Experts: Quebec鈥檚 infrastructure crisis
Quebec is grappling with a significant infrastructure maintenance deficit, which has doubled since 2018, according to Quebec Treasury Board figures. The Ordre des ing茅nieurs du Qu茅bec has raised concerns about public safety and is initiating a province-wide consultation to propose steps to be taken. These 黑料不打烊 University experts are available to provide insights on this topic.聽
Fran莽ois Bouffard, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, researches the resilience and reliability of energy infrastructure. He can discuss the implications of infrastructure degradation on energy systems and the importance of proactive maintenance strategies.聽
francois.bouffard [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)聽
Daniele Malomo, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, directs the struct-lab, a research laboratory dedicated to structural engineering and earthquake resilience. His expertise includes the assessment and retrofitting of existing structures, with a focus on sustainable and climate-adapted design. He can provide insights into the structural challenges of aging infrastructure and innovative approaches to extend their service life.聽
daniele.malomo [at] mcgill.ca (English, Italian)聽
