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Eric Villeneuve, P.Eng, B.Eng

Eric Villeneuve's headshot.Research and Development Engineer

Biography

Eric Villeneuve is a Research and Development (R&D) Engineer at ACE, specializing in facility operations, environmental testing and advanced weather simulation techniques. Eric plays a key role in supporting both client testing programs and the continued development of ACE’s environmental testing capabilities. 

In his role, Eric: 

  • Manages day-to-day facility operations and supports the execution of client testing across environmental chambers and vibration labs.  
  • Leads testing activities across a wide range of sectors including automotive, transportation, aerospace, defence, civil engineering, sustainable energy and human performance applications.  
  • Oversees the development and execution of meteorology and precipitation replication testing, ensuring accurate simulation of real-world weather conditions. 
  • Applies advanced experimental techniques such as particle image velocimetry, high-speed imaging and precipitation characterization to support complex environmental research and testing programs.  
  • Contributes to expanding ACE’s environmental simulation capabilities through continuous improvement of testing methods and facility systems.  

Eric brings broad interdisciplinary experience working with clients across multiple industries, allowing him to adapt testing approaches to meet diverse technical requirements and project needs. Specializing in rain characterization, he brings valuable technical knowledge and expertise to both the team and client projects. 

Eric is a licensed member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario, holding a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ontario Tech University.