She has a degree in forest engineering and a PhD in forest sciences, both from Laval University. Since 2009 she has managed research programs on the ecological effects of forest management on ecosystems, and on forest bioenergy value chains. She has authored or co-authored 26 research articles and 4 book chapters related to forest bioenergy at the local, national and international scales. She is also a member of Canada’s national team on IEA-Bioenergy Task 43: Biomass feedstocks for energy markets and Task 40: Sustainable international bioenergy trade. Dr. Thiffault’s latest book Mobilisation of Forest Bioenergy in the Boreal and Temperate Biomes is available now.