Researcher

Title

• Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, École Polytechnique Montreal.
• Researcher, CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center.

• Postdoctorate in Biomedical Engineering/Biomechanics, University of Calgary, 2003.
• PhD in Biomechanical Engineering/Biomecanical Modeling, University of Montreal, 2000.
• MScA in Civil Engineering/Structural Dynamics, University of British Columbia, 1995.
• BIng in Civil Engineering/Structures, École Polytechnique Montreal, 1993.

• Mechanobiology;
• Cellular and tissular experimental mechanics;
• Mechanistic regulation of bone growth;
• Growth plates;
• Biomechanical modeling.

Awards and Distinctions

• Fellowship, Strategic program of professors-researchers, Fonds québécois de la recherche sur la nature et les technologies, 2004-2007.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), 2001-2003.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, 2001-2003.
• J.H. Steward Reid Memorial Fellowship Trust, Canadian Association of University Teachers, 2000.
• Doctoral Scholarship, Marc Bourgie Foundation, University of Montreal, 2000.
• Best Presentation in Fundamental Research, International Research Society on Spinal Deformities, 2000.
• Howmedica Award, 2nd Best Presentation in Fundamental Research, Édouard-Samson Orthopedics Program, University of Montreal, 2000.
• Doctoral Scholarship, CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, 2000.
• 1967 Science Postgraduate Scholarship, NSERC, 1997-1999.
• Desjardins Excellence Award for Student-Researchers, Association francophone pour le savoir, 1998.
• University Research Scholarship, Engineers Canada and Manulife Financial, 1998.
• 1967 Science Postgraduate Scholarship, NSERC, 1993-1995.
• Arthur-Surveyer Medal, SNC-Lavalin Group, 1993.