Advanced Ceramics and Nanomaterials (Ctr Manuf)
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Location
Queen's University
Nicol Hall
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Canada
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Centre is to produce a new generation of technologists, engineers, and scientists with highly developed skills that will enable them to be pioneers in the expanding field of materials manufacturing.
MISSION
The Center for Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics and Nanomaterials has been established to address the increased demand for the strategic skills necessary to develop advanced ceramics and their nanomaterial components.Queen's University with Niagara College, Royal Military College, University of Toronto and McGill University, delivers an innovative program featuring state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment, and the development of cross-institutional programming. The first of it's kind in Canada, the Center aims to provide education and training, and develop research and prototype manufacturing of high-technology ceramics for the electronics, aerospace, automotive, chemical, defense, petrochemical and mining industries.
BACKGROUND
Advanced Ceramics are a new class of materials with unique combinations of properties which are engineered and produced from extremely small inorganic, non-metallic particles i.e. microscale (one millionth of a meter in length) and nanoscale (one billionth of a meter in length). Along with polymers, metals and composites, ceramics and nanomaterials are considered to be advanced materials. Consumer demand for products that are smaller, lighter, more durable and environmentally friendly, as well as industry's desire for cost-effectiveness, innovation and increased productivity are the driving forces behind research and development in advanced materials. Engineering of these high-performance materials have been identified as an “enabling technology” and as such advanced ceramics play an increasingly important role in the future competitiveness of a number of industries in the province and in the country.
THE VISION
The Centre for the Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics and Nanomaterials (CMACN) is a university/ government/ industry partnership, dedicated to the following objectives:
- The training of technologists, engineers and materials scientists with highly developed skills to meet the needs of the aerospace, automotive, chemical, microelectronics and electronics industries;
- The establishment of a leading-edge research and development facility for the manufacturing of advanced structural and electronics ceramics.
HISTORY
In November 2000, Queen's University as the lead institution of a consortium made up of four educational institutions' Queen's University, Niagara College, Royal Military College (RMC) and University of Toronto, successfully applied to the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ontario and received $3.3 million grant under the Strategic Skills Investment (SSI) Program to support the skills training objective of the CMACN. This innovative program was developed in response to industry demand for graduates with advanced technology skills and multi-disciplinary experience in the area of advanced ceramics and nanomaterials. The Centre will seamlessly integrate the education of technology, engineering and postgraduate students in a team-based, project based learning environment which features state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment. This vertical approach to curriculum design is seen as key to achieving true technological innovation in the 21st century.
In January 2002, the CMACN received approval of $3.76 million from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) with matched funding of a further $3.76 million from the Ontario Innovation Trust (OIT) to establish the manufacturing facilities to expand and strengthen the research and development component of the Centre. This multi-institutional initiative includes Queen's University, Royal Military College, University of Toronto and McGill to purchase, install and operate state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure to support the training and research of Undergraduate students, Graduate students and Post Doctoral Fellows.
In November 13, 2003, The CMACN became the recipient of $2.54 Million in funding from the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade under the Strategic Skills Initiative (S.S.I.) Program. The funding will be used to develop strategic training in Nanontechnolgy Fuel Cells and Smart Structures and to conduct research in each of these areas.
Industry Partners
Fundamental and applied research projects in collaboration with industrial partners to produce results.
CMACN's industrial partners provide guidance, financial and in kind financial contributions, expertise and "real world" training opportunities for CMACN researchers, staff and graduate students.
THE BENEFITS
- Access to high-caliber graduates in manufacturing technology, materials science and materials physics at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Access to leading-edge infrastructure for applied research projects for SME.
- Access to a broad range of technical expertise in materials science, materials physics, advanced manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
- Access to partnerships opportunities which leverage a small companies R&D dollars.
- Capitalize on commercialization potential of novel technology-based products.
- Provide feedback to educational institutions on your company's and your industry's needs for Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP).
Research Partners
- Multi-disciplinary, multi-faculty and
- multi-institutional R&D collaborations
The CMACN is a leading-edge research and development facility for the manufacturing of advanced structural and electronic ceramics. CMACN researchers, staff and students are conducting numerous research projects in state-of-the-art laboratories located at Queen's University, Niagara College, Royal Military College, University of Toronto and McGill University. These projects include fundamental research projects in partnership with government agencies and applied research in partnership with industry.
Education Partners
CMACN is a unique partnership between Niagara College and Queen's University, Royal Military College, University of Toronto and McGill University dedicated to training technologist, engineers and materials scientists in response to industry demand for highly qualified personnel with skills for manufacturing of advanced ceramics and nanomaterials. This vertical approach to curriculum design is seen as key to achieving true technological innovation in the 21st Century.
Contact:
Queen's University Nicol Hall
Phone: (613) 533-2754, (613) 533-2760
Fax: (613) 533-6610
E-mail: ceramics@post.queensu.ca, krsticv@post.queensu.ca
Website: www.ceramics.queensu.ca
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