Research interest: Physics and Mechanics of Granular Media, Quasi-static Rheology, Granular Flow, Particle Shape effects, Polydispersity by particles size and shape, Mixture, Particle fragmentation, Deformable particles, Micromechanics, Anisotropy and Force transmission, Discrete Element Modeling.

Research Topic :
– Particle shape effects
– Highly polydisperse systems
– Granular flows
– Fragmentation
– Soft granular systems
– Granular asteroid 

Main Collaborations :

– Nicolas Estrada, Universidad de Los Andes de Bogota (Colombia)
– Itthichaï Preechawuttipong, Chiang-maï University (Thaïland)
– Arcesio Lizcano, SRK Consulting Canada
– Sandra Linero, SRK Consulting Australia
– Jean-Noël Roux, Ifsttar Paris
– Edouard Izard, Arcelor-Mital, Metz
– Farhang Radjai, Université de Montpellier
– Alfredo Taboada, Université de Montpellier