Dr. Ludwig Vinches

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ludwig Vinches has solid expertise in occupational health and safety, particularly regarding worker exposure to nanometric particles and associated protective equipment. His research has diversified to include extreme thermal constraints in work environments and intelligent protective textiles, central to the occupational safety aspect of Industry 4.0. Currently, his research focuses on four main themes: evaluating worker exposure to nanometric particles and volatile organic compounds from recent industrial processes like additive manufacturing (3D printing) and laser machining. He works on intrinsic parameters of these industrial processes to reduce emissions at the source. His second theme involves research projects on the effectiveness of chemical protective clothing against nanometric particles under simulated work conditions. The third theme reflects his growing interest in extreme thermal conditions in workplaces, leading him to develop individual cooling vests suited for deep mining work. The fourth theme encompasses the development of smart textiles and clothing that inform workers of their protection against nanometric particles. Vinches has published extensively on these topics and has supervised several master's and doctoral theses, contributing significantly to the fields of nanotechnology and occupational health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montréal, Canada

Teaching courses in public health and environmental safety.

Institutional Researcher

2019-04-01 — 2019-09-30

École de technologie supérieure • Montréal, Canada

Worked on the development of cooling vests suited for deep mining.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2015-01-01 — 2018-12-31

École de technologie supérieure • Montréal, Canada

Conducted research on the efficiency of gloves against nanoparticles.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2013-09-01 — 2014-09-30

McGill University • Montréal, Canada

Investigated the penetration of nanoparticles through protective clothing.

Awards

#1

FRQ Junior Career Grant

2019-04-01
#1

3M Award for Best Presentation

2019-01-01

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.