Professor Mario Bourgault has held research and teaching positions at Polytechnique Montréal since 1998. Since the beginning of his academic career, he led several research projects related to the management of engineering projects and technological innovation. From 2004 to 2014, he held the Canada Research Chair in Technology Project Management.  Over the past 20 years, Pr Bourgault has gained a rich and diversified experience in conducting research activities with both academic and industrial partners. The vast majority of research projects he has led involved major private and public national organizations. Before becoming a professor-researcher, Pr Bourgault pursued a career as a project engineer in various private and public organizations. He maintains many links with the industry through research projects, expertise and outreach mandates. Since 2017, Pr Bourgault holds the Pomerleau Research Chair in Innovation and Governance of Construction Projects at Polytechnique Montréal.