Doctorate at The University of Sydney, Australia
👨🎓 Profiles
Academic Background 🎓
François Guillard was born in Poitiers, France, in 1987. His educational journey began with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science of Matter – Physics and a Master’s Degree in Fundamental Physics from École Normale Supérieure of Lyon. He completed his PhD in Physics at Aix-Marseille University in 2013, focusing on drag and lift forces in granular media. He furthered his qualifications with a Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Higher Education) from The University of Sydney.
Professional Experience 🛠️
François is currently a Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering at The University of Sydney, where he also serves as Director of Postgraduate Studies and IT. His previous roles include Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering and Post-doctoral Researcher at the same institution. He has been actively involved in academic integrity, radiation safety, and various scientific review committees.
Research Contributions 🔬
François’s research spans a range of topics in granular media and geomechanics. His recent publications include studies on the modeling of comminution in rotary mills, the use of X-ray techniques in froth flotation, and the impact of shaped boundaries on brittle porous media. His work has been published in journals such as Granular Matter, Physical Review E, and Minerals Engineering.
Conference Presentations & Invitations 🎤
François has been a keynote and invited speaker at numerous international conferences and workshops. Notable appearances include the 8th International Conference on Discrete Element Methods and the Image is Everything workshop at the Lorentz Center. His talks often focus on advancements in granular science and geomechanics.
Fundings 💵
He has secured various research and education grants, including ARC funding for novel granular stress sensors and projects related to chemical degradation in brittle geomaterials. François has also been involved in consulting projects, such as the upgrade of slope reinforcement software.
Teaching 📖
François teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses at The University of Sydney, including Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering. He also supervises capstone theses and contributes to PhD programs with courses on particle mechanics and discrete element methods.
Computing Skills 💻
François is skilled in several programming languages, including C++, C, Matlab, and Python. He has expertise in software development for geotechnical applications and is familiar with tools like Liggghts and various specialized software for data analysis and visualization.
Personal Interests 🎸🔭
Outside of his professional life, François enjoys hiking, playing classical guitar, and amateur astronomy. He has a passion for electronic and analog photography and is actively involved in software development.
📖 Publications