Partners

Thin Films and Photonics Research Group, University of Moncton, Canada

The Thin Films and Photonics Group at the University of Moncton is internationally known for its contributions to research in the fields of photonics, optics and thin films. Collaborations with NASA, the Canadian Space Agency and state-of-the-art nano-fabrication facilities have led to the development of very thin films for various commercial applications as well as highly specialised instruments for remote use including space. MTI collaborates with the group and its director Professor Pandurang Ashrit in the design and nanofabrication of optical thin films for a variety of applications including laser filtering.

Nanocomposites Engineering Group, University of New Brunswick, Canada

The Nanocomposites Engineering Group at the University of New Brunswick focuses its research on nanoscale clusters and carbon nanomaterials and has on-going collaborations with NASA, the US Department of Defence and national laboratories in the US, Germany and France. The group has particular interest in nanocomposite fibres, multifunctional textiles, nanofluids and components for organic electronics and displays. The group is led by Profesor Felipe Chibante, the Richard J. Currie Chair in nanotechnology, who has partnered with MTI to develop novel nanostructures. Our partnership includes the fabrication of nanoparticle-based filters on flexible and transparent surfaces, as well as the characterization and testing of optical devices.

Department of Materials Science, University of Patras, Greece

The Department of Materials Science at the University of Patras focuses on state-of-the-art research in modern materials. It comprises of 15 full-time faculty members, with various areas of expertise including magnetic materials, photonic materials, metamaterials, plasmonics, liquid crystals, carbon nanotubes, biomaterials and active dielectrics. The department has built a strong core of high-quality academics with international experience. In addition to national research programmes, the department has also established strong international partnerships and is participating in several state-of-the-art International research projects. Over the last few years the department has collaborated with over 30 research institutions and universities in more than 20 countries around the world. MTI collaborates with the department in designing the next generation of nanomaterials and photonic devices.