Professor Hany Moustapha, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has received a prestigious Prix du Québec 2025, the highest distinction awarded by the Quebec government in the fields of science and culture. He is the winner of the Lionel-Boulet Award, which recognizes an exceptional career in research and development conducted in collaboration with industry.
This award, which will be presented on November 25 2025 in Quebec City, recognizes the remarkable career of an engineer, researcher, and builder in the Quebec aerospace industry.
A pillar of innovation in aerospace
Before joining ÉTS in 2010, Professor Moustapha spent more than three decades at Pratt and Whitney Canada, where he held various positions, including Director of Technology and Technical Training Programs. In 2011, he was named a Senior Research Fellow at Pratt and Whitney Canada, a rare distinction reserved for a select number of internationally renowned experts.
At ÉTS, he created AéroETS, a unique training and research hub that builds bridges between industry and academia. As co-founder of the Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ) and founder of the Montreal Aerospace Institute (IAM), he played a key role in structuring Quebec’s aerospace innovation network.
He is also a Canadian industrial member of NATO Applied Vehicle Technology (AVT) and sits on numerous boards of directors related to this sector.
An inspiring example
Through his ongoing commitment to applied research, cross-sector collaboration, and inspiring the next generation, Hany Moustapha perfectly embodies the spirit of the Lionel Boulet Award. His career path highlights the positive influence that convergence between the scientific, educational, and industrial fields can have.
More info on https://prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/prix/scientifiques/
