Research interests
My research work focuses on studying the signal of the CMB to look for a specific polarisation pattern: the cosmological B-modes.
The detection of this signal would be a smoking gun for inflation theories, allowing us to better understand the very beginning of the Universe.
I focus on calibration and systematics in the context of multi-component data anaylsis. I
develop advanced data analysis techniques to precisely estimate the impact of instrumental systematics
on our science results, and how to mitigate their impact in various ways. I also actively participate
in design, integration and calibration of current and future receivers.
Calibration
Understanding instrumental systematics require high precision calibration data, as these measurements are an essential step to ensure that instrumental effects are properly
taken into account in the analysis. I work first-hand on calibration campaign for CMB telescopes, to make
sure we have all necessary measurements to understand the performance of our instruments.
Instrumental systematics
I work on estimating the impact of various instrumental effects on science results,
in particular on cosmological parameters of interest in the search for inflation.
I develop frameworks to analyse calibration data and tie them to cosmological analysis.
This work also informs calibration campaigns, so that we know the precision of the measurement we need
to properly constraint instrumental effects.
Component separation
One of the main challenges in our quest for B-modes is to be able to separate the CMB signal from Galactic contaminations.
This step, known as component separation, requires accurate models of both the instrument and Galactic emission.
I develop component separation methods that take into account the interplay between instrumental characteristics and foreground complexity.
Outreach
I love sharing my passion for astrophysics outside the lab! I regularly participate in outreach events,
most recently with Skype a Scientist. I also regularly participate
in outreach events organised by the CMB-S4 Education & Public Outreach program.
I also had the chance to be part of
Universciel, Fête le Savoir
and SpaceUp France, and organise many wonderful events with them!
Whether the focus is space, astrophysics or
general science, I always enjoy planning, crafting and hosting events, packed with conferences,
workshops, hands-on activities, for kids and adults alike!
CV & Publications
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Publication list
- PhD dissertation