Congratulations to our 2021 Prix Lumières Awardees!

We are proud to celebrate our 2021 Prix Lumières awardees, which were announced at the 2020‒2021 graduation ceremony on May 15.

The Prix Lumières Awards are presented to graduates whose remarkable careers and achievements are inspiring the entire INRS community.

Through their inspiring work, career, and achievements, our Lumières embody the mission and values of INRS, demonstrate the importance of science in society, and promote the excellence of research and training at INRS.

STARBURST AWARD

For his exceptional commitment to the development of INRS and its contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Quebec.

“INRS, which is devoted exclusively to research and graduate training and promoting multidisciplinary approaches, provided me with a unique framework for developing a variety of knowledge and skills that have proven to be essential for my career progression at NRC. I therefore receive this award with humility and thank my research director as well as the professors, student colleagues and technicians who have played a significant role during my studies at the Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, the source of my professional success.”

TRAILBLAZER AWARD

For his remarkable achievements and contribution to the community, in Quebec and beyond.

“INRS has been for me a place where knowledge and curiosity can grow, guided by passionate researchers. I receive this award as a recognition of all my efforts of the last years, during which I have always considered science as a privileged place where it is possible for me to find myself, to nourish my need for knowledge and to increase my curiosity and my creativity.”

FIRESTARTER AWARD

For a promising career debut that has already inspired the student community.

“It is at INRS that I was able to reconcile my values of community involvement with my research work. I receive this award as a consideration of my eclectic journey.”