Dr. Laurent Béland

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laurent Karim Béland is an Associate Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Queen's University. His research centers on Computational Materials Science, focusing on applying machine learning techniques to materials science problems. He investigates atom-scale simulations and their applicability in physical chemistry, as well as using neural networks to enhance electron microscopy investigations. His work has implications in various fields, including nuclear power applications, bone fracture analysis, and the study of clay cements. He has published numerous articles related to deformation mechanisms at the mesoscale, contributing significantly to the understanding of material behavior under different conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Postdoctoral Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Oak Ridge National Laboratory • Oak Ridge, TN

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.