My time at Sorbonne University was an absolute delight, thanks to the presence of captivating and highly knowledgeable lecturers and professors. Their influence and the academic environment were so compelling that I made the decision to continue with a Master's Degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology, driven by a desire to continually expand my knowledge. In the first year of my MSc Degree, I specialised in Plant Physiology, and in the second year, I delved into Marine Microbiology.

A module in Marine Microbiology at the Oceanographic Institute in Banyuls-sur-Mer proved the turning point, moving me from plant physiology (Arabidopsis thaliana) into the world of marine microorganisms. Funded by a competitive UPMC scholarship, I built expertise in oceanography, molecular tools & omics, cytometry and microscopy, alongside extensive fieldwork — and graduated with first-class honours. I remain close, 15+ years on, to the mentors who shaped that path at Sorbonne and UMONS.

If you're an MSc student figuring out your own direction, I coach a limited number of students in English or French — reach out via the Contact page.