Master of Physics, Physics of Quantum and Soft Condensed Matter

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. These two years provided me with a solid scientific education through diverse and high-quality classes, taught by highly dedicated instructors. It was this demanding yet supportive environment that enabled me to succeed in the agrégation examination.

 

After this experience, I wanted to move towards research and decided to continue with the MCN Master’s program (Condensed Matter and Nanophysics). I was particularly attracted by the wide range of options offered, covering both condensed matter and soft matter, allowing those interested to build a true double specialization.
Another major strength of the MCN program is its close connection with several renowned research laboratories, such as IPCMS and ICS.

 

For my final-year internship, I had the opportunity to join the Institut Charles Sadron (ICS), where I worked for six months on a project involving phospholipids. In particular, I studied the mobility of phospholipids within lipid multilayers using an innovative experimental setup developed at ICS. I greatly appreciated the quality of the supervision there, which allowed me to take my first steps into scientific research in excellent conditions, while gaining hands-on experience with how a research laboratory operates.

 

Thanks to the strong theoretical background and the research skills I developed during the MCN Master’s program, I was able to successfully pursue a PhD in soft matter physics. This doctoral experience took place under excellent conditions, and I felt well-prepared both scientifically and methodologically thanks to the training I had received during my Master’s studies.

 

Looking back, I remember my years in Strasbourg as a time spent in a stimulating academic environment, with supportive and rigorous mentoring, and numerous opportunities for students to thrive both in teaching and in research.