CAP-INO Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Applied Photonics La Médaille de l'ACP-INO pour contributions EXCEPTIONNELLES EN PHOTONIQUE APPLIQUéE

摘要

Ascientist with extensive experience in astrophysics and optics, Richard Boudreault has built his career applying his curiosity and creative problem-solving skills to developing and commercializing promising technologies. In his studies and early career, Richard worked with Dr. René Racine on the Ritchey-Chrétien telescope at Mt-Mégantic and Dr. Pim Fitzgerald in globular cluster astrophysics. He conceived numerous space-based optical instruments that were flown on spacecrafts by the NASA and the European Space Agency, and were instrumental in the development of the world's first time-domain laser imaging system to detect cancer. He also developed software for detecting and locating distressed pilots using Doppler shifts on emergency beacons. Richard's diversity of experience extends to the advanced materials sector, where he developed methods for producing high-purity alumina; high-purity alumina is used in products like LEDs, lasers, and photonic crystals. Richard has returned to his roots in optics in his current role as Chairman of the Board at Anyon Systems, where he advises a team of young entrepreneurs developing a topological quantum computing system. Moreover, in his role as Executive Chairman of Sigma Energy Storage, he is at the forefront of climate change challenge.