General information
Organisation
The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is a key player in research, development and innovation in four main areas :
• defence and security,
• nuclear energy (fission and fusion),
• technological research for industry,
• fundamental research in the physical sciences and life sciences.
Drawing on its widely acknowledged expertise, and thanks to its 16000 technicians, engineers, researchers and staff, the CEA actively participates in collaborative projects with a large number of academic and industrial partners.
The CEA is established in ten centers spread throughout France
Reference
SL-DRT-27-0404
Direction
DRT
Thesis topic details
Category
Technological challenges
Thesis topics
Acoustic Interrogation of Passive Sensors Through Metal Walls
Contract
Thèse
Job description
This PhD topic addresses critical challenges in the nuclear sector, such as monitoring reactors, fuels, and waste, by eliminating risks associated with drilling metal walls (leaks, contamination) while ensuring resistance to extreme environments (radiation, high temperature, pressure). It also offers applications in the medical field, particularly for implantable devices and non-invasive diagnostics. The primary objective is to develop passive acoustic telemetry systems capable of measuring physical parameters behind a metal wall without requiring electronics on the inaccessible side. Inspired by radio frequency (RF) techniques, this approach aims to overcome the limitations of current sensors, which often cannot penetrate metal barriers or require embedded electronics. The work will build on the expertise of the Systems Department in acoustic modeling, piezoelectric materials, and frequency transposition techniques, while fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration across various CEA entities, particularly in RF and MEMS domains. The expected results include novel passive acoustic telemetry techniques and associated design methods, providing a robust and innovative alternative to existing sensors. Structured in three phases (literature review, development, and experimentation), this thesis is part of a collaborative effort within the CEA, with concrete application potential in nuclear, medical, and industrial fields.
University / doctoral school
Electronique, Electrotechnique, Automatique, Traitement du Signal (EEATS)
Université Grenoble Alpes
Thesis topic location
Site
Grenoble
Requester
Position start date
01/11/2027
Person to be contacted by the applicant
GASNIER Pierre pierre.gasnier@cea.fr
CEA
DRT/DSYS/SSCE/LAIC
CEA-Leti
MINATEC Campus
17 rue des martyrs
F-38054 Grenoble Cedex
+33438781995
Tutor / Responsible thesis director
BOISSEAU Sébastien sebastien.boisseau@cea.fr
CEA
DRT/DSYS/SSCE/LAIC
51C / C230 – LETI/DSYS/SSCE/LAIC
17 rue des Martyrs
38054 Grenoble Cedex 9
04.38.78.08.99
En savoir plus
https://www.leti-cea.fr/cea-tech/leti/Pages/recherche-appliquee/plateformes/plateforme-systemes-cyber-physiques.aspx