Gilles Ferrand
Adjunct Professor at University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Top SchoolGilles Ferrand is a computational astrophysicist and adjunct professor based in Winnipeg with 15 years of international research experience across France, Canada, and Japan, and nine years of focused professional roles. He specializes in 3D simulations of supernova remnants and particle acceleration, having produced the first thermonuclear-case 3D SNR simulations that link explosion physics to remnant morphology. Gilles combines numerical modeling, high-energy observation synthesis, and scientific visualization—developing immersive VR experiences to communicate complex astrophysical results to both peers and the public. He has a strong teaching record and supervisory experience with the eXtreme Astrophysics group, alongside service as a reviewer and committee member for major astronomy programs. Trained as an engineer and PhD in high-energy astrophysics, he brings a rare mix of computational rigor, visualization expertise, and outreach-minded storytelling to astrophysics research. An often-overlooked strength is his track record of securing funding and building interdisciplinary collaborations that bridge physics and human-computer interaction.
9 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Baccalauréat, Sciences, mention Très Bien, Baccalauréat, Sciences, mention Très Bien at Lycée Bernard PalissyDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, High-Energy Astrophysics, félicitations orales du jury, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, High-Energy Astrophysics, félicitations orales du jury at Université Paul Sabatier (Toulouse III)Master's degree, Astronomy and Astrophysics, mention Très Bien, Master's degree, Astronomy and Astrophysics, mention Très Bien at Université Paris DiderotMaster's degree, Engineering, mention Très Bien, Master's degree, Engineering, mention Très Bien at Ecole centrale de Nantes(classes préparatoires), Mathematics and Physics, (classes préparatoires), Mathematics and Physics at Lycée Gay-Lussac
French, English, German, Spanish
Github Skills (4)
react2
javascript2
frontend2
visualization1
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
gillesferrand/colourspace
Dec 2019 - Sep 2023
Contributions:23 pushes, 1 branch, 7 tags in 3 years 9 months
gillesferrand/gillesferrand.github.io
Jan 2020 - Dec 2024
Contributions:23 pushes, 1 branch in 5 years
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