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Discover the exciting breakthroughs led by our professors and their teams. From tackling big questions to finding creative solutions, their research is shaping science—and the world around us.

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Odette Laneuville, wearing a lab coat, standing in front of screen showing the International Space Station
Biology

Unlocking the secrets of deconditioning: Breakthroughs in space health research

National Geographic recently featured the groundbreaking work of Professor Odette Laneuville and her team in an article entitled “Astronauts are more likely to get sick while in space. Here’s why.”
(From left to right) Jean-Luc Bégin, Professor Ravi Bhardwaj and Ashish Jain are standing in the uOttawa Advanced Research Complex, pointing to a glass railing.
Physics

Breaking the mould: Challenging old beliefs in optical physics

Professor Ravi Bhardwaj and his team have made a groundbreaking discovery in optical physics, challenging long-held beliefs. This pivotal finding, published in Nature Communications, opens new avenues for optical signal routing, efficient communication systems, and advanced sensing technologies.
The research vessel Tangaroa, adorned with the flag of New Zealand, is docked at the Wellington pier. This vessel is central to the ELVES project, which studies seismic activity in the Hikurangi subduction zone off the coast of New Zealand. RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Echoes from the deep: Decoding the Pacific’s seismic signals Pascal Audet is diving deep into the Pacific—analyzing seismic echoes to better understand earthquakes and Earth’s inner workings.
Earth and Environmental Sc.

Echoes from the deep: Decoding the Pacific’s seismic signals

Pascal Audet is diving deep into the Pacific—analyzing seismic echoes to better understand earthquakes and Earth’s inner workings.
Professor Robert Pezacki stands in a laboratory holding a beaker filled with dry ice that is emitting visible vapor. He is flanked by three smiling PhD graduates in lab coats: Noreen Ahmed (far left), Roxana Filip (left of Pezacki), and Nadine Ahmed (far right). Laboratory equipment and signage are visible in the background.
Chemistry and Biomolecular Sc.

Engineering enzymes to combat disease

uOttawa researchers have created a groundbreaking enzyme that can selectively destroy disease-related RNA—an achievement never seen in nature. Discover how this innovation could revolutionize both vital biological research and future therapeutic strategies.
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Mathematics and statistics

Exploring the connections between topological quantum field theories and mathem…

Imagine uncovering the mysteries of the universe through the study of knots. Professor C.-M. Michael Wong’s research delves into knot theory, a field of pure mathematics that helps explain the structure and behaviour of complex, real-world entanglements.