Adrien Michel

Scientific Computing Engineer | FEM Simulation · Numerical Optimization · Electric Motors

Toulouse, Occitanie, France

About

Engineer specializing in numerical simulation and scientific computing, with a focus on electromagnetics and numerical optimization. My work is at the intersection of applied mathematics, physics, and programming. Concretely, I enjoy building and developing things from scratch like numerical models (FEM), optimization algorithms, simulation software. I graduated from Toulouse INP ENSEEIHT in the Computational Physics track, where I developed strong foundations in numerical methods, applied mathematics, electromagnetic modeling, and high-performance computing. I've worked on electric motor design in a deep tech start-up, conducted research in an international academic environment in Austria, and gained hands-on experience in the aerospace industry at Airbus. Beyond my core expertise, I have a strong interest in AI and its applications, particularly the connections between numerical optimization, scientific computing, and machine learning. I like working on technically challenging projects, whether in simulation, robotics, or AI. Currently open to R&D engineering positions or PhD opportunities in numerical methods, optimization, or applied AI.

Experience

  • Scientific Computing & Optimization Engineer · Electric Motors at Deeper Pulse
    Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr

    Scientific start-up focused on electric motor innovation. I worked on the design, simulation and optimization of high-performance electric motors, with a focus on: - Developing an independent scientific simulation software dedicated to topological optimization of electric motors (Python), - Implementing finite element models and advanced optimization algorithms (topological, shape, parametric), - Working directly with industrial clients on real design projects: performance analysis and integration of manufacturing constraints, - Translating optimized solutions into industrializable motor designs.

  • Internship - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | Avionics at Airbus
    Mar 2024 - Sep 2024 · 7 mos

    6-month engineering internship within Airbus's Technical Department 1YYEN, working on EMC analysis for avionics equipment, with a focus on: - Modeling, simulating and characterizing a lightning protection filter for a flight control electronics unit, - Developing numerical models and methods for EMC analysis, - Designing and conducting experimental tests, - Using ANSYS Electronics Desktop for electronic and EMC analysis.

  • Research Internship - Electric Machine Optimization at Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
    Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 · 4 mos

    4-month research internship at the Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (Austrian Academy of Sciences), working on optimization of electric machines, with a focus on: - Researching topological and shape optimization of a simplified electric machine (SynRM), - Developing new mathematical models based on the Sherman–Morrison–Woodbury formula, - Implementing finite element simulations using NGSolve/Netgen, - Working autonomously in an international research environment.

  • Business Developer at N7 CONSULTING
    Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Junior consulting firm of ENSEEIHT, providing engineering services to industrial clients. - Prospected and acquired new clients for the junior enterprise, - Managed project follow-up between clients and student consultants, - Worked in a team in a professional client-facing environment.