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\"\"Pr. Dr. Emilien AZ\u00c9MA
<\/strong>Professor (full) – University of Montpellier<\/a>
Professeur Associ\u00e9 – Polytechnique Montr\u00e9al
Junior member of Institut Universitaire de France (IUF)<\/a>
Laboratoire de M\u00e9canique et G\u00e9nie Civil (LMGC)<\/a>
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Emilien AZ\u00c9MA is Full Professor<\/em><\/strong> at the University of Montpellier since 2023, in the Departement of Mechanical Engineering (Faculty of Sciences) and in the Mechanical & Civil Engineering Lab (LMGC). He is holding a Research Chair from the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF)<\/em><\/strong> as a Junior member (2020-2025). He is appointed as \u00ab\u00a0Professeur Associ\u00e9<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u00bb at Polytechnique Montreal in the \u00ab\u00a0Genie Civil, G\u00e9ologique et Mine\u00a0\u00bb Department since 2024. He earned both his Master and PhD from the University of Montpellier, where he studied the rheological and micromechanical behavior of railway ballast grains using realistic Discrete Element Modeling, via a joint grant from the CNRS and the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Fran\u00e7aise des Chemins de Fers (SNCF). Between 2015-2016, he was a visiting researcher<\/em><\/strong> at the Mechanical Engineering Department at University of Chiangmai (Thailand). In 2008, he was a visiting researcher<\/strong><\/em> at the Civil Engineering Department at Los Andes University (Colombia). Prior to join the University of Montpellier as Ass. Professor in 2008, he spent one year at the Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chauss\u00e9e (LCPC, now IFSTTAR) as a researcher.

He works on the micro-mechanics of granular systems composed of realistic microstructure. By means of innovative Discrete Element Modeling (DEM), he’s pioneering work was to systematically illuminate the non-linear effects of particle shapes (angularity, non convexity, elongation and platyness) and particle size polydispersity (size span and shape of particle size distribution) on the quasi-static to rapid flow rheology. In more general terms, he focus on evolving granular systems in which particles can fragment or undergo large deformations (soft\/squishy granular materials) with applications to geomaterials, powder, rocks as well as non-terrestrial granular systems. 

Since 2018, he is the coordinator of international affairs at the Faculty of Sciences. Since 2021, he is the coordinator of the first year Master’s degree in mechanical engineering. He teach solid mechanics, numerical computation, finite element method, discrete approaches and rheology of granular media in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Faculty of Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Main Collaborators<\/strong>
Mathieu Renouf<\/a> – CNRS Researcher – LMGC – Universit\u00e9 de Montpellier
Jonathan Bar\u00e8s<\/a> – CNRS Researcher\/Ingeneer – LMGC – Universit\u00e9 de Montpellier
Nicolas Estrada<\/a> – Ass. Professor, University of Los Andes Bogota
David Cantor<\/a> – Researcher – Polytechnic Montreal
Carlos Ovalle<\/a> – Ass. Professor – Polytechnic Montreal
Miguel Cabrera<\/a> – Ass. Professor TU-Delft
Peerapong Jigsantiam<\/a> – Professor Chiang Mai University
Itthichai Preechawutipong<\/a> – Ass. Professor Chiang Mai University
Paul Sanchez<\/a> – Senor Researcher – Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Post-Doc Students<\/strong>
<\/em>3] Theechalit BINAREE (2022…). <\/strong>Discrete element modeling of the behavior of fouled railway ballast. Towards a realistic & predictive approach. Franco-Thai Young Talent research Fellowship.

2] Manuel CARDENAS-BARRANTES (Oct. 2021- Mars 2022). <\/strong>3D-compaction of highly deformable spheres by means of experiments. Funding MIST project.

1] David CANTOR (2018-2019). <\/strong>Compaction of highly deformable particles. Funding Chiangma\u00ef University (Thailand).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Phd Students<\/strong><\/em>
13] Lady Carolina CASTRO-MALAVER (2024…). <\/strong>A multi-scale approach to study the effect of fines content and particle shape on static liquefaction potential of loose mine tailings. Thesis in co-tutelle with Polytechnic Montreal. Funding MITACS (Canada)+SRK Consulting (Vancouver).

12] Jitinun PROMMARIN (2023…). <\/strong>Characterization and discrete element simulations of a brittle ballast grain model in fracture condition. Thesis in co-tutelle with Chiang Mai University (Pr P. Jitsangian). Funding Tha\u00ef gouvernement + Tha\u00ef Jubilee Program

11] Paula QUIROZ-ROJO (2021…). <\/strong>Scaling effects in Rock-fill degradation using multi-scale Discrete- Element Modeling and Experiments. Thesis in co-tutelle with Polytechnic Montreal (Pr C. Ovalle). Funding CNRS+PolyMontreal

10] David APONTE (2021-2024). <\/strong>Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Geometric Cohesion in Granular Systems Composed of Highly Non-Convex Particles. Thesis in co-tutelle with the University of Los Andes de Bogota (Pr N. Estrada). Funding Labex Numev & Univ. Los Andes Bogota.
https:\/\/seafile.lmgc.univ-montp2.fr\/f\/18ede65e630c48bda1cd\/

9] Weiyi WANG (2021-2024). <\/strong>Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Dense Granular Flow of Highly Concave Particles: Non-Local Modelling for Inclined Plane and Rotating Drum Geometries. Funding ANR.
https:\/\/seafile.lmgc.univ-montp2.fr\/f\/50f1227fba2d4a6db9c1\/

8] Agathe BIGNON (2021-2025). <\/strong>Silo discharge dynamics: system size and grain shape as key factors. Funding Cifre Valeriane company.
https:\/\/seafile.lmgc.univ-montp2.fr\/f\/4d47848373cb4d67b955\/

7] Oscar POLANIAO (2020-2023). <\/strong>Highly polydisperse grain flow in a fluid.
Thesis in co-tutelle with the University of Los Andes de Bogota (Pr N. Estrada). Funding Doctoral School I2S.
https:\/\/seafile.lmgc.univ-montp2.fr\/f\/8f9ed4ca93084a63bb3d\/?dl=1

6] Manuel CARDENAS-BARRANTES (2018-2021). <\/strong>Modeling the compaction of soft granular packings: effect of mixed soft\/rigid grains and particle shape. Funding Doctoral School I2S.
https:\/\/seafile.lmgc.univ-montp2.fr\/f\/610085f24c3b46acaf17\/?dl=1

5] Theechalit BINAREE (2016-2021)<\/strong>. Granular systems composed by a mix of angular particles, modeling and rheology. Thesis in collaboration with Chiangma\u00ef University (Pr I. Preechawuttipong). Funding Tha\u00ef government (Chiangma\u00ef University).
https:\/\/seafile.lmgc.univ-montp2.fr\/f\/2011f1784c354e5f95fb\/?dl=1

4] David CANTOR (2014-2017)<\/strong>. Effect of particle fragmentation on the microstructure and mechanical strength of 3D granular media. Funding CEA-agency.
https:\/\/seafile.lmgc.univ-montp2.fr\/f\/e1726fdb89d64000b9aa\/?dl=1

3] Duc Hanh NGUYEN (2011-2014)<\/strong>. Microstruture of fragmentable polydisperse granular systems. Funding CEA-agency.
https:\/\/seafile.lmgc.univ-montp2.fr\/f\/0ba218c2172f4f0489d9\/?dl=1

2] Nicolas BERGER (2011-2016)<\/strong>. Iron ore granulation modelling. Funding Cifre Arcelor.
https:\/\/seafile.lmgc.univ-montp2.fr\/f\/cc573dc5e25a4d38b7c5\/?dl=1

1] Mauricio BOTON (2008-2012)<\/strong>. Micromechanics of clay-fluid systems.
Collaboration Los Andes University (Pr A. Lizcano & N. Estrada). Funding Los Andes University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Master Students<\/strong>
<\/em>10<\/strong>] Jitinun Prommarin <\/strong>(M2- 2021): a multi-scale approach for ballast deterioration modelling based on numerical simulation and laboratory experiments. Chiang Mai University (Thailand)

9] Thossapon Thungfonphum <\/strong>(M2- 2021): <\/em>Modeling the open check dam for dry granular flows down an incline plane : a three dimensional discrete element approach. Phayao University (Thailand)

8] Weiyi Wang <\/strong>(M2- 2021): <\/em>Mod\u00e9lisation num\u00e9rique de l’\u00e9coulement de grains non convexe en tambour tournant. <\/strong>LMGC.

7] Antoine Mullor <\/strong>(M2- 2019): <\/em>Mod\u00e9lisation analogique et num\u00e9rique de l\u2019initiation des chemin\u00e9es d\u2019expulsions de fluides dans les bassins s\u00e9dimentaires immerg\u00e9s. <\/strong>LMGC-G\u00e9oscience. Stage co-encadr\u00e9 avec Aur\u00e9lien Gay (Pr G\u00e9oscience) et Alfredo Taboada (Mcf G\u00e9osciences)

6] Manon Pochet<\/strong> (M2-2018) : Mod\u00e9lisation num\u00e9rique et analogique des chemin\u00e9es d\u2019expulsions de fluides dans les bassins s\u00e9dimentaires. LMGC-G\u00e9oscience. Stage co-encadr\u00e9 avec Aur\u00e9lien Gay (Pr G\u00e9oscience) et Alfredo Taboada (Mcf G\u00e9osciences)

5] Justine Mialle<\/strong> (M2-2018) : Mod\u00e9lisation tridimensionnelle de mat\u00e9riaux granulaires auto-bloqu\u00e9s. LMGC-G\u00e9oscience. LMGC

4] Asmae Idrissi<\/strong><\/em> (M1-2016) : Mod\u00e9lisation de la d\u00e9formation plastique de particules. Bachelor Thesis, University of Montpellier.

3] David Cantor<\/strong><\/em> (M2-2013) : Fracturation num\u00e9rique des mat\u00e9riaux granulaires. Master thesis Universidad de Los Andes de Bogota, with Nicolas Estrada (Ecos-Nord project N\u00b0C12PU01).

2] Robert Temgoua<\/strong><\/em> (M2-2011) : Variabilit\u00e9 ph\u00e9notypique des syst\u00e8mes racinaires : Influence des interactions sol\/racines, with Farhang Radja\u00ef et Thierry Fourcaud.

1] Ana-Paulina Aguilar<\/em><\/strong> (M2-2010) : Simulation num\u00e9rique de sols d\u00e9riv\u00e9s de cendres volcaniques. Universidad de Los Andes de Bogota, with Nicolas Estrada (Ecos-Nord project N\u00b0C08U01).  
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