Vincent Poirier

Vincent Poirier is a Professor of Soil Science and Scientific Director of the Agri-Food Research and Development Unit in Abitibi-Témiscamingue (URDAAT) and the Agricultural Analysis Laboratory at the University of Quebec at Abitibi-Temiscamingue (UQAT), based at the Témiscamingue Center in Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Quebec. His work integrates soil science with regional agricultural development through leadership of key research infrastructure.

His research centers on Soil Science applications in Agri-Food Research and Agricultural Analysis, with strong emphasis on Environmental Science implications for sustainable farming. As Scientific Director of URDAAT, he drives innovation in soil analysis methodologies and their practical implementation across the Abitibi-Témiscamingue agricultural sector, focusing on resource optimization and environmental stewardship.

Professor Poirier directs the Agri-Food Research and Development Unit (URDAAT) and Agricultural Analysis Laboratory, which serve as critical hubs for collaborative research between UQAT, agricultural producers, and industry partners. These units provide advanced analytical services and foster technology transfer to enhance regional food production systems while maintaining ecological balance.