Dr. François Cavayas

Associate Professor

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Biography

François Cavayas obtained his Engineer's degree in surveying from the National Technical University of Athens (Greece) in 1976, followed by an M.Sc. in Photogrammetry in 1979 and a Ph.D. in Geodetic Sciences and Remote Sensing in 1984 from Laval University (Quebec). He served as a postdoctoral researcher at the Canadian Centre for Remote Sensing from 1984 to 1985, after which he joined the Department of Geography in 1985. In 1986, he co-founded the Remote Sensing Laboratory with his colleague, Professor James Gray. His research contributions focus on the use of remote sensing technologies for urban land use mapping, environmental monitoring, and the characterization of urban surfaces using high-resolution satellite imagery. He has led multiple funded research projects, including investigations into urban health determinants leveraging earth observation data, and has published extensively in the field of remote sensing and geospatial analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

1985-01-01 — Present

Department of Geography, University of Montreal • Montreal, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in remote sensing and geographic information science.

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.