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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Material Characterization Professors and Supervisors in Canada
Professors in material characterization in canada
75 professors found
associate professor
École de technologie supérieure
Canada
Research Interests
Fluid Mechanics
Polymer Physics
Material Characterization
Textile Engineering
Thermal Engineering
Laval University
Canada
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Solid Mechanics
Thermal Imaging
Non-destructive Testing
Thermal Engineering
Professeur
UQAC
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Electromagnetic
Insulation Technology
High-frequency Electronics
Material Characterization
University of Waterloo
Canada
Research Interests
Electromagnetic
Hardware Engineering
Dielectric Spectroscopy
Radio Frequency Engineering
Microwave Engineering
Professeur
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Canada
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Textile Arts
Textile Engineering
Material Characterization
Spectroscopy
Carleton University
Canada
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Construction Materials Engineering
Building Science
Computational Mechanics
Université Laval
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Electromagnetic
Terahertz Spectroscopy
Non-destructive Testing
Infrared Imaging
Université de Sherbrooke
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Sustainable Materials
Recycling Engineering
Construction Materials Engineering
Professor
Dalhousie University
Canada
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Materials Chemistry
Composites Engineering
Nanomechanics
Materials Science
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Popular positions
O. S. Asiq Rahman
SR University
India
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3 months ago
Applications are open for Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) positions at SR University for the academic year 2026–27 . The research areas include thermal spray coatings (plasma spray, HVAF, HVOF, cold spray), 2D nanomaterials (graphene, MXenes), energy materials and technologies , mechanical and manufacturing engineering , tribology and surface engineering , and corrosion and protective coatings . Eligible candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials En...
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Manufacturing Engineering
+4 more
3 months ago
Living costs in Canada
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | Canada |
|---|---|
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair II
Western University
Canada
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Biomaterials
Biomaterial
Nanostructured Materials
Hydrogel
University of Alberta
Canada
Research Interests
Drilling Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Predictive Modeling
Refractory Engineering
Mining Engineering
McMaster University
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Thin Film Technology
Wear Resistance
Alloy Engineering
Opportunities these professors hire for
The University of British Columbia
Top university
Canada
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4 days ago
Top university
The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time Research Associate in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the Vancouver campus. The role works across the Foster and Cranston research groups and provides senior scientific leadership in advanced materials, polymers, bio-based materials, nanomaterials, composites, sustainable materials processing, and environmental technologies. The successful candidate will independently design and conduct experim...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
+8 more
4 days ago
University of Alberta
Top university
Canada
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1 week ago
Top university
University of Alberta is hiring a Research Associate in Consolidation & Water Treatment in Edmonton, Canada. This is a full-time, in-person, one-year academic research appointment within the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences. The role is embedded in a research theme focused on developing solutions for environmental challenges and current energy systems, with emphasis on advanced materials , bio-based consolidants , biosorbents , photocatalysts , and water remediation. The su...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
+9 more
1 week ago
Concordia University
Canada
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1 month ago
PhD position available at Concordia University , Gina Cody School of Engineering, Montreal, Canada, in the group of Prof. Sixu Deng (Dept. of Chemical and Materials Engineering). The project is titled Advanced Characterization for Next-Generation Batteries and focuses on in-situ experimental setups for battery research using the EasyXAFS instrument , plus X-ray spectroscopy to study battery material and interface changes during operation. Research keywords: battery research, materials characteri...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+6 more
1 month ago
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