Lucas Vergez, a third-year student in the Grande École Program and Master of Science in Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering (CPSE) at theArts et Métiers Arts et Métiers campusArts et Métiers , looks back on his career path and professional goals.
What was your background before enrolling in one of the 20 research master's programs offered by Arts et Métiers
I followed a fairly traditional path, studying PCSI/PSI* preparatory classes in Montpellier, which enabled me to enter Arts et Métiers competitive examination. I seized the opportunity offered by the campus to pursue a research-oriented specialization in my third year.
Why did you choose to pursue the CPSE research master's degree?
It was only in my second year of engineering school that I was able to choose this type of further study. I needed time to develop my career plans. I chose this master's degree because I really wanted to specialize in computer science and do applied research for the industry of the future. This has allowed me to discover a wide range of methods and tools that address the challenges of Industry 4.0. I am glad thatArts et Métiers this type of program. In my opinion, computer science is an underrepresented field at this school.
"This allows me to master the fundamentals of the scientific approach and develop my skills in the specific fields of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) research."
How does the training work?
The training program is structured around a variety of projects and supervised by a teaching team that is very attentive to my questions.
I have a lot of autonomy in choosing my study projects, which allows me to discover certain fields on my own, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and reverse engineering. For example, I have been able to work on AI analysis tools in the medical field that enable the recognition of pathologies based on patient symptoms, and on image recognition tools that track hand movements at workstations.
I will also have the opportunity to spend the last six months of my training at the University of Sherbrooke in Canada in a laboratory specializing in robotics. My research will focus on improving operator safety in a factory. As you can see, these are rich and varied experiences.
This training course is still fairly general in nature and therefore provides an overview of Industry 4.0 as a whole, with an in-depth technical focus on your preferred field.
How do you envision your entry into working life?
I would like to eventually move into CAD or AI research projects, initially within a laboratory. With this in mind, I will be pursuing a PhD. Why not in Canada! Then, depending on the opportunities available to me, I plan to work in industry or in the field of animation (special effects and video games), regardless of whether the organization is private or public.
What is the strong point of this research master's degree?
For those considering such a career path, this very generalist master's degree, with a strong focus on IT/CAD, is ideal for anyone wishing to move into IoT engineering, AI, and cyber-physical systems in general.
Any advice for future candidates?
It should be remembered that this is a research master's degree: this means that the last six months are dedicated to a research project that makes a real contribution to the scientific community.
