SCAI Mission & People

After a PhD in musicology and digital humanities at Paris-Sorbonne, Xavier Fresquet joined UPMC, then Sorbonne University, in 2015 to support the development of the activities of the PLAS@PAR plasma physics laboratory of excellence. He has been accompanying the artificial intelligence community since 2019 within SCAI.

Trained at HEC Paris, Valerie Hawley has been working for over 10 years in the UAE on a variety of issues that combine innovation, technology, research and development and education. She coordinates the SCAI office at Sorbonne Abu Dhabi.

Recruited at the CNRS in 1991 as a manager, Nora Roger made several internal mobilities in different laboratories, including 7 years at LERMA. On February 1st 2021, she joined the Scai and ISCD teams as Administrative and Financial Manager (Sorbonne University).

Alain Rabaute is Associate Professor of Marine Geology and Geophysics at the Geoscience Laboratory (ISTeP) of Sorbonne University since 2010, after 10 years as a research fellow at Ecole normale supérieure in Paris and IFPEN in Rueil-Malmaison. His research interests are the study of active tectonics and geodynamics of the Mediterranean region and associated geohazards (seismic, tsunami, landslides), and the use of multivariate statistics to investigate the physical properties of geological formations and their spatial variability (for underground energy such as hydrogen or geothermy, carbon and waste storage, mineral, oil and gas). He is also the founder and Managing Director of the R&D consultancy SME Geosubsight since 2006.

Baptiste Gregorutti is a data scientist assisting researchers at Sorbonne University in implementing machine learning tools across various domains, including medicine, biology, ecology, and digital humanities. Previously, he led data science teams in companies, focusing on tasks such as reducing fuel consumption in aviation, enhancing cybersecurity, implementing image segmentation algorithms, etc. Additionally, he contributes to executive and introductory training programs covering Python, data visualization, and introductory topics in data science and machine learning.

After a PhD in Information and Communication Sciences, Clotilde Chevet joined SCAI as Project Manager. She is working on the development of an AI-based teaching assistant, to facilitate English language learning in primary schools.

Etienne Guével is a dedicated and innovative Data Scientist specializing in healthcare research. With a strong foundation in engineering acquired during his studies at Centralesupélec, Etienne honed his skills at the AP-HP (Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris). This experience provided him with a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges within healthcare, fueling his passion for data-driven solutions that improve patient outcomes.

After a diploma and a first experience as an engineer in physics/mechanics, Julien Roudil worked for more than twenty years in the development and management of training structures, initial and continuing professional, mainly in the industrial and new technologies. Today he is delighted to continue his commitment to the development of the campus of AI professions and qualifications, it is a true synthesis of the experiences and expertise that he has been able to develop so far.

After defending her thesis in Astrophysics, Mélanie Venet devoted herself to communication in associations and then in research laboratories. She has been working with the Scai team since 2020.

Omar El Dakkak is an Associate Professor in Mathematics in the Sciences and Engineering Department of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD). His Research interests lie at the intersection between Probability on Discrete Structures, Empirical Processes Theory and Nonparametric Statistics. He is currently SUAD’s Academic Advisor in Mathematics, Numerical Sciences and SCAI Affairs and the Programme Head of the Bachelor in Mathematics, specialization in Data Science for Artificial Intelligence.

Rakhee PATEL, with her scientific background, has been supporting UPMC and Sorbonne Université academics develop their international relations since 2009. In 2022 she joined the SCAI team to accompany the development of international and industrial partnerships.