The Honorable Suze Youance
ÉTS Research and Innovation Ambassador
Canadian Senator
Born in Port-au-Prince, Suze Youance has extensive expertise in earthquake engineering. She is driven by a deep desire to feel useful and make a difference, and her determination to help people and improve their living conditions is well known. For this great humanist whose commitment has no limits, it is crucial to develop the social and environmental aspects of engineering practice.
Education at ÉTS
- Master’s in Construction Engineering (2010)
- PhD in Engineering (2016)
Areas of expertise
- Aseismic engineering
- Civil engineering
- Sustainable development
Awards and distinctions
- 2020: ÉTS Research and Innovation Ambassador
- 2017: Casimir Gzowski Gold Medal | Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
- 2017: Mathieu Da Costa Award | The Black Coalition of Quebec