Marc-Kevin Daoust

Marc-Kevin Daoust is a Professor in the Department of General Education at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS). He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the Université de Montréal and specializes in ethics of technology, social epistemology, and decision-making processes. His work bridges philosophical theory with practical applications in engineering and public policy.

Education: BA in Political Science and Philosophy, MA and PhD in Philosophy (Université de Montréal).

Research focuses on epistemic rationality, institutional ethics in engineering, and the ethical implications of technology. His 2024 article on public-policy recommendations highlights challenges in implementing institutional advice, while recent work explores second-best epistemology and its applications in AI ethics.

He co-authored L'éthique et le génie québécois (2024), addressing ethical challenges in Quebec engineering. Awards include the FRQ Louise-Dandurand Prize (2025) for his Dialogue/Canadian Journal of Philosophy paper analyzing public-sector recommendations.

• Teaches courses on AI ethics, environmental computing ethics, and professional responsibility.
• Advised student Camélia Raymond on ethical tools for AI firms.
• Previously served as ethics advisor to Quebec's Ministry of Transport and the Commission on Ethics in Science and Technology.

Labs/Teams: Active in ÉTS's ethics and social innovation initiatives, collaborating with engineering students to integrate ethical frameworks into technological projects.