Franck Multon
About Franck Multon
Franck Multon is a Directeur de Recherche with extensive academic and professional experience in computer science, particularly in humanoid movement control. He has held various positions at Inria, IRISA, and MOOVENCY, contributing to research and development in the field since the late 1990s.
Work at Inria
Franck Multon has been associated with Inria since 2011, where he serves as the head of the MimeTIC project team. In this role, he has contributed to various research initiatives focused on the intersection of computer science and humanoid movement control. In 2018, he advanced to the position of Directeur de Recherche, furthering his influence in the field. His work at Inria is based in Rennes, where he has been instrumental in leading projects that explore innovative applications of technology.
Education and Expertise
Franck Multon holds a Research Doctorate from Université de Rennes 1, where he studied the control of synthetic humanoid movement from 1995 to 1998. He also completed a DEA in Informatique at the same university in 1994. Prior to that, he earned an Ingénieur Logiciels et Systèmes Informatiques degree from ENSSAT between 1991 and 1994. Additionally, he achieved Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches in 2007, which qualifies him to supervise research projects.
Background
Franck Multon has a strong academic background in computer science, with a focus on humanoid robotics and movement control. His educational journey began at ENSSAT and continued at Université de Rennes 1, where he developed a solid foundation in informatics. This background has shaped his research interests and professional trajectory, leading him to significant roles in various research institutions.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Inria, Franck Multon has been the head of the MimeTIC team at IRISA since 2012. He is also a co-founder of MOOVENCY, established in 2018, which focuses on innovative solutions in the field of movement and robotics. Furthermore, he has served as a professor at Laboratoire M2S since 2007, contributing to the education and development of future professionals in the field.