2024 iPSRS Industrial Workshop

Connecting our students with our industrial partners and learning about the latest R&D projects in applied photonics

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PROGRAMME

1st Day – Monday, 28th October 2024 

Building a Career in Photonics and AI:
Professional Development & Networking Workshop

(scroll down to see the Agenda of Day 2, 3 and 4)

• Location: Building Les Forges, 11 Rue du Docteur Rémy Annino, 42000 Saint-Étienne, France
  (Hybrid Format: In-person & Online) 
• Registration is free but mandatory for both in-person and online attendance.
  You can register for the 1st day on the following link:  https://cnrs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAufuipqTouHtBuuOFiPTIjWu2TjG7HibxI  

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Visit to the Hubert Curien Laboratory, only for the PSRS & iPSRS Masters Students.

Morning Session 

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM  

Welcome and Opening Remarks 

• Welcome address by Prof. Nathalie Destouches (University Jean Monnet, Coordinator of the EMJM iPSRS) 
• Overview of the day's agenda and objectives 

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM  

 Keynote: How to Master My Professional Development in the Fields of Photonics and AI 

• Speaker: Prof. Robert Sewell (Tenured Scientist & Head of Academic Affairs, ICFO) 
• Topics: Navigating career pathways in the rapidly evolving fields of photonics and AI, upskilling strategies, and opportunities for continuous learning. 

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM  

Session 1: Expanding Your Professional Network for Career Development 

• Speaker: Rajon Bhuiyan from the Erasmus Mundus Association (EMA) 
• Topics covered: How to leverage EMA for professional growth, building connections across Europe and globally, and the long-term benefits of networking for career advancement. 

Lunch Break 

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM  

Networking Lunch 

• Opportunity for students (M1, M2) to engage with alumni and speakers. 
• An interactive lunch session aimed at fostering connections. 
• Lunch will take place in ‘Room L217’ 

Afternoon Session 

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM 

Session 2: Alumni Panel – Experiences and Insights in the Field of Photonics and AI 

• Alumni Panel (in-person): 
• Francisco Matos Álvarez, (Cohort 2021-2023), PhD Student at the Institute of Molecular Sciences of Orsay (CNRS/Paris-Saclay University) 
• Héctor J. Morales Gómez, (Cohort 2021-2023), PhD Student at ZEISS Group / University of Stuttgart 
• Pratibha Sharma, (Cohort 2020-2022), Marketing and Communication Officer, The QA Company 
• Alumni panel (online): 
• Mohammad Moazam, (Cohort 2020-2022), Machine Learning Engineer (LLM Tech Lead) at Stellantis 
• Sumit Kundu, (Cohort 2020-2022), PhD student at Ghent University 
• Duc Le Huynh, (Cohort 2020-2022), Research Scientist at VTT 
• Atland Boksi, (Cohort 2021-2023), Project Leader at LioniX International 

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM 

Short Break 

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 

Round Table Discussion: Key Topics in Photonics and AI for Emerging Professionals 

• Alumni Panel (in-person): 
• Francisco Matos Álvarez, (Cohort 2021-2023), PhD Student at the Institute of Molecular Sciences of Orsay (CNRS/Paris-Saclay University) 
• Héctor J. Morales Gómez, (Cohort 2021-2023), PhD Student at ZEISS Group / University of Stuttgart 
• Pratibha Sharma, (Cohort 2020-2023), Marketing and Communication Officer, The QA Company 
• Alumni panel (online): 
• Mohammad Moazam, (Cohort 2020-2022), Machine Learning Engineer (LLM Tech Lead) at Stellantis 
• Sumit Kundu, (Cohort 2020-2022), PhD student at Ghent University 
• Duc Le Huynh, (Cohort 2020-2022), Research Scientist at VTT 
• Atland Boksi, (Cohort 2021-2023), Project Leader at LioniX International 
• Topics to discuss with alumni: 
• The role of interdisciplinary skills in industrial or research career 
• The impact of their EMJM education on their current roles 
• How they built their professional networks 
• Recommendations for students transitioning into the industry or a PhD work. 
• Moderator: Rajon Bhuiyan 

4:30 PM - 4:40 PM 

Closing Remarks by Prof. Nathalie Destouches & Rajon Bhuiyan 

• Summary of the day's discussions 
• Next steps and upcoming events on the 2nd day of the workshop 

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