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Materials Engineering Professors and Supervisors in France
Professors in materials engineering in france
6 professors found
Université de Toulouse
France
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Solid Mechanics
Ceramics Engineering
Soft Matter Physics
Rheology
Professor
École normale supérieure de Lyon
France
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Rheology
Poroelasticity
Granular Physics
Université Grenoble Alpes
France
Research Interests
Semiconductor Physics
Metal Oxide
Ceramics Engineering
Post-Doctoral Fellow - Teaching Assistant
Institut Polytechnique de Paris
France
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Materials Science
Photophysics
Photoluminescence
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
France
Research Interests
Hardware Engineering
Energy Engineering
High Voltage Engineering
Semiconductor Physics
Power Electronic
Université Paris-Saclay
France
Research Interests
Petrophysics
Fluid Mechanics
Foam
Porosity Analysis
Acoustic Physics
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Université de Toulouse
France
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity in electrification of carbonylation reactions at the University of Toulouse , within the Doctoral School SDM – Materials Sciences and the Coordination Chemistry Laboratory (LCC-CNRS, Toulouse) . The project is titled Electrification of Carbonylation Reactions and focuses on sustainable catalysis , electrosynthesis , hydroformylation , electrocatalysis , homogeneous catalysis , heterogeneous catalysis , CO2 utilization , and organometallic chemistry . The thesis aims to develop a ...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 month ago
European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
France
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2 months ago
PhD opportunity in operando TEM analysis of ionotronic materials with a focus on functional oxides , two-dimensional free-standing membranes , epitaxial growth, oxygen-vacancy ordering, and topotactic phase transitions. The project is hosted at the Ernst Ruska-Centre for Microscopy and Spectroscopy with Electrons (ER-C) at Forschungszentrum Jülich and is part of the Nextstep Doctoral Programme . The research combines transmission electron microscopy , electron holography , electrical and optical...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
+3 more
2 months ago
Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées
France
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity in Materials Science , Mechanical Engineering , and Polymer Science within the MSCA COFUND doctoral programme Between Earth and Sky . The project is titled Hybrid Additive-Joining Manufacturing of Functional Thermoplastic Assemblies via Cold Spray Metallization and is offered between Université de Technologie Tarbes Occitanie Pyrénées (UTTOP) and Warsaw University of Technology . The research involves collaboration between teams in France and Poland, with supervisors/researchers ...
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+4 more
1 month ago
Living costs in France
Estimated costs in France.
MonthlyYearly | France |
|---|---|
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | €368 $400/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.5k $6,000/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €91 $99/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor of Materials Chemistry
Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier
France
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Alloy Chemistry
Materials Science
Spark Plasma Sintering
Professor
UPMC Faculté de Chimie
France
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Solid-state Nmr
Materials Science
Coordination Chemistry
Université de Toulouse
France
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Biomaterial
Materials Science
Bioceramics
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Université de Toulouse
France
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity in hybrid PVD/ALD multilayer thin films for improving dielectric breakdown strength in future high-voltage electronic devices for sustainable aeronautics. The project is hosted by the University of Toulouse (LAPLACE Institute) in collaboration with the University of Nottingham . The research combines materials engineering , electrical engineering , inorganic chemistry , and thin-film science to develop nanolaminate dielectric stacks based on AlN and Al2O3 . Research topics includ...
Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
+5 more
1 month ago
Sombel Diaham
Université de Toulouse
France
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity in hybrid PVD/ALD multilayer dielectrics for high-voltage power electronics in sustainable aeronautics. This MSCA COFUND BEST doctoral project is hosted by the University of Toulouse, LAPLACE Institute, in collaboration with the University of Nottingham. The research addresses a major challenge for future More Electric and All Electric Aircraft: how to build thin, reliable electrical insulation layers that can withstand very high electric fields while remaining compatible with in...
Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
Inorganic Chemistry
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1 month ago
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