Dr. François Mathieu Potvin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor François Mathieu-Potvin is a recognized educator and researcher in the fields of modeling and optimization of thermal and thermodynamic systems design. He has been a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Laval University since 2014. Mathieu-Potvin began his academic journey as a student at Laval University, where he completed a bachelor's degree in physics engineering (2003-2007) with excellence. He also worked as a research assistant during his undergraduate studies, which introduced him to various cutting-edge approaches in numerical analysis of thermal systems. After obtaining his degree in physics engineering, he embarked on a combined master's-doctorate program in mechanical engineering at Laval University (2007-2014), focusing his thesis on the modeling of hydrogen fuel cells. This topic broadened his knowledge in multi-physical phenomena modeling and enhanced his skills in numerical simulation. During his graduate studies, he taught courses in applied thermodynamics, reflecting his sustained interest in teaching and research related to thermodynamic cycles and energy conversion. Since 2014, Professor Mathieu-Potvin has been conducting research on diverse themes that reflect the variety of his scientific interests, concerning both theoretical concepts and applications with concrete impacts.

Research Interests

Awards

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Teaching Star

2015-01-01
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Teaching Star

2016-01-01
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Teaching Star

2017-01-01
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Teaching Star

2018-01-01
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Teaching Star

2019-01-01

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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