A full day dedicated to research brought together ESILV students enrolled in the research track, through short presentations evaluated by academic juries. Organised by Nga Nguyen, Head of the Research Track, this format highlights the ability to make complex topics accessible.
A bridge between engineering education and scientific research takes shape through such events.
A short format to present research work
The ESILV Research Day gathers students involved in the research track of the engineering programme. Since September, these projects have been conducted under the supervision of researchers from the De Vinci Research Center.
The presentations follow a specific format: three minutes to explain a scientific topic. Inspired by the “Three Minute Thesis” (MT180) format, this exercise requires strong structure and a high level of synthesis.
Each presentation is accompanied by a scientific poster. This support provides additional context and situates the work within its academic framework.
The event is also open to other students, including those from earlier cohorts or currently on internships, who attend the sessions and explore the different topics presented.
Two thematic sessions and academic evaluation
The day is structured into two main sessions. The morning focuses on projects in physics, mathematics, mechanics, and finance. The afternoon is dedicated to computer science, e-health, and sustainability-related topics.
Two juries, each composed of six academic staff members, evaluate the presentations. Several criteria are considered: scientific quality, clarity, structure, and the ability to make the topic understandable.
Posters are also assessed separately for readability, coherence, and effectiveness in conveying information.
This dual approach — oral and visual — reflects the standards of scientific communication.
Research topics addressing current scientific challenges
Morning session
The topics presented illustrate the diversity of research areas covered in the programme.
During the morning session, focused on applied mathematics and physics, Natacha Gaussin was awarded first place for her work on pricing perpetual futures in decentralised finance. Her presentation stood out for its clarity and ability to explain a complex subject while maintaining scientific rigour.
Natasha’s topic concerns the pricing of perpetual futures in decentralised finance.
Hugo and Pascal Pinot, ESILV Director
Hugo Virasak, ranked second, presented research on trajectory optimisation for autonomous vehicles using deep reinforcement learning.
Blanche Feingold-Juhue completed the podium with a mathematical model applied to forest ecosystems.
Blanche pendant during her presentation.
The Best Poster award was given to Romain Lamauve for his work on extreme risks and collective learning, recognised for its clarity and structure.
Afternoon session
Computer science projects addressed topics in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and recommendation systems.
Léa Sagroun received first place for her research on GAN convergence. Her work explores how adaptive Langevin noise β(t) can stabilise training dynamics and reduce known issues such as oscillations or mode collapse.
Lea presented her research on the convergence of GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks) and explored the role that adaptive Langevin noise β(t) can play in stabilising their training dynamics and mitigating phenomena such as oscillations or mode collapse.
Constantin Keuky and Laura Aboukrat completed the ranking with projects focused respectively on cloud orchestration and ….
Constantin Keuky and Pascal Pinot, Director of ESILV, at the awards ceremony.
For Laura on spatio-temporal recommendation systems.
Laura Aboukrat on spatio-temporal recommendation systems.
The Best Poster award was presented to Koralie Thérésine for her work on explainability in early sepsis prediction, noted for its clarity and strong alignment between the poster and the oral presentation.
Koralie Thérésine at the awards ceremony for her work on explainability in the early prediction of sepsis.
Recognising research quality and communication skills
Several awards were presented at the end of the day: rankings for each session, best poster awards, and a People’s Choice Award.
The People’s Choice Award, also granted by the jury, was awarded to Chloé Hatton for her research on dietary transitions and the conditions supporting their adoption in the context of public and environmental health.
Chloé’s project: a study on dietary transitions.
The awards ceremony was led by Pascal Pinot, Director of ESILV. Beyond the results, this initiative highlights a key scientific skill: the ability to communicate complex content clearly and in a structured way.
At the intersection of research and pedagogy
The Research Day is part of the project-based learning approach developed within the engineering programme. It exposes students to the standards of academic research while strengthening their scientific communication skills.
This format prepares students for various paths, including doctoral studies, research projects, and presenting technical work in professional environments.
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This post was last modified on 31 March 2026 4:47 pm