Francois Olivier
Research Scientist at Facebook
Ireland
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Top SchoolFrancois Olivier is a research scientist with 10 years of experience specializing in microLED displays and photonics, currently advancing microLED solutions for AR/VR at Facebook from Ireland. He holds a PhD in Physics from Université Grenoble Alpes and an engineering degree in materials science, combining deep academic rigor with hands-on process optimization from epitaxy to final display. His background spans industry and national research labs, including STMicroelectronics and CEA, where he led efficiency improvements, simulation, characterization, and data-driven modeling for microdisplays. Known for bridging device physics and manufacturable process flows, he brings both experimental finesse and quantitative analysis to complex optoelectronic challenges. Fluent in translating lab-scale innovations into scalable display components, he thrives at the intersection of materials, simulation, and product-focused research. An understated strength is his cross-disciplinary fluency—able to navigate semiconductor fabrication details while communicating impact to product and systems teams.
9 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics at Université Grenoble AlpesDiplôme d'ingénieur (M's degree), material sciences, Diplôme d'ingénieur (M's degree), material sciences at Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Rennesmaster recherche (M's degree), photonics, mention Bien, master recherche (M's degree), photonics, mention Bien at université européenne de Bretagne
French, English, Spanish
Github Skills (4)
jekyll8
jekyll-theme8
population-genetics5
genetics5
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
wpsd18/winter
May 2018 - Feb 2023
Contributions:63 pushes, 1 branch in 4 years 10 months
bcm-uga/lfmm
Sep 2017 - Jun 2020
Contributions:45 commits, 42 pushes in 2 years 9 months
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