UL researchers are skillfully employing mathematical formulas and programming languages to solve complex problems using the vast quantities of data available and the rise in computing power, which has increased tenfold in recent years. Actuaries working in risk analysis, mathematicians specializing in modelling, electrical engineers with expertise in signal processing and AI specialists in computer science all share the same goals: to make data talk and optimize its use.
Data and AI
Transmitting, processing, and analyzing data to improve forecasting and diagnostics
Manipulating equations, probabilities, and algorithms
I’m actually a tool developer, and what I’m trying to do is create algorithms capable of learning just by examining data-based examples.
François Laviolette, professor, Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
Researchers
Meet our dynamic research team
Research units
Canada Research Chairs
- Canada Research Chair in Statistical Sampling and Data Analysis Chairholder: Louis-Paul Rivest, full professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Canada Research Chair in Multipolar Infrared Vision Chairholder: Xavier Maldague, full professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, department director, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research centres, institutes, and groups
- Big Data Research Centre (BDRC) Director: Philippe Després, full professor, Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Optics
- Centre interdisciplinaire en modélisation mathématique de l'Université Laval (CIMMUL) Director: Jean Deteix, full professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- CFRQNT-REPARTI Strategic Network: Cyberphysical Systems and Embedded Machine Intelligence Faculty members
Professors and students work together very closely. We don’t just have our own research, we collaborate on a whole series of fascinating projects.
Jean-Francis Roy, former Ph.D. student in computer science supervised by Professor François Laviolette
Graduate studies
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Resources for researchers and student researchers
The Vice Dean of Research
The mission of the faculty’s Office of the Vice Dean of Research is to familiarize faculty members with research funding program requirements. Its research development advisors can assist researchers in preparing funding applications and drafting research contracts. They can also provide information and guidance on technology transfer opportunities.
Le Lab en ligne
The Faculty of Sciences and Engineering’s LAB en ligne is a virtual space that showcases and profiles the faculty’s research equipment and facilities. The service provides graduate students, faculty members, and industry professionals with access to state-of-the-art equipment at reasonable cost along with opportunities for collaboration.