Patrice completed his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Université Laval under the direction of André Bégin-Drolet. He has been working on the operation of wind turbines in cold climates for nearly 9 years where he had the chance to contribute to the development of an ice detection device. He has authored and co-authored over 15 scientific publications. He is a very inquisitive person that loves to learn and understand the why and the how of the everyday phenomena. He is passionate about football, skiing, snowshoeing and trekking.