This document provides information about an associate professor's education, research interests, and professional experience. Some key points: - The professor has a PhD in Computer Science from Paris Sud University and has received several honors and certifications. - Their research focuses on numerical optimization methods, including population-based approaches like genetic algorithms and differential evolution. They have applied these methods to problems in various domains. - They have authored several publications including a monograph, conference papers, book chapters, and technical reports. They have also founded innovative projects. - The professor teaches courses in global optimization, data analysis, and machine learning algorithms. They also direct projects for master's students.