About
Charles-Hilaire RIVARD is a Professor at the University of Montreal, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. His research focuses on evaluating and treating idiopathic scoliosis, developing innovative biomaterials like TINI porous for spinal applications, and biomechanical methodologies. He has supervised numerous graduate students in orthopedics and biomedical engineering since the 1990s.
Research expertise spans biotechnology, musculoskeletal disorders, and spinal biomechanics. Notable projects include a 2011–2014 partnership with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) on computer-simulated orthotic fitting for shoulder conditions. His work integrates clinical and applied research methodologies.
Students supervised include Alin Circo (MSc 2009), Marco Bérard (MSc 2007), and Karl Zabjek (PhD 2004). Research areas emphasize spinal instrumentation, tissue engineering, and neuromusculoskeletal alignment. No specific awards are listed, but his extensive student supervision reflects impactful mentorship.
He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving biomedical engineering and rheumatology. His contributions include advancements in spinal fusion techniques and neuro-musculo-skeletal system analysis.
