The Centre for NanoScience Research (CeNSR) engages in multiple areas of nanotechnology research.
Pr. Rafik Naccache CeNSR co-director and Hoda Heli, facility manager
Many thanks to Rafik Naccache, Pat Forgione and Hoda Heli for the visit.
CeNSR is composed of experts in chemistry and biochemistry, physics, and engineering, leading projects in surface modification for nanopatterning and biosensors; the design and evaluation of self-assembled hierarchical nanostructures; the development of novel nanomaterials for biological and environmental separations; non-linear optical and opto-materials; and innovative devices leveraging natural energy conversion processes. CeNSR manages a large portfolio of advanced research equipment, with a total investment exceeding $50 million (including infrastructure and instrumentation).
R&D services et R&D facilities (non-exhaustive list)
- Surface characterization
- Material characterization
- Analytical separations
- Spectroscopy and laser spectroscopy
- Microscopy and imaging
- Spectroscopy
- Nanomaterial synthesis
Examples of completed projects
- Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for adsorption, catalysis, and environmental sensing
- Quantum dots and lanthanide-doped nanoparticles for imaging and optical applications
- Small-molecule organic synthesis for carbon–carbon bond formation, including green and metal-free coupling strategies
- Bio-inspired materials with controlled folding, self-organization, and nanoscale mechanical properties
- Surface nanopatterning and functional coatings for biosensing and biocompatibility
- For more information, see our publication here: Publications | Centre for NanoScience Research – Concordia University
