A short presentation of Polytech Lyon

Engineering School of the University Lyon 1

Director : Pascal FOURNIERDeputy Director : Fabienne OUDIN

Contact for International Relations :International Relations Executive Director

Didier LEONARD didier.leonard@univ-lyon1.fr

international@polytech-lyon.fr

6 majors:Biomedical Engineering

Computer ScienceMaterials Sciences

Mechanical EngineeringModeling and Applied

MathematicsIndustrial Engineering

and Robotics

Polytech LyonEngineering School, Lyon, France

Internships

a 5 year curriculumCompulsory internships in industry:• 4th year : a six month internship.• 5th year : a six month end-of-studies

internship

Research

Polytech Lyon programs are firmly rooted in the well-known research environment of Claude Bernard University, Lyon 1, consisting of a great number of laboratories associated with CNRS (French National Agency for Research).

6 VANGUARD MAJORS …

Modeling & Applied MathematicsGoals :To train engineers with specific competences in : the modeling of complex problems, the understanding of their fundamental aspects, the devising of the numerical implementationof these solutions

Strong points :Multidisciplinary training covering a wide scope of applied mathematics and providing a good command of IT, particularly in connection with parallel architectures, statistics and probabilities, numerical analysis, computer science.

Branches of industry :In France and abroad:food processing, insurance, banking, mass marketing, computerscience, pharmaceutical laboratories marketing, transport,space research, communication etc...

Facilities :Available at CDCSP (Centre pour le Développement du Calcul Scientifique Parallèle) : a four-processor SGI Altix 350, one 32 processor Compaq Sierra server, one 10 bi-processor beawolf server.Fourth and fithyear students are provided with lap -top computers.

Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad: Modeling and parallel computing of coastal flows Financial engineering

Mechanical Engineering Goals :To train engineers with specific competences either in fluid mechanics and energetics, or in solid and structure mechanics, for :Conception, modeling and computing, research and development consultancy.

Strong points :Multidisciplinary training in keeping with the great variety of job opportunities in the mechanical industry, with special emphasis on modeling and the numerical simulation of industrial problems.

Branches of industry :automobile, aeronautic and space industry, process engineering, the environment and energy production...Engineering and Design departments.Research and development centers of bigmanufacturing companies.

Facilities :Polytech Lyon own newly-equipped lab-work rooms and access to the experimental platforms of the University research laboratories.

Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad: Modeling and CFD of processes Production and industrial engineering

Material SciencesGoals :To train engineers with specific competences in : Materials sciences Surface sciences (their properties, treatment and modification) Computer aided design and modeling

Strong points :Multidisciplinary training in materials sciences and surface engineering, multi-materials and composite materials, formulation, implementation and transformation of materials (polymers, metals, ceramics, and biomaterials), numericalmethods, coating and surface treatment.Access to a double diploma : Polytech Lyon diploma and MS

Branches of activity :Companies specializing in surface treatment, in multimaterials and compositematerial engineering, in the implementation of materials, and in the control of their properties.Private or public R&D centres.Consultancy companies in engineering and technology transfer.

Facilities :An IT platform of 30 computers distributed between Lyon ‘Atelier Inter Productique’ (AIP) and Polytech Lyon, with 3D design and simulation software.Instruments for materials structure and surface characterization : electronic microscopes, near field microscopy, X-ray diffusion and diffraction...Devices for materials and surface implementation : instrumentedextruders, surface treatment by plasma....

Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad: R&D Production

Industrial Engineering & Robotics

Goals :To train engineers with multidisciplinary technical competences in a variety of domains associated with

production : mechanics, hydraulics and electronics automation and numerical techniques Production management, quality, control and general management

Strong points :A wide scope of competences fostering adaptability to a great variety of industrial branchesBranches of industry :Practically all sectors of manufacturing : the automobile industry, aeronautics, the chemical industry, the textile industry, metallurgy, food processing, information technology etc...

Facilities :Free access to the modern and spacious Diderot technopole of Greater Roanne. Free access IT platform of

50 computers equipped with the latest scientific and management software.An instrumented and automated technological platform for industrial processes. Weekly access to Lyon

‘Atelier Inter Productique (AIP) to study the robotization and visual techniques of production.Strong support of the district (grants premises, and student accomodation...).

Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad:Design engineerProduction manager

Computer ScienceGoals :To train system analysts and engineers specialized in computer systems for the management of companies.

Strong points :Multidisciplinary training focusing on IT ( designing, developing and implementing information systems for the management of companies and institutions ) The School relies on world leaders in IC T.

Branches of Industry :Graduates of Polytech Lyon have access to all jobs related to information systems in all sectors.

Facilities :Almost 25% of the courses are given by IT executives and specialists of topical domains . Software, widely spread in companies such as Oracle, Cognos, SAS, Arena etc… are used. Students have access to aWifi-equipped building with 140 computers connected byWLAN and2 rooms specially designed for network system training.

Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad: Jobs related to information systems : software engineers, application programmers or

computer systems administrators Jobs related to technical and technological approaches such as : database

administrators, webmasters, help desk engineers, decision-making experts, ICT consultants, project managers, and engineers specialized in ‘quality’ or ‘safety’

Biomedical EngineeringGoals :To train engineers capable of : shaping, implementing and controlling investment and maintenance policies of biomedical facilities.

Strong points :This multidisciplinary and highly professional training in connection with the Lyon Hospital Complex clearly focuses on medical instrumentation i.e. medical scanning and hospital technical platforms.

Branches of activity :Hospitals and clinics, or companies which develop medical instruments for health and biology, health organizations (AFSSAPS, GMED etc…)Institutions at various levels (local and regional authorities). Companies etc…

Facilities :Experimental facilities for lab work in electronics, measurements and instrumentation. Students have access to the facilities of the research labs of nearby hospitals and clinics (scanning, ultra sounds and nuclear physics).

Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad:Engineer in a hospitalSales engineer in medical instrumentationR&D engineer in biomedical instrumentationTechnical advisor

The student unions

help new students, enhance school spirit, organize numeroussports, cultural events and also meetings with alumni and professionals.

• Alumni

• Arts office – danse, music, photography, theater …

• Sports office

• Students office – parties and events

• FORUM ENTREPRISES – job search

• IDEE – welcoming and animation for foreign students

• 4L Trophy

• POLYENCO - junior industry Polytech Lyon

• RIR ROBOTIQUE

• TIMISTIL - Shell Eco-marathon

International relations

•Numerous exchange agreements within Europe, with Canada, USA, Latin America (Brazil), and lately China.

•More than 20 agreements signed with foreign universities and companies.

•>20% of a class carry out their 5th year 6 month internships abroad or are part of an exchange program (semester or year abroad)