Education

1999-2003:

Diploma of applied science in chemistry, at "Fachhochschule Aalen" (Germany)

1997-1999:

University Diploma of Technology (D.U.T.), at the University Institue of Technology (I.U.T.) Strasbourg (a 2 year degree course).

1996-1997:

One year preparation for advanced schools of engineering, in physics, mathematics and technology. (C.P.G.E.)

June 1996:

Baccalaureat S (science) with honors.

Work Experience

August 2003 - July 2004:

Temporary job at La Roche - Pharma

Sept.2002 - March 2003:

Novartis Pharma AG HQ
Project: Development of headspace gaschromatography methods using new types of solvents.
Supervisor: Dr. Peter Koch, Dr. Klaus Anton, Pr. Dr. M. Kolb (Fh-Aalen)

Sept.2000 - Feb.2001:

Six-month training period at TFL-France. Calibration of a Near Infra Red (NIR) spectrometer to allow spectrometric moisture titration; using Perkin Elmer's SpectrumIdentiCheck, Spectrum Quant+, and Spectrum Procedure (~Visual Basic 4.0).

may-june 1999:

Six-week training period at the CNRS-IPCMS (National Scientific Research Center - Strasbourg Institute for material physics and chemistry).
Synthesis of magnetic nanocomposites of iron based compounds in a silica matrix by sol-gel process.
Supervisor: Dr. Nathalie Viart.

july 1998:

Three-week training period as an assistant technician at KECK-chimie (F-67350 Ingwiller)

may-june 1998:

Six-week training period at Nottingham Trent University (U.K.) in an organic chemistry research laboratory.
Synthesis of an antifungal derived from the palmarumycin.
Supervisor: Dr. Ian Coutts.

Language skills

• French: Native speaker
• English: Fluent
• German: Fluent
• Spanish: Basics

Other skills

Computing:

Linux, Windows

Words, Excell, Chemoffice ( also isis draw, chemwin ...),

Photoshop, Gimp

HTML

Valid driving license

PADI "open water diver" license

Personal interests

Extensive travel abroad

Sports:

Skiing, swimming

Reading:

Scientific American

René Barjavel, Bernard Werber, Christian Jacq ...