We solve problems across scales
Crystalline defects, electron microscopies, and nano-/micro-structure characterisation — addressing five major societal challenges through materials science.
Research conducted at LEM3 — Laboratoire d'Étude des Microstructures et de Mécanique des Matériaux, under the supervision of Université de Lorraine / CNRS / Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology.
Elementary plasticity mechanisms and dislocation-interface interactions
Crystalline defects govern how materials deform, harden, and fracture. I study how these defects nucleate, multiply, and interact with interfaces.
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Development and formalization of advanced electron microscopy techniques
To characterize defects inside materials, I develop and formalize new electron microscopy methods: ECCI, on-axis TKD, STEM-in-SEM, and automated large-scale dislocation mapping.
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Composite and functional materials: interfaces, mechanical properties and hydrogen storage
I investigate how interfaces in composite materials control deformation and functional properties, including solid-state hydrogen storage and the role of microstructural features on absorption and desorption kinetics.
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A selection of major research projects I have been involved in, funded by national and European agencies:
MAMIENOVA
Machine learning for micromechanics: a novel approach — Principal Investigator · Budget : 608 k€ · 2022–2026 (48 months)
AddMorePower
Advanced modeling and characterization for power semiconductor materials and technologies — Local PI · Budget : 6 M€ · 2023–2026 (48 months)
H2MX
Effects of structural defects on hydrogen storage in Mg-MAX/MXene nanocomposites — Principal Investigator · Budget : 140 k€ · 2020–2024 (48 months)
SILA
Segregation at Interfaces in Lightweight Alloys towards Tailored Mechanical Properties — Team member · Budget : 684 k€ · 2022–2026 (48 months)
HEIRMAX
Development of High Entropy, Irradiation Resistant MAX phases — Local PI · Budget : 712 k€ · 2024–2027 (48 months)
IMP3D
Improving processing, Microstructures and Performance of 3D printed metals through experimental and modelling investigations assisted by machine learning — Local PI · Budget : 647 k€ · 2025–2029 (48 months)
Other Funders & Partners
LabEx DAMAS
Laboratory of Excellence — Design of Alloy Metals for low-mAss Structures. Institutional partner supporting research in structural metallic materials at Université de Lorraine.
LabEx INTERACTIFS
Laboratory of Excellence — Institutional partner supporting interdisciplinary research.
JEOL (Europe) SAS
Industrial partnership for electron microscopy equipment and technology — supporting ECCI, EBSD, and SEM characterisation capabilities.
ISL
Institut Franco-Allemand de Recherches de Saint-Louis — Franco-German research institute. Collaborative partner for materials behaviour under extreme loading conditions.
Région Grand Est
Regional funding body supporting research and innovation in the Grand Est region.
Interested in collaborating on research?
Whether you are interested in a collaboration, want to discuss a research project, or are looking for expertise in electron microscopy and materials characterization — I would be happy to hear from you.
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