Kilian Pouderoux

Kilian Pouderoux

Student · Lausanne, CH

Final year Master’s student in Microengineering at EPFL and CentraleSupélec. With expertise in microsystems, nanotechnology, and computational science, I bring strong curiosity, organization, and autonomy to my work. I am eager to contribute to high-tech, fast-moving projects and am seeking a 6-month internship starting in February 2026.

Interests

My technical expertise lies at the intersection of microsystems, optics and intelligent software. From developing ground station architecture for CubeSat missions to designing microfluidic platforms at IMEC, I thrive on bridging the gap between embedded hardware and high performance computing. I am particularly driven by the challenge of building high-impact systems in multidisciplinary environments.

Outside of engineering, I’m deeply curious about the broader scientific landscape, especially astronomy and the mechanics of space exploration. Sport addict, I spend most of my free time on the water, improving my kitesurfing and pumpfoiling skills.

Optics Computational science Semi conductors Nanotechnologies Artificial Intelligence Quantum Computing Robotics Machine Learning Astronomy

Education

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

Lausanne, Switzerland

Master of Science, Microengineering, minor in Computational Science and Engineering

Key courses (11)
  • Computational optics
  • Advanced MEMS
  • Microfabrication
  • High Performance Computing
  • Machine Learning
  • Lasers and photonics
  • Mobile robotics
  • Quantum simulation of materials
  • Structural biology
  • Quantum computing
  • Stochastic simulation

CentraleSupélec – Université Paris-Saclay

Paris, France

Diplôme d'ingenieur, Engineering, highly selective double degree with EPFL

Key courses (8)
  • Mathematics
  • Energy
  • Quantum physics
  • Nuclear engineering
  • Cloud Computing
  • Signal processing
  • Data science
  • Finance and Economics

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

Lausanne, Switzerland

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Key courses (7)
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Materials science
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Programming
  • Dynamical systems
  • Structural mechanics

Professional Experience

IMEC

Leuven, Belgium

Microfluidics & Photonics Intern

Interdisciplinary research internship in Leuven, Belgium, combining microfluidics, photonics, and systems engineering to develop an integrated on-chip cell sorting platform for biomedical diagnostics applications.

  • Design and assemble an integrated optical and microfluidic setup, combining fluidic, electronic, and photonic components
  • Develop data acquisition and processing pipelines to analyze and visualize cell sorting performance metrics
  • Prepare biological samples and conduct wet lab experiments to characterize the chip's sorting performance

Watchmaker (Mission Junior Entreprise EPFL)

Geneva, Switzerland

Maintenance Engineer

Diagnosing, maintaining, and optimizing a LabVIEW-based machine in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Pfeiffer Vacuum

Annecy, France

Operator Intern

Discovered the operating environment of a vacuum-technology company by preparing orders for the shipping and production departments and handling inventory and delivery errors.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL

Lausanne, Switzerland

Teaching Assistant

Teaching assistant for several undergraduate courses including Materials Science, Programming, Mathematics, and Information, Computation and Communication.

Projects

Associative Experience

EPFL Spacecraft Team

Pole Leader - Ground Segment

Student association focused on the design, development, and launch of innovative satellite and space related projects.

  • Lead a team of 8 to develop and operate ground stations for satellite communications.
  • Develop and assemble an X-band antenna, the first student-operated system of its kind.
  • Design and implement the antenna’s control software.
Systems Engineer
  • Contribute to a digital twin for satellite modeling, enabling faster design iterations and performance optimization.
  • Perform tradeoff analyses on critical satellite parameters, guiding key design decisions and improving mission reliability.

USC Lausanne

Vice President - Logistics & Finance

Oversee the budget of the EPFL & UNIL student surf association to ensure its financial health and sustainability. Manage member registrations and coordinate event logistics across water-sport and community activities.

Sponsorship Manager

Organized surf, pumpfoil, winch surf, and wakesurf sessions for EPFL & UNIL students. Managed partnerships and sponsorship acquisition to support the association's activities.

Forum CentraleSupélec

Event & Quality Manager

Managed partner-company relations and event logistics for a major business forum with 200+ exhibitors and a €1.3M turnover, while handling quality management through the annual audit and ISO compliance. Developed automation algorithms to streamline repetitive tasks and improve team efficiency.

Skills

Languages and Frameworks
C C++ Python (Numpy, Pandas, Scikit, Pytorch, OpenCV) Bash CUDA MPI Bash SQL
Toolsets/OS
MacOS Linux Git
Hardware
Arduino Raspberry Pi
Software
Matlab LabView Catia Microsoft Office Docker
Languages
French (native) English (C1) Italian (A2)