Charles Villard Ph.D.

Post-Doc at CEA List.

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I like to look under the hood. I am passionate about computer science and its applications to explore the real world.

I build things to go where I can’t, or to do things I am too lazy to do.

I finished a Ph.D. in Exploration Robotics and Photogrammetry, where I focused on autonomous underwater mapping. I am now continuing into a Post-Doc at CEA List dedicated to bringing SOTA AI into the embedded world (optimizing complex models to run on real-world hardware).

Other hobbies:

  • Water: Scuba Diving — CMAS 1* Instructor / Dive Guide (60m)

  • Air: FPV freestyle drone pilot & DIY electronics (RC planes/drones)

  • Earth: Speleology, VTT & Climbing