Dr. Michel Delfour

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michel Delfour is an esteemed academic in the field of mathematics, recognized for his contributions in optimization and control theory. He is a Professor at the Université de Montréal, where he has made significant advances in the analysis and design of geometries and shapes. Delfour's research expertise encompasses a range of topics including optimization design for large space structures, control of ordinary and partial differential systems, and numerical methods for differential equations. His recent work includes developing models for thin shells in cardiology and methods for frequency assignment in mobile networks. With over 13 authored books and more than 175 research papers, he is a well-regarded figure in applied mathematics. Delfour has been awarded numerous prestigious accolades, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Killam Prize. He has also served as an invited speaker at several international conferences, reflecting his status as a leading expert in the mathematical sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC

Teaching and conducting research in applied mathematics.

Awards

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Urgel-Archambault Prize

1995-01-01
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Killam Award

1989-01-01
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Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

1997-01-01
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Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

2009-01-01

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.