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Éric Germain is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. He holds a B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering (1992), an M.Sc.A. in Computer Engineering (2004), and an M.Sc. in Business Analytics (2019). His professional affiliations include being a Fellow of Engineers Canada, a member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec, and a member of the Order of Chartered Administrators of Quebec.
His educational background includes:
- M.Sc. Management – Business Analytics, HEC Montréal, 2019
- M.Sc.A. – Research Master's in Computer Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, 2004
- B.Ing. – Industrial Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, 1992
Professor Germain's research focuses on software engineering education, software requirements analysis, and agile methodologies. His work examines how student teams behave in software development projects and how to improve software engineering education through practical applications. His publication history shows a progression from empirical studies of student software teams to broader analyses of software processes and methodologies, with his most recent work expanding into higher education policy.
Professor Germain has received significant professional recognition as a Fellow of Engineers Canada. His professional affiliations include:
- Fellow of Engineers Canada
- Member of Scientific Committee of the Case Learning Laboratory (CLL)
- Member of Order of Chartered Administrators of Quebec
- Member of Order of Engineers of Quebec
- Member of Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA)
- Member of Francophone Association for Knowledge (ACFAS)
As an educator, Professor Germain supervises multiple master's students and teaches core software engineering courses. His teaching experience spans multiple institutions including Polytechnique Montréal, ÉTS, and CeFTI Université de Sherbrooke. His industry background as a data scientist and consultant in digital transformation provides practical context to his academic work. He has also contributed to university administration as Head of Programs of Study Development and Evaluation at ÉTS, bringing administrative experience to his academic role.
