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Marc-André Bourgault is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Laval University's Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics. His research focuses on climate change impacts on hydrological systems, with expertise in floods, droughts, wetlands, and ecohydrology. He maintains an office in the Abitibi-Price Pavilion (3149-A) and teaches courses spanning geographic sciences, climate change, and risk analysis.
His research interests center on climate-resilient water management, particularly examining wetlands as nature-based solutions for flood mitigation and carbon sequestration. Key areas include peatland hydrology, hydrological extremes, and data-driven modeling of climate impacts on agricultural systems. His work bridges physical hydrology with socio-environmental applications across Canada, Haiti, and Senegal.
Current publications reveal strong emphasis on peatland carbon dynamics, hydrological connectivity, and climate adaptation strategies. His research demonstrates consistent focus on boreal wetlands, flood/drought mechanisms, and interdisciplinary approaches to hydrological extremes. Notable trends include international collaboration on agricultural climate resilience and methodological innovations in mixed-methods hydrology.
Bourgault actively supervises 8 graduate students across forestry and geography programs while leading significant research initiatives. His leadership roles include Director of Laval University's customized master's degree in climate action and co-directorship of Axis 1 within the Quebec Intersectoral Flood Network (RIISQ).
He maintains active research affiliations as a regular member of RIISQ, research member of the Institute for Environment, Development and Society (IEDS), and regular member of CentreEau. His laboratory work centers on wetland hydrology and climate adaptation, with particular focus on peatland systems and their role in carbon cycling.
