About QCAM

The Quebec Centre for Advanced Materials is a strategic group, financed by Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et Technologies, working in the field of functional materials for biomedical, environmental and energy applications supported by fundamental research axes in the topics of self-assembly, nanotechnology and polymers.
Student Symposium – success

Thank you for joining us! We extend our sincere thanks to the presenters for sharing their research and further inspiring the community. We also thank all attendees for their active participation and thoughtful contributions to the meaningful discussions, which continue to strengthen and enrich the collaborative network of QCAM. We also wish to express our deep gratitude to our panelists, judges, and chairs, whose valuable time and insights were instrumental to the symposium’s success—especially amid the transit strike! Thank you for your engagement; we are truly so appreciative of all your support.
We hope you enjoyed the symposium! We look forward to seeing you at future events as the student committee continues to foster connection and collaboration within the QCAM.
News and job postings
Celebrating former QCAM’ Director Theo van de Ven’s 80th Birthday
Theo van de Ven, will be 80 years old in 2026 and is likely to retire before the end of 2026 after 54 years […]
Mapping research at QCAM: a journey through materials science
The QCAM website now boasts a brand new page showcasing research at QCAM. Its key feature is a visual overview of QCAM’s research themes. Matteo Duca, […]
When honey acts on inflammation: discoveries from Professor Matoori
Long recognized for its soothing and healing properties, honey is now attracting the attention of researchers as a genuine therapeutic tool. Professor Simon Matoori points […]
Newsletter – September 2025
We’re excited to share the highlights of our Summer 2025 edition! From the college-university networking symposium to the MATÉS summer school and international research updates—this upcoming issue will bring fresh stories, […]
Newsletter – JUNE 2025
Please find attached the Spring 2025 issue of the QCAM newsletter. Many thanks to all collaborators: Fadwa Ben Amara, Ingrid Calvez, Marc-André Fortin and Mathieu Gratuze. Enjoy reading! […]




