2024 iPSRS Industrial Workshop

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 byProf. Nathalie Destouches&Rajon Bhuiyan

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