Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI)

Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI)

At C2MCI, we are dedicated to advancing the science and technology of carbon to metal coatings. Our mission is to innovate and share cutting-edge research, practical applications, and industry insights to enhance the durability, efficiency, and sustainability of metal surfaces. The C2MCI is committed to advancing EDI and Indigenization (EDII) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). We aspire to become an equitable research community that fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration among all researchers through education and self-reflection. Learn more about us and our research: https://www.carbon-2-metal-institute.queensu.ca/ __________________ The EDII Catalyst is made possible by the support of the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (#NFRFT-2020-00573).

Episodes

October 9, 2026 • 9 mins

How is molecular-level design used to improve the adhesion and durability of metal coatings?

In this episode of the C2MCI HQP Highlight Series, Dr. Ravinder Singh (Research Associate working with Dr. Steven Holdcroft at Simon Fraser University) joins to discuss his research developing N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-functionalized polymers to improve coating adhesion and corrosion resistance.

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How can ultra-thin NHC surface treatments lead to more durable and corrosion-resistant materials?

In this episode of the C2MCI HQP Highlight Series, Dr. Marshall Yang (Postdoctoral Associate in Dr. Yolanda Hedberg's lab at Western University) joins to discuss his research investigating NHC surface treatments for improving the corrosion resistance, adhesion, and durability of coated metals.

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How did growing up in coastal Sri Lanka inspire a career focused on the future of corrosion protection?

In this episode of the HQP Highlight Series, Thilini Malsha Suduwella (PhD candidate in Prof. Janine Mauzeroll's lab at McGill University) joins to discuss her research investigating NHC coatings on steel and the electrodeposition of NHCs on carbon surfaces for corrosion protection.

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How can the atomic design of gold nanoclusters lead to more effective and targeted cancer therapies?

In this episode of the C2MCI HQP Highlight Series, Dr. Parimah Aminfar (Postdoctoral Researcher in Dr. Kevin Stamplecoskie's lab at Queen's University) joins us to discuss her research designing water-soluble gold nanoclusters with tunable photophysical properties for targeted cancer therapies.

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July 20, 2026 • 13 mins

How are gold nanoclusters being used to improve cancer treatment while shaping the next generation of researchers?


In the pilot episode of the C2MCI HQP Highlight Series, Hetvi Shah (PhD candidate in Dr. Gang Zheng's lab at the University of Toronto) joins to discuss her research applying NHC-functionalized Au13 gold nanoclusters to enhance radiation and photodynamic therapies for cancer.


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