Scientific departments

The Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering center brings together three departments focused on mechanics, material processing, and material interfaces, with an approach centered on innovation and sustainable management. Combining scientific and technological expertise, the center contributes to industrial and environmental transitions in service of industries and communities.

Studies material behavior at different scales to model, design, and validate complex mechanical structures.

Jenny FAUCHEU

Head of the MPI Department
Phone number
+33 4 77 49 97 68

Studies ceramic and composite materials in relation to mechanics, to optimize processing methods and design innovative solutions for energy and the environment.

Julien BRUCHON

Associate Professor
Phone number
+33 4 77 42 00 72

Optimizes material transformation processes and develops numerical models to predict their properties and evolution.

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