Congratulations to Michel Allard, CEN member and professor in the Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics, promoted to the rank of professor emeritus by Université Laval!
This promotion to the rank of Emeritus is the highest recognition granted by Université Laval to a faculty member. It underscores the brilliant scientific and academic career of Professor Michel Allard and the extent of his contribution to the advancement of knowledge in quaternary geology, geomorphology, permafrost science and climatology. His work, which has focused on the impact of thawing permafrost on the natural environment and infrastructure in the Far North, has led to concrete improvements in the lives of these communities and the resilience of their development to climate change.