Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 1992
• Invested on: April 21, 1993

Former professor, chemist and dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Sherbrooke, this expert in spectrophotometry was responsible for establishing one of the best laboratories for high resolution infrared spectroscopy. His scientific research has made him a prominent author. In addition, he created the University of Sherbrooke Foundation, and is currently rector at the University.