Christian Duriez
About Christian Duriez
Christian Duriez is a Research Director at Inria, where he has worked since 2014. He has held various academic and research positions, including roles at InSimo, Harvard Medical School, and Stanford University.
Current Position at Inria
Christian Duriez serves as a Research Director at Inria, a position he has held since 2014. His role involves leading research initiatives and contributing to advancements in the field of computer science, particularly in areas related to haptic rendering and robotics. He is based in Lille, France, where he oversees various research projects and collaborates with other experts in the field.
Role at InSimo
Since 2013, Christian Duriez has been working as a Scientific Advisor at InSimo, located in the Strasbourg Area, France. In this capacity, he provides expert guidance and insights into scientific research and development, particularly in the context of simulation technologies. His extensive background in robotics and haptic rendering informs his advisory role.
Previous Experience at Inria
Christian Duriez temporarily served as the Acting Director of the Inria Research Center of Lille for two months in 2019. Prior to this, he worked at Inria as a Research Scientist from 2006 to 2014, focusing on various research projects that contributed to the field of computer science and robotics.
Educational Background
Christian Duriez obtained an Engineering degree equivalent to a Master's degree from Institut catholique d'Arts et Métiers, where he studied Mechanics, Control, Computer Science, and Design from 1995 to 2000. He further pursued a PhD in Robotics at Université d'Évry, completing his studies from 2001 to 2005.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
Christian Duriez has held postdoctoral fellow positions at prestigious institutions, including Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital from 2005 to 2006. He also worked as a Visiting Researcher at Stanford University for six months in 2018, contributing to research projects in the fields of robotics and haptic technology.