Title: Atomic Structure of Thin films in the Cesium-Lead-Bromine System Presenter: Shivani Varshney (PhD candidate, 2nd seminar) Supervisor: Prof.  J. Nogami   Abstract: Cesium lead bromide (CsPbBr3) perovskite nanocrystals have a promising future in the field of optoelectronics. Their potential applications are primarily in improving the efficiency of solar cells and light emitting diodes (LEDs). The growing interest in perovskites […]

External members are required to register to receive the link and passcode. Registration closes at 9am on March 7: tinyurl.com/mar9LLE Desmond Moser, Western Host: Prof. Jane Howe The characterization of long-lived minerals, including natural metal deposits of copper, and their corrosion behaviours is an area of shared interest among geo- and materials scientists. This is particularly true […]

Title: Computational Design of New Materials for use in Solid State Batteries Presenter: Jacob Rempel (MASc candidate) Supervisor: Prof.  C. V. Singh   Abstract: Solid state electrolyte batteries provide a noticeable advantage over conventional liquid batteries due to their improved safety. In particular, lithium ion solid state batteries have shown exceptional strides in recent years as their cycling performance […]

CARTE Industry Speaker Seminar Series: Oil and Water or Vinaigrette? The Forklift Industry and Data Science Speaker:Jeff Schmidt, Data Scientist – Advanced Research and Development Services@The Raymond CorporationModerator:Professor Ningyuan Chen, Assistant Professor, Department of Management, University of Toronto Mississauga, cross-appointed at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. Date: March 10, 2022Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pmRegister […]

Seminar Information:  Title: Sustainable Plastics vs Sustainable Systems Presented by: Prof. Michael Shaver When: Friday, March 11th, at 12pm EST on Zoom   Description: This talk will explore the complex nature of our plastic environment, the interdependency of plastics on our goals for lowering our carbon footprint and increasing our expected lifespan, while also showcasing our […]

    Hello hello MSEs! We’ve got an incoming Buckyball Announcement! MSE Club’s annual dinner dance is set for March 18th from 6:00PM-1:00AM at Eglinton Grand, near Eglinton Station. With a theme of Mask-Querade, tickets include a 3-course meal, an open bar (with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks), and a great time! Ticket sales have […]

 Ursula Franklin MSE GRADUATE SEMINAR ​​​​​​​ -- Every week on Thu, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) -- Title: Electrical Transport in Mixed-dimensional Semiconductor van der Waals Heterostructures Presenter: Sarry Al-Turk (PhD candidate, 2nd seminar) Supervisor: Prof.  H. Ruda   Abstract: The isolation of graphene in 2004 inspired efforts to identify and isolate other 2D materials. Over the past decade, […]

CARTE Industry Speaker Seminar Series:Lumos ML: Unilever’s AI-driven Decision Support Systems Speakers:Gary Bogdani, Head, Collective Intelligence@UnileverJing Guo, Forecasting Data Science Product Manager@UnileverDr. John Armitage @Larus TechnologiesModerator:Professor Chi-Guhn Lee, Professor of Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto. Date: March 25, 2022Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pmRegister through this link.Abstract: In this talk, we will be sharing about Unilever’s AI-driven decision support systems (DSSs) for trade investment […]

 Ursula Franklin MSE GRADUATE SEMINAR ​​​​​​​ -- Every week on Thu, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) -- Title: Treatment of Ultramafic Nickel Tailings Presenter: Zhirong Chen (MASc candidate) Supervisor: Prof.  E. Bobicki   Abstract: Low-grade ultramafic nickel ores contain a high percentage of serpentine which, while having deleterious effects on processing, makes these ores a desirable feedstock for […]