Alumni testimonials
Below are a few testimonials from former students of the Master de Physique de Strasbourg, Parcours PhyQS (and MCN), sorted by year of graduation.
2024-2025
Killian Marin
PhD from Université de Strasbourg (IPCMS)
After years of studies mainly focused on getting acquainted with the general concepts of almost every field in physics, the PhyQS Master’s program finally gave me the opportunity to dive deeper into my main interests: Quantum Mechanics and Condensed Matter Physics…Read more
2023-2024
Benjamin Lecarlate-Fernandez
PhD from Université de Montpellier
In progress at I2C
The PhyQS Master (previously called MCN) provided the theoretical foundation for my PhD in nanophysics. The core curriculum, particularly the advanced quantum mechanics and out of equilibrium statistical physics lectures were very interesting… read more

2022-2023
Florian Maurer
PhD from Université de Strasbourg
In progress at IPCMS
Do not hesitate!
That’s the advise I would give to students that are willing to join de the PhyQS master.
After having already been thrilled by the notions I had studied previously in statistical physics, quantum mechanics and solid state physics, it was obvious for me to choose the PhyQs Master… Read more
Quentin ROSSI
PhD from Université de Strasbourg
In progress at IPCMS
As a great admirer of physics from an early age, I chose the Condensed Matter and Nanophysics Master’s programme offered by the University of Strasbourg. In my opinion, this course is not only one of the most advanced, but … Read more
2021-2022
Krystyna Herasymenko
Doctor from Université de Strasbourg (IPCMS)
One of the most compelling aspects of PsyQS program is its international character. Being able to study alongside students from diverse cultural backgrounds provides a supportive community, especially crucial for those like myself who are non-native speakers of French….Read more
Félix Helluin
Doctor from Université de Grenoble (LPMMC)
The PhyQS program has been essential in shaping my understanding of condensed matter physics, equipping me with a comprehensive knowledge base spanning from its historical underpinnings to cutting-edge advancements… (read more)
2020-2021
Florent Fessler
Doctor from Université de Strasbourg (ICS)
Postdoctoral position in New York

The PhyQS master’s track was for me decisive as it allowed to operate a smooth transition from academic education to research in a lab. After a bachelor degree covering a very broad spectrum of modern physics, the PhyQS master allowed, especially during the second year, to adjust my path (thanks to elective courses)… Read more
Alice Requier
Doctor from Université de Paris-Saclay (LPS)
I’ve always been a physics enthusiast, and a lover of beautiful cities. So back in 2018, joining the Magistère de Physique Fondamentale offered by the University of Strasbourg just made sense. After a bachelor degree in fundamental physics… read more
2019-2020
Julien Lamolinairie
Doctor from Université de Grenoble
Professeur en CPGE

My time in the Physics Master’s program at the University of Strasbourg was a major milestone in my academic journey. I first completed the M1 Physics program, followed by the M2 Physics program with the agrégation preparation option…see here
2018-2019
Loïc Moczko
Doctor from Strasbourg University (IPCMS)
Postdoctoral position in Eindhoven (University of Technology)
I started the Magistère of Fundamental Physics after a two-years program called in-depth mathematics and physics (MPA), that proposes two natural follow ups: maths or physics. For me, it was without a doubt that I chose physics and launched myself into the magistère of fundamental physics, that I see a bit like a “enhanced master program that starts in bachelor”…Read more
Rémi Goerlich
Doctor of the Université de Strasbourg (2022)
Postdoctoral position in Tel Haviv
I joined the MCN master in 2018, together with the fundamental physics magistère and it was a very fulfilling year. The first semester is devoted to theoretical classes with a rather high density of courses. I greatly appreciated… Read more
2015-2016
Tetiana Mukhina
Doctor from the Université de Strasbourg (ICS) in collaboration with the Institute Laue-Langevin (Grenoble, France)
Senior Scientist @BioNTech SE | PhD | LNP Technology | Formulation & Process Development
When I joined the Master’s 2 program in Condensed Matter Physics and Nanophysics at the University of Strasbourg in 2015, I was looking for a curriculum that combined a strong theoretical foundation with the opportunity to apply this knowledge to complex experimental and interdisciplinary scientific problems. The program exceeded my expectations in both respects…Read more
My name is Jeanne Marty-Bazan, and I am currently a PhD student in theoretical condensed matter physics at IPCMS in Strasbourg…
When I chose the Master PhyQS, it was mainly for the richness of its program and the flexibility it offered. And I can say that I was not disappointed!…
The Master’s Physics of Quantum and Soft Condensed Matter (PhyQS), formerly known as Condensed Matter and Nanophysics (MCN), was the opportunity that changed everything for me… 
