Steelmaking/Prematerial quality topics_ Characterization of defectuous products (bars, seamless tubular products) and link with the steelmaking process (cleanliness, casting-induced defects) in relationship with steel plants for secondary metallurgy and casting process improvment through quality loops (Europe, Asia)_ R&D projects in order to improve the steelmaking processes in Vallourec steel plants (cleanliness, bar skin quality)_ Qualification of newly implemented processes and furnitures_ Qualification of external steel plants_ Management of technicians dedicated to steelmaking topics

Surface treatment Dpt/Metallurgical coatings topics_ Diffusion coatings and surface treatments of pipes and tubes for power generation and oil and gas applications

Analysis of the mechanisms and kinetics of Plutonium oxidation.Study of the microstructure and electrochemical behaviour of metallic alloys obtained by additive manufacturing.

Study of the influence of the experimental conditions on the oxidation and metal dusting degradation of austenitic chromia-forming alloys

Study of the mechanisms of high temperature (400-800°C) carbon corrosion of metallic materials in a highly carburising atmosphere (ac>1) (a.k.a. "Metal dusting")._ Definition of a pitting degradation mechanism and kinetic modelling of pitting._ Definition and characterisation of protective coatings._ Study of the influence of the environmental and material parameters on the resistance to metal dusting degradation._ Estimation of the lifespan through a contribution to a modelisation work.

Characterisation of WO3 electrochromic layer for a space-devoted infrared electrochromic device.

Research and development of a low cost liquid deposition process for lab-on-a-chip electrodes : copper electroless deposition.