Dr François Lapointe is a materials scientist at the National Research Council (NRC), Canada's national research labs, and an adjunct professor of physics at the Université de Sherbrooke. He has authored high-impact refereed publications and is a regular speaker at international conferences. Throughout his career, François has worked with carbon nanotubes, graphene, polymer blends, spider silk, and batteries. His expertise spans physics, chemistry, spectroscopy, programming and interfacing, and data analysis.
As an adjunct professor, François is currently open to supervising motivated MSc and PhD students interested in advanced materials, sensors, and interdisciplinary research.
Outside the lab, François enjoys running and biking when Québec's weather allows. In winter, he can be found cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on the trails.
François is passionate about science and technology outreach for youth and always welcomes opportunities to share his love of science with young minds.
Research interests
François's current research focuses on developing advanced chemical and biological sensors, with a particular emphasis on the integration of carbon nanotubes and the optimization of device materials. He is also actively involved in the machine learning-driven development of chemical sensors.
Other research interests include materials for energy storage, light-matter and electron-phonon interactions, and electrochemical processes.
Education
- Doctor's degree, chemistry (2014)
Université de Montréal, Montréal, Qc Canada - Master's degree, chemistry (2006)
Université Laval, Québec City, Qc Canada - Bachelor's degree, chemistry (2002)
McGill University, Montréal, Qc Canada
Experience
- Adjunct professor (2022 to this day)
Département de physique, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Qc Canada - Research officer (2020 to this day)
National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, On Canada - Research associate (2016-2020)
National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, On Canada - FRQNT postdoctoral fellow (2014-2016)
Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Berlin, Germany - PhD student (2007-2014)
Université de Montréal, Montréal, Qc Canada - Research associate (2005-2007)
Université Laval, Québec City, Qc Canada