As part of MITACS acceleration program, Professors Fafard and Alamdari have recently received confirmation of the granting of a cluster entitled “Advanced modeling of electrolytic cells and energy efficiency.” The cluster will last 3 years (September 2016-August 2019) and will involve 14 training units including 7 master, 2 doctoral students and 5 postdoctoral students. A total of 8 different people benefits from these internships in Alcoa. The total amount invested is $ 186,667.