microcontroller kits (e.g. Arduino), ROS, GitDesired: Android and/or iOS development, Qt, (Cocoa), experience with VR/AR (Kinect 2.0, Leap Motion, etc.)

Giovanni BELTRAME

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Autonomous UAV Recharge From a Robotic Platform

Swarm robotics is a discipline that studies fully decentralized approaches for the coordination of large-scale teams of robots (swarms). Research in this field is ambitious: robot swarms are envisioned for scenarios for which solutions are today impractical, too dangerous, or non-existent. From drones to self-driving cars, robot swarms are becoming pervasive, and are used in many kinds of applications. Examples of swarm robotic applications are search and rescue operations, industrial and agricultural inspection, space exploration, and surgical activities. Long-term autonomy of swarms requires the ability to recharge autonomously.

The intern will deploy Robot Operating System (ROS) algorithms on a UAV fleet and a rover for long-term automation. Specifically, the intern will be tasked with the integration and testing of a landing controller for a UAV aiming at a moving rover fitted with a recharging platform.

Required: C/C++, sh/bash, Python, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)Preferred: experience with ROS

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Flexible real-time systems for closed-loop stimulation in neuroscientific research

When short sounds are presented at specific phases of ongoing brain activity during sleep, learning is enhanced (Ngo et al., Neuron, 2013). Subsequent work demonstrated that the phenomenon could be useful as a therapeutic intervention to improve sleep quality, increase learning, and as a research tool to investigate mechanisms of human memory. However, it is technically challenging to process electrophysiological signals and return auditory stimulation with high temporal precision. Existing systems that are able to do so are expensive and large, or are too inflexible for research use. This project involves developing an inexpensive, FPGA-based solution to support neuroscientific studies.

Working closely with real-time experts and with neuroscientists, the successful candidate will develop and test a closed-loop system that takes electrophysiological data as an input and plays sound files during specific phases of brain oscillations up to 20 Hz.

The candidate must have knowledge of real-time systems, signal processing, ability to build prototypes. He or she must be organized, and able to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Giovanni BELTRAME

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Supporting Early-stage User-centered Design with Machine Learning Technologies

User-centered design is a widely adopted methodology to create interactive software systems. During its early stage, designers create and access a large number of design artifacts to ideate and communicate with users and other stakeholders. Two types of artifacts are frequently used: (1) sketches of rough design concepts and (2) examples representing analogical design ideas. With little tool support, however, designers are usually frustrated when managing the huge collection of design artifacts. This research project aims to resolve this issue by leveraging recent machine learning technologies to help interaction designers organize, reuse, and retrieve design knowledge from these artifacts.

- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of data about design artifacts - Develop machine learning techniques to identify design elements and their relationships in design artifacts - Empirically evaluate the techniques (potentially with user studies)

- Knowledge about machine learning, image processing, and/or user-centered interaction design - Programming skills (Python, JavaScript, HTML and CSS)

Jinghui CHENG

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Programming of IoT Devices for Advanced Manufacturing Plateforms

Research group specialized in manufacturing high perfomance composite materials for the aerospace using 3D woven fibers using Inthernet-of-Things applications. Smart sensoring and data communication through the web, online cloud computing and big data analysis. More information on http://a2c2.meca.polymtl.ca/.

Programming IoT devices in Phyton and C++. Sensor data acquisition, TPCIP comm, NoSQL database and cloud computing.

Advanced knowledge on object oriented programming C++ and Phyton. Good programming skills and experienced with IoT devices.

Eduardo A. J. RUIZ

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Automatic Detection of Convexity for Optimization

Modeling languages for optimization translate the mathematical description of objective functions and constraints to computational graphs for purposes of efficient evaluation and differentiation. The same computational graphs could be used to automatically detect convexity and other properties of the functions involved, and thus determine properties of the optimization problem. Knowledge of such properties about a problem can aid in modeling and in selecting an appropriate solver for the problem. In this project, we will work with the Julia programming language (julialang.org) and the JuMP modeling language for optimization (juliaopt.org).

Acquire a solid understanding of how JuMP stores the computational graphs associated to a problem and how they can be accessed and examined. Based on prior work using other modeling languages, implement automatic discovery rules, including convexity, linearity, quadraticity, etc.

Excellent programming skills and fluency in the Julia language are required. An understanding of computational graphs and optimization help but are not required.

Dominique ORBAN

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Automatic Detection of Partially-Separable Structure

In practice, the objective and constraints of optimization problems are often partially separable, i.e., compositions of simpler functions that only depend on a small subset of variables. Exploiting such structure improves efficiency, both in gradient-based and derivative-free solvers. Modeling languages translate the description of objective functions and constraints to computational graphs for purposes of efficient evaluation and differentiation. The modeler does not typically specify the partially-separable structure. By walking the computational graph of a function, we may detect it automatically and transmit it to solvers. In this project, we will work with the Julia programming language (julialang.org) and the JuMP modeling language for optimization (juliaopt.org).

Acquire a solid understanding of how JuMP stores the computational graphs associated to a problem and how they can be accessed and examined. Based on prior work using other modeling languages, implement automatic detection of partially-separable structure in computational graphs.

Excellent programming skills and fluency in the Julia language are required. An understanding of computational graphs is recommended. Proficiency in optimization helps but is not required.

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Efficient Solution of Ill-Posed Optimization Problems

Certain optimization problems in economics have numerous redundant constraints, which causes typical solvers to run into numerical difficulties. The recent NCL solver, tailored to a specific tax problem, combines the AMPL modeling language and either the IPOPT or KNITRO solvers, works around such difficulties but is currently a serial code. The first part of this internship consists in arranging so NCL can exploit multi-core architectures and solve larger problems. The second part of this internship consists in implementing a robust general-purpose NCL that is not limited to the tax problem. The latter will be done using the Julia programming language (julialang.org) and the optimization infrastructure developed in my research group.

Acquire an understanding of the NCL algorithm and its relation to the classical augmented Lagrangian algorithm. Arrange for AMPL to instruct IPOPT and KNITRO to take advantage of multiple cores. Develop a Julia version of NCL based on IPOPT or KNITRO and benchmark it on large collections of problems.

Intermediate knowledge of constrained optimization and in particular the augmented Lagrangian algorithm. Basic knowledge of AMPL helps but is not necessary. Good knowledge of the Julia language is recommended. Solid computer proficiency (Linux or macOS) is required.

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Infrastructure of the GALAHAD Library for Optimization

The recently open-sourced GALAHAD library for optimization (https://github.com/ralna/GALAHAD) contains a collection of solvers tailored to several problem structures. Implemented in Fortran 2008, the library does not currently interface well with languages such as C or interpreted languages such as Julia. The objective of the internship is to develop ISO_C_BINDINGS interfaces to one or several GALAHAD modules so as to make them interoperable with other languages. In particular, a Julia interface to GALAHAD is very desirable.

Acquire an understanding of the structure of the GALAHAD library and how to install it. Develop ISO_C_BINDINGS interfaces to one or several module and implement a Julia interface to those modules.

Solid knowledge of modern dialects of Fortran. General computer proficiency (Linux or macOS) is required.

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Design and Fabrication of a Legged Robot Prototype : Phase II

This project aims at designing a second generation of a legged robot we have developed. This leg has a very simple control scheme and rely on a mechanical system to react to collisions and produce a leg motion overcoming unexpected obstacles, see https://youtu.be/2zo5aSJEjhY. This approach is different from that of a fully actuated robotic leg and seeks to provide good traversability using a single actuator with constant input velocity. While encouraging results have been obtained for this single leg prototype, further experimentation with an improved design based on previous experiments and combining multiple legs is needed.

- Analytical modelling of the linkage - Numerical optimisation - Production of a CAD model and drawings - Fabrication of a prototype and experimentations

- Solid mechanics, Robotics and Mechatronics - Skilled with Matlab and 3D modeling experience (Inventor or Catia preferred) - Basic programming skills (Arduino) might be useful - Rapid prototyping familiarity (3D printing & laser cutting)

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Optimisation, Fabrication and Test of an Adaptable Vice-grip

The aim of the project is to create a clamping device working with a principle similar to vice-grips but built from a single piece of material (no assembly required). This device will be shape adaptive, ie. it will mechanically adapt to the shape of the object to be grasped without relying on sensors. It will consist of a pair of fingers as well as a handle through which a user could control the device (think scissors). To minimize cost and complexity, this grasping tool will rely on flexural hinges and be lasercut from a single sheet of material (or 3D printed). That technique will also allow for a very compact design compatible with the targeted application, namely a surgical grasper. A schematic of the tool will be provided but its actual geometry needs to be established by optimization

- Modelling of the mechanism - Numerical Optimization - Fabrication of prototypes (3d printing and/or laser cutting) - Experimentations

- Familiarity with Matlab and at least one CAD software (Inventor or Catia preferred) - Solid mechanics, Mechanics of materials (experience with Ansys would be useful) - Kinematics and statics - Fabrication

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Experimental Study of the Effective Thermal Conductivity of Granular Beds

Over the last decades, advanced composites have experienced a steady growth in several major industries such as aerospace, ground transportation and civil engineering. However, as composite parts are getting much larger and more complex, manufacturing costs rapidly become prohibitive. To open up new applications of high performance composites, it is necessary to reduce these costs. The proposed project is part of a larger research program investigating the potential of new adaptive tools with the capability of changing the shape of mold skins. The thermal conductivity of the new material used in this innovative tooling concept will be measured in the laboratory to validate a predictive software based on the Discrete Element Method (DEM) developed at Polytechnique Montreal.

The following activities will be undertaken over a period of 4 months: 1) Literature review and laboratory training (1 month); 2) Effective thermal conductivity measurements and analysis (1.5 month); 3) Comparison of experimental results with numerical simulations (1 month); 4) Final report redaction (0.5 month).

1) Basic scientific training in Mechanical and/or Materials Engineering; 2) Experience in laboratory would be appreciated; 3) Basic knowledge in programming is an asset, but not mandatory; 4) Teamwork capability is expected; 5) Either English or French can be used during the internship.

François TROCHU

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https://www.polymtl.ca/expertises/en/trochu-francois