Dr. Benoît Bissonnette

Professor

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Biography

Benoît Bissonnette is a full professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Water Engineering at Université Laval. He completed his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering at École Polytechnique de Montréal in 2007, following a Master’s degree in the same field in 2004 and a Bachelor’s degree in 2002. His postdoctoral training took place at the Iyengar Lab and Systems Biology Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York from 2007 to 2011. His research focuses on structural engineering and infrastructure engineering, primarily involving concrete, cementitious materials, and architectural construction materials. His laboratory is known for its innovative approaches to solving complex problems in the engineering of structures and infrastructure, emphasizing sustainability and durability. He is actively involved in the recruitment of graduate students and has numerous publications in leading engineering journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Laval University • Quebec, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in civil and water engineering.

Requirements for Laval University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.22
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
PTE
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in business or related field Basic college-level mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcripts
  • French proficiency test results (TCF/TFI)
Specialization Notes

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