Current crises have highlighted the importance of popularizing science. Not only is it important to inspire interest in scientific careers, but it also helps develop critical thinking skills. This is why popularization has been a key program of UNESCO since its inception, as it is an essential aspect of democracy. To ensure that the results of my research are disseminated to the wider public, I give popularization lectures several times a year. I use popular fantasy films and books such as Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings as a way to introduce basic concepts of plasticity, microscopy, and metallurgy to a wider audience. This helps bridge the gap between scientific research and society and promotes a better understanding of the role and impact of scientific research in our daily lives.
My talks received the support from the French Society of Physics (SFP).
February 2022: online conference
Comptoir des Sciences
Lycée Gustave Eiffel (Prépa PSI), Bordeaux (France)
Save the world with materials sciences!
From December 2021: Daily (week: 7h45 / 9h40; week-end: 8h45) podcasts on France Bleu Lorraine-Nord (regional radio) about science
Lorraine des Sciences (Link to the podcasts. In French only.)
Article on Factuel (07/12/2021)
Article on France Bleu Lorraine Nord (21/12/2021)
Article on Factuel (06/01/2022)
October 2021: lecture
Science Day
The mysteries of metal deformation.
October 2021: One-to-one with a researcher
Research in materials science for energy transitions
September 2021: Interview on France Bleu Lorraine-Nord (regional radio) about materials science in energy transition
Circuit Bleu – Côté expert
June 2021: lecture
Collège/Lycée Vauban, Luxembourg-City, Luxembourg
Deformation physics in the Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones.
October 2020:
Researchers in my town
Research in materials science and its jobs (with Dr. N. Gey). Video in French only.
October 2019: lecture
Science Day
The mysteries of materials deformation in the fantasy.
December 2018: lecture
Lycée Fabert, Metz, France
Deformation physics in the Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones.
October 2018: lecture
Science Day
Deformation physics in the Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones.
February 2018: lecture
Lycée de la Communication, Metz, France
Deformation physics in the Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones.
October 2017: lecture
Science en fête
Deformation physics in the Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones.
January 2016: lecture
Université de Lorraine – IUT de Metz – Département MP
Deformation physics in the Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones.
2013–2015: scientific guide
Paul Scherrer Institut (Switzerland)
2012–now: Science Day