Luc Mongeau

Luc Mongeau is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University, with associate appointments in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. His research spans interdisciplinary domains, integrating mechanical engineering principles with biomedical applications to address challenges in vocal fold tissue engineering and aeroacoustic noise reduction.

• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Associate Member, Department of Bioengineering
• Associate Member, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Research Focus: Specializing in biomechanics, tissue engineering, and aeroacoustics, Mongeau's lab develops innovative solutions for vocal fold regeneration and jet engine noise control. Techniques include finite element modeling (FEM), nonlinear laser scanning microscopy (NLSM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

Recent Trends: Mongeau's work emphasizes hydrogel-based tissue engineering for vocal fold repair, combining hyaluronic acid with other polymers. Parallel research explores synthetic jet actuator optimization for aerodynamic efficiency and noise suppression, often leveraging computational tools like COMSOL Multiphysics and lattice Boltzmann methods.

Labs & Teams: The lab operates at the intersection of engineering and medical sciences, collaborating with clinicians to translate findings into improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for vocal cord pathologies and laryngeal cancer. Their work integrates biological modeling with advanced computational and experimental techniques.