Laurent Ferres, age 42, is a structural mechanics engineer and head of materials platforms for IRT Saint Exupéry and the Bordeaux site. As Laurent explains, “our aim is to make the French R&D system more fluid”. Can you tell us about your career? I studied in Perpignan, where I’m from, followed by Montpellier and Aix[…]
Olivier Liandrat, age 30, is a computer science engineer specialising in image processing and machine learning. He is seconded to IRT Saint Exupéry by the SME Reuniwatt. From solar rays with photovoltaic to laser beams with optical communications, Olivier keeps his head in the clouds! Can you tell us about your career? I did an[…]
On 4th February 2019, Romain DUPUIS has defended his thesis. Awarded by the University of Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier, his work was supervised by both CERFACS, MEGEP doctoral school, and IRT Saint Exupéry.The high quality and the relevance of Romain thesis contributed to get significant results as a part of MDA-MDO project. THESIS SUBJECT “Surrogate Models Coupled with Machine Learning to[…]
On 25th january 2019, Alexandre Marie has defended his thesis. Awarded by the University of Toulouse, his work was supervised by Laplace/PPRIME, the MEGEP doctoral school, and IRT Saint Exupéry. Alexandre published his thesis, in the framework of the SOCOOL project (SOlutions for COOLing). THESIS SUBJECT “Heat and mass transfer control and intensification by means of capillary forces : conception and[…]
On 22nd january 2019, Caroline Gaya has defended her thesis. Awarded by the University of Picardie Jules Verne, her work was supervised by both LRCS Amiens (UMR CNRS/UPJV 7314), the STS doctoral school (UPJV), and IRT Saint Exupéry.The high quality and the relevance of Caroline’s thesis contributed to get significant results as a part of CELIA project. THESIS SUBJECT “Toward lithium-air batteries for[…]
Laura Fourgeaud, 29, is a research engineer specialising in fluids and two-phase technology. Laura, who was seconded to IRT Saint Exupéry at 80% by Airbus Defence and Space, is passionate about the experimental approach and the links between basic research and industry. Can you tell us about your career? I’m from the Chamonix Valley and[…]
On 29th december 2018, Nicolas Bello has defended his thesis. Awarded by the University of Toulouse, his work was supervised by CEMES, CNRS (CEMES/CNRS/UT3 Paul Sabatier), the Science de la Matière doctoral school, and IRT Saint Exupéry. THESIS SUBJECT “Long-term thermal ageing effect on two Al-Cu-(Li) aluminum alloys” About his thesis The main objective of this work has been conducted[…]
December 5-6th 2018, IRT Saint Exupéry was present on AEROMART, the international business convention for the Aerospace industries that took place in Toulouse at the Parc des Expositions. Co-organized by AD’OCC (Agence de Développement Économique de la Région Occitanie/ Pyrénées-Méditerranée) and the CCI31 (Chambre de Commerce et de l’Industrie de Toulouse) the 12th edition of Aeromart that reunited more than 1300 companies[…]
On 3rd december 2018, Marie Laveissiere has defended her thesis. Awarded by the University of Toulouse, her work was supervised by both CIRIMAT laboratory (CNRS/UT3 Paul Sabatier/INP), the Science de la Matière doctoral school, and IRT Saint Exupéry.The high quality and the relevance of Marie’s thesis contributed to get significant results as a part of SURFINNOV project. THESIS SUBJECT “Elaboration and characterization of coatings prepared[…]
On October 30th and 31st, IRT Saint Exupéry took part of the 4th edition of ITHEC, the International Conference & Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites in Bremen, Germany. Composites are now unmissable in most sectors thanks to their properties, but there’re still some challenges like costs and lead times for high volume production to undertake. This international event gathered[…]