David Rancourt is a professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sherbrooke specializing in Mechanical Engineering. He focuses on various cutting-edge topics within aerospace engineering, including aircraft design, electric propulsion systems, and novel aircraft architectures. With a robust educational background entailing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, along with Master's and Bachelor's degrees from the same institution and the University of Sherbrooke, he possesses a profound understanding of engineering principles. Rancourt has been actively involved in scholarly research, supported by funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, which has enabled significant advancements in the field of aerospace systems. His contributions have been recognized through awards such as the Best Paper Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Rancourt has also been a part of numerous initiatives promoting electric aircraft technologies, further positioning him at the forefront of the aerospace field.
University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Cégep de Chicoutimi • Saguenay, Quebec, Canada