Stephane Cotin
About Stephane Cotin
Stephane Cotin serves as the Head of the Mimesis Team at Inria and has extensive experience in medical applications, project management, and team leadership. He has held various positions in prestigious institutions, including Inria, Harvard Medical School, and CIMIT, and has a strong academic background in applied mathematics and computer science.
Current Role at Inria
Stephane Cotin serves as the Head of the MIMESIS team at Inria, a position he has held since 2014. His work focuses on advancing research in real-time simulation and physics-based modeling, particularly in medical applications. Under his leadership, the MIMESIS team engages in innovative projects that aim to enhance the understanding and application of simulation technologies in healthcare.
Previous Experience at Inria
Prior to his current role, Stephane Cotin was the Head of the SHACRA team at Inria from 2010 to 2014. During this four-year period in the Lille Area, France, he led initiatives that contributed to the development of advanced computational methods and tools, further establishing Inria's reputation in the field of applied research.
Academic Background
Stephane Cotin completed his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis from 1994 to 1997. He also holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Université de Bourgogne, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in finite element methods and biomechanical modeling.
International Experience and Roles
Stephane Cotin has significant international experience, having spent eight years working in the United States. His roles included serving as an Instructor at Harvard Medical School and as Research Lead at CIMIT from 1999 to 2007. These positions allowed him to contribute to innovative medical technologies and research initiatives, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Current Involvement at Académie de Chirurgie
Since 2020, Stephane Cotin has been a Visiting Fellow at Académie de Chirurgie in Paris, Île-de-France. In this role, he continues to apply his knowledge and skills in medical applications, collaborating with professionals in the field to advance surgical techniques and education.