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Our group focuses on the design, synthesis, and integration of advanced materials that can drive progress in sustainable electronic and energy technologies. Our research spans a broad range of materials science, including porous silicon and germanium, graphene-based nanocomposites, semiconductor heterostructures, and nanomembranes for flexible optoelectronic applications. These efforts allow us to explore novel physical properties and push the boundaries of how materials can be engineered at the nanoscale. In parallel, we emphasize the practical applications of these materials, targeting solutions that address pressing technological challenges. Our work includes substrate engineering and reuse strategies, the integration of III–V solar cells on silicon, the development of silicon anode materials for high-performance Li-ion batteries, and the design of thermoelectric materials for efficient energy conversion. By bridging fundamental research with real-world applications, we aim to enable next-generation devices that are not only efficient and flexible but also sustainable and impactful.

Working at 3IT gives access to world-class facilities and a highly collaborative environment that truly accelerates our research. Being part of this ecosystem means we can design and test new materials at the lab scale, and then rapidly move toward real applications in energy and electronics. The interdisciplinary culture here—where physicists, chemists, and engineers work side by side—makes it possible to turn bold ideas into concrete innovations. It’s inspiring to contribute to projects that not only advance fundamental science but also have the potential to make a real difference for sustainable technologies

The Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT) at Université de Sherbrooke offers state-of-the-art infrastructure that bridges fundamental research with industrial-scale innovation. Its facilities include advanced cleanrooms for micro- and nanofabrication, laboratories dedicated to materials synthesis and characterization, and specialized platforms for electronics, photonics, and renewable energy technologies. Equipped with cutting-edge tools for epitaxy, chemical vapor deposition, nanostructuring, and device prototyping, 3IT provides researchers and industry partners with a unique environment to develop, test, and scale up next-generation technologies. This world-class infrastructure fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, accelerates innovation, and supports the transfer of knowledge from the lab to real-world applications.