André Desbiens

André Desbiens is a Full Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering at Laval University, affiliated with the Process Observation and Optimization Laboratory (LOOP) and the Research Center for Geology and Mineral Resources Engineering (E4M). He has been active in automation and control engineering since 1995.

• Ph.D., Electrical Engineering (1995)
• B.Sc.A., Physical Engineering (1988)

His research focuses on data-driven estimation and control, aircraft performance modeling, and process control in chemical engineering. Recent work emphasizes economic model predictive control in mineral processing and fluidized bed dryer optimization.

Scientific awards include multiple Teaching Star distinctions from the Faculty of Science and Engineering (2007–2019). Notable funded projects involve hypersonic glider command, helicopter simulator qualification, and laser plasma spectroscopy for mining.