Fabrice Francès

Fabrice Francès is a Professor at the French Civil Aviation University (ENAC) in the Department of Design and Analysis of Critical Systems (DISC). He serves as both a teacher and researcher, contributing significantly to the fields of embedded networks and avionics systems.

His research focuses on performance analysis of on-board avionics networks for civil, military and space sectors, with particular expertise in AFDX, Network Calculus, and SpaceWire technologies. Professor Francès has developed innovative approaches for timing analysis, network scheduling, and reliability optimization in safety-critical communication systems.

His recent publications (2021-2023) demonstrate continued research productivity, with work on Priority Switching Scheduler, RELIABLE frame replication/elimination techniques, and FactoRing asynchronous TSN-compliant networks. These publications reflect his evolving research trajectory from traditional avionics networks toward next-generation Time-Sensitive Networking solutions applicable to both aerospace and industrial automation domains.

As an educator, Professor Francès teaches across multiple levels:

• Core courses: Algorithms and Programming, Object-oriented Design and Programming, Real-time Systems/Networks
• Elective modules: Functional and Logical Languages, Introduction to AI through game programming, Embedded Command/Control Systems

His teaching directly complements his research, providing students with both theoretical foundations and practical applications in critical systems development.