Dr. Jean François Lapierre

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jean-François Lapierre is an Associate Professor at the University of Montreal. His research focuses on the intersection of biogeochemistry and landscape ecology, particularly how ecological and biogeochemical processes are coupled across environmental gradients. He studies patterns of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in aquatic ecosystems, which play a crucial role in carbon, nutrient, and contaminant dynamics in lakes, rivers, and wetlands. His current projects investigate the impacts of hydrology, land cover, and land use on the optical and chemical properties of DOM, as well as the response of aquatic systems to rapid environmental changes. He actively supervises graduate students and is involved in various research initiatives related to aquatic biogeochemistry and ecosystem dynamics.

Research Interests

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.