Charles-Darwin Annan, Université Laval

Research

Advanced finite element modeling Computing design tool Design code requirements Design methods, guide and aids.Girder bridges Multi-material solution Structural Aluminium alloys Structural laboratory testing

Latest funding

From Prescriptive to Performance-Based Solution of the Surface Preparation-Metallization Workflow for Corrosion Protection of Large Steel Structures
NSERC · 2025 · Principal investigator
$195,650
Control and Data Acquisition System for Universal Testing Frames
NSERC · 2023 · Co-investigator
$150,000
Comprehensive Design Solutions for Vehicular Bridges using Aluminium Alloys in a Multi-Material Context
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$130,000

All 6 grants and awards

From Prescriptive to Performance-Based Solution of the Surface Preparation-Metallization Workflow for Corrosion Protection of Large Steel Structures

Principal investigatorNSERC2025Advantage

Principal investigators: Annan, Charles-Darwin

Keywords: Structural engineering; Construction methods

$195,650

Control and Data Acquisition System for Universal Testing Frames

Co-investigatorNSERC2023Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Jolin, Marc

$150,000

Comprehensive Design Solutions for Vehicular Bridges using Aluminium Alloys in a Multi-Material Context

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Annan, Charles-Darwin

Keywords: vehicular bridges; structural aluminium alloys; multi-material solution; girder bridges; thermal and traffic load effects; design code requirements; structural laboratory testing; advanced finite element modeling; design methods, guide and aids.; computing design tool

$130,000

Développement d'un connecteur pour les ponts à platelage en aluminium sur poutres en bois

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Annan, CharlesDarwin

$25,000

Incremental Engineered Improvements for Enhanced Seismic Performance in Steel Framed Structures

Principal investigatorNSERC2013Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Annan, CharlesDarwin

$156,000

Towards an improved design procedure for incorporating soil-foundation-structure interaction in seismic performance evaluation

Principal investigatorNSERC2013Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Annan, CharlesDarwin

$25,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Advanced finite element modeling Dear Professor Annan, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on advanced finite element modeling connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "From Prescriptive to Performance-Based Solution of the Surface Preparation-Metallization Workflow for Corrosion Protection of Large Steel Structures" (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]