About the RQMEM
The Quebec Network Electron Microscopy of Materials (RQMEM) was created in 2017 after receiving a funding from the Innovation Fund Program of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to give access to electron microscopes to characterize materials to Quebec's researchers.
Objectives
Stimulate research and development in the advanced materials field and promote to research groups of Québec and Canada the new and emerging methods of analysis.
Provide and make available the electron microscopy tools necessary for scientific and technological advancement in the relevant academic and industrial sectors in Quebec and Canada.
Ensure training for highly qualified professionals in electron microscopy techniques.
Mission
RQMEM's mission is to provide research scientists, particularly those in the field of material science, with access to state-of-the-art microscopy equipment and technical expertise in order to advance knowledge and train highly qualified personnel. The RQMEM coordinates the equipment associated with the Network and ensures that members can use it to carry out research and innovation activities.
Research Axis
Manufacturing and environment
Reactive nanomaterials :
Environmental remediation
Photocatalysis
Battery
Health and microelectronics
Opto/nano electronics :
Nanoprobes
Photovoltaic cells
Field-effect transistors
Energy and Aerospace
Engineering materials :
Coatings and thin films
Alloy design
Powder metallurgy
Management
The management structure includes the board of directors, the executive committee, the scientific director, the poles' directors and the members.
Executive committee
The Executive Committee is composed of the pole directors and the coordinator, who serve as a guest. The committee is chaired by the scientific director and is responsible for ensuring the Network's smooth operatino and strategic development. It supports day-to-day management and also oversees financial planning, the use and development of equipment, scientific outreach, training activities, communications with users, and all other initiatives aimed at improving the Network.
The team

University of Sherbrooke node director
Research interests : Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, fabrication processes, thermochemistry, thin films, crystallogrpahy.

McGill node director
Research interests : Green chemistry, materials and biomaterials design, catalysis and assessment to develop a holistic approach to Sustainable Nanomaterials.

Univeristy of Montréal node director
Research interests : Nanostructures and electricity conducting interfaces, carbon nanotubes, graphene, electronic and optic properties, self-assembled materials, nanostructures, electrochemistry.

Polytechnique Montréal node director
Research interests : Powder metallurgy, metal alloys and metal-matrix composites, material processing and manufacturing.

ETS node director
Research interests :
Microstructure analysis, phase transformation, high temperature shaping, multiscale analysis.

University Laval node director
Research interests : Nano(bio)materials development for imagery applications, additive manufacturing of biomedical polymers to improve imagery quality, radioactive nanoparticles synthesis.

Concordia University node director
Research interests : Thermal spraying, coatings, particle diagnostics, sensors, optical pyrometry, control of thermal spray processes.

Research interests : Developing characterization techniques for scanning and transmission electron microscopy of materials.
Electron-matter interaction models. Metal alloys microstructure characterization, lithium based battery materials, polymers, ceramics and electronic and quantic materials.

Eliane Soligo
Network coordinator
Research interests : Materials chemistry, environment, purification techniques
Board of directors
The board of directors is composed of the vice-rectors for research from the participating universities and an external representative (from the industry or the government).
Microscopes
Quebec Network of electron microscopy for materials brings together microscopes from different nodes. Consult the equipment list including additional equipments for materials characterization.
Our values
The realization of the RQMEM's vision is based on the following values:
The network's equipments, regardless of where they are located, are accessible given the same conditions to all of the Network's members, no matter what their institution is.
The RQMEM uses every means at its disposal to ensure excellence in research and innovation.
The RQMEM promotes cooperation and collaboration in the best interest of research scientists.
The RQMEM takes the necessary steps to ensure the long-term viability of the Network and its equipments.
The RQMEM adapts to the technological evolution of scientific needs, aiming to improve continuously on the quality of equipments and services.
Quebec Network for Electron Microscopy of Materials' logo
You can download the RQMEM's logo here. Before downloading, here are the rules to use our logo :
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Do not change the official colours without approval from the Network's direction
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Do not change the proportions
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Do not change the font
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Do not use on a background without contrast












