Members – Research staff
Pierre Audet, Head of practical work and research
Affiliation
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering
T. (418) 656-2131 poste 404296
Expertise
Specialist in NMR spectroscopy and chromatography
Serge Beaupré, Research professional
Affiliation
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering
T. (418) 656-2131 poste 412250
Expertise
Specialist in the synthesis and characterization of polymers, electroactive and photoactive polymers
Yves Bédard, Expert technician
Affiliation
Department of Wood and Forest Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics
Renewable Materials Research Center
T. (418) 656-2131, poste 408918
Expertise
Analytical chemistry, wood and polymer chemistry
Daniel Bourgault, Technician in teaching and research work
Affiliation
Department of Wood and Forest Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics
Renewable Materials Research Center
T. (418) 656-2131, poste 402669
daniel.bourgault@sbf.ulaval.ca
Expertise
CNC machine, wood finishing and carpentry
Pascale Chevallier, Research professional
Affiliation
Quebec University Hospital Research Center, Saint-François d’Assise Hospital
Surface Engineering Laboratory (laboratory of Gaétan Laroche)
Senior Canada Research Chair in Biomaterials and Bioengineering for Innovation in Surgery, Laboratory of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, (laboratory of Diego Mantovani)
T. (418) 525 4444 poste 52381
pascale.chevallier@crchudequebec.ulaval.ca
Expertise
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), FTIR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope (SEM), UV-Vis absorption spectrometer
gold layer deposition and plasma surface treatment, atomic force microscopy (AFM), static and dynamic contact angle measurement, stylus profilometry, fluorimetry, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
Myriam Drouin, Research professional
Affiliation
Department of Wood and Forest Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics
NSERC Industrial Research Chair on Eco-Responsible Wood Construction (holder: Pierre Blanchet)
Renewable Materials Research Center
T. (418) 656-2131, poste 413568
Expertise
Strategic monitoring specialist
Pierre Gagné, Research professional
Affiliation
Department of Wood and Forest Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics
NSERC Industrial Research Chair on Eco-Responsible Wood Construction (holder: Pierre Blanchet)
Renewable Materials Research Center
T. (418) 656-2131, poste 407177
Expertise
Coordinator of the NSERC Industrial Research Chair on eco-responsible wooden construction
Luc Germain, Technician in teaching and research work
Affiliation
Department of Wood and Forest Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics
Renewable Materials Research Center
T. (418) 656-2131, poste 404397
Expertise
Carpentry, woodworking and wood finishing
Serge Groleau, Head of practical work and research
Affiliation
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering
T. (418) 656-2131 poste 408010
Expertise
Specialist in analytical and instrumental chemistry
Andrée-Anne Guay-Bégin, Research professional
Affiliation
Quebec University Hospital Research Center, Saint-François d’Assise Hospital
Surface Engineering Laboratory (laboratory of Gaétan Laroche)
T. (418) 525 4444 poste 53233
andree-anne.guay-begin@crchudequebec.ulaval.ca
Expertise
- Surface modification by chemical means or by plasma treatment
- Physico-chemical characterization: XPS, FTIR, stylus profilometry and contact angle measurement in statics and dynamics,
- Biological characterization: cell culture, confocal microscopy and absorbance or fluorescence microplate reader
David Lagueux, Technician in teaching and research work
Affiliation
Department of Wood and Forest Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics
Renewable Materials Research Center
T. (418) 656-2131, poste 403255
Expertise
Pressing composite panels, drying wood, anatomy of wood
Thierry Lefèvre, Research professional
Affiliation
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering
T. (418) 656-2131 poste 4064060
Expertises
- Vibrational spectroscopy, molecular structure of materials, structure and aggregation of proteins (silk, antimicrobial peptides, amyloids), model phospholipid membranes
- Consumption of natural resources, resource-economy decoupling, differentiated responsibility, sustainability of societies, Anthropocene, planetary limits and environmental footprints, global warming, biophysical phenomena and tipping points
François Otis, Head of practical work and research
Affiliation
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering
T. (418) 656-2131 poste 405339
Expertise
Specialist in analytical and instrumental chemistry
Jean Ouellet, Technician in teaching and research work
Affiliation
Department of Wood and Forest Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics
T. (418) 656-2131, poste 406098
Expertise
Mechanical tests, aging tests, conditioning chambers, industrial electronics
Félix Pedneault, Technician in teaching and research work
Affiliation
Department of Wood and Forest Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics
Renewable Materials Research Center
T. (418) 656-2131, poste 406100
Expertise
Mechanical adjustment, design, maintenance and repair
Jacopo Profili, Research professional
Affiliation
Department of Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Surface Engineering Laboratory (laboratory of Gaétan Laroche)
T. (418) 5 254 444 poste 52387
jacopo.profili@crchudequebec.ulaval.ca
Expertise
- Development and characterization of plasmas at atmospheric pressure
- Analysis of high voltage electrical circuits
- Optical analyzes (OES, FTIR, fast synchronized imaging)
- Interaction of landfills with dusty environments
- Synthesis and analysis of colloidal systems
Benoit St-Pierre, Responsible Specialist
Affiliation
Department of Wood and Forest Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics
Renewable Materials Research Center
T. (418) 656-2131, poste 407385
benoit.st-pierre@sbf.ulaval.ca
Expertise
Laboratory manager
