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Olivier Tougait is a Professor at the Chemistry, materials and processes for sustainable nuclear power (CIMEND) department within the Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide (UCCS) at Université Lille . He specializes in solid-state chemistry, nuclear materials, and actinide-based compounds, with a focus on understanding fuel cycle processes for nuclear energy. Academic Background: PhD in Chemistry (1998, Université de Rennes1), Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University (1998-2000). Career: Lecturer at Rennes1 (2000-2014), now Professor at UCCS since 2014. Collaborations include the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) , Orano , and Framatome . Research Interests: Actinide-based intermetallic compounds Phase diagrams of nuclear materials Magnetocaloric properties Fuel cycle process optimization Synthesis and thermodynamic behavior of uranium alloys Collaborative industrial nuclear R&D Publications since 2012 focus on: Uranium-molybdenum fuel characterization Germanium/Aluminum substitution in actinide systems Thermal stability of uranyl peroxide nanoclusters Crystallographic analysis of heavy-fermion materials Labs: Directs the joint research laboratories LR4CU and LRC PUMA, which collaborate with Orano and Framatome on nuclear fuel cycle innovations.

• Solid-state chemistry
• Nuclear materials
• Actinide-based intermetallic compounds
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Sébastien Allain is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Lorraine . His academic work focuses on materials science, particularly in metallurgy and computational materials modeling. Contact: sebastien.allain@mines-nancy.univ-lorraine.fr

• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Materials Engineering
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Jean-Daniel Penot is a Researcher at CESI's Research and Innovation Department , with expertise in additive manufacturing, materials science, and industrial integration. His work bridges advanced manufacturing technologies with environmental sustainability and educational innovation. Doctorate in Materials Physics (2010) Engineering Degree in Physics (2007) Research Master in Optoelectronics (2007) Penot's research spans Additive Manufacturing and its applications in automotive, nuclear, and construction sectors. He focuses on Laser-Material Interaction , Machine Learning for process optimization, and Sustainable Engineering through life cycle assessments and geopolymer applications. His recent publications emphasize BIM , AM Modular Plants , and Defect Analysis in 3D-printed metals. Penot leads France Additive initiatives and contributes to International Standards as a board member. Penot supervises PhD students including Maryam Houhou and Amal Khabouchi , with a focus on Industrial Security and Energy Transitions . His projects integrate Thermal Comfort , Ultrasonic Inspection , and Quality Assurance in additive manufacturing systems.

• Additive Manufacturing
• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
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Professor Abdesselam Dahoun is affiliated with the Materials Department at Mines Nancy, Univ Lorraine . Contact: +33 (0)3.72.74.49.25 | abdesselam.dahoun@mines-nancy.univ-lorraine.fr | LinkedIn Profile . Research interests center on Materials Science and Engineering , with emphasis on advanced materials development, industrial applications, and materials engineering principles.

• Materials Science
• Engineering
• Metallurgy
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Alain EHRLACHER is a Professor and Research Director at the Navier Laboratory, part of École des Ponts ParisTech (ENPC). He holds a Doctorat d’Etat from the University of Paris VI (1985) and has been active in research since 1978. His primary affiliations include the Mechanical and Materials Engineering department, focusing on interdisciplinary research in mechanics, materials science, and civil engineering. Education: Graduate of École Polytechnique and École nationale des ponts et chaussées. Completed Doctorat d’Etat in 1985 at University of Paris VI. Research Interests: Fracture mechanics and material failure analysis. Concrete technology and durability (e.g., alkali-silica reaction, thermal behavior). Thermal analysis of materials under extreme conditions. Computational modeling of grain growth and microstructural evolution. Mechanical behavior of composites and laminated materials. Key Contributions: Pioneered studies on alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in concrete, integrating fracture mechanics and poromechanics. Developed models for grain growth kinetics using Bayesian techniques and thermomechanical principles. Advanced computational methods for simulating coiling processes and structural fatigue in engineering systems. Lab & Affiliations: Active researcher at the Navier Laboratory, a leading center for mechanics and civil engineering research in France.

• Mechanics
• Materials Science
• Civil Engineering
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Alexandre LEGRIS is a Professor at the University of Lille within Polytech'Lille, conducting research in the Materials and Transformations Unit (UMR 8207 CNRS). He is a core member of the Physical Metallurgy and Materials Engineering research team, focusing on computational modeling of phase transformations in metallic alloys subjected to irradiation. His work has significant applications in nuclear materials science, particularly for nuclear reactor components and fuel cladding systems. LEGRIS specializes in crystallography, corrosion mechanisms, and phase transformations in metallic systems. His research employs advanced computational techniques including phase-field modeling, atomic-scale simulations, and multiscale approaches to understand radiation damage mechanisms in structural materials. His expertise spans zirconium alloys for nuclear applications, advanced steels, and oxide dispersion strengthened materials. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding irradiation effects in nuclear materials, with recent work focusing on zirconium growth mechanisms, radiation-induced segregation, and dislocation behavior under irradiation. The research spans fundamental atomic-scale phenomena to engineering-scale applications in nuclear systems. Modeling radiation damage in zirconium alloys for nuclear fuel cladding Phase transformations in advanced steels under irradiation Computational prediction of microstructure evolution in nuclear materials Development of models for radiation-induced segregation and defect clustering LEGRIS has supervised numerous doctoral students whose research has advanced understanding of irradiation effects in nuclear materials. His students have investigated topics including ODS steels for fourth-generation reactors, thermomechanical treatments of austenitic steels, and additive manufacturing of radiation-resistant materials. Many of his former students have secured positions in industry and research institutions specializing in nuclear materials. He collaborates extensively with researchers at the national and international level, particularly on nuclear materials projects involving CNRS, CEA, and international nuclear research organizations. His work contributes to the development of advanced materials for next-generation nuclear energy systems.

• Physical Metallurgy
• Materials Engineering
• Phase Transformations
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Sophie Le Gallet is an Associate Professor and researcher at the University of Burgundy, specializing in metallurgical processes, sustainability, and materials science. She is affiliated with the Metallurgical Processes, Sustainability, Materials department and maintains her office in the Mirande building, wing C, office C414. Her primary research focus centers on SPS (Spark Plasma Sintering) techniques, which represents a significant advancement in materials processing methodology. Dr. Le Gallet's work contributes to the development of sustainable materials processing approaches that balance industrial requirements with environmental considerations. As an active researcher and educator, she bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications in materials engineering, contributing to both academic instruction and research innovation within her department.

• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Sintering
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Abdelali OUDRISS is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics , La Rochelle University , France, and a member of the LaSIE UMR CNRS 7356 laboratory. He co-leads the Professional Bachelor for Optician program and serves as a teaching coordinator between La Rochelle University and EIGSI engineering school . Research Focus: Microstructure-electrochemistry coupling, hydrogen diffusion/trapping in metals, hydrogen embrittlement, and corrosion-fatigue interactions. Key Contributions: Mechanistic studies on hydrogen adsorption in nickel single crystals, modeling of hydrogen-assisted fracture, and characterization of archaeological iron alloys. Publications span Materials Characterization , Corrosion Science , and Acta Materialia , addressing hydrogen behavior in steels, nickel, and titanium alloys. His work emphasizes multi-scale analysis and experimental-numerical hybrid approaches. Administrative Roles: Secretary of SF2M West section, LaSIE council member, and teaching committee member. Techniques: EBSD, nanoindentation, thermal desorption spectroscopy, and finite element modeling.

• Hydrogen diffusion and trapping
• Corrosion kinetics and passivation
• Hydrogen embrittlement
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Fatma ABID is a Lecturer and researcher at CESI Lyon, affiliated with the Engineering and Numerical Tools Research team. She holds a PhD in Mechanics from INSA Rouen (2019) and an Electromechanical Engineering degree from ENIS, Tunisia (2016). Her research focuses on materials integration, uncertainty quantification, and reliability optimization of structures, particularly involving shape memory alloys (SMAs) and micro-actuators. Education: Doctor of Mechanics, INSA Rouen, 2019 Electromechanical Engineer, ENIS (Tunisia), 2016 Research Interests: Reliability-based design optimization Uncertainty analysis in structural systems Finite element modeling of materials Application of meta-modeling and surrogate methods Her publications emphasize robust design methodologies for SMA actuators and structures, leveraging polynomial chaos expansions and numerical modeling under perturbations. She has contributed to automotive suspension systems and MEMS technologies through advanced optimization frameworks. Grants & Awards: No awards listed. Advising: No formal advisees listed. Labs/Teams: Member of CESI's Engineering and Numerical Tools Research group.

• Materials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Structural Optimization
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Professor Jean-Bernard VOGT is affiliated with the Materials and Transformations Unit (UMET - CNRS UMR 8207) at the University of Lille. His research focuses on the mechanical behavior of advanced steels under extreme conditions, including fatigue damage , cyclic plasticity mechanisms , and liquid metal embrittlement in nuclear reactor environments. Key collaborations include Centrale Lille Institute and interdisciplinary nuclear projects Team leadership in Physical Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Research Interests : Specializes in microstructure-fatigue interactions , corrosion-mechanical synergy , and high-strain metallurgical analysis . Investigates hydrogen embrittlement , liquid metal-assisted fracture , and advanced characterization techniques (EBSD, ToF-SIMS, OIM). Publication Trends : Recent work emphasizes nuclear reactor materials (Lead-Bismuth Eutectic interactions), pearlitic steel fatigue , and protective coatings against corrosion. Uses multi-scale microscopy for damage mechanism visualization. Thesis Supervision : Co-directed 15+ theses on topics ranging from zinc coating corrosion to martensitic steel fatigue , with students now working at Thyssenkrupp, Villares Metals, and Nexans.

• Physical Metallurgy
• Materials Engineering
• Cyclic Plasticity Mechanisms
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Gérard Bernhart is a Professor at IMT Mines Albi (National School of Mines of Albi-Carmaux), where he is a member of the Composite Materials and Structures group (MSC). He serves as Director of Corporate and Alumni Relations at the institution and maintains active research and teaching responsibilities in the field of composite materials and superplastic forming. His research interests focus on composite process engineering, including thermo-compression and inflation forming using specialized equipment like the EDyCO pilot and lamp forming systems. He investigates multifunctional composite materials with mechanical, shielding, thermal, and electromagnetic properties, working with innovative fibers like basalt and carbon nanotube mats. His work extends to polymerization kinetics of thermosetting composites, recycling of composite materials, welding of thermoplastic composites, and superplastic forming of metal sheets. Professor Bernhart teaches courses in continuous media mechanics, elasticity, RdM, and behavior and modeling of composite materials across various training programs. His research output includes 174 scientific contributions spanning two decades, with recent publications demonstrating continued activity in composite materials science and engineering. His work shows strong connections between theoretical modeling, experimental validation, and industrial applications, particularly in aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors. He contributes significantly to the academic community as a member of the International Advisory Board of the ICSAM conference series (International Conference on Superplasticity of Advanced Materials) and the International Board of the EuroSPF conference series (European Conference on Superplasticity).

• Composite Materials
• Polymerization Kinetics
• Thermoplastic Composites
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Grégoire Chabrol is a Lecturer and Team Leader of the Photonics Instrumentation and Processes (IPP) team at the ICube Laboratory, part of Télécom Physique Strasbourg (University of Strasbourg). He concurrently serves as Head of the Energy Department and Research Coordinator at ECAM Strasbourg-Europe Engineering School. His expertise spans laser micro-machining, optical diffractive elements, and materials characterization. Education & Positions: 2011–Present: Head of Energy Department & Research Coordinator, ECAM Strasbourg-Europe 2009–2011: Postdoctoral Researcher at the Laser and Materials Processing Group (LPRC), University of Manchester, UK Teaching: Teaches material properties (metals, ceramics, polymers), metallurgy, materials resistance at ECAM. Previously taught C++ programming and electronics at the University of Manchester. Research Interests: Focuses on optical diffractive element fabrication via ultra-short pulsed laser ablation and photonic jet-based 3D structuring. Prior work involved optical characterization of III-V nitride light-emitting structures and laser micro-machining for Oxford Laser Ltd. Skills include time-resolved spectroscopy, photoluminescence, and scanning electron microscopy. Labs & Collaborations: Leads projects in innovative optical components, microsphere-assisted microscopy, and surgical procedure guidance. Collaborates through Labcom LaserSurf and ERC initiatives.

• Laser Processing
• Optical Engineering
• Photonics
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Sébastien Chevalier is a University Professor at the University of Burgundy, affiliated with the Institut Carnot de Bourgogne (ICB) laboratory. He serves as Deputy Director of the ICB laboratory since January 2017 and leads research in the Department of Metallurgical Processes, Sustainability, and Materials (PMDM). His educational background includes a doctoral thesis completed in October 1998 at the University of Burgundy on the durability of metallic materials at high temperatures, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Clausthal University of Technology in Germany. He was appointed Lecturer at ESIREM in 1999. Professor Chevalier's research focuses on high-temperature materials behavior, particularly: Study of degradation of metallic materials in aggressive atmospheres at high temperature Understanding mechanisms of corrosion at high temperature using advanced techniques like in-situ DRX, TEM, XPS, SIMS, SEM Application of protective surface treatments against high-temperature corrosion Aging and durability under complex atmospheres including H 2 O vapor, S 2 , H 2 S, and Cl 2 Development of metallic materials for energy production and sustainable development Study of aging of metallic materials produced by additive manufacturing His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on high-temperature corrosion mechanisms, protective coatings development, and materials for energy applications. His work often employs advanced characterization techniques including isotopic labeling to understand oxide layer growth mechanisms. Professor Chevalier has received recognition through: 106 publications in A-ranked journals 20 other publications 14 works He has supervised 16 PhD theses and participated in 59 Thesis and HDR Juries. His research collaborations include 22 research collaboration contracts and 4 ANRS projects. He has presented his work extensively with 91 international conferences, 51 national conferences, and 18 other conferences/popularization events. Professor Chevalier has held leadership positions including Head of the M4OxE team and Director of the PMDM department before becoming Deputy Director of the ICB laboratory.

• High-Temperature Corrosion
• Metallic Materials
• Surface Engineering
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Cécile Langlade is a Professor at the University of Technology of Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM) in the Department of Metallurgical Processes, Sustainability, and Materials. She holds position CNU Section 28 and works from Office S207 in Pavilion S at the Sévenans campus. Dr. Langlade's educational background includes: Engineer from the Ecole Centrale de Lyon (1990) Doctor of Materials Sciences from the Ecole Centrale de Lyon (1993) HDR (1998) Her research interests focus on metallurgical processes, sustainable materials development, and materials engineering. With expertise spanning both theoretical and applied aspects of materials science, her work bridges the gap between fundamental research and industrial applications in metal processing and sustainable materials development. Her departmental affiliation with Metallurgical Processes, Sustainability, and Materials indicates a strong commitment to environmentally conscious materials engineering approaches. Professor Langlade has international experience with research stays in Munich, Germany (1990-1992) and Pennstate, USA (1994), contributing to her global perspective on materials science research. Her academic career progression includes: Lecturer at the Ecole Centrale de Lyon (1994-2005) University Professor at UTBM since approximately 2005

• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Sustainable Materials Engineering
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Sandrine Tusseau-Nenez is a Research Engineer and Head of the X-ray diffraction platform (DIFFRAX) at École Polytechnique's Department of Physics, within the Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory. With a PhD in Chemistry and Physics from the University of Dijon, she has developed extensive expertise in materials characterization, particularly X-ray diffraction techniques for both polycrystalline and thin film materials. Member of the PANalytical Users Club office since 2010 Member of the Reciproqs professional network Member of the French crystallography association Competent person in radiation protection since 2005 Her educational background includes a Professional License in Materials Analysis from Paris-Diderot University and specialized courses at CNAM-entreprises, focusing on metallurgy, metallography, and X-ray diffraction. Her technical expertise spans X-ray diffraction, thermodynamic analyses (ATD-ATG, DSC), material characterizations (SEM-EDX, BET), and phase diagram calculations using the Calphad method. Dr. Tusseau-Nenez's research focuses on applications of powder diffraction techniques for analyzing materials microstructure, with recent expansion into XRD thin film analysis. Her publication record shows consistent output across materials science, nuclear physics, and chemistry, with particular emphasis on uranium carbide targets for radioactive beam production, cement chemistry, and nanomaterials characterization. The analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach connecting materials characterization with applications in nuclear physics, energy production, and civil engineering. 64 total publications with 874 citations Research spanning nuclear target materials, cement chemistry, and nanomaterials Active collaboration across physics, chemistry, and engineering disciplines As a research supervisor, she has co-supervised multiple PhD theses and numerous internships, demonstrating her commitment to training the next generation of materials scientists. Her leadership of the DIFFRAX platform provides critical characterization capabilities for researchers across École Polytechnique and collaborating institutions.

• Materials Science
• Solid-state Chemistry
• Thermodynamics
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