My academic and professional journey in automotive engineering has been shaped by vehicle design, simulation, performance, and industrial applications across France, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

Professional Experience

Alpine Cars

Powertrain Simulation & Control Engineer Intern

Guyancourt, France | May 2026 – Present

Developed control models from system-level requirements and integrated them with physics-based electric powertrain models through a Simulink and GT-SUITE co-simulation framework for high-performance automotive applications.

Implemented and calibrated a preventive battery thermal derating strategy, enabling closed-loop interactions between control and physical domains.

Enabled virtual strategy development and system validation, reduced development costs and vehicle testing effort, and laid the foundations for a digital twin approach.

Ligier Group

Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Abrest, France | April 2025 – August 2025

Designed the discharge conveyor for a thermoforming unit producing bodywork components using CATIA, ensuring seamless integration for part handling, efficient production flow, and ergonomic operator access.

Led the implementation of the Ligier Pulse 4 electric motor assembly area as part of an industrial transfer project, from requirements analysis and ergonomic workstation design to equipment relocation and process optimisation.

Purflux Group

Production Operator Intern

Marcillac-Vallon, France | January 2024

Contributed to the packaging of oil filters on an automotive production line, working closely with production teams to optimise packing operations and maintain production throughput.

Performed quality control checks to ensure product conformity and compliance with manufacturing standards.

Identified non-conformities and participated in the implementation of corrective actions.

Education

Cranfield University

MSc Automotive Engineering

Cranfield, United Kingdom | October 2025 – September 2026

Focused on vehicle design, vehicle dynamics, powertrain performance, automotive aerodynamics, control, simulation, electrification, and vehicle structures.

IMT Mines Albi

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Albi, France | August 2023 – September 2026

Focused on advanced materials and processes for tomorrow’s transport, supported by a strong engineering base in mechanics, thermodynamics, manufacturing, and systems engineering.

University of Quebec at Chicoutimi

Academic Exchange Programme

Saguenay, Canada | August 2024 – December 2024

Completed an academic exchange programme centred on CAD, mechanical engineering, electrical circuits, graphic sciences, and engineering ethics.

Lycée Jean Bart

Preparatory Class for Engineering Schools

France (Dunkerque) | September 2020 – July 2023

Completed an intensive preparatory programme in mathematics, physics, and engineering sciences, developing strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical foundations.

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