Dr. Younès Messaddeq

Professor

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Biography

Younès Messaddeq holds a PhD in solid-state chemistry obtained in 1990 from the University of Rennes, France. In 1994, he joined the Chemistry Institute as a professor, with most of his research focusing on the development of advanced glass-based materials, the production of special optical fibers, and the preparation of nanostructured materials. In 2010, he joined the Department of Physics at Laval University (Quebec, Canada) as a full professor, receiving the prestigious Canada Research Chair (CERC) in photonic innovations, which allowed him to secure 28 million dollars in research funding. Professor Messaddeq has received several awards and recognitions, including the Specialty Optical Fibers Award Telecommunication, the STA Fellowship Optical Fibers by the Japanese Minister of Science and Technology, the Heraeus Dental Award for dental composites, the Ruy Ferreira Santo Award, and the 1A classification from the Brazilian Minister of Science and Technology (CNPq).

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Laval University • Quebec, Canada

Joined the Department of Physics in 2010, focusing on photonic innovations.

Visiting Researcher

1994-01-01 — 1994-12-31

National Institute for Research on Inorganic Materials • Tsukuba, Japan

Visiting Researcher

1999-01-01 — 1999-12-31

Leibniz Institute for New Materials • Saabrücken, Germany

Scientific Coordinator

2007-01-01 — 2007-12-31

FAPESP • Brazil

Director of International Collaborative Research Unit

2013-01-01 — Present

UNESP-Ulaval •

Director of International Research Laboratory

2016-01-01 — Present

LUMAQ, Bordeaux-Ulaval •

Chair of Excellence

2017-01-01 — Present

São Paulo (SPEC) •

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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