The Canada Research Chair in Intelligent Medical Devices and the Canada Research Chair in Large Transportation Network Optimization (LTNO) will each benefit from a $1.4-million research grant ($200,000 per year over seven years). "The renewal of funding for these two research chairs vividly demonstrates the importance that the Government of Canada ascribes to initiatives related to health and the economy," noted Christophe Guy, Chief Executive Officer of École Polytechnique de Montréal. "Polytechnique is a cradle of impressive discoveries and technological innovations that contribute significantly to improved quality of life for the citizens of Québec and the rest of Canada." Polytechnique is currently home to 25 Canada Research Chairs.

About Polytechnique
Founded in 1873, École Polytechnique de Montréal is one of Canada's leading engineering institutions in terms of both teaching and research. It is the largest engineering school in Québec as far as its student population and the scope of its research activities are concerned. École Polytechnique provides instruction in 11 engineering specialties and is responsible for more than one-quarter of university research in engineering in Québec. The school has 230 professors and nearly 6,000 students. Its operating budget is $85 million, in addition to a $60.5-million research and infrastructure fund, which includes grants and contracts worth $40.6 million.

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Visit the professors' websites:
http://www.polymtl.ca/recherche/rc/en/unites/details.php?NoUnite=127
http://www.polymtl.ca/recherche/rc/en/unites/details.php?NoUnite=119
For more information about the Canada Research Chairs program:
http://www.chairs.gc.ca/web/home_e.asp

Information:

Chantal Cantin
Director
Communications and Recruiting Office
École Polytechnique de Montréal
514 340-4711, ext. 4970
cantal.cantin@polymtl.ca