PhD Day 2026: Spotlight on research at ESTIA!

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On Thursday 12 November 2026, ESTIA organised its PhD Day, an event dedicated to showcasing and promoting the research carried out by its PhD students. It was an opportunity to highlight the diversity of the scientific projects being developed within the school.

Research at the heart of tomorrow’s challenges

Two PhD students were invited to present their research topics:

  • Safia Yelles Chaouche, whose work focuses on multi-agent holonic digital twins for the planning and control of production systems.
  • Romain Deloffre, who is studying the reuse of INCONEL 625 powders in DED additive manufacturing and its impact on the properties of the manufactured parts.

This research demonstrates ESTIA’s commitment to developing innovative solutions to support industrial transformation.

‘My PhD in 180 seconds’: making science accessible to all

Another highlight of the programme was the ‘My PhD in 180 seconds’ session, in which four PhD students were invited to present their research topics in just three minutes. This challenge in science communication covered a variety of themes:

  • Lucille Rey: the well-being of software developers in the workplace.
  • Abu Bakar Siddique: the design of a 360° screen capable of changing shape whilst maintaining a constant pixel density.
  • Paul Galtayrie: scenarios for the transition to absolute sustainability applied to metal additive manufacturing.
  • Quentin Plisson: the participatory design of sustainable energy systems at regional level.

Through this exercise, the PhD students had the opportunity to share their research in a concise format, promoting the understanding and dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Showcasing talent and research at ESTIA

Beyond the presentations, PhD Day provides a unique opportunity to showcase ESTIA’s research activities and recognise the commitment of those who contribute every day to advancing knowledge. This initiative also highlights the importance of research within ESTIA’s ecosystem, at the crossroads of education, innovation and industrial and societal challenges.