I strive to use real-world examples from my work to make complex concepts more relatable and meaningful.
Assistant Professor
I am a geoscientist with a background in physics, chemistry, and engineering. I got my education in France, where I am from. After a PhD combining field geophysical monitoring, laboratory flow experiments, and X-ray micro-CT imaging to study geochemical reactions and flow in a coastal carbonate aquifer, I started using my experimental and image analysis skills to investigate similar hydro-geochemical processes in the context of CO₂ storage in deep saline aquifers, as a Postdoc first at CNRS in France and then at Stanford University. Since 2019, I have been an Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology in the Department of Geology at the University of Georgia.
As my research focus (flow and transport in porous media) is very process-oriented, I get to apply it to various fields of geoscience: from aquifer recharge and contaminant transport to subsurface energy systems. I also get to interact with scientists from very diverse backgrounds and disciplines, which I really cherish and value.
Being able to share my knowledge and passion with students every day is the main reason why I decided to stay in academia after my PhD. I find it very rewarding to inspire students to achieve their goals.
My priority is to meet the learning needs of ALL students. I recognize that all students don’t learn the same way and I, therefore, often combine a broad range of teaching methods and pedagogic tools. I also believe that students are best engaged with hands-on activities and real-world projects.
I hope my students gain knowledge, of course, but also confidence! Confidence that they can solve problems, express their ideas, and overcome future challenges in class and beyond.
I absolutely LOVE animals and will drop everything to pet a dog, feed a bird, point at a raccoon, or watch a seal (I lived in San Francisco for a while).
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