I was in my second year at ENSAM (Aix-en-Provence) when I was notified of the opportunity of completing a Master’s degree at Georgia Tech. Getting some experience abroad in a prestigious University was my first motivation to enroll in the program.

My personal experience at GT-L was very positive. It reinforced my speaking capabilities in English, made me socialize with American students, and showed me how different the American and French education systems were. Because I decided to stay in Atlanta after the end of my Masters to pursue a PhD, I had the opportunity to learn more about and appreciate the American culture.

My choice to follow the GT-L curriculum greatly impacted my professional life. After completing the course and thesis requirements at GT-L and then on the main GT campus in Atlanta, I graduated with a Master’s degree in May 2000 and decided to pursue a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. During the course of this degree, I felt more attracted by academia. I obtained my degree in May 2005 and prepared my applications to faculty positions while working on my postdoctoral training in the department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech.
I am currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame in the department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. The knowledge and research experience that I got during my curriculum at Georgia Tech Lorraine and Georgia Tech were critical in the attainment of my goal: filling a tenure-track faculty position in a major research University.