Dr. Philippe Giguère

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Biography

Philippe Giguère, engineer, PhD, is a full professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Laval University and co-director of Norlab. He has around twenty years of expertise in intelligent robotics and sensors. His research objective is to increase the degree of autonomy of cyber-physical systems through the application of artificial intelligence to perception. His recent projects have focused on image recognition, robotic arm grasping, 3D mapping, automation of forestry operations, and tactile perception.

Research Interests

Pattern Recognition Computer Vision Artificial Intelligence Intelligent Robotics Intelligent Transport Systems Data Analytics Signal Processing

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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.