Multiphysics modelling
Describing heat transfer and laser–matter interactions, then comparing simulations with experimental observations.
My expertise
RESEARCH · EDUCATION · AIMaterials & processes
Understanding thermal phenomena.Designing advanced processes.
I combine modelling and experimentation to understand and optimise the manufacturing and joining of polymers and composites, particularly through laser welding and 3D printing.
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01 THERMAL SCIENCE, MATERIALS & ADVANCED PROCESSES
Understanding physical phenomena
My research focuses on the manufacturing and joining of polymers and composites. I study interactions between thermal, optical and mechanical phenomena to understand how processing parameters influence material structure and component performance.
I combine analytical models, numerical simulations and experimental measurements, with a particular interest in laser welding, 3D printing and the hybridisation of these two processes.
Thermal scienceOpticsMechanics
Laser welding of polymers and composites
Studying the propagation, scattering and absorption of radiation to understand welded interface formation and mechanical strength.
Additive manufacturing and hybrid processes
Analysing the thermal history of printed parts, interlayer bonding and the possibilities offered by combining 3D printing and laser welding.
Characterisation and experimental validation
Linking optical and thermal properties, microstructure and mechanical performance to evaluate models and guide manufacturing decisions.
SUPERVISION & RESEARCH TRAINING
Training and supporting early-career researchers
6 PhDs
3 as main or joint supervisor
3 as co-supervisor
4 defended2 ongoing
1 postdoc
Postdoctoral supervision
15+ master’s projects
More than 15 master’s projects supervised
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TH1Ongoing
Hawa Bineta KA
Manufacturing tibial prostheses through filament winding: thermal instrumentation and consolidation assisted by an infrared source.
Defence scheduled for September 2029
Background & supervision
- Institution
- University of Lille – IMT Nord Europe
- Funding
- ANR PRC TETSUOFrench National Research Agency · Collaborative Research Project
- PhD supervisors
- André Chateau AKUE ASSEKO
- My role
- Main PhD supervisor · 100%
TH2Ongoing
Mint Abat Ahmed EL HADI
Development and modelling of a process for 3D overprinting a thermoplastic polymer onto a thermoplastic-matrix composite.
Defence scheduled for December 2027
Background & supervision
- Institution
- University of Lille – IMT Nord Europe
- Funding
- CIFRE · SEGULA TechnologiesIndustry-funded doctoral research agreement
- PhD supervisors
- Mylène LAGARDERE
- My role
- Joint supervision · 50%
TH3Defended
Thi-Ha-Xuyen NGUYEN
Laser welding of 3D-printed hybrid composite parts: from processing to the mechanical and thermal performance of the structure.
Defended in October 2025
Background & supervision
- Institution
- University of Lille – IMT Nord Europe
- Funding
- ANR JCJC SHORYUKENFrench National Research Agency · Young Researchers programme
- PhD supervisors
- Benoît COSSON
- My role
- Joint supervision · 50%
TH4Defended
Marcela MATUS
Laser transmission welding of composites.
Defended on 11 December 2024
Background & supervision
- Institution
- University of Lille – IMT Nord Europe – ENIT
- Funding
- IMT Nord Europe et ENI Tarbes
- PhD supervisors
- Benoît COSSON and France CHABERT
- My role
- Co-supervision · 50%
TH5Defended
Rowshni JABEEN
Laser Transmission Welding of Biosourced Composites.
Defended on 7 December 2022
Background & supervision
- Institution
- University of Lille – IMT Nord Europe
- Funding
- ATHENS · INTERREG France–Wallonie–Vlaanderen
- PhD supervisors
- Chung-Hae PARK
- My role
- Co-supervision · 50%
TH6Defended
Anh Duc LE
Multiphysics modelling and simulation of fused deposition additive manufacturing.
Defended on 22 April 2021
Background & supervision
- Institution
- University of Lille – IMT Nord Europe
- Funding
- IMT Nord Europe
- PhD supervisors
- Jérémie SOULESTIN
- My role
- Co-supervision · 50%
02 TEACHING & EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION
Developing innovative learning
Over 100 hoursof teaching per year
I teach thermal science and advanced processes and design learning programmes that combine scientific knowledge, practical situations and digital tools. My aim is to support engineering students in their learning and doctoral students in developing their research projects.
From designing a MOOC to implementing blended learning, I combine instructional design, multimedia resources and learner support. Theresponsible integration of AI extends this approach, with a focus on critical thinking and the teacher’s role.
MOOCsBlended learningDoctoral support
Designing learning programmes
Structuring content aroundexplicit learning objectives and providing activities linked to scientific and industrial challenges.
Connecting face-to-face and online learning
Combining online resources, classroom sessions and tutoring to build blended programmes and support learners’ progress.
Producing and coordinating MOOCs
Designing short educational videos and interactive materials, and bringing teaching teams together around shared digital resources.
Supporting doctoral students and teachers
Helping doctoral students structure their research projects and supporting teachers as they develop their practice, particularly with AI.
03 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & RESPONSIBLE PRACTICE
Integrating AI into your work, with method and judgement
I integratepredictive and generative AI into my research and teaching to explore data, optimise polymer processing and enrich learning.
My approach is based on ethical and responsible human–AI co-intelligence. AI helps analyse, explore and produce; humans contribute expertise, verify results and retain responsibility for decisions.
Start with a needVerify resultsRetain human judgement
Predictive AI & research
Using data and modelling to analyse processes and guide their optimisation, comparing results against physical knowledge and experimental observations.
Generative AI & learning
Exploring ideas, structuring content and designing research and teaching resources, while maintaining critical verification of outputs.
Strategy & responsible use
Starting from the goals of the activity, identifying relevant uses and building a step-by-step approach, mindful of tool limitations, the data used and human responsibility.
THE GUIDING PRINCIPLE
Understand what AI can contribute to your work, then decide where, how and under what conditions to integrate it.
Explore my approach to integrating AI