Dr. Pierre Legagneux

Associate Professor

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Biography

Pierre Legagneux is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Université Laval. He completed his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering at École Polytechnique de Montréal in 2007, following a Master’s degree in the same field in 2004 and a Bachelor’s degree in 2002. His research focuses on avian biology, behavioral ecology, and animal physiological ecology. He has significant postdoctoral experience from his time at the Iyengar Lab and Systems Biology Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine from 2007 to 2011. Pierre is committed to academic excellence and has received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Faculty of Science and Engineering in 2024, highlighting his dedication to higher education. His work combines insights from ecology and physiology to understand the biological impacts of environmental stressors on animal populations. He is active in publishing his findings and contributing to various academic platforms, including ResearchGate and Google Scholar.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Iyengar Lab & Systems Biology Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine • New York, USA

Conducted research in animal physiological ecology focusing on the interactions between environmental stressors and animal physiology.

Awards

#2024

Excellence in Teaching Award

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

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