MATerials for Energy and Sustainability
From science to science policy
A QCAM – Université de Bordeaux summer school
Monday 10 July – Friday 14 July, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
MATES is officially endorsed by the Steering Committee of the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development
MATES a reçu la labélisation comme événement de l’Année de l’innovation franco-québécoise (AIFQ). Consultez tous les événements sur la plateforme OpenAgenda
L’AIFQ est une initiative qui “vise à renforcer l’écosystème d’innovation franco-québécois”. Consultez le dossier de l’AIFQ sur le site du Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires Étrangères français: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/canada/la-france-et-le-quebec/2023-l-annee-de-l-innovation-franco-quebecoise-aifq/
SCOPE AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Materials are the fabric of our society and the framework of our daily life. Straddling traditional disciplines, materials science is one of the main drivers of the transition towards a more sustainable world. Public policies will have an increasingly significant role in defining key priorities to try and solve the multiple pressing issues.
It is against this backdrop that the 2023 edition of the MATES school with a focus on two research topics central to QCAM’s scientific programme, materials for energy and sustainability, which will help to achieve two of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Affordable and clean energy
- Responsible consumption and production
More specifically, a series of seminars will address the following topics:
- Batteries
- Hydrogen storage and production
- Complex energy materials
- Energy strategy and the impact on greenhouse gas emissions
- Cellulose-based materials
- Multifunctional construction materials
- Plant proteins and materials derived from them
- Organic electronic materials derived from sustainable sources
- Materials flow analysis
Apart from scientific lectures, this one-week school will also offer participants an opportunity to try their hand at writing a policy brief during the afternoon group sessions. This activity aims to address the need for a more widespread “literacy” in science policy among researchers (for a 101 on how scientist can engage in science policy, take a look at Communicating science to policymakers: six strategies for success, a 2019 article from the Nature career column).
To set the tone for the whole school, the opening lecture will be given by Dr Marco Blouin, General director, Science and innovation direction, Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy.
Before the school, we will provide participants with a list of selected publications which will be used as sources for the drafting of the policy brief. Participants will also receive introductory material on policy briefs.
You will also find this information in the school one-pager (scan or click on the QR code)
PROGRAMME
Venue : PK 1140 room, President Kennedy building, UQAM
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| AM | 8:45 Welcome
9:00 Opening lecture by Marco Blouin 10-10:15 Coffee break 10:15-12 Introductory lectures by: 10:15-11 Loïc Boulon: Electrification of transportation and the reduction of GHG 11-11:45 Eloïse Edom: Energy hubs supporting the energy transition: the methodology of a tool for accelerating the development of a carbon neutral economy |
Seminars by:
8:30-10 Cellulose-based materials 10:30-12 |
Seminars by:
8:00-9:00 Materials flow analysis 9:10-10:15 Construction materials and sustainability at an urban scale 10:30-11:30 Battery technology: present challenges and future developments |
Seminars by:
8:00-9:00 Alternative proteins, food sustainability and challenges 9:15-10:15 Biosourced materials for organic electronics 10:30-11:45 Jean-Louis Bobet: Hydrogen technology |
9:00- 10:00
Seminar by CLAD: Research and the UN Sustainable Development Goals 10:15-12 Presentation and discussion of policy briefs 12:00 Closing remarks |
| PM | 13:30 Seminar by Isabelle Lacroix :
Do you think that researchers have an important social responsibility? Do you believe that research should influence policy decisions? Let’s talk about it! 14:30 – 15 Coffee break 15- 15:10 Seminar by the research group Construire l’avenir durablement (CLAD, UdeM): UN Sustainable Development Goals: the basics 15:10 Drafting a policy brief: overview and beginning of the group activity 17:00-19:00 Social mixer sponsored by
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13:00 Presentation by Claudie Roy:
Clean Fuels Production Opportunities in Canada 13:30-17:30 Group activity |
13:00-17:30
Group activity |
13:00-17:30
Group activity |
Speakers
Marco Blouin
General director of the Science and Innovation sector of the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy of Quebec
Professor, co-director of IRH (Institute for Hydrogen Research) at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Research associate, Trottier Energy Institute
Associate professor and Vice-Dean for Development and International Affairs, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, affiliated member of the Quantum Institute, Université de Sherbrooke
Physics professor at Université de Montréal, academic director of the Trottier Energy Institute and Founding Director of the Transition Accelerator.
Science & Technology Advisor, Clean Fuels Portfolio, Office of Energy R&D | Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector, Natural Resources Canada | Government of Canada
Professor for Sustainable Chemistry, leader of the Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainable Chemistry (CyVi) group, Université de Bordeaux
Lead researcher at Hydr0-Quebec’s Center of Excellence in Transportation Electrification and Energy Storage
Professor at University of Alberta and Canada Research Chair in Plant Protein Structure Function and Nutraceutical Delivery
Coordinator of the research project “Construire l’avenir durablement”, Université de Montréal
Coordinator, ecoresponsibility in research, project “Construire l’avenir durablement”, Université de Montréal
The registration deadline has passed – for enquiries please send an e-mail to Matteo Duca
The school is open to MSc/PhD students and postdocs
Maximum number of participants: 30
Please send your motivation letter (1 page max) and your CV in English or French to Dr Matteo Duca (Development and scientific affairs director of QCAM). Feel free to contact Matteo if you have any queries.
Registration fees
QCAM member
Partner
Other
The registration fees include accommodation costs (double room in a university residence, for participants from outside Montreal) lunch and coffee breaks; social events
Many thanks to our sponsor Éditions MultiMondes
Nos remerciements vont à notre commanditaire Éditions MultiMondes
Consultez leur site internet pour visionner leur catalogue et visitez leur page Facebook.
Practical information
- When: From Monday, 10 July to Friday, 14 July
- Where: PK 1140 room, President Kennedy building, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), 201 Av. du Président-Kennedy, Montréal, QC H2X 3Y7
More information on Montreal coming soon
Organizing committee
- Matteo Duca (Development and scientific affairs director of QCAM)
- Nadi Braidy (Université de Sherbrooke)
- Mihaela Cibian (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières)
- Lionel Roué (Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique)
- Yixiang Wang (McGill)
Local committee at UQAM
- Mohamed Siaj (Director of QCAM)
- Guillaume Goubert (QCAM member)
Activities
- Social mixer on Monday evening – sponsored by
Main partner
Other partners
Many thanks to the RENARD research group for creating a MOOC on policy briefs
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