Advanced Manufacturing Optimization Laboratory

Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Aerospace Engineering
at the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Montreal, QC, Canada

Toward Aerospace and Beyond!

The goal of LOPFA is to optimize various manufacturing processes (induction, hydroforming, brazing, etc.) in order to manufacture robust components for applications in the aerospace and energy sectors.

LOPFA Is Recruiting

Why?

For a sustainable society, we believe it is necessary to constantly challenge established standards.

How?

Our laboratory stands out through its stimulating industrial projects, state-of-the-art equipment, and expertise in materials science and engineering.

What?

We train highly qualified personnel.

active students
(more than 220 since 2006)

research projects

$M+

annual research budget

scientific publications

Our Values

Rigor

We believe that the quality of a project is measured by the precision of its methods, the reliability of its results, and the integrity of the scientific work.

Pragmatism

We ground our research in real-world applications and collaborate with our partners to provide practical solutions to today’s industrial challenges, with the ambition of contributing to a more responsible and resilient future.

Innovation

We foster a culture of questioning established standards in order to propose new ones and imagine original solutions.

Teamwork

Strong results rarely come from a single mind. Our projects progress through collaboration among many people with diverse qualifications and expertise.

Responsibility

Publications

Smart and circular manufacturing systems and processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

🛠️ How can I access LOPFA’s equipment and expertise?

Please contact directly the professor responsible for the equipment and/or expertise you are interested in.

🎓 How do I apply for an internship, master’s degree, or PhD?

To join LOPFA as an intern, master’s student, or PhD student, simply submit your application directly to the professors whose research activities match your interests. You can find their contact information by clicking here.

If projects are available during the period you are seeking and your profile matches the requirements, we will contact you to discuss potential opportunities.

🤝 I belong to a visible minority group; is there a place for me at LOPFA?

Yes, absolutely. LOPFA is firmly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Regardless of your background, gender, disability status, or personal journey, your application is welcome. We value the richness of diverse perspectives and experiences, and we ensure that all applications are reviewed with the same level of care and consideration.

✈️ What administrative steps are required to come to LOPFA for an internship?

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, this page provides information about the steps you may need to take.

If you are an international student, please visit the Research Internship page on the ÉTS website for detailed information about the procedures applicable to internships lasting fewer than or more than 120 days.

Please note that once your internship agreement has been confirmed, you will receive an email summarizing the steps you need to complete.

🏠 How can I find housing in Montreal?

ÉTS offers student residences located in the heart of Montreal. Rooms and apartments are assigned based on availability, with priority given to full-time students.

Other external platforms, such as Facebook groups dedicated to short-term or long-term housing searches, Kijiji, Student.com, or Erasmus Play, may also be helpful in finding accommodation.

Our Laboratory in Pictures

Every month, LOPFA holds a photo contest, and every member is invited to participate. Every six months, a vote is held to select the photo that wins the LOPFA Special Prize.

Here are the winning photos from the biannual contests:

09. Mathias Bollinger - Avril 26 — **Meteorite entering the atmosphere**
Mathias Bollinger
April 2026

06. Shamim Pourrahimi Seyghalani - Oct 24 — **Layers in Focus** –
**Confocal Microscopy of an Additive Manufactured Lattice**
Shamim Pourrahimi Seyghalani
October 2024

03 . Julien Milanese - Juin 23 — **Ti64 Powder Particle**
Julien Milanese
June 2023

**Seeing the Dragon –**
**An Artistic Interpretation of EBSD**
Majid Yazdaniesmaeilabad
December 2025

05. Julien Milanese - Avril 24 — **Thunderstorm**
Julien Milanese
April 2024

02. Yann Austernaud - Nov 22 — **GND on BC + IPF map**
Yann Austernaud
November 2022

07. Yann Austernaud - Fév 25 — GND Galloping Necessary Dislocation
(find the horse)
Yann Austernaud
February 2025

04. Ewann Gautier - Oct 23 — **Dark Side of the Moon**
Ewann Gautier
October 2023

01. Mohsen - Avril 22 — **Parent Austenite Grain Reconstruction**
Mohsen Mokhtabad-Amrei
April 2022

View the archives of the monthly photo contests