Ludwig VINCHES

Ludwig Vinches is an Associate Professor at the Université de Montréal, affiliated with the School of Public Health and the Department of Environmental Health and Occupational Health. His expertise spans occupational safety, nanoparticle exposure prevention, thermal stress management, and smart protective textiles. He has held roles including Researcher at École de technologie supérieure (2015–2019) and Postdoctoral Fellow at McGill University (2013–2014).

Education:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2013), École de technologie supérieure
• MSc in Molecular Physicochemistry (2004), University of Bordeaux I
• BSc in Condensed Matter Physicochemistry (2003), University of Bordeaux I

Research Focus:

1. Exposure assessment to nanoparticles and volatile organic compounds from industrial processes like 3D printing and laser machining.
2. Evaluation of protective clothing efficacy against nanoparticles in liquid/solution/aerosol forms, including material innovation.
3. Development of smart textiles for extreme thermal environments, such as cooling vests for deep mining and Arctic work.
4. Intelligent garments responsive to physiological parameters (e.g., skin temperature, heart rate).

Awards:

• 2019–2023: FRQ-IRSST Junior Career Award
• Multiple 3M Awards (2019, 2017) for conference presentations

Grants & Projects:

• 2025–2028: Cooling vest effects on physiological responses (NSERC Alliance Grant)
• 2024–2027: 3D printing nanoparticle exposure assessment (IRSST Grant)
• 2020–2027: Smart protective clothing development (NSERC Discovery Grant)

Teaching: Courses in occupational hygiene, environmental control, and thermodynamics.