François Tavenas

François Tavenas (September 12 1942 – 13 February 2004) was a Canadian academic.

Born in Bourg-de-Péage, France, he received an engineering degree in civil engineering from INSA in 1963 and a Doctorate with specialization in soil mechanics in 1965 from the Université de Grenoble. In 1968, he moved to Canada to become a lecturer in the Departement of Civil Engineering at Université Laval. A Canadian citizen since July 15, 1971, he became an assistant professor in 1970, an associate professor in 1973, and a professor in 1978. He was the Dean, Faculty of Science and Engineering from 1985 to 1989.

From 1989 to 1990, he was the Vice-Principal (Planning and Computing) at McGill University. From 1990 to 1997, he was the Vice-Principal (Planning and Resources) at McGill University. From 1995 to 1997, he was the Acting Vice-Principal (Macdonald Campus). As well, he was a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics.

In 1997, he was appointed the rector of Université Laval and a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering.

He was the founding rector of the Université du Luxembourg.

In 2004, he was made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec. In 1999, he was made a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. In 2002, he was awarded the Commander's Cross (Komturkreuz) of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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