Scholarship Recipients

Communication grants 2024-2025

During the 2024-2025 year, several REGAL students stood out. REGAL offered recognition scholarships for students who particularly excelled in their research. An amount of $5,000 was divided between the recipients. The influence can be very diverse: having published a scientific article; giving a lecture at a school; a communication at a conference or media participation to popularize science.

Here are the nine REGAL student members who were rewarded and their contribution that made them shine! Congratulations!

Mario-Fafard Scholarship 2024-2025

For the 2024-2025 competition, two scholarships of $2,000 CAD were awarded.

The recipient of the Mario Fafard Scholarship (Master’s) is Gargee Dash, a student at McGill University, under the supervision of Florence Paray and co-supervision of Mathieu Brochu. The jury highlighted the care taken in describing her detailed background, punctuated by specific examples, and a thoughtful vision of women in the aluminum sector. The application also clearly explained the importance of mentoring to inspire other women to study in this field.
Title of his research project: Ostwald ripening in LPBF fabricated F357 alloy

The recipient of the Mario Fafard Scholarship (PhD) is Sarah Boukhames, a student at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, under the supervision of Ahmed Rahem (UQAC) and co-supervision of Reza Jafari and Reda Shaiki (ÉTS). Her application presented original proposals, a complete game plan where all the elements were clearly explained, supported by an exemplary academic record.
Title of his research project: Valorisation des résidus de bauxite et sous-produits carbonés issus de la production primaire d’aluminium dans les enrobés bitumineux

Congratulations!

Allen-Schultz Scholarship – AMACOR – HATCH 2023-2024

For the 2023-2024 competition, two scholarships of CA$10,000 each were awarded.

Congratulations to the recipients:

Ali Kodfard, master’s student at UQAC under the supervision of Lukas Dion and Laszlo Kiss
Title of his research project: Thermal Imbalance in an Electrolysis Cell and Its Impact on Chemical and Electrical Distribution

Mehran Shahin, doctoral student at UdeS under the supervision of Martin Désilets and François Allard
Title of his research project: Improved 3D finite element based thermo-electric model of an aluminum electrolysis cell through modeling bath and side ledge composition change during its operation

REGAL Student Fund

In 2024-2025, eight students received financial assistance from REGAL for their participation in international conferences.