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About me

I am a Postdoctoral Associate in the Applied Geomatics Department of the Sherbrooke University (Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦) working in the GEODES research group led by Myriam Lemelin. My work is at the intersection of planetary sciences and artificial intelligence.

My Background

I hold a Ph.D. in Planetary Sciences from Paris-Saclay University, where my research focused on the automatic detection and characterization of impact craters using artificial intelligence. I made my PhD under the supervision of Prof. Frédéric Schmidt and François Andrieu. Prior to that, I completed my Master’s degree in Planetary Sciences and Space Exploration at the same institution, where I built a strong foundation across planetary science disciplines.

My research journey has been shaped by interdisciplinary experiences at the intersection of (astro)physics, applied mathematics, data science, geology, remote sensing and more. Early in my training, I developed a strong interest in computational methods and scientific programming, which have since become central to my work.

Over time, I have participated in various projects, ranging from planetary seismology on the Moon and Mars to the calibration of rover cameras, as well as the automatic detection of craters on Mars. These experiences have deepened my interest in understanding complex planetary environments and the processes that shape them. They also led me to pursue advanced research, exploring how data-driven approaches and physical models can be combined to address fundamental scientific questions.

I am a strong advocate for open and reproducible science. I primarily work in Python and use tools such as Jupyter Notebooks to develop, document, and share my analyses—particularly for teaching and mentoring students. Whenever possible, I make my code and data publicly available. You can find my work and additional information on my GitHub profile. More details on my research publication can be found on the publication page of this website.

My research in a nutshell

During my PhD, I developed an Artificial Intelligence-based computer vision algorithm for the automated detection of craters on the surfaces of Mars and the Moon and the detection of thermokarstic lakes on Earth. This project has equipped me with strong analytical and problem-solving skills across multiple disciplines, including Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Remote Sensing, and Geomorphology. This work aim to the publication of two scientific articles in prestigious journals such as Planetary and Space Science and JGR Machine Learning and Computation, as well as active participation in three major international conferences in the United States, Germany, Finland and Netherlands. Additionally, this work has given me the opportunity to engage in teaching, delivering courses to MSc students in Planetary Sciences.

Acknowledgment

Special thanks to kurzgesagt for their amazing work and their impressive illustrations.