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Prof. Xavier Maldague is a Full Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computing Engineering, Laval University, Canada. He has held leadership roles, including Head of Department (2003–2008 and 2018), and chairs the Quantitative Infrared Thermography (QIRT) Council since 2004. He holds the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Infrared Vision.
Education:
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Laval University, 1982
- M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Laval University, 1984
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Laval University, 1989
Research Interests: Focuses on infrared thermography, nondestructive evaluation (NDE) techniques, and vision systems for industrial inspection. His work integrates advanced imaging technologies for material analysis and structural diagnostics.
Awards:
- Canadian General Governor Medal
- Honoris Causa Doctorate (University of Antwerp)
- Multiple fellowships (e.g., Canadian Engineering Institute, American Society of Nondestructive Testing)
Grants & Leadership: Leads major initiatives like the QIRT Council and directs research through his Canada Research Chair. Collaborates globally with 531+ co-authors on advanced NDE and imaging projects.
Labs & Teams: Active in multidisciplinary teams advancing thermal imaging and industrial inspection technologies.
