CV

Work Experience

Space Weather Analyst & Data Scientist 2019 - 2024

Specialized in solar activity and its impacts on space systems.
Led the development of the WISDM (Space Weather Impacts and Spacecraft Damages Module) project.
Coordinated the Machine Learning division for space data analysis.
Represented SpaceAble at aerospace standards bodies (BN Aéronautique et Espace).

Research Assistant 2019 (6 months)

Developed a Bayesian model validation framework for complex systems using data from the James Webb Space Telescope.

PhD - Artificial Intelligence Applied to Space Weather 2020 - 2023

Developed machine learning models (NN, RNN, LSTM, TCN) to forecast low energy particle fluxes in Low Earth Orbit using data from Lagrange 1 and DMSP satellites.

MRes - Astrophysics, Space Science & Planetology 2018 - 2019

MSc - Aeronautics & Aerospace Engineering 2015 - 2019

Focused on space systems design and operation, with coursework in space dynamics and stellar physics.

MSc - Philosophy of Science 2017 - 2018

Explored the philosophy of physics, decision theory, and the philosophy of social science.

Bouriat, S., Wing, S., Barthélémy, M. (2023). Electron Aurora and Polar Rain Dependencies on Solar Wind Parameters, Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics. DOI
Robert, E., et al. (2023). Reconstruction of electron precipitation spectra using auroral images, J. Space Weather Space Clim., 13(30). DOI
Bouriat, S., Vandame, P., Barthelemy, M., Chanussot, J. (2022). AI-based analysis of solar wind: ACE data, Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences. DOI
Bouriat, S., Poliacek, M., Smith, J. (2022). ARES-III and LEARN Analog Missions Overview, SPACE: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY. DOI
Bouriat, S., Poliacek, M., Smith, J. (2021). Crew data from ARES-III and LEARN analog missions, Presented at GLEX 2021. ResearchGate Link

AGATA Mentoring Programme for Early Career Scientists, 2024
Mayoux-Dauriac Prize, won for contributions to science and engineering through the Master's thesis project
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) and CNES scholarship to attend the 17th Space Generation Congress and the 69th International Astronautical Congress
Winner of The Mars Generation Class of 2019: 24 Under 24 Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space Award

Leadership: Headed the “Student Aerospace Challenge” team (1 year - 2016)
Team spirit and collaboration: Coordinated teamworks for a year preparing experiments for the Mars analog mission in Utah
Project management: Managed a 5-person team and handled a 30,000€ budget
Presentation: Presented teamwork on 4 workshops incl. at the International Aeronautics and Space Salon, Paris-Le Bourget
Public speaking: Appeared in more than 50 media articles on analog missions & guest speaker on French National TV & National Radio (BFM, France Inter)

Cybersecurity, MOOC of the ANSSI (French Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d'Information), in 2023.
Machine Learning MOOC hosted by Stanford University, in 2020.
ESA Academy's Space Systems Engineering Training Course, in 2018.
Annual International Space Workshop, Space Development: Theory and Practice at Bauman Moscow State University, in 2017. International 100-people work to design a space station. Worked in the ballistic team and conducted the orbital perturbation analysis.
Mars Analog Missions: Data Officer in the Lunares Station in Pila, Poland. Health and Safety Officer in the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah, USA.

Private Pilot License (Ongoing)
First Aid Certificate (French PSC1 - Prévention et Secours Civiques de niveau 1)
Skydiving (French PAC - Progression Accompagnée en Chute)
Scuba Diving (French Niveau 1 corresponding to Open Water Diver - PADI Certification)
Fencing (European & National Competitions)
Swimming (18 years of practice, Regional competitions)
Boxing (3 years of practice), Climbing, Surfing, Athletic Force, Running