René Doyon

researcher in astrophysics
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René Doyon

Summary

René Doyon is a human[1]. Born in Thetford Mines[2], he… he worked as an astrophysicist[3].

Key Facts

  • René Doyon's place of birth was Thetford Mines[2].
  • René Doyon held citizenship in Canada[4].
  • René Doyon worked as an astrophysicist[3].
  • René Doyon held the position of full professor[5].
  • Among René Doyon's employers was Université de Montréal[6].
  • René Doyon was employed by Mont Mégantic Observatory[7].
  • René Doyon was educated at Université de Montréal[8].
  • René Doyon was educated at Cégep de Thetford[9].
  • René Doyon received the Acfas Urgel-Archambeault Award[10].
  • René Doyon received the Scientific of the year[11].
  • René Doyon received the Prix Marie-Victorin[12].
  • René Doyon received the Killam Prize[13].
  • René Doyon was a member of International Astronomical Union[14].
  • René Doyon is recorded as male[15].
  • René Doyon's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • René Doyon supervised Marie-Eve Naud as a doctoral student[17].
  • René Doyon supervised Etienne Artigau as a doctoral student[18].
  • René Doyon supervised Loïc Albert as a doctoral student[19].
  • René Doyon supervised Lison Malo as a doctoral student[20].
  • René Doyon supervised David Lafrenière as a doctoral student[21].
  • René Doyon supervised Christian Marois as a doctoral student[22].
  • René Doyon supervised Jonathan Gagné as a doctoral student[23].
  • René Doyon supervised Ryan Cloutier as a doctoral student[24].
  • René Doyon's family name is recorded as Doyon[25].
  • René Doyon's given name is recorded as René[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Thetford Mines[2], René Doyon…

Education

Educated at Université de Montréal[8], a university in Quebec[27], in Canada[28], founded in 1878[29], headquartered in Montreal[30] and Cégep de Thetford[9], a CEGEP[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1969[33].

Career and Affiliations

René Doyon worked as an astrophysicist[3]. Employers include Université de Montréal[6], a university in Quebec[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1878[36], headquartered in Montreal[37] and Mont Mégantic Observatory[7], an astronomical observatory[38], in Canada[39], founded in 1970[40]. He held the position of full professor[5]. Doctoral students include Marie-Eve Naud[17], a researcher[41], b. 2000[42], of Canada[43]; Etienne Artigau[18], a researcher[44], b. 1901[45], of Canada[46], specialised in astrophysics[47]; Loïc Albert[19], a researcher[48], b. 2000[49]; Lison Malo[20], a researcher[50], b. 1985[51], of Canada[52], specialised in astrophysics[53]; David Lafrenière[21], an astronomer[54], b. 1953[55], of Canada[56], awarded the Scientific of the year[57], specialised in astronomy[58]; and Christian Marois[22], an astronomer[59], b. 1974[60], of Canada[61], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[62].

Recognition

Awards received include Acfas Urgel-Archambeault Award[10], an award[63], in Canada[64]; Scientific of the year[11], an award[65], in Canada[66], founded in 1987[67]; Prix Marie-Victorin[12], a science award[68], in Canada[69]; and Killam Prize[13], an award[70], in Canada[71], founded in 1981[72].

FAQs

Where was René Doyon born?

Born in Thetford Mines[2], René Doyon…

What did René Doyon do for work?

René Doyon worked as astrophysicist[3].

Where did René Doyon go to school?

René Doyon was educated at Université de Montréal[8] and Cégep de Thetford[9].

What awards did René Doyon receive?

Honors received include Acfas Urgel-Archambeault Award[10], Scientific of the year[11], Prix Marie-Victorin[12], and Killam Prize[13].

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