Julien Serres
About Julien Serres
Julien Serres is a Maître de Conférences at Aix Marseille Université, specializing in bio-inspired robotics and sensory-motor control. He has extensive teaching experience and research interests in navigation technologies and aims to develop a biomimicry education program in the SUD-PACA region.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Julien Serres has been serving as Maître de Conférences at Aix-Marseille Université since 2014. He is affiliated with the Facultés des Sciences du Sport, where he contributes to the academic development of students in the field. His role involves delivering lectures, supervising research, and engaging in various educational activities. Serres aims to enhance the educational offerings at the university, particularly in the area of biomimicry.
Education and Expertise
Julien Serres has a diverse educational background. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Systèmes Automatiques et Microélectroniques at the University of Montpellier from 2003 to 2008. He also achieved a Diplôme d'études approfondies in Imagerie Médicale at Paris-Sud University from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, he holds an Agrégation externe de sciences physiques from École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay, obtained between 1999 and 2003. His studies in Biorobotique at Aix-Marseille University culminated in an Habilitation à diriger des recherches in 2020.
Background
Before joining Aix-Marseille Université, Julien Serres gained experience in various research and educational institutions. He worked as a Doctorant at CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique from 2003 to 2006. He also served as an étudiant master at CEA - Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives for five months in 2003. His extensive teaching experience spans over 6600 hours across multiple educational levels, including high school and doctoral schools.
Research Interests
Julien Serres specializes in bio-inspired robotics and sensory-motor control. His research interests include sky polarimetry for navigation, hexapod robotics, and unconventional visual navigation algorithms. He focuses on understanding visual guidance mechanisms in both animals and humans, contributing to advancements in robotics and navigation technologies.
Achievements and Future Goals
In addition to his academic role, Julien Serres holds a chair in innovation from 2022 to 2027, which emphasizes integrating international-level scientific research into educational programs. He aims to develop a structured biomimicry education program at Aix Marseille Université and throughout the SUD-PACA region over the next 20 years, reflecting his commitment to advancing education and research in this field.