Joannie Martin

Joannie Martin is a researcher at the Robert-Sauvé Research Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (IRSST) and an Associate Professor at the School of Public Health of the Université de Montréal. Her research focuses on the analysis, characterization, and quantification of mineral fibres and particles that may pose risks to workers’ health, particularly asbestos and crystalline silica.

Since joining the IRSST in 2012, she has developed recognized expertise in the application of advanced analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and electron microscopy. She also serves as a scientific expert on several provincial and federal committees and working groups involved in occupational exposure assessment and the implementation of occupational health standards.

In addition, she actively contributes to the development of international standards as a member of several technical committees of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International. Her work within these committees focuses on silica, asbestos, and other airborne particles encountered in occupational environments.