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Dr. Luc Fréchette is a Full Professor and Scientific Director at the Université de Sherbrooke's School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering. His career spans roles as Associate Professor (2007-2009), Director (2015-2019), and Founding Director (2012-2017). He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (MIT, 2000), an MS (MIT, 1997), and a BEng (École Polytechnique de Montréal, 1994).
Research Interests: Focused on micro/nanofabrication for energy systems, including MEMS turbines, microfluidic cooling, thermoelectrics, and solar-hydrogen conversion. His work bridges mechanical engineering, materials science, and applied physics.
- MEMS turbines for power generation
- Self-adaptive microfluidic cooling
- Nanomaterials for thermal management
- Low-Reynolds fluid dynamics
- Hybrid CPV-desalination systems
- Wafer bonding for MEMS reliability
Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize microchannel cooling, thermoelectric generators, and MEMS for energy harvesting. Themes include fluid-structure interactions, nanofluid thermal properties, and adaptive cooling solutions for electronics.
Scientific Awards:
- NSERC/Teledyne DALSA Chair (2024)
- ADRIQ Partnership Prize (2015)
- Multiple ASME/PowerMEMS Best Paper/Poster Awards (2014-2022)
- Canada Research Chair (2004-2014)
- FCAR Scholarships (1996, 2000)
