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The document discusses the career path of Thierry Fouquet, a scientist who uses mass spectrometry. It begins with his childhood passion for traveling that led him to study engineering in France. He then obtained a PhD in Luxembourg and did postdoctoral research in Luxembourg and Japan. The document outlines the versatility of mass spectrometry and Fouquet's work analyzing polymers. It concludes by discussing Fouquet's plans to potentially remain in Japan or move to the US for further research opportunities.
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- 1. The “whys andwherefores” of being a scientist Why ? How ? What ? And to follow ? Thierry (Titi-san) Fouquet, PhD (JSPS fellow) Kumagaya high school, Feb. 15th
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- 3. 0-17 years old 3 100 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 01 2 3 4 5 hometown highschool-Toulon
- 4. 17-22 years old 4 10800 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 0 1 2 3 4 5 hometown highschool-Toulon EngineeringSchool+MSc Marseille
- 5. 22-28 years old 5 1080 900 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 0 1 2 3 4 5 hometown highschool-Toulon EngineeringSchool+MSc Marseille PhD+post-doc(1) Luxembourg
- 6. 28-… years old 6 1080 900 9900 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 0 1 2 3 4 5 hometown highschool-Toulon EngineeringSchool+MSc Marseille PhD+post-doc(1) Luxembourg post-doc (2) Japan
- 7. A pinch ofmaths 7 10 80 900 9900 y = 0.8989e2.3113x R² = 0.9988 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 0 1 2 3 4 5
- 8. The next place? 8 10 80 900 9900 0 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 70000 80000 90000 100000 0 1 2 3 4 5
- 9. “From the Earthto the Moon” 9 10 80 900 9900 93894 0 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 70000 80000 90000 100000 0 1 2 3 4 5
- 10. Why ? (part1) 10 • “The cat that walked by himself” – passion for travelling
- 11. Why ? (part1) 11 • “The cat that walked by himself” – passion for travelling
- 12. Why ? (part1) 12 • “The cat that walked by himself” – passion for travelling Not pretty enough
- 13. 13 • “The catthat walked by himself” – passion for travelling Eureka !
- 14. Science is notlike that 14 Me, Myself and I Old-fashioned style
- 15. But more likethat 15 Collaborative research
- 16. Jigsaw puzzle 16 Please note 7chaps 2 ladies … Still true
- 17. Travelling thanks to… 17 Newpositions all around the world Collaborations Conferences – the funny part of the job
- 18. Travelling thanks to… 18 Newpositions all around the world Collaborations Conferences – the funny part of the job
- 19. Why ? (part2) 19 • “The cat that walked by himself” – passion for travelling • “Dead Poet Society” – passion for writing
- 20. Why ? (part2) 20 • “The cat that walked by himself” – passion for travelling • “Dead Poet Society” – passion for writing (massive) Ego
- 21. Speaking of it… 21 •Passion for writing Me, my co-works, my supervisor, … Scientific Journal Editor-in-Chief
- 22. … the assaultcourse 22 • Passion for writing Me, my co-works, my supervisor, … Scientific Journal Editor-in-Chief Referees Who’s Whom ?
- 23. … the assaultcourse 23 • Passion for writing Me, my co-works, my supervisor, … Scientific Journal Editor-in-Chief Yes / No + comments
- 24. … the assaultcourse 24 • Passion for writing Scientific Journal Editor-in-Chief
- 25. … the assaultcourse 25 • Passion for writing Scientific Journal Editor-in-Chief Accepted
- 26. … the assaultcourse 26 • Passion for writing Scientific Journal Editor-in-Chief Accepted Published
- 27. … the assaultcourse 27 • Passion for writing Scientific Journal Editor-in-Chief Published Other Scientists
- 28. … the assaultcourse 28 • Passion for writing Scientific Journal Editor-in-Chief Published Other Scientists Public
- 29. Why ? (part2.5) 29 Single Author First Author Co-Author
- 30. Why ? (part2.5) 30 Project charter Application notes Reports Proposals
- 31. But also… 31 My personalArt Drawing figures & schemes
- 32. But also… 32 Cover ! Abit more relaxed !
- 33. In spite ofappearances 33 Sciences Arts Humanities “European academy of arts, sciences and humanities”…
- 34. No distinction 34 Sciences Arts Humanities Todo the job ! To draw lovely figures To write deeply moving texts
- 35. Two examples (1) 35 “Totalsynthesis” (the art and science of replicating the molecules of living nature and creating others like them in the laboratory) K. C. Nicolaou, Proc. R. Soc. A 470: 20130690
- 36. Two examples (2) 36 Collaborationwith an Art Restorer (understand the origin of glueing failure) Results currently used by: Getty Museum, Los Angeles (US) Grabart Art Conservation Centre (Russia)
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- 38. French System 38 Elementary School JuniorHigh School High School 16-20 years old (~18)
- 39. An unexpected journey •After high school 39 “Classe préparatoire aux grandes écoles” Higher School Preparatory Classes two (very) intensive years preparatory course for enrollment in one of the grandes écoles (Engineering schools) The workload is one of the highest in the world
- 40. Step 1 • EngineeringSchool – Three years to refine your choice (chemistry, physics, economics, mathematics, …) – Major: Chemistry with a strong emphasis on mathematics 40 What I was supposed to become What I chose
- 41. Step 1.5 • EngineeringSchool – Three years to refine your choice (chemistry, physics, economics, mathematics, …) – Major: Chemistry with a strong emphasis on mathematics – Last year: MSc in Analytical Chemistry (double degrees) 41
- 42. Step 2 • PhD 42 Firstblood... Key point: Finding money First PhD position (in France) Cancelled one month before starting What’s to be done ???
- 43. Step 2 43 • PhDWhat’s to be done ? Second offer: Terrific topic (restoration of statues) but not enough money to survive
- 44. Step 2 44 • PhDWhat’s to be done ? Third offer: It’s the right one ! (Luxembourg)
- 45. Step 2.5 45 • PhD 2years and a half (up to 5 years…) 15 publications 14 conferences One dissertation (300 pages) + oral defense
- 46. Step 3 46 The dayof my defense
- 47. Step 3 47 The dayof (my) defense 1 h lecture + 1-3 h of questions from the board (about the 300 page dissertation)
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- 49. Step 4… • Andto follow ? • First position: R&D Engineer (and post-doc 1) 49 MS in polymer chemistry – T. Fouquet, Jan 6th, Nagoya Institute of Technology (Grand Duchy of) Luxembourg Pop. 550,000 hab (2014) 2 years and a half, two contracts Fixed term position(s) which should have been turned into permanent contract…
- 50. • First position:R&D Engineer (and post-doc 1) …and 5 50 + = …But nope + Merger = please take a hike !
- 51. Step 5.5 51 What’s tobe done ? Use personal connections (=network) to find a new position (+ job alerts, naturally)
- 52. Step 5.5 52 What’s tobe done ?
- 53. Onto new adventures 53 JSPSpost doctoral program for overseas researchers Two-year position at AIST (National institute for Advanced Industrial Science and Technology)
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- 55. Your weighing scales… 55 It’sall about mass kg 103 g mg 10-3
- 56. … 56 It’s all aboutmass mg 10-3 Da(lton) 10-24 H ~ 1 Da C = 12 Da Mass of atoms / molecules
- 57. …and mine 57 Da(lton) 10-24 H ~1 Da C = 12 Da Mass spectrometers
- 58. …and mine 58 Da(lton) 10-24 H ~1 Da C = 12 Da Mass spectrometers Bigger and bigger
- 59. Mass Spectrometry 59 Mass Spec(MS) The key point Neutrals ~ inerts Ions: sensitive to electric/magnetic fields, easily manipulable
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- 61. Soooo versatile ! 61 Tandemmass spectrometry → to decipher the ions architectures
- 62. Soooo versatile ! 62 Gasphase ion chemistry → to check at the reactivity (thermodynamics and kinetics )
- 63. Soooo versatile ! 63 Ionmobility – mass spec → to get insights into the shape of ions Isotope ratio – mass spec → relative abundance of isotopes Radiocarbon dating technique 12C vs. 14C
- 64. An infinite numberof applications 64 Proteomics Determine protein structure, function, folding and interactions Drug Discovery Clinical Testing Forensic Analyses Environment Test water quality or food contamination Geology Measure petroleum composition Space exploration (comet, Mars, …) Chemistry Composition and structures of new compounds Reaction kinetics
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- 66. A word aboutmy business 66 MS for polymers (mainly) To be characterized
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- 70. 70 Degradation MS for polymers Structure Composition Polymersused for: Water treatment (membranes) Energy production (solar cells) Cosmetics Car industry (lubricants in fuels) Arts (glueing for restoration) A word about my business
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- 72. Jack-of-all-trades 72 The miracle ofanalytical chemistry (+1 for choosing it) Need for characterization Need for characterization Need for characterization Need for characterization Synthesis (create monomers/polymers) Elaboration (shaping, composites) Use (ageing) recycling
- 73. 73 4. And tofollow ?
- 74. Any big plans? 74 Depending on how life’s going here in Japan (+ language) - Stay in Japan for a couple of years more - Or settle the US for a while
- 75. Any big plans? 75 Depending on how life’s going here in Japan (+ language) - Stay in Japan for a couple of years more - Or settle the US for a while - Research center or company Much more money (on average) Little freedom
- 76. 76 5. The lasthurrah
- 77. Handy hints • “Network”+ supervisors (keep in touch) • Do not neglect the other domains • Keep learning English 77
- 78. Handy hints • “Network”+ supervisors (keep in touch) • Do not neglect the other domains • Keep learning English • Speak confidently in public • Move • And… 78
- 79. Never forget tohave fun too 79
- 80. 80 Never forget tohave fun too
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