On Thursday, October 23, 2025, we organized a forum at the Xlim Research Institute to foster connections between students and research teams.

The event, held from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, aimed to provide second-year master’s students with the opportunity to meet research teams—especially those offering internships within the laboratory. It also allowed first-year students to engage with cutting-edge research through presentations and discussions.

Program Overview

For First-Year Students (M1):

• 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Two PhD students delivered presentations from Xlim, Siwar Gharbi (EMIMEP alumni) focusing on « Smart Light Transport Through Hollow-Core Multimode Fibers Using Deep Learning » and Younes El Moustakine on « Artificial intelligence (AI) synthesis of nonlinear matching networks for the design of analog linearized CMOS/BiCMOS power amplifiers« .

These talks introduced M1 students to ongoing research projects and the scientific environment at Xlim.

For Second-Year Students (M2): 

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: M2 students meet research teams and explore potential internship opportunities.

For All Students (M1 & M2):

After the seminars, M1 students joined their M2 peers to meet research teams and explore potential opportunities at Xlim in RF and Photonics. This interactive session encouraged dialogue and collaboration between students and researchers.

Closing the Event

The day concluded with a networking reception sponsored by the Physics Department from the University of Limoges, offering a relaxed setting for students and researchers to continue their discussions.

Objectives Achieved

• Bridging the gap between academic training and research opportunities.
• Encouraging collaboration between students and research teams.
• Highlighting the scientific excellence of Xlim and the EMIMEP Master’s program.

This forum underscored the commitment of the EMIMEP program to providing students with hands-on experience and exposure to innovative research, preparing them for successful careers in science and engineering.