on September 1, 2022
Mickaël Hilairet is Professor in electrical engineering and energy systems at Centrale Nantes, within the LS2N (Laboratory of Digital Sciences of Nantes). He graduated from HEI Lille (1997), earned an M.Sc. at INPT-ENSEEIHT Toulouse (1998) and obtained his PhD from the University of Nantes in 2001 on signal-processing approaches for machine control.
After industrial work (Thalès Communications, Geral, 2001–2003), he joined academia (Université Bretagne Sud, then Université Paris-Sud 2004–2012 at GEEPS), obtaining his HDR in 2009. In 2012 he became Full Professor at the University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté (FEMTO-ST) and has directed FEMTO-ST’s Energy Department since January 2019 (≈130 members), after serving as deputy director.
His research focuses on converter and machine control, estimation and diagnosis, with extensive application to fuel cell systems, electrolysers and hybrid microgrids.
As GENYDROGENE's representative at Centrale Nantes, he is now applying his expertise in control and diagnostics to a major societal challenge: making hydrogen more reliable, efficient and deployable on a large scale. GENYDROGENE aims to build an integrated, resilient hydrogen-energy platform — encompassing production, diagnosis and smart management — to accelerate decarbonisation and regional energy sovereignty. Further information on the GENYDROGENE project
Project funded as part of the Connect Talent call for proposals. The Connect Talent call for proposals, supported by the Pays de la Loire Region and the European Union’s ERDF fund, aims to support the establishment and integration of internationally renowned scientific leaders – whether arriving alone or with a team – who are spearheading groundbreaking projects designed to tackle the major scientific or technological challenges of our time and whose societal and economic impacts are undeniable.
