I am a French Applied Mathematician with a background in Physics and Engineering.
I joined NUI Galway in 2010, to conduct research, lecture and contribute to the running of the School of Mathematics.

Currently, my research interests are mostly in the field of biomechanics. Basically I try to model, describe and predict the mechanical behaviour of soft solids such as gels and soft tissues, including the skin and the brain. I rely on experimental data to guide me, coming from mechanical tests or acoustic measurements.

So far, I have authored or co-authored 3 invited book chapters and more than 100 publications in refereed international journals. I have also coordinated several workshops and conferences locally and abroad. My expertise is regularly called upon to evaluate articles, grant proposals, promotion bids, MSc and PhD theses, etc. I have supervised 5 PhD students and 1 Postdoctoral Fellow.

My research has been supported by grants awarded, among others, by the European Commission; the Royal Society; the British Council; the Agence Nationale pour la Recherche; the CNRS; the British Science Association, Science Foundation Ireland; Enterprise Ireland; and the Irish Research Council.