Dr. Jérôme Laurent | Laser Ultrasound | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jérôme Laurent, CEA, France

Jérôme Laurent is a senior research engineer in acoustic physics at CEA List, Instrumentation and Sensors Laboratory (LA2C), Saclay, France. With over two decades of multidisciplinary experience, he specializes in ultrasound-laser methods, non-destructive testing (NDT), elastic wave propagation, and guided wave imaging. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Paris-Est, focusing on ultrasonic studies of granular materials, and an engineering degree from CNAM, Paris. Jérôme has led and contributed to numerous national and European research projects (ANR, H2020, LaSIPS, etc.) and has authored ~40 peer-reviewed articles and delivered over 80 oral presentations. His expertise spans experimental acoustics, signal processing, instrumentation, and project coordination. A passionate experimentalist and coder, he has supervised multiple Ph.D. theses, postdocs, and internships and is recognized for his rigorous, curious, and hands-on approach to advancing acoustic sensing technologies.

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Research Focus and Impact

Dr. Jérôme Laurent is a Senior Researcher with the CEA List (France), demonstrating over two decades of sustained, impactful contributions to acoustic physics, ultrasound-laser technology, and non-destructive testing (NDT). His work spans high-level experimental physics, modeling and simulation of wave propagation, and advanced acoustic imaging techniques. His leadership in research projects such as Aube-ZGV-Safran, Redamp, Grade2XL, and ANR Columbo reflects both national and European recognition of his scientific capabilities. His innovations, particularly in guided elastic waves, ultrasound-laser methods, and non-contact acoustic emission, are at the cutting edge of applied physics and engineering diagnostics.

Current Position

Senior Research Engineer, CEA List – LA2C, Saclay (2018–Present)

• Lead of the Ultrasound-Laser (UL) thematic research

• Expert in acoustics-physics, guided elastic waves, non-contact methods, and additive manufacturing (LPBF, WAAM, DED)

• Principal Investigator and coordinator on major projects: Aube-ZGV-Safran, I-AM-SURE, Integrate, Grade2XL, ANR Columbo, etc.

• Supervision: 4 PhD theses, 6 Master interns, 2 Post-docs

Previous Positions

Research Engineer, CNRS – Institut Langevin, ESPCI Paris (2012–2018)

• Head of Ultrasound Imaging and UL Platforms

• Research in ZGV modes, interferometry, complex media, and wave propagation

• Project collaboration with CEA, Safran Tech, Solvay, QuietOcean

• Supervision: 5 PhD theses, 4 Post-docs, 15+ student interns

Research Engineer, CNRS – LPMDI, Marne-La-Vallée (2002–2011)

• Head of Electronics, IT & Interfaces Department

• Specialist in nonlinear acoustics, coda waves, granular physics, speckle interferometry

• Dual academic pursuit: PhD in Physics + CNAM Engineering Degree

Industrial Experience

• Buyer, Hitachi Computer Products and Alcatel Submarine Networks (2000–2002)

• Expertise in SAP systems and international procurement of electronic components

Education

• PhD in Physics, University of Paris-Est (2011)
  Ultrasound study of dry granular materials

• Engineer in Electronics, CNAM Paris (2007)

• DEST in Electronics, CNAM Paris (2005)

• DUT GEII, Jean Monnet University, Saint-Étienne (1998)

Skills & Expertise

• Scientific: Wave physics, ultrasound imaging, guided waves, nonlinear acoustics, NDT, additive manufacturing

• Technical: Experimental setups, instrumentation, signal processing, interfacing, microcontrollers, 3D printing

• Software: Matlab, Python, LabView, LabWindows, C/C++, Comsol, FDTD, SAFE, SimSonic, ImageJ, LaTeX

• Project Management: ANR/H2020/FUI proposals, team leadership, budgeting, deliverables, reporting

• Communication: 40+ peer-reviewed articles, 80+ oral presentations, 5 patents, active reviewer for leading journals

Honors & Contributions

• Research featured in Wiley’s Nonlinear Mesoscopic Elasticity (2009)

• Acknowledged in 30+ publications and 20+ PhD theses

• Reviewer for journals: JASA, APL, PRE, PRB, IEEE, Scientific Reports, NDT&E, Wave Motion, etc.

Affiliations & Interests

• Member of CNRS Electronics Network (RDE)

• Passionate sailor (CEA Sailing Club skipper), squash, hiking, motorcycling, and music

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