Olivier Flasseur
About Olivier Flasseur
Olivier Flasseur is a postdoctoral researcher currently working at LESIA - Observatoire de Paris and Inria in Paris, France, focusing on data science techniques for astrophysics and exoplanet detection. He has a background in engineering and a PhD in Image and Vision from Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne.
Work at Inria
Olivier Flasseur currently holds a postdoctoral position at Inria, where he has been engaged since 2021. His work focuses on applying advanced data science techniques to astrophysics, particularly in the context of exoplanet detection. This role is part of a three-year commitment in Paris, France, where he combines his expertise in statistics-based learning and deep learning methodologies.
Previous Positions
Before his tenure at Inria, Olivier Flasseur worked at the LESIA - Observatoire de Paris in a postdoctoral capacity from 2021. He also served as a postdoc at the Université de Lyon, specifically at the Observatory of Lyon, from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a brief postdoc at Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne in 2019 and a role as an R&D engineer at the same institution in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Olivier Flasseur earned his PhD in Image and Vision from Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne, completing his studies from 2016 to 2019. He also holds an engineering degree in Signal, Image, Communication and Multimedia from Grenoble INP - Phelma, which he obtained between 2012 and 2015. His educational background is complemented by his studies at Lycée La Martinière Monplaisir, where he completed a CPGE in Physics.
Research Focus
Olivier Flasseur's research combines statistics-based learning with deep learning techniques, specifically targeting exoplanet detection. His work involves the application of advanced data science methods to astrophysical problems, contributing to the understanding and exploration of celestial bodies beyond our solar system.
Internship Experience
Olivier Flasseur has completed several internships that provided practical experience in engineering and research. He worked as an engineering intern at Auvitran in 2014 for two months and at GIPSA-lab in 2015 for six months. Additionally, he was an engineering student at Grenoble INP - Institut polytechnique de Grenoble from 2012 to 2015.