Claudine Allen

Claudine Allen serves as a Full Professor in Laval University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Center for Optics, Photonics and Lasers (COPL). Her research integrates quantum optics, nanomaterials, and photonics to develop advanced optical fiber technologies and biosensors.

Her primary research spans quantum optics, nanomaterials, photonics, optical fiber technology, and optical biosensors, with emphasis on colloidal quantum dot integration in plastic optical fibers for environmental sensing applications in northern communities. She pioneers rapid biosensor development for water quality monitoring through innovative fabrication techniques.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on quantum dot-doped optical fibers, bridging fundamental quantum phenomena with practical sensor engineering for environmental monitoring.

Scientific Awards:
No awards documented in available information.

Advising and Grants:
Current Students:

• Joseph Gaulin (Master's in Physics)
• Olivier-Michel Tardif (Master's in Physics)
• Louis-Philippe Dallaire (PhD in Physics)

• Louis-Philippe Dallaire (Master's in Physics)

• HiLight (2023-2026): Hybrid integrated light systems (Canadian Foundation for Innovation)
• All-fiber quantum optics (2020-2026): NSERC Discovery Grant
• LIA LuMAQ (2017-2025): International lab with France
• COPL Strategic Group (2024-2030): Fonds de recherche du Québec

Dr. Allen co-leads the international LIA LuMAQ collaboration and drives COPL's research agenda, fostering partnerships between Canadian and French institutions in light-matter interactions and next-generation optical technologies.