Alexis Achim succeeds Evelyne Thiffault: A renewal for the Montmorency Forest!
Nomination of Alexis Achim as Scientific Director of the Montmorency Forest and Luc LeBel as Vice-Dean of Research
The Faculty of Forestry, Geography, and Geomatics (FFGG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Alexis Achim as the Scientific Director of the Montmorency Forest. His exemplary career as Vice-Dean of Research has been marked by significant involvement with his fellow researchers, as well as within university bodies and external partners. Several of his major research projects are already anchored at the Montmorency Forest, making this appointment a natural continuation of his commitment to this strategic territory. He will continue to expand his vision for the Montmorency Forest as a key hub for research at Laval University, strengthening its role in knowledge production and innovation in forestry.
This change also brings about a shift within the Vice-Dean’s research team. The Faculty is proud to announce the appointment of Luc LeBel, Professor in the Department of Wood and Forest Sciences, as Vice-Dean of Research. Recognized for his expertise in managing large-scale projects and applied research, he is distinguished by his communication skills and collaborative approach, both with his academic colleagues and with stakeholders in the field. His leadership will help energize research within the Faculty and foster strategic partnerships.
Evelyne Thiffault: An Invaluable Contribution to the Montmorency Forest!
These appointments follow the end of Professor Evelyne Thiffault’s second term as Scientific Director of the Montmorency Forest. Under her leadership, the Forest benefited from rigorous scientific management, ensuring better coordination of research projects and optimization of data processing. Her inclusive approach and strategic vision strengthened the ties between researchers, students, and external partners, while establishing a more collegial governance model with the introduction of the living laboratory concept.
Evelyne will remain a key figure in the research at the Montmorency Forest, a territory she continues to nurture with her projects in favor of sustainable and innovative forestry. Although her term as Scientific Director has ended, her commitment to forestry research and her impact on the scientific community will remain significant.
The FFGG wishes to express its deep gratitude to Evelyne for her exceptional dedication, scientific rigor, and contribution to the advancement of knowledge in forestry. With this renewed team, the Faculty reaffirms its commitment to supporting the university community, promoting excellence in research, and fostering innovation.
Crédit photo : Alexis Achim