Eric Villeneuve, P.Eng, B.Eng

Research and Development Engineer

Biography

As a Research and Development Engineer at ACE, Eric divides his responsibilities between managing facility operations and advancing research initiatives. In his operational role, he ensures the smooth upkeep of the facility and leads client testing within ACE’s environmental chambers and vibration labs. Eric has successfully executed projects across a wide range of sectors, including automotive and transportation, architecture and civil engineering, aerospace and defense, sustainable power generation, and even human physiology and performance. His ability to adapt testing approaches to meet the unique needs of each industry makes him a versatile and trusted resource for ACE’s clients. 

In his development role, Eric focuses on expanding ACE’s testing capabilities and pushing the boundaries of environmental simulation. He manages all of the facility’s testing and research in meteorology and precipitation replication, striving to replicate real-world weather conditions with scientific accuracy. By employing advanced techniques such as particle image velocimetry, high-speed imagery, and precipitation characterization, Eric contributes to groundbreaking research that enhances ACE’s ability to replicate complex and challenging environmental scenarios. 

Eric holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, from Ontario Tech University. He is also a licensed member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario.