These investments will enable the acquisition of unique research infrastructures and support seven projects led by Polytechnique researchers in the fields of biomedical engineering, engineering physics, civil engineering, mechanical engineering and telecommunications.

"Polytechnique Montréal has one of the country's strongest concentrations of engineering researchers, as well as the largest volume of research being done in partnership with industry," enthused Gilles Savard, the school's Dean of Research and Innovation. "These results will enhance a high-quality array of equipment, and they uphold our researchers' leadership status in the field of applied sciences and engineering."

About Polytechnique Montréal
Founded in 1873, Polytechnique is one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our mission is to perform relevant high-level research, forming the basis of student training at the master's and doctoral levels, with due regard to the needs of industry and society. Polytechnique is a world-class scientific and technological institution with professors, researchers and students from around the world and collaboration across continents.

Every year, Montréal hosts more than 18,000 foreign students from over 150 countries. Studying at Polytechnique Montréal provides a unique opportunity to gain advanced academic training within a rich cultural milieu.  www.polymtl.ca

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Information :
Chantal Cantin
Director
Communications and Recruitment Office
École Polytechnique de Montréal
Tel. : 514 340-4915
chantal.cantin@polymtl.ca