Cornell University
Frédéric Girard is a Senior Research Scientist at Cornell University, specializing in experimental physics and focused on laser-based inertial confinement fusion energy projects since August 2023. Previously, Frédéric held various positions at CEA - Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives, including a physicist role from January 2002 to August 2023 and a doctoral researcher from March 1997 to February 2000, where work involved experimental and simulation studies on lasers. Other significant experiences include a scientific researcher role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, post-doctoral positions at École Polytechnique and Trinity College Dublin, and internships at both CEA and CNRS that concentrated on plasma phenomena and ionospheric research. Frédéric earned a PhD in Plasma Physics Spectroscopy Laser and a Master of Science in Plasma Physics from Paris-Sud University.
Cornell University
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Cornell is a privately endowed research university and a partner of the State University of New York. As the federal land-grant institution in New York State, we have a responsibility—unique within the Ivy League—to make contributions in all fields of knowledge in a manner that prioritizes public engagement to help improve the quality of life in our state, the nation, the world.