Audrey Laventure

Audrey Laventure is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Université de Montréal, holding the Canada Research Chair in Functional Polymer Materials. Her research bridges materials chemistry and physical chemistry, focusing on 3D-printed multifunctional organic materials for optoelectronics and energy systems.

• Education: PhD (2017) and BSc (2013) in Chemistry from Université de Montréal, postdoc at University of Calgary (2020).
• Research: Explores 3D printing of conducting polymers, solid polymer electrolytes, and self-healing materials. Key applications include organic solar cells, thermoelectrics, and rechargeable batteries.
• Grants: Leads projects funded by NSERC, FRQNT, Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Canada Excellence Research Chair initiatives.
• Awards: Recognized with the Thieme Chemistry Journals Award (2025), Canadian Society for Chemistry Emerging Materials Chemistry Award (2024), and Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (2014-2017).
• Outreach: Active science communicator, selected for Les chercheuses en BD (2023), and previously served on Canada's Chief Science Advisor's Youth Council (2020-2023).