Olivier Festor
About Olivier Festor
Olivier Festor serves as the Research Director at INRIA since 2004 and has a diverse background in academia and research, including roles at TELECOM Nancy and EIT ICT Labs. He has contributed significantly to engineering education and research through various positions and collaborations throughout his career.
Work at INRIA
Olivier Festor has served as a Research Director at INRIA since 2004. His tenure at INRIA spans 20 years, during which he has contributed to various research initiatives and projects. Prior to his current role, he worked as a researcher at INRIA from 1996 to 2005, accumulating nine years of experience in the organization. His ongoing involvement at INRIA highlights his commitment to advancing research in his field.
Education and Expertise
Olivier Festor earned his PhD in Computer Science from Université Henri Poincaré (Nancy I) between 1984 and 1991. His educational background also includes a Baccalauréat in Mathematics and Physics from Lycée Jean Moulin Forbach, completed from 1981 to 1984. This solid foundation in mathematics and computer science has informed his research and professional endeavors throughout his career.
Background in Teaching and Research
Olivier Festor has a significant background in academia, having worked as a Teaching Consultant at Nancy University from 2004 to 2012. His role involved engaging with students and faculty to enhance educational practices. Additionally, he has been involved with TELECOM Nancy since 2012, where he serves as Director and has focused on improving the institution's reputation in engineering education.
Leadership Roles in Research Organizations
Olivier Festor has held various leadership positions in research organizations. He was the Director of Research at EIT ICT Labs from 2011 to 2013, overseeing initiatives across multiple European cities. He also served as Co-Chair of the Network Management Research Task Force at the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) from 2011 to 2015, contributing to the development of network management strategies.
Professional Experience at IBM and EURECOM
Olivier Festor began his career as a Ph.D. Candidate at IBM from 1989 to 1994, where he gained valuable experience in research and development. He later worked as a Postdoctoral fellow at EURECOM for 11 months in 2004. These early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in academia and research leadership.