Augustin Cathignol, Ph.D
About Augustin Cathignol, Ph.D
Augustin Cathignol, Ph.D, serves as the Principal Data Scientist at Schneider Electric in Grenoble, France, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in data science and reliability engineering, contributing to AI-powered solutions in energy management and industrial automation.
Work at Schneider Electric
Augustin Cathignol has been serving as a Principal Data Scientist at Schneider Electric since 2022. His role focuses on leveraging data science to enhance energy management and sustainability initiatives. Based in Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, he contributes to the company's efforts in industrial automation and manufacturing. His expertise in reliability and data science supports Schneider Electric's mission to drive innovation in energy solutions.
Education and Expertise
Augustin Cathignol holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics of Semiconductors from Institut polytechnique de Grenoble, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. He also completed his Ingénieur degree in Microelectronics, Telecommunications, and Mathematics at CPE Lyon from 1998 to 2004. Additionally, he studied Data Science at Ecole Polytechnique Executive Education, achieving National Certification in 2019. His educational background supports his specialization in reliability engineering and data science.
Background
Prior to his current position, Augustin Cathignol held various roles in the technology and engineering sectors. He worked at LYNRED as Qualification and Reliability Manager and Head of the Digital Factory from 2021 to 2022. His earlier experience includes positions at Capgemini Invent, STMicroelectronics, and IBM, where he focused on reliability and characterization engineering. His diverse background in engineering and data science has equipped him with a unique skill set.
Achievements
Augustin Cathignol has contributed to the development of AI-powered solutions in energy management, sustainability, and industrial automation. He specializes in reliability-related topics such as prognostics and health management, predictive maintenance, and failure prediction. His work also encompasses manufacturing topics, including process optimization and smart manufacturing. His hybrid profile combines advanced skills in both data science and reliability engineering, allowing him to effectively bridge the gap between domain challenges and AI-driven solutions.
Professional Involvement
In addition to his role at Schneider Electric, Augustin Cathignol serves as a Trainer in ethics for Artificial Intelligence at CREÉIA - Centre de Réflexion et d'Enseignement en Éthique et Intelligence Artificielle since 2019. He is also an Expert evaluator and rapporteur for the European Commission since 2018. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to ethical considerations in AI and his expertise in evaluating technology projects.