Simon Laurent is a Lecturer at Le Mans University and a researcher at the Laboratory of Acoustics (LAUM) since 1994. His work bridges signal processing with acoustics and mechanical applications, focusing on innovative solutions for audio systems, biomedical diagnostics, and environmental monitoring. Research Focus: Non-linear systems (electrodynamic loudspeakers), biomedical signals (snoring), sensor arrays (fractional sphere antennae), and impact signal analysis (water droplets on complex liquids) Recent Publications highlight applications in precision livestock farming, adaptive audio systems, and acoustic diagnostics. Key trends span multichannel signal processing , bioacoustic monitoring , and non-linear acoustic modeling . Patents include improved microphone array designs for spatial sound capture. Collaborative work on droplet impact acoustics and mobile sound zones demonstrates interdisciplinary applications.
Pascal Morin serves as a University Professor at Sorbonne University within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He is an active member of the ASIMOV research team at the Intelligent and Robotic Systems Institute (ISIR), located at 4 Place Jussieu in Paris. His office H17 serves as the base for his research activities in advanced robotics and control systems. Professor Morin's research focuses on cutting-edge robotics applications, particularly in unmanned aerial vehicle navigation and control systems. His work spans nonlinear control theory, visual servoing techniques, and micro air vehicle development. Key interests include homography estimation for image stabilization, thermal anemometry for airflow sensing, and obstacle avoidance algorithms for precision robotics. His publications demonstrate consistent innovation in combining theoretical control frameworks with practical robotic implementations. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong thematic continuity in UAV navigation systems, with increasing integration of deep learning techniques since 2020. His work consistently addresses GPS-denied environments and sensor fusion challenges, with notable contributions to thermal-based odometry and visual-inertial navigation systems. The research trajectory shows progression from theoretical control frameworks toward increasingly complex real-world applications including power line inspection and microscopy manipulation. Professor Morin actively collaborates with major aerospace institutions including ONERA and DLR, as evidenced by his participation in the EuRoC challenge. His editorial work on MAV navigation special collections demonstrates leadership in the micro air vehicle research community. While specific grant details aren't provided in the source material, his sustained publication output across multiple high-impact journals indicates successful funding acquisition. As a core member of the ASIMOV team at ISIR, Professor Morin contributes to Sorbonne University's leadership in robotics research. The team maintains strong industry connections through publications in Aerospace Lab and collaborations with organizations like AIAA. Current research directions appear focused on thermal sensor integration for MAVs and nonlinear control solutions for challenging operational environments.
Dr. Juliet Carpenter is a Reader in Housing and Urban Regeneration at Oxford Brookes University and a Research Fellow at the Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) within Kellogg College, University of Oxford . She serves as an Associate Researcher at Triangle (UMR 5206) , with additional affiliations at institutions like the University of British Columbia (Global Research Fellow, 2017-2019). Her work bridges urban studies, sociology, political science , and health & wellbeing , focusing on social sustainability, urban regeneration governance , and participatory democracy through projects like the Street Voice citizens' jury on urban transport and climate policy. Research Themes : Climate action, participatory democracy, urban regeneration, European urban policy, social sustainability. Projects : ENACT 15mC (2023-2026), Social Sustainability and Urban Regeneration Governance (2017-2020), New Challenges on the Urban Periphery (2022), Co-Creation (H2020 RISE, 2017-2022). Funding Sources : European Commission (Horizon 2020), ESRC, AHRC, European Investment Bank, RTPI, Greater London Assembly. Key Publications (2025-2022): Conceptualized urban health adaptation frameworks, transformative social innovations, photovoice methodologies, and co-creation practices in global contexts. Scientific Awards : Marie Curie Global Fellowship Marie Curie Research Fellowship Professional Roles : Serves on international editorial boards ( Urban Research and Practice , Urban Planning , Transactions of AESOP ), peer-reviewer for leading journals.
Aurélien Francillon is a full professor in the Networking and Security Department at EURECOM, France. His research focuses on embedded systems security, software security, and telecom fraud. He holds a PhD from INRIA Grenoble and previously worked as a postdoc at ETH Zurich's System Security Group. Education & Experience: PhD in Computer Science, INRIA Grenoble Postdoctoral Researcher, ETH Zurich (2013-2015) Current Position: Full Professor at EURECOM Research Interests: His work addresses critical challenges in securing embedded systems, firmware analysis, side-channel attacks, and telecom fraud. He pioneers tools like Avatar2 for firmware analysis and explores vulnerabilities in Bluetooth, TLS, and CI/CD systems. His methodologies emphasize reproducibility (BEERR framework) and automation (LibAFL QEMU). Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates with industry partners like Intel Labs, SAP Security Research, and Cisco Talos. His lab leads open-source projects including SymCC, LibAFL, and X-Ray-TLS. Advises over 20 PhD/Master students and postdocs, many now in academia and industry. Awards & Recognition: (No explicit awards listed, but extensive contributions to top-tier security conferences and open-source frameworks.) Grants & Funding: Secures funding through European Research Council grants and industry partnerships for projects on firmware security, IoT vulnerabilities, and CI/CD pipeline integrity.
Johannes Groen is a PostDoc at the NanoImaging Core Facility of the Pasteur Institute , collaborating with the Dynamics of Host-Pathogen Interaction group . His work focuses on advanced cryo-microscopy techniques, particularly correlative light and electron microscopy (CLEM) and soft X-ray tomography (SXT) , to study cellular structures in their natural state without cryo-thinning. He contributes to projects like HORIZON-MSCA-DN CLEXM under PI Jost Enninga, aiming to bridge resolution gaps in multimodal imaging for biomedical applications. His research integrates super-resolution fluorescence imaging with electron and X-ray tomography , enabling nanoscale visualization of host-pathogen interactions and nanomaterial localization. Publications highlight protocols for cryogenic and hybrid sample preparation , 3D SIM-X-ray correlation , and applications in myocardial fibrosis and bacterial nucleoid remodeling . Groen’s methodologies have been tested at synchrotrons like Diamond Light Source and ALBA, emphasizing 70 nm spatial accuracy and 30 nm half-pitch resolution .
Emmanuelle Deleporte is a Professor of Physics at Ecole Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay since 2002, affiliated with the Lumière, Matière et Interfaces (LuMIn) laboratory. She previously worked at Laboratoire Aimé Cotton (2013–2019) and Laboratoire de Photonique Quantique et Moléculaire (2002–2012). Her research spans multi-scale light-matter interactions in semiconductor heterostructures and hybrid halide perovskites for optoelectronics and photovoltaics. PhD in Quantum Physics (1988), Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris (1986–1990) Research Focus: Optical spectroscopy of hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductors, quantum confinement effects, exciton-polariton physics, and synthesis of low-dimensional perovskites. Her work bridges fundamental studies of material properties and applied device development for solar cells and light-emitting technologies. Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize exciton dynamics in 2D perovskites strong coupling regimes in microcavities phonon-electron interactions photovoltaic efficiency optimization photoluminescence tuning via defects synthesis of stable hybrid materials Scientific Leadership: She co-founded the French Halide Perovskites Think Tank (HPERO) and leads the Friedel-Jacquinot federation. She organizes international conferences and summer schools on perovskite materials. Advising: Supervised 15+ PhD students/postdocs, including Hugo Levy-Falk (2020–2023) and Thomas Campos (2019–2022). Her team includes physicists and chemists across multiple laboratories. Grants: Funded by ANR, Labex Charmmmat, IPVF, DGA, and European projects like GOTSOLAR and HYTEC, covering photovoltaics, microcavity lasers, and material synthesis. Labs: Leads research at LuMIn (Ecole Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay) and collaborates with international institutions. Her experimental facilities include UV-Vis-IR spectrometers, spin-coating systems, and cryogenic optical setups.
Julien Bachelier serves as Lecturer in medieval history at the Breton and Celtic Research Center (CRBC, EA 4451), affiliated with the University of Western Brittany. His academic profile centers on Breton historical geography with specialized focus on settlement networks, urban morphology, and maritime exchanges during the medieval period. Administrative responsibilities include Directorship of the IUP Patrimoine program at Quimper and oversight of the Ecclesia publication series at CRBC Editions. Dr. Bachelier's research investigates the formation processes of agglomerated centers in medieval Brittany, emphasizing interdisciplinary methodologies that integrate morphological analysis with textual and archaeological evidence. His work particularly examines coastline dynamics and river-maritime exchange systems, revealing how these factors shaped settlement patterns in Haute-Bretagne from the 11th to 14th centuries. Current projects explore monastic networks, frontier formation, and the spatial organization of medieval Breton communities through rigorous source criticism and spatial analysis techniques. Analysis of his recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrates consistent specialization in medieval Breton urban history, with increasing attention to manuscript studies, monastic economies, and frontier dynamics. His scholarly output reveals methodological innovation through cross-disciplinary source integration, particularly in studies of cartularies, urban morphology, and maritime trade routes. Key thematic trajectories include the role of castles in settlement dynamics, wine production economies, and the formation of political boundaries between Brittany and neighboring principalities. Within the CRBC research framework, Bachelier actively contributes to Axes 2 (De la création au remploi) and 3 (Conscience(s) du maritime), organizing significant academic events including the 2022 study day on Fougères' urban history and 2021 research on Breton coastlines during the early Middle Ages. His leadership in the IUP Patrimoine program underscores commitment to heritage education in western Brittany's academic institutions.
Matthias Beekmann is a CNRS Researcher (Statut: DR CNRS) affiliated with the Laboratoire Interuniversitaire des Systèmes Atmosphériques (LISA), focusing on atmospheric chemistry, air pollution, and environmental modeling. His work bridges satellite observations, ground-based measurements, and advanced chemistry-transport models like CHIMERE. Key Research Areas: Organic carbon fate in atmosphere, large-scale pollution dynamics, oxidant and particulate pollution, and climate-air quality interactions. Modeling Expertise: Specializes in CHIMERE model applications for simulating aerosol transport, ozone pollution, and biomass burning impacts across Europe and globally. Campaigns: Involved in ACROSS, MEGAPOLI, and other international field campaigns analyzing urban and regional pollution episodes. Recent Article Trends: Investigates atmospheric variability in aerosols during the ACROSS campaign (2025), Siberian biomass burning radiative effects (2025), ozone pollution dynamics during the pandemic (2022), and machine learning applications for AOD calibration (2023). Studies span from Siberian wildfires to Mediterranean pollution and Parisian urban air quality. Collaborative Network: Works extensively with teams from Université Paris-Est Créteil, European research institutions, and international climate scientists on topics including wildfire emissions, ammonia trends, and health impacts of particulate matter.
Yannick Bardy is an Associate Professor at the University of Lille , affiliated with the Faculty of Languages, Cultures and Societies and the Department of Roman, Slavic and Oriental Studies . He specializes in the history of Early Modern Japan (Edo period: 1600–1868) , with a focus on socio-religious dynamics, rural structures, and social status hierarchies. Head of the LLCER Japanese Bachelor's degree program President of the Bachelor's jury Head of international mobility initiatives for Japan His research explores intersections of religion, power, and village governance during the Edo period. He teaches courses such as: Master 1 Seminar: Society and religion during the Edo period Master 2 Seminar: Shinto in the pre-modern era Recent publications include analyses of Shinto priesthood networks, family archives, and village community structures. Key themes span religious authority , local socio-political systems , and documentary historiography . He serves as a member of the ULR 4074 - Center for Studies in Civilizations, Languages and Foreign Literature.
Filippo Alberto Edoardo Nuccio Mortarino Majno di Capriglio is a Lecturer (Maître de Conférences) in Pure Mathematics at Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, France. He is actively engaged in research at the intersection of formal mathematics and algebraic number theory, particularly through the Lean theorem prover. His research interests include: Formalized Mathematics Algebraic Number Theory Proof Assistants Lean Theorem Prover Number Theory Functional Analysis The recent publication in CPP 2024 on the formalization of complete discrete valuation rings and local fields reflects a strong trend in using interactive theorem proving to rigorously verify foundational results in algebraic number theory. His work contributes to the growing mathlib4 library, emphasizing correctness and formal verification in advanced mathematics. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided sources. Filippo is actively involved in academic service and education, notably organizing and teaching in the Lean Master’s program in Lyon (2024–2025), as shown by his public teaching repository. He contributes regularly to the Lean 4 and mathlib4 projects on GitHub, demonstrating strong engagement with the formal methods community. There is no mention of research grants in the provided texts. He is associated with the formal mathematics community through GitHub and conference participation (CPP, POPL), contributing to open-source developments in theorem proving and formalized algebra.
David Bertoin is a Research Engineer at Photoroom, focusing on training diffusion models for image editing. He concurrently serves as a part-time Associate Professor at INSA Toulouse, where he teaches and conducts research. Previously, he worked as a Research Scientist at IRT Saint-Exupéry, contributing to the DEEL and ANITI research programs. His research interests center on representation learning, computer vision, and reinforcement learning, with a particular emphasis on improving generalization and robustness in these domains. Bertoin actively participates in academic conferences, presenting work such as Local Feature Swapping at ICLR 2022 and studies on ReLU activation functions at Neurips 2021. His GitHub repositories reflect his engagement in projects like CLOP (Local Feature Swapping) and teaching modules for M2 MAPI3. He maintains an active presence in open-source contributions related to deep learning and reinforcement learning frameworks. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his professional trajectory suggests advanced qualifications in computer science or artificial intelligence. His research outputs span theoretical advancements in neural networks and practical applications in autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and drone technology. Collaborations within ANITI and DEEL highlight his involvement in interdisciplinary AI initiatives.
Veronique Berge-Cherfaoui is a Professor at the University of Technology of Compiègne (UTC), affiliated with the Heudiasyc laboratory (UMR CNRS 7253). She holds leadership roles including Head of the Interacting Robotic Systems (SyRI) team, Scientific Manager of the Intelligent/Autonomous Vehicles platform, and Director of SIVALAB—a joint Renault-UTC-CNRS laboratory. Previously, she led the Real-Time Systems and Embedded Computing (STRIE) department of Computer Engineering until 2021. Her research centers on autonomous vehicle systems , with expertise in multi-sensor fusion , uncertainty management , trajectory planning , and perception integrity . Her Authorization to Direct Research (2009) focused on uncertainty management in sensor fusion, forming the foundation for her work in intelligent transportation systems. Current projects address operational domain integrity monitoring and robust trajectory planning under real-world constraints. Professor Berge-Cherfaoui has supervised 35 doctoral and master’s students, with research spanning: Cooperative human-machine control (MESR/PSA grants) Collaborative perception (Renault/labex MS2T grants) Evidential perception using machine learning (Renault) Dynamic local map fusion (DGA/labex MS2T) Funding sources include Renault, Stellantis, PSA, CNRS, MESR, DGA, and regional grants. She directs SIVALAB and leads the SyRI research team at Heudiasyc, while serving on scientific councils for CNRS’s INS2I institute and CEESAR (European Center for Security Studies and Risk Analysis).
Thomas Jean-Hugh is a Professor and Teacher-Researcher at Le Mans Université , affiliated with the Laboratoire d’Acoustique de l’Université du Mans (LAUM) , a leading research institute in acoustics in France. His role involves both teaching and active research in acoustic imaging, signal processing, and structural acoustics. Education PhD in Acoustics and Signal Processing (exact institution and year not specified in text) Research Interests Thomas Jean-Hugh’s research focuses on acoustic source localization and imaging , particularly through the use of microphone arrays , beamforming , and inverse problem solving . His work spans: Acoustic holography for non-stationary and confined sources UAV acoustic detection and tracking using sparse sensor arrays Vibro-acoustic diagnostics for automotive and naval structures Speech processing in meeting environments using distant microphone arrays Non-destructive testing using acoustic emission and imaging techniques Research Trends His recent publications (2022–2025) reveal a strong focus on machine learning-enhanced acoustic imaging , real-time UAV detection , and robust speech processing . He integrates genetic algorithms , Bayesian regularization , and circular harmonics into acoustic array processing, with applications in autonomous systems , marine biology , and automotive acoustics . Scientific Contributions Over 70 peer-reviewed publications in journals and conferences Active supervision of PhD students and postdocs in acoustics and signal processing Participation in international conferences such as Interspeech , ICSV , GRETSI , and ICA Collaborations & Labs He collaborates extensively within LAUM and with external partners including CNRS , ISCA , and international research groups. His lab work involves experimental acoustics , sensor array design , and real-time signal processing .
Stéphane Angles is a Professor of Geography at the University of Lorraine's Faculty of Human and Social Sciences (SHS) in Nancy, where he has served since 2017 after 17 years as a Lecturer at Paris Diderot University. His academic journey spans over three decades with continuous engagement in Mediterranean agricultural geography, landscape studies, and territorial development. His educational foundation includes: 1989: Agrégation in Geography 1997: Doctorate from Michel de Montaigne University – Bordeaux III (Thesis: The olive tree in Andalusia. Geographical study of a traditional Mediterranean culture ) 2016: Habilitation to Supervise Research from Paris 13 University (Scientific volume: Olive growing, olive systems and Mediterranean territories: from the sector to the landscape ) Angles' research centers on agricultural landscapes in Mediterranean environments , specializing in olive growing and viticulture dynamics, territorial identity construction, and agro-ecological transitions. His work integrates cultural heritage processes with contemporary challenges like desertification and sustainable development, focusing on Spain, Mediterranean France, and the broader Basin. Key methodologies include landscape analysis, territorial diagnostics, and socio-spatial modeling of agricultural systems. His recent publications (2021-2025) reveal consistent thematic focus on Mediterranean agri-food systems, particularly the interplay between traditional practices (olive/vine cultivation), landscape evolution, and territorial governance. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining historical analysis, spatial planning, and community engagement in addressing food sovereignty and cultural heritage preservation. Scientific recognition: No formal awards or fellowships documented in source materials Angles actively mentors emerging scholars and secures competitive research funding. He currently co-supervises Jimmy Bourret's PhD thesis on global palm/olive oil geopolitics and previously directed 13 Master's territorial diagnoses (2010-2017). His grant portfolio includes ANR-funded projects (PATERMED), European initiatives (OLIVE4ALL under JPI Cultural Heritage), and regional programs (ABIOTERRE, CAETERA), reflecting sustained leadership in Mediterranean agricultural studies. As a core member of the LOTERR laboratory and associate of UMR 7303 TELEMME, Angles collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on Mediterranean landscape transitions. His group integrates remote sensing, field surveys, and policy analysis to address challenges in viticulture revival (Lorraine), olive heritage conservation, and territorial food system development across Mediterranean contexts.
Ines G. Županov is a distinguished historian and Research Director at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), serving as co-director of the Center for Indian and South Asian Studies (CEIAS) at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS) in Paris. She has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Tokyo University. Her academic career spans teaching appointments at Jawaharlal Nehru University (Delhi), University of California at Berkeley, and EHESS where she teaches courses on colonial history, connected histories, and South Asian religious missions. Dr. Županov's research focuses on the complex interplay between religious missions, colonial power structures, and cultural exchange in early modern South Asia. Her work examines Jesuit missions within the Portuguese Empire, exploring how knowledge systems, religious practices, and power dynamics intersected during the 16th-18th centuries. She investigates themes of Orientalism, translation practices, medical knowledge transfer, and the construction of religious identities in colonial contexts. Her scholarship reveals how missionary encounters created spaces for both conflict and creative adaptation between European and South Asian knowledge systems. Analysis of her recent publications shows a consistent focus on the material dimensions of religious missions, particularly how objects, texts, and bodily practices served as sites of cultural negotiation. Her work demonstrates how Jesuit missionaries engaged with local knowledge systems while simultaneously attempting to reshape them. A recurring theme is the tension between missionary universalism and local particularities, especially regarding religious conversion, healing practices, and botanical knowledge. Her scholarship bridges religious studies, colonial history, and postcolonial theory to offer nuanced understandings of cross-cultural encounters. Throughout her career, Dr. Županov has coordinated significant research initiatives including the thematic workshop 'Histoires de soi, histoires des autres' (2014-2018), the research team 'Cultures et constructions historiques dans l'Asie du Sud' (2010-2013), and 'Guérison, remèdes et pratiques de santé' (2006-2009). Her leadership extends to editorial roles for major publications including the Oxford Handbook of the Jesuits and the journal SAMAJ (South Asia Multidisciplinary Academic Journal). Based at CEIAS, Dr. Županov works within a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment that brings together specialists in anthropology, demography, geography, history, literature, linguistics, philosophy, political science, religious studies, and sociology. The center's research approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of South Asian societies with broader global processes, aligning perfectly with Dr. Županov's expertise in transnational religious and cultural exchanges during the early modern period.
