Julian SIERRA VELEZ

PhD researcher - Nanophotonics and ML techniques

Julian SIERRA VELEZ

Julian SIERRA VELEZ

PhD researcher - Nanophotonics and ML techniques

Hi! I'm Julian, a PhD researcher currently residing in France. I am working at the Université de Technologie de Troyes on the modeling of biomimetic photonic structures using Symbolic Regression.

Core business

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Skill development
Core business

Skill development

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
During my PhD, I critically evaluated my skills, setting ambitious yet realistic goals in designing biomimetic photonic structures using Symbolic Regression. I enhanced employability by attending international conferences doing scintific communication and networking, publishing research, and learning new programming languages. Mentorship from my supervisors and international collaborations with researchers expanded my expertise. My international experiences in France and Germany highlight my mobility and adaptability.
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  • Sets his professional goals to be ambitious yet realistic.
  • Identifies and develops means to enhance his employability throughout his career; manages his professional development.
  • Broadens and upgrades his skillset, personal qualities and achievements.
  • Uses his networks to expand his scope of competence.
  • Knows how to transfer his expertise to other fields of activity.
  • Realizes the necessarily international dimension of his career path.
  • Accepts input from a mentor or coach to benefit his professional development.
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Evaluation
Core business

Evaluation

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Teaching practical work during my PhD allowed me to critically evaluate educational materials and adapt them for student comprehension. I assessed the quality and impact of my teaching through student feedback and performance. Presenting complex ideas to a critical student audience honed my communication skills and openness to feedback. I evaluated student projects, providing constructive and realistic assessments. Encouraging students to engage in self-evaluation and peer review fostered a collaborative learning environment. This experience enhanced my ability to manage and guide evaluation processes effectively.
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  • Evaluates the value of various documents concerning his field of expertise.

  • Is able to judge his own results in terms of both quality and added value.

  • Is willing to expose ideas to a critical audience; takes others’ opinions of his work into account.

  • Is willing to evaluate the work of other contributors and provides reasoned, realistic judgments of others’ work.

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Information management
Core business

Information management

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
During my PhD, I conducted comprehensive literature reviews to establish the state of the art in the modeling techniques for turbid media, and for biomimetic photonic structures, utilizing bibliographic databases and the help of AI search engines.
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  • Knows how to review the state of the art (SOTA) in a scientific topic.

  • Makes efficient use of information-gathering methods, identifies pertinent resources, particularly bibliographic resources.

  • Masters web-based research (e.g., bibliographic databases, patent databases)

  • Knows how to judge the pertinence of information, critique sources and check source reliability.

  • Designs and implements information-gathering and management systems using suitable technology.

  • Addresses issues relating to the security and life cycle of data.

  • Seeks out support from experts in information and data management.

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Expertise and methods
Core business

Expertise and methods

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Throughout my PhD, I mastered core concepts in turbid media modeling and biomimetic photonic structures. I framed my work in an international context, justifying my use of Symbolic Regression and exploring the difference modeling methods. I collaborated with experts across disciplines, adopting new research techniques.
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  • Masters the basic knowledge and key concepts of his field and knows their history and their significance.

  • Is familiar with recent progress in his field.

  • Can view his research activities within an international context.

  • Is familiar with the investigative methods and techniques of his field (including mathematics and statistics) and can explain why they are appropriate for a given purpose.

  • Is able to consider alternative methods and techniques.

  • Is able to formulate problems and hypotheses according to needs.

  • Defends his research findings in a constructive manner; provides evidence to support his ideas and proposals.

  • Organizes his presentations in a clear, informative and concise manner.

Personal and relational qualities

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Communication
Personal and relational qualities

Communication

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
During my PhD, I effectively communicated my research at national and international conferences, such as the MNO conference in France (where I won the best poster award), and the NBC Conference in Latvia. Presenting to diverse audiences honed my ability to tailor my language and arguments. I published a conference paper and am preparing an article for publication. I mastered various communication techniques and digital tools, ensuring my online presence reflects my professional identity. Engaging with experts across fields, I fostered interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge dissemination, enhancing our collective understanding.
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  • Knows how to put together a persuasive presentation and communicate about his project or his activity.

  • Understands, interprets and communicates appropriately in a register suited to his aims and his audience.

  • Masters a range of communication tools.

  • Masters his online identity.

  • Contributes to the dissemination of knowledge within the company, and demonstrates effective teaching skills.

  • Is proficient in at least English and one other world language.

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Collaboration
Personal and relational qualities

Collaboration

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
During my PhD, I developed and maintained cooperation networks through two ongoing international collaborations. I worked with researchers at the University of Buenos Aires on the optical response of biological structures and with a researcher from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology on biomimetic and bio-inspired structures. These partnerships allowed me to co-produce innovative results, navigate common and conflicting interests, and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration. Engaging with key international teams, I contributed to knowledge exchange and network building across diverse structures.
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  • Develops and maintains cooperative networks.

  • Knows how to build a professional network for his own and the company’s benefit.

  • Is considered an authority in his field of expertise.

  • Is able to envisage his work in a partnership framework; evaluates the benefits and limitations of a partnership and identifies shared and conflicting interests.

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Communication
Personal and relational qualities

Communication

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
During my PhD, I effectively communicated my research at national and international conferences, such as the MNO conference in France (where I won the best poster award), and the NBC Conference in Latvia. Presenting to diverse audiences honed my ability to tailor my language and arguments. I published a conference paper and am preparing an article for publication. I mastered various communication techniques and digital tools, ensuring my online presence reflects my professional identity. Engaging with experts across fields, I fostered interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge dissemination, enhancing our collective understanding.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Knows how to put together a persuasive presentation and communicate about his project or his activity.

  • Understands, interprets and communicates appropriately in a register suited to his aims and his audience.

  • Masters a range of communication tools.

  • Masters his online identity.

  • Contributes to the dissemination of knowledge within the company, and demonstrates effective teaching skills.

  • Is proficient in at least English and one other world language.

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Collaboration
Personal and relational qualities

Collaboration

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
During my PhD, I developed and maintained cooperation networks through two ongoing international collaborations. I worked with researchers at the University of Buenos Aires on the optical response of biological structures and with a researcher from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology on biomimetic and bio-inspired structures. These partnerships allowed me to co-produce innovative results, navigate common and conflicting interests, and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration. Engaging with key international teams, I contributed to knowledge exchange and network building across diverse structures.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Develops and maintains cooperative networks.

  • Knows how to build a professional network for his own and the company’s benefit.

  • Is considered an authority in his field of expertise.

  • Is able to envisage his work in a partnership framework; evaluates the benefits and limitations of a partnership and identifies shared and conflicting interests.

Julian SIERRA VELEZ

Julian SIERRA VELEZ

PhD researcher - Nanophotonics and ML techniques

Hi! I'm Julian, a PhD researcher currently residing in France. I am working at the Université de Technologie de Troyes on the modeling of biomimetic photonic structures using Symbolic Regression.

Business management and value creation

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Managing change
Business management and value creation

Managing change

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Initially, my PhD project aimed for a multiphysical characterization of biomimetic photonic structures. However, due to the complexity of modeling turbid media, we adapted our approach to focus solely on optical characterization. This strategic decision allowed us to achieve meaningful results. We discussed alongside my supervisors, and we set a new plan. This experience underscored my ability to adapt project plans and promote organizational change.
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  • Can adapt his approach and the project organization according to imperatives.

  • Adapts to changes and opportunities; knows how and where to find advice.

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Managing change
Business management and value creation

Managing change

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Initially, my PhD project aimed for a multiphysical characterization of biomimetic photonic structures. However, due to the complexity of modeling turbid media, we adapted our approach to focus solely on optical characterization. This strategic decision allowed us to achieve meaningful results. We discussed alongside my supervisors, and we set a new plan. This experience underscored my ability to adapt project plans and promote organizational change.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 3 of development of this skill.
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  • Can adapt his approach and the project organization according to imperatives.

  • Adapts to changes and opportunities; knows how and where to find advice.

Strategy and Leadership

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Strategy
Strategy and Leadership

Strategy

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Throughout my PhD, I aligned my research on biomimetic photonic structures with the strategic goals of advancing sustainable and innovative optical technologies. I identified key supporters, including international collaborators and supervisors, to bolster my project. Observing industry trends, I adapted my approach, focusing on the optical characterization of materials. I contributed to strategic discussions and produced documents highlighting the prospective impact of my research.
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  • Is aware of how his project fits into the organization’s strategy and the strategic directions of the sector or field of activity.
  • Understands relationships between entities and individuals (the role and drivers of each).
  • Is able to identify influent people that support his projects and understand what they stand to gain from it.
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Leadership
Strategy and Leadership

Leadership

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
During my PhD, I developed tools to work independently, being proactive and effectively managing my time and tasks. Leading my research project on biomimetic photonic structures, I convinced peers and collaborators of its value, mobilizing expertise without direct authority. I built alliances based on trust, fostering a collaborative environment. Recognizing the importance of collegiality, I adapted my leadership style to suit team dynamics. My proactive approach and ability to guide projects have been acknowledged within my research community, contributing to successful outcomes
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  • Exercises leadership in connection with a project of which he is in charge.
  • Knows how to be persuasive and enlist support for a project
  • .Mobilizes skills for a project of which he is not in charge; manages human resources even when people do not officially report to him.
  • Builds alliances.
  • Establishes relationships based on trust.
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