4 April 2024

13:30 – 15:05

Amphi 4

Charles Fort

Charles Fort has been a doctoral student in Lignocellulosic Materials Engineering at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières since 2020. There, he devotes his efforts to projects focused on environmental preservation and health. At the heart of his work is a major project in partnership with industrialist Kruger, aimed at revolutionizing the agri-food industry through the creation of antibacterial packaging. Drawing on the properties of bacteriophages, viruses that specifically target bacteria, Charles aims to reduce the use of harmful preservatives in food, offering a promising solution for healthier, environmentally-friendly food. Charles is distinguished by his commitment to the scientific community. He has played a key role in organizing several conferences, such as the Colloque étudiant sur la bioéconomie québécoise in 2023. In March 2024, he joined the dynamic team at Innofibre, a college technology transfer center specializing in cellulose product innovation. Here, he puts his expertise into practice by developing automated coating spray techniques. This innovative work, carried out on thermo-molded paper packaging, opens up new prospects in the field of clean, sustainable packaging, positioning Charles as a key player in the ecological transition.

Debate: Energy sobriety imposed or not?

Do you want to dive into the heart of the debate on energy sobriety? Should it be imposed or left to free adoption? Join five graduate students, representing diverse disciplines, for an in-depth exploration of issues related to the energy transition. What are the arguments in favor of imposing energy sobriety? How do they justify the urgency of acting in the face of the climate crisis? Conversely, what are the arguments in favor of individual freedom in this area? How do they highlight the possibilities offered by technological innovation? Expect passionate discussions and innovative ideas that will enrich your understanding of contemporary energy challenges. How will this diversity of disciplines will influence the discussion? What social, economic and environmental aspects of energy sobriety will be addressed? What actions can be considered to respond to these challenges effectively and equitably? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore these crucial questions and participate in an essential debate for the future of energy and our society.