Dr. Xavier Garant

Professor

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Biography

Xavier Garant is a Professor at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sherbrooke. He specializes in various aspects of robotics, with a particular focus on Physical Human-Robot Interaction, Robotic Manipulators, Flexible Robots, Mechanisms, and Impedance Control. He has a strong academic background with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Laval University, where he conducted his research at the Robotics Lab. He has experience as a visiting researcher at the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR) in Cologne, Germany. In addition to his teaching role, he is actively involved in research and has received substantial funding for his work on low mechanical impedance robots for real-world interactions from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. He has also been recognized for his academic performance and contributions to the field of mechanical engineering. He teaches courses related to Dynamics and Major Design Projects at the University of Sherbrooke and has presented his research at notable conferences such as the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Visiting Researcher

— Present

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR) • Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Awards

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Gold Medal

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Thesis of the year

Requirements for University of Sherbrooke

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field.
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee (approx. CAD 101 for graduates)
  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation / Statement of Interest
  • Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
  • Birth certificate copy
Specialization Notes

The University of Sherbrooke is primarily a French-language institution; functional French (B2/C1 level) is typically required for most programs unless specified for research-based paths.