Philippe Micheau

Philippe Micheau is a Professor and Director of the Centre for Research in Acoustics-Signal-Human (CRASH-UdeS) at Université de Sherbrooke since 2020. His academic career spans multiple institutions including Université de Poitiers and Université de Bordeaux I, with development leaves in France. He holds expertise in mechanical engineering with a focus on mechatronics, noise and vibration control, and respiratory device development.

Dr. Micheau earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Université de Poitiers (1995), followed by postdoctoral studies at Université de Sherbrooke (1997). His educational background includes a DEA (1991) and Maîtrise in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Automation (1990), all from Université de Poitiers.

His research interests center on mechatronics, noise and vibration control, respiratory devices, and modeling and simulation. Dr. Micheau leads significant projects including Inolivent on total liquid ventilation in collaboration with CHUS clinicians, active noise control for airplane engines with Safran Nacelles, and advanced propulsion research with Bombardier Recreational Products. His work bridges engineering principles with medical applications, particularly in developing innovative respiratory support technologies.

The research trends in his recent publications demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary approach combining acoustics, biomedical engineering, and respiratory medicine. His work spans from fundamental acoustic source development to clinical applications of liquid ventilation, showing consistent focus on solving complex engineering problems with medical relevance.

• Bourses de chercheur invité de l'Université de Bordeaux (2018, 2011)
• 3rd prize of Poster-video presentation at CRIAQ Forum (2014)
• Certificate of Excellence to the CRIAQ Pioneers (2007)
• First Place Award at ASME IMECE (2014)
• First rank at Young Entrepreneur Initiative competition (2007)
• Meilleure présentation at ACC2001 (2001)
• Premier prix for CRIAQ 6.1 project (2011)

Dr. Micheau has successfully secured substantial research funding as principal investigator from NSERC, FRQNT, MITACS, and industry partners including Safran Nacelles and Bombardier. His collaborative approach is evident in numerous international partnerships, including cotutelle arrangements with French universities and research institutes. Current projects include active control of aircraft engine noise and liquid ventilation for extreme prematurity support.

As Director of CRASH-UdeS, he leads a multidisciplinary research team focusing on acoustics, signal processing, and human physiology applications. His laboratory work integrates mechanical engineering principles with medical device development, particularly in respiratory support systems and noise control technologies.