AREAS OF RESEARCH

The research covered by the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies runs the gamut from pure mathematics to development of new technology. The themes are sorted into ten major areas:

Abstract structures

Computer theory, mathematics, statistics and probability, mathematical and computer tools (sub-areas and subjects).

Nature and interaction of matter

Particles and radiation, atoms and molecules, states of matter, Earth, planets and universe (sub-areas and subjects).

Living organisms

Living beings, sub-cellular, cellular, genomics and proteomics, microbiology, biological organization and function, psychology – biological aspects (sub-areas and subjects).

Natural resources

Agriculture, forests and vegetation, mines, inland water and oceans (sub-areas and subjects).

Energy

Energy production, conversion and use, energy transport (sub-areas and subjects).

Environment

Water, air, land, pollutants, ecology and environmental quality, management and protection (sub-areas and subjects).

Information and communications technologies

Communication, information, artificial intelligence (sub-areas and subjects).

Techniques, measurement and systems

Characterization tools, waves, electrical and electronic systems, mechanical systems, transportation systems (sub-areas and subjects).

Materials

Basic, functional and smart materials, nanotechnology (sub-areas and subjects).

Manufacturing and construction

Manufacturing processes, industrial processes, design, infrastructure (sub-areas and subjects).