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Jean-Claude Coallier is a full Professor in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences at Université de Sherbrooke, where he has held academic positions since 1993, progressing from Assistant Professor to full Professor (2005–present). He previously served as Vice-Dean (2001–2009) and maintains affiliation with the Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement du CIUSSS de l’Estrie – CHUS.
His research spans life transitions across aging populations, health education for elderly, and gerontechnology implementation, with additional focus on workplace digital transformation and doctoral graduate integration. Key areas include:
- Social determinants of cardiovascular diseases in aging
- Psychological aspects of smart home technologies
- Professional adaptation in digitally transformed workplaces
- Educational interventions for cognitive health promotion
Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on vulnerability assessment in elderly populations and digital transformation's impact on work culture, particularly in banking sectors. His 2022–2023 work centers on inclusive aging environments and pandemic-related behavioral adaptations.
Major funded projects include:
- $800,000 FRQS grant (2022–2026) on doctoral career trajectories
- $200,000 Québec Ministry of Economy grant (2020–2022) for elderly medical monitoring tools
- Multiple $20k–$40k grants for cognitive health and gerontechnology projects (2021–2024)
He teaches graduate courses including Human Development: Adults (CCO109) and Research Methodology (CCO709), with presentations at international colloquia in France and Portugal on aging and digital transformation topics.