Ecosystem Tour: University of Alberta
Note: Registration for this event is now closed. If you are part of the international delegation attending Upper Bound and still want to attend, contact Angelica - amenck@edmontonglobal.ca
Transportation Provided - Departure from Convention Center at 9:00 AM.
The University of Alberta (UAlberta) is a top research-intensive institution, ranked 96th globally and fourth in Canada in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. Home to world-class research centers and strong industry partnerships, UAlberta plays a critical role in driving economic growth, technological advancements, and social impact. It is renowned for its strengths in energy, AI, health sciences, and environmental sustainability, fostering global collaboration and innovation.
Microwave, Millimetre-Wave, and MetaDevices (M3) Laboratory
The M3 laboratory tour will highlight the University of Alberta’s expertise in developing low-SWaPC (size, weight, power, and cost) communications, navigation, and sensing solutions for the protection of Canadian Armed Forces personnel and the resilient operation of CAF assets in denied or degraded electromagnetic threat environments. Scenarios on display will include on-soldier biometric sensors that operate without batteries from Arctic to desert conditions, low-profile conformal antennas for UxV and counter-UxV systems, and electromagnetic ‘skins’ for RF signature management. The tour will also showcase the M3 Lab’s rapid prototyping and characterization facilities, including its anechoic chamber where antenna systems are characterized and synthetic electromagnetic threat environments can be generated. The M3 Laboratory’s R&D projects currently support 40-50 highly-qualified personnel, including undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research associates, professors, and technicians. R&D priorities are guided by industry and end-user partners.