SPACE SCIENCES AND AEROSPACE RESEARCH AT THE UALBERTA Modified on June 4, 2015 SPACE SCIENCES AND AEROSPACE AREAS OF CAPACITY: RESEARCH AND POST GRADUATE EDUCATION Space Physics, Plasma Physics, and Space Environment -­‐ experimental and theoretical studies of solar-­‐planetary plasma interactions -­‐ high performance computing and cyber-­‐infrastructure platforms for real-­‐time near and far space weather modeling Microgravity Science and Planetary Science -­‐ behavior of fluids in the absence of gravity, with applications in the development of new materials -­‐ process modeling of heat and mass transfer across planetary environments -­‐ instrument design and development for small particle and chemical detection and analysis -­‐ geochemical analysis of planetary materials and meteorites Space Technology: Instrumentation and Robotics -­‐ instrument design and development to measure radiation in medium Earth atmosphere -­‐ specialized magnetometer design and fabrication -­‐ specialized satellite payload instrumentation to withstand radiation, thermal and vibration effects during launch and on=orbit operations -­‐ mobile manipulation and space telerobotics using visual serving Design, Analysis and Monitoring of Aerospace Systems -­‐ micro and nano remote sensing platforms -­‐ fuselage construction and assembly -­‐ condition based maintenance of aerospace structures -­‐ laser welding and heat treatment simulation of aerospace structures -­‐ fluid dynamics and advanced materials -­‐ aerodynamics and aeroelasticity modeling Earth Observation Sciences -­‐ hyperspectral technique development and imaging sciences for environmental, agriculture, resource exploration applications, and reconnaissance mapping -­‐ integration of satellite data and ground based sensing systems -­‐ advanced computing for image analysis, correction and data mining SPACE SCIENCES AND AEROSPACE CENTRES AND INSTITUTES Institute for Space Science, Exploration, and Technology (ISSET) -­‐ ISSET embraces a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines related to the exploration of space. ISSET builds on long-­‐standing institutional excellence in space research in order to take advantage of emerging, cross-­‐disciplinary opportunities and to develop partnerships with other institutions, agencies and industry. (http://www.isset.ualberta.ca) Centre for Earth Observation Sciences (CEOS) -­‐ CEOS is a virtual centre that brings together researchers to stimulate important work on environmental monitoring, resource management, and sustainable development policies. (http://www.ceos.ualberta.ca) Centre for Intelligent Health Monitoring of Biomechanical and Aerospace Systems -­‐ The center is home to a highly motivated research group engaged in a series of projects that covers the area of Health Monitoring of Biomechanical and Aerospace systems using micro and Nano Technology remote sensing platforms. (http://www.mece.ualberta.ca/~wmoussa/lab/index.html) 1 / 4 Prepared by: Dr. Stefan Scherer (UAlberta) Ms. Tamara Day (UAlberta) SPACE SCIENCES AND AEROSPACE RESEARCH AT THE UALBERTA Modified on June 4, 2015 National Institute for Nanotechnology -­‐ NINT is a joint venture with the National Research Council Canada (NRC), the University of Alberta and the Government of Alberta that hosts world-­‐leading facilities and research programs. The research focus at NINT is the integration of nano-­‐scale devices and materials into complex nanosystems that can be put to practical use. (http://www.nint-­‐innt.ca) Centre for Frontier Engineering Research (CFER) -­‐ CFER is a UAlberta spin off company with a mandate to attack problems related to material, fabrication, design, regulations, transportation and construction of structures required for arctic and offshore development in Canada. CFER has the expertise and facilities for large airframe testing. (http://www.cfertech.com) Alberta Centre for Surface Engineering Science (ACSES) -­‐ Specializing in surface characterization and modification, ACSES provides sample analysis capabilities for a wide range of material and process applications. With a focus on elucidating the composition and structure of thin films, the equipment set is unmatched within an academic environment. (www.ualberta.ca/ACSES) FACULTY MEMBERS AND EXPERTISE Jillian Buriak (Professor, Department of Chemistry and Industry Chair for Solar Fuels and Solar Energy) Nanoscience and materials chemistry; synthesis of new materials and devices; nanostructured photovoltaic cells, new computing architectures (http://buriak.chem.ualberta.ca/) Ron Cavell (Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry) X-­‐ray and particle beam analysis of materials, development and application of micro focused synchrotron x-­‐
ray beams for the chemical and structural analysis of inhomogeneous materials, in particular meteorites Duncan G. Elliott (Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) Micro and nano instrumentation and embedded and autonomous systems, UAVs for remote sensing, MEMS sensors, signal processing, and RF and error correction circuits, low earth orbit satellite communications (http://www.ece.ualberta.ca/~elliott/) Janet A. W. Elliott (Professor, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering and Canada Research Chair in Interfacial Thermodynamics) Application of thermodynamics (equilibrium and nonequilibrium, statistical and continuum) to understand microgravity fluid behavior of multiphase systems of interest to the oil sands industry and cryobiology fundamentals; interfacial transport, adsorption kinetics and surface diffusion (http://www.cme.engineering.ualberta.ca/FacultyStaff/FacultyAcademicStaff/Elliott.aspx) Robert Fedosejevs (Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) Lasers, photonics, plasmas, fiber optic photonic systems for space satellite systems, high-­‐energy laser produced plasma sources of x-­‐rays and particles and detectors (http://www.ece.ualberta.ca/~rfed/) Mark Freeman (Professor, Department of Physics) Nanomagnetic and nanomechanical systems, small-­‐satellite compatible platforms (https://www.ualberta.ca/~freemanm/) 2 / 4 Prepared by: Dr. Stefan Scherer (UAlberta) Ms. Tamara Day (UAlberta) SPACE SCIENCES AND AEROSPACE RESEARCH AT THE UALBERTA Modified on June 4, 2015 Jie Han (Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) Design and modeling of probabilistic, energy-­‐efficient and fault tolerate circuits and systems based on nano-­‐scale devices (http://ece.engineering.ualberta.ca/FacultyStaff/FacultyAcademic/JieHan.aspx) Mortiz Heimpel (Associate Professor, Department of Physics) Planetary dynamics, geophysics of Mercury and the modeling of convection patterns on Jupiter and Saturn for planetary missions (http://www.ualberta.ca/~mheimpel/) Christopher D. K. Herd (Professor, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences) Geologic evolution of planetary bodies in the Solar System, with a particular emphasis on Mars, through application of micro-­‐ to nano-­‐scale instrumentation to planetary samples (http://easweb.eas.ualberta.ca/person/Herdc) Wolfgang Jäger (Professor, Department of Chemistry) Laser spectroscopy and atmospheric sensing, development of scientific instrumentation focused on a trace gas sensor for H20, CH4, and CO4 for the Martian atmosphere (http://www.chem.ualberta.ca/~jaeger/) Martin Jagersand (Associate Professor, Department of Computing Science) Adaptive sensory control methods that allow robots to perform fine-­‐grained object manipulation and grasping; visual-­‐motor modules for planning and control, especially for space environments and remote robotic systems (http://webdocs.cs.ualberta.ca/~jag/) Carlos F. Lange (Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering) Phoenix Mars Lander instrumentation development; the study of wind effects on water vapour transport within the Martian atmosphere; the numerical and experimental study of dust devils on mars and their impact on the Phoenix Lander; instrumentation for meteorological data (http://www.mece.ualberta.ca/~clange/index.html) Michael Lipsett (Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering) Reliability of complex energy systems, robotic systems for remote and hazardous environments (http://www.ualberta.ca/~mlipsett/Mike_Lipsett_UofA.htm) Dr. Ian R. Mann (Professor, Department of Physics) Solar-­‐terrestial coupling, specifically the excitation of global scale waves in near-­‐Earth space, the aurora, and understanding the dynamics of the Van Allen radiation belts; radiation hard instrumentation design and development; operational and scientific lead for CARISMA magnetometer array; THEMIS mission team (http://www.ualberta.ca/~imann/) Walied Moussa (Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering) Micro and nano technology remote sensing platforms for structure monitoring, fuselage splicing techniques, maintenance of aged aerospace and mechanical structures, laser welding, heat treatment simulation of aerospace and automotive structures (http://www.mece.ualberta.ca/~wmoussa/) Pierre Mertiny (Associate Professor, Department of Physics) Damage mechanisms in advanced composite materials, the material behaviors, failure production under multiaxial loadings, adhesively bonded joints, advanced engineering materials with a focus on fiber reinforced polymeric composites (https://websrv.mece.ualberta.ca/intranet/public.php/profile/displayProfile/id/117254) 3 / 4 Prepared by: Dr. Stefan Scherer (UAlberta) Ms. Tamara Day (UAlberta) SPACE SCIENCES AND AEROSPACE RESEARCH AT THE UALBERTA Modified on June 4, 2015 Robert Rankin (Professor, Department of Physics) Use of hyperspectral imaging for characterization of oil sands, to support underground mining operations, for regional mineral exploration, and for mapping agencies to delineate and manage their targeted resources (https://uofa.ualberta.ca/physics/people/people-­‐collection/robert-­‐rankin) Benoit Rivard (Professor and Associate Chair (Research), Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences) Use of hyperspectral imaging for characterization of oil sands to support underground mining operations, for regional mineral exploration and for mapping agencies to delineate and manage their targeted resources (http://easweb.eas.ualberta.ca/person/Rivab) Martin Sharp (Professor, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences) Monitoring summer melt, dynamics and thickness changes of the Canadian Arctic land ice masses, using optical, passive and active microwave remote sensing; member of calibration/validation team for the Cryosat mission headed by the European Space Agency (http://easweb.eas.ualberta.ca/page/directory/?person=Sharm) Dan Sameoto (Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering) Micro-­‐electro-­‐mechanical systems (MEMS) and microfabrications, biomimetics (https://websrv.mece.ualberta.ca/intranet/public.php/profile/displayProfile/id/129493) Ying Y. Tsui (Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) Laser matter interactions, instrumentation and devices development, micro and nano-­‐fabrications. (http://ece.engineering.ualberta.ca/en/FacultyStaff/FacultyAcademic/YingTsui.aspx) SPACE SCIENCES AND AEROSPACE IN THE MEDIA -­‐
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Industry Minister James Moore shines light on U of A space research (2015/4/15) http://uofa.ualberta.ca/physics/about-­‐the-­‐department/physics-­‐news/2015/april/industry-­‐minister-­‐
james-­‐moore-­‐shines-­‐light-­‐on-­‐u-­‐of-­‐a-­‐space-­‐research Help UAlberta students put Alberta’s first satellite into orbit (2014/12/1) http://uofa.ualberta.ca/news-­‐
and-­‐events/newsarticles/2014/december/help-­‐ualberta-­‐students-­‐put-­‐albertas-­‐first-­‐satellite-­‐into-­‐orbit Research uncovering the mysteries of the Red Planet (2014/5/2) http://uofa.ualberta.ca/news-­‐and-­‐events/newsarticles/2014/may/research-­‐uncovering-­‐the-­‐mysteries-­‐
of-­‐the-­‐red-­‐planet Students get a taste of aerospace engineering in international rocket launch program (2014/3/5) http://www.engineering.ualberta.ca/NewsEvents/Engineering%20News/2014/March/Studentsgetatast
eofaerospaceengineeringininternationalrocketlaunchprogram.aspx Co-­‐op student has his ups and downs in space transportation job placement (2013/12/24) http://www.engineering.ualberta.ca/en/NewsEvents/Engineering%20News/2013/December/Co-­‐
opstudenthashisupsanddownsinspacetransportationjobplacement.aspx UAlberta expertise propels space research to new heights (2013/10/2) http://uofa.ualberta.ca/news-­‐
and-­‐events/newsarticles/2013/october/ualberta-­‐expertise-­‐propels-­‐space-­‐research-­‐to-­‐new-­‐heights Partnership to shed new light on the sun (2012/10/19) http://uofa.ualberta.ca/news-­‐and-­‐events/newsarticles/2012/10/partnershiptoshednewlightonsun 4 / 4 Prepared by: Dr. Stefan Scherer (UAlberta) Ms. Tamara Day (UAlberta)