Dr. Laurent Drissen

Professor

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Biography

Laurent Drissen is a specialist in massive stars and astronomical instrumentation. He led the construction of the SITELLE Fourier transform imaging spectrometer, installed at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, which is now utilized by dozens of research groups worldwide. With SITELLE and other instruments, he studies the impact of massive stars on their environment, particularly the terminal phases leading to the Wolf-Rayet stage and their explosion as supernovae.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Université Laval • Québec

Full-time faculty member in physics.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1990-01-01 — 1994-01-01

Space Telescope Science Institute (NASA) • USA

Conducted research in astronomy.

Research Scientist

1995-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Université Laval • Québec

Engaged in various research projects.

Awards

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Teaching Star

2021-01-01
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Teaching Star

2014-01-01
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Teaching Star

2007-01-01
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Teaching Star

2006-01-01
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Teaching Star

2005-01-01

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

Department of Management / MBA programs often require higher GPAs and specific English proficiency.