« Let’s Dance on the Denser Floor » with Vahideh Akbari!
« Let’s Dance on the Denser Floor »! Discover Vahideh Akbari‘s exciting project, which explores the potential of a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach to wood densification.
Vahideh, a PhD student in wood and bio-based materials engineering under the supervision of Véronic Landry, is conducting innovative research aimed at developing an innovative method for densifying wood, using bio-based materials, thereby reducing the ecological footprint compared with traditional methods. This approach involves « in situ polymerization using acrylate and malonate monomers of biological origin », and aims to improve the mechanical properties and durability of wood without the use of harmful chemicals.
This promising method represents a significant advance in the field of wood densification, offering an environmentally-friendly and efficient alternative to traditional techniques. It could play a key role in the transformation of the wood industry, contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.
Thanks to this innovative approach, Vahideh stood out in the final of « 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) » at the Faculty, captivating the jury with the clarity and relevance of her presentation. She won the final as well as the « Coup de cœur du public » award at Laval University, proof of the enthusiasm and interest her work inspired among the audience. As a result, she represented Laval University in the Eastern Canada finals of the « 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) », organized by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS).
Discover Vahideh Akbari’s inspiring presentation, winner of the English final of Laval University’s 3 MT:
