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Laurie Calvet: From transistors to bio-inspired nanotechnology

… and Nanotechnology (C2N – Univ. Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Univ. de Paris) and specialises in physics of devices. Her … academic education in her native country. After completing a degree in Applied Physics at the University of … “Ribosomes are the ultimate nanomachines! They measure 40 nanometres and make all the proteins, whereas our …

Published on: Thu 09/09/2021 - 10:20

Céline Masclaux-Daubresse: How autophagy in plants helps them adapt to climate stress

… self-digestion) in plant metabolism during the process of leaf senescence. Autophagy helps plants adapt to climate … recycling and cellular cleansing. Céline Masclaux-Daubresse developed a keen interest in plant metabolism from 1986 … is involved in the cleaning of damaged cells, their survival and cellular homeostasis. She has then looked at …

Published on: Thu 23/09/2021 - 16:01

Franck Richecoeur: Fanning the Flame of Engineering Research

… Richecoeur is an assistant professor at the Macroscopic Molecular Energy and Combustion Laboratory (EM2C - Université … several engineering science disciplines, in which applied developments enrich basic knowledge.  During his first year … and the computational power of computers to process measurements in real time to develop a digital simulation that …

Published on: Thu 09/12/2021 - 09:31

Beef has not had the last word

… eco-friendly alternatives such as chicken, pork and vegetable substitutes. To implement this idea, there is an initiative that is growing in popularity … from the SADAPT laboratory and their colleagues are not so sure of this. They believe that sustainable development must …

Published on: Thu 06/01/2022 - 17:03

Rémi Métivier: The beauty of molecules

… Univ. Paris-Saclay, ENS Paris-Saclay, CNRS) . He uses the understanding of fundamental physical phenomena to create and … whose behaviour is modified by mechanical stimulation (pressure, friction). There are also many potential uses as … community. In 2014, he obtained his ‘Habilitation à diriger des recherches’ (authorisation to direct the …

Published on: Fri 14/01/2022 - 14:18

François Robinet: Shedding light on the links between media discourse, republican institutions and political crises in Africa

… Africa Researcher portraits Research François Robinet is a lecturer in contemporary history and a researcher at the … (CHCSC – Univ. Paris-Saclay, UVSQ) . His career has been dedicated to studying the Rwandan genocide in 1994 and … on his thesis, ' Silences et récits. Les médias français à l’épreuve des conflits africains (1994-2015) ' (Silences …

Published on: Fri 18/02/2022 - 10:56

Stéphane Bazot: understanding the ecology of the plant-soil system

… Stéphane Bazot: understanding the ecology of the plant-soil system Stéphane … system Researcher portraits Research Stéphane Bazot is a lecturer working at the Ecology, Evolution and Systematics … success – tulips,” says the lecturer. It was therefore not surprising that once he had completed his scientific …

Published on: Fri 24/06/2022 - 10:35

Catherine Berrier: from the construction to the transmission of knowledge

… Berrier: from the construction to the transmission of knowledge Catherine Berrier: from the construction to the … Berrier is a professor of biology at Université Paris-Saclay and is responsible for the 1st-year of the Master’s degree Teaching, Education and Training Professions (MEEF), …

Published on: Wed 25/01/2023 - 10:40

David Planchard: revolutionising targeted therapies for lung cancer

… Genetic Adaptation to Kinase Inhibitors team within the Molecular Predictors and New Targets in Oncology unit (PMNCO - … Roussy). As both a researcher and a doctor, he dedicates his expertise to characterising the genetic … bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli. The EGFR is found on the surface of tumour cells and functions by sending a growth …

Published on: Sat 05/10/2024 - 08:00

Our inspiring stories No. 2: Alumni astrobiologists and explorers of (extra)terrestrial worlds

… the stage at the Rousseau Theatre at CentraleSupélec in Gif-sur-Yvette, two speakers took turns to talk about their careers and research, in front of an audience of students and curious attendees who were quickly fascinated with … est issu de L'Édition n°25 . L'intégralité du journal est à découvrir ici en version numérique . Pour découvrir …

Published on: Fri 14/03/2025 - 10:48

Loïc Bertrand: Revealing previously unseen heritage knowledge through micro-imaging

… Loïc Bertrand: Revealing previously unseen heritage knowledge through micro-imaging Loïc Bertrand: Revealing … Research Loïc Bertrand is a researcher at the Supramolecular and Macromolecular Photophysics and Photochemistry … of certain heritage objects. Loïc Bertrand studied condensed-matter chemistry at the ‘École polytechnique’ between …

Published on: Fri 22/10/2021 - 09:25

Generative AI: The algorithms revolutionising content creation

… The algorithms revolutionising content creation This article was originally published in  L'Édition n°25 . Since the … work? And what are its benefits and limitations? We take a deeper look at a technology that has become ubiquitous.  … this in mind, the European Union adopted the AI Act, the measures of which will gradually begin to apply from 2025. …

Published on: Thu 06/02/2025 - 15:03