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France Student & Graduate Success Stories

Inspiring real-life stories of students from France winning top scholarships, earning degrees against the odds, and taking the next big step in their careers.

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l'X Alumnus Elan Goldberg Builds EdTech Platform Reaching Over 500,000 Students Worldwide
Alumnus Milestone
France

l'X Alumnus Elan Goldberg Builds EdTech Platform Reaching Over 500,000 Students Worldwide

Elan Goldberg• Social Entrepreneur & Founder
Founded award-winning EdTech platform reaching 500,000 students
School of Business & Entrepreneurship·Class of 2022
Placement: Global EdTech Foundation & Social Enterprise Hub

Inspired by their student experience at École Polytechnique, Elan Goldberg has founded an educational technology platform delivering quality academic content to underserved communities.

École PolytechniqueFull Profile
Marie Dupont
Alumna Milestone
France

Alumna Wins Prestigious Award for Groundbreaking Research

Marie Dupont• Environmental Engineer
Young Scientist Award for renewable energy research
Environmental Engineering MSc·Class of 2022
Placement: Renewable Future Institute

Marie Dupont, a 2022 graduate from the University of Paris-Saclay, has received the Young Scientist Award for her innovative research in renewable energy. Her work demonstrates significant potential in reducing carbon emissions.

University of Paris-SaclayFull Profile
Paris-Saclay Alumna Emmanuel Osei Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Breakthrough Diagnostics Work
Alumna Milestone
France

Paris-Saclay Alumna Emmanuel Osei Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Breakthrough Diagnostics Work

Emmanuel Osei• Research Scientist
Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science & Healthcare
Faculty of Law and Public Governance·Class of 2025
Placement: National Institute for Advanced Medical Research

Emmanuel Osei, a University of Paris-Saclay science graduate, has been recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for developing a portable rapid diagnostics platform.

University of Paris-SaclayFull Profile
Sophie Durand
Graduate Milestone
France

Marie Curie Fellowship Awarded to PSL PhD Candidate

Sophie Durand• PhD Candidate
Marie Curie Fellowship
Neuroscience PhD·Class of 2025
Placement: European Research Council

Sophie Durand, a PhD candidate at PSL University, has been awarded the prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship. This grant will support her innovative research in neuroscience and artificial intelligence.

Paris Sciences et Lettres UniversityFull Profile
Jean Dupont
Alumnus Milestone
France

PSL Alumnus Receives Prestigious International Award

Jean Dupont• Environmental Scientist
International Research Excellence Award
Environmental Science BSc·Class of 2021
Placement: Global Sustainability Institute

Jean Dupont, a graduate from PSL University, has been awarded the International Research Excellence Award. This recognition highlights his significant contributions to climate change research.

Paris Sciences et Lettres UniversityFull Profile
Thomas Leclerc
Alumnus Milestone
France

Engineering Graduate Earns International Award for Climate Innovation

Thomas Leclerc• Research Engineer
Recipient of the Green Energy Innovation Award
Engineering MSc·Class of 2019
Placement: Global Renewable Energy Initiative

Thomas Leclerc, an engineering graduate from the University of Paris-Saclay, has been awarded an international prize for his innovative project on renewable energy. His research focuses on sustainable energy solutions.

University of Paris-SaclayFull Profile
UniStra Alumnus Lucas Dubois Builds EdTech Platform Reaching Over 500,000 Students Worldwide
Alumnus Milestone
France

UniStra Alumnus Lucas Dubois Builds EdTech Platform Reaching Over 500,000 Students Worldwide

Lucas Dubois• Social Entrepreneur & Founder
Founded award-winning EdTech platform reaching 500,000 students
Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering·Class of 2022
Placement: Global EdTech Foundation & Social Enterprise Hub

Inspired by their student experience at University of Strasbourg, Lucas Dubois has founded an educational technology platform delivering quality academic content to underserved communities.

University of StrasbourgFull Profile
Jean-Baptiste Lefevre
Alumnus Milestone
France

Student Entrepreneur Launches AI Startup After Graduation

Jean-Baptiste Lefevre• Founder & CEO
Launched AI startup focusing on healthcare
Computer Science MSc·Class of 2023
Placement: HealthTech Innovations

Jean-Baptiste Lefevre, a recent graduate, has successfully launched an AI startup focusing on healthcare solutions. His innovative approach has already attracted initial funding.

University of Paris-SaclayFull Profile
PSL Masters Graduate Adeola Williams Wins National Thesis Award for Climate Research
Graduate Milestone
France

PSL Masters Graduate Adeola Williams Wins National Thesis Award for Climate Research

Adeola Williams• Masters Graduate
Winner of National Graduate Thesis Award in Environmental Science
Faculty of Physics and Astronomy·Class of 2023
Placement: Government Ministry of Environment & Sustainable Development

Adeola Williams's Masters thesis on coastal erosion modeling and climate adaptation policy has won the National Graduate Thesis Award in Environmental Science.

Paris Sciences et Lettres UniversityFull Profile
Sophie Laurent
Student Milestone
France

PhD Candidate Awarded Grant for Groundbreaking Medical Research

Sophie Laurent• PhD Candidate
Awarded grant for medical research
Medicine PhD·Class of 2024
Placement: Medical Research Foundation

Sophie Laurent, a PhD candidate at the University of Strasbourg, has been awarded a grant to support her innovative research in medicine. Her work focuses on the development of novel therapies for rare diseases.

University of StrasbourgFull Profile
University of Strasbourg Researcher Liam O'Sullivan Appointed to National Academy Young Researcher Fellowship
Researcher Milestone
France

University of Strasbourg Researcher Liam O'Sullivan Appointed to National Academy Young Researcher Fellowship

Liam O'Sullivan• Postdoctoral Fellow
Appointed to Prestigious National Academy Young Researcher Fellowship
Department of Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence·Class of 2024
Placement: National Academy of Sciences & Innovation

Liam O'Sullivan from University of Strasbourg has been appointed to the National Academy's competitive Young Researcher Fellowship programme.

University of StrasbourgFull Profile
UniStra Alumna Marcus Thorne Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Breakthrough Diagnostics Work
Alumna Milestone
France

UniStra Alumna Marcus Thorne Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Breakthrough Diagnostics Work

Marcus Thorne• Research Scientist
Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science & Healthcare
Department of Media, Communications & Journalism·Class of 2023
Placement: National Institute for Advanced Medical Research

Marcus Thorne, a University of Strasbourg science graduate, has been recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for developing a portable rapid diagnostics platform.

University of StrasbourgFull Profile
PSL PhD Student Zara Hassan Publishes First-Author Paper in Nature Communications
Student Milestone
France

PSL PhD Student Zara Hassan Publishes First-Author Paper in Nature Communications

Zara Hassan• PhD Candidate
Published first-author paper in Nature Communications as PhD student
Department of Media, Communications & Journalism·Class of 2025
Placement: International Research Consortium

Zara Hassan, a second-year PhD student at Paris Sciences et Lettres University, has achieved the rare distinction of publishing as lead author in Nature Communications.

Paris Sciences et Lettres UniversityFull Profile
l'X Masters Graduate Sunita Rao Wins National Thesis Award for Climate Research
Graduate Milestone
France

l'X Masters Graduate Sunita Rao Wins National Thesis Award for Climate Research

Sunita Rao• Masters Graduate
Winner of National Graduate Thesis Award in Environmental Science
Faculty of Physics and Astronomy·Class of 2025
Placement: Government Ministry of Environment & Sustainable Development

Sunita Rao's Masters thesis on coastal erosion modeling and climate adaptation policy has won the National Graduate Thesis Award in Environmental Science.

École PolytechniqueFull Profile
PSL Alumnus Yuki Tanaka Raises $12M for Climate Analytics Technology Startup
Alumnus Milestone
France

PSL Alumnus Yuki Tanaka Raises $12M for Climate Analytics Technology Startup

Yuki Tanaka• Alumnus & Co-Founder
Closed $12M Series A Financing for Environmental Sensing Startup
Department of Media, Communications & Journalism·Class of 2023
Placement: CleanTech Ventures & Enterprise Incubator

Founded out of the university innovation incubator, Yuki Tanaka's startup uses satellite remote sensing to monitor industrial emissions.

Paris Sciences et Lettres UniversityFull Profile
Paris-Saclay Graduate Oluwaseun Adeyemi Awarded Global Fellowship for Cancer Genomics Research
Graduate Milestone
France

Paris-Saclay Graduate Oluwaseun Adeyemi Awarded Global Fellowship for Cancer Genomics Research

Oluwaseun Adeyemi• Doctoral Researcher
Selected for Prestigious International Doctoral Fellowship
School of Business & Entrepreneurship·Class of 2022
Placement: Leading Global Research Institute

University of Paris-Saclay graduate Oluwaseun Adeyemi has been named an international fellow to pursue advanced oncology diagnostics and translational genomics research.

University of Paris-SaclayFull Profile
Sorbonne Graduate Chukwuemeka Okonkwo Awarded Global Fellowship for Cancer Genomics Research
Graduate Milestone
France

Sorbonne Graduate Chukwuemeka Okonkwo Awarded Global Fellowship for Cancer Genomics Research

Chukwuemeka Okonkwo• Doctoral Researcher
Selected for Prestigious International Doctoral Fellowship
Department of Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence·Class of 2024
Placement: Leading Global Research Institute

Sorbonne University graduate Chukwuemeka Okonkwo has been named an international fellow to pursue advanced oncology diagnostics and translational genomics research.

Sorbonne UniversityFull Profile
Luc Moreau
Alumnus Milestone
France

PSL Engineering Graduate Launches Successful Startup

Luc Moreau• Startup Founder
Founded EcoPower Solutions
Engineering BSc·Class of 2023
Placement: Self-employed

Luc Moreau, a PSL engineering graduate, has launched EcoPower Solutions, a startup focused on making renewable energy accessible to households. His innovative approach is attracting significant venture capital interest, positioning him as a leader in the sustainable energy sector.

Paris Sciences et Lettres UniversityFull Profile
Marie Claire
Graduate Milestone
France

Medical Student Wins Prestigious Research Grant

Marie Claire• PhD Candidate
Awarded prestigious research grant for rare diseases
Medicine MD·Class of 2024
Placement: Sorbonne University

Marie Claire, a medical student at Sorbonne University, has been awarded a prestigious research grant. Her project aims to advance treatments for rare diseases.

Sorbonne UniversityFull Profile
Paris-Saclay Alumnus Yuki Tanaka Raises $12M for Climate Analytics Technology Startup
Alumnus Milestone
France

Paris-Saclay Alumnus Yuki Tanaka Raises $12M for Climate Analytics Technology Startup

Yuki Tanaka• Alumnus & Co-Founder
Closed $12M Series A Financing for Environmental Sensing Startup
Department of Media, Communications & Journalism·Class of 2023
Placement: CleanTech Ventures & Enterprise Incubator

Founded out of the university innovation incubator, Yuki Tanaka's startup uses satellite remote sensing to monitor industrial emissions.

University of Paris-SaclayFull Profile
Marie Dubois
Alumna Milestone
France

Alumna Wins Prestigious Engineering Award

Marie Dubois• Engineer
French Engineering Award
Engineering BSc·Class of 2019

Marie Dubois, a distinguished alumna of École Polytechnique, has won the prestigious French Engineering Award for her groundbreaking work in sustainable solar energy. Her innovative solutions are set to revolutionize renewable energy practices and combat climate change globally.

École PolytechniqueFull Profile
PSL Alumnus James Fitzgerald Builds EdTech Platform Reaching Over 500,000 Students Worldwide
Alumnus Milestone
France

PSL Alumnus James Fitzgerald Builds EdTech Platform Reaching Over 500,000 Students Worldwide

James Fitzgerald• Social Entrepreneur & Founder
Founded award-winning EdTech platform reaching 500,000 students
School of Business & Entrepreneurship·Class of 2024
Placement: Global EdTech Foundation & Social Enterprise Hub

Inspired by their student experience at Paris Sciences et Lettres University, James Fitzgerald has founded an educational technology platform delivering quality academic content to underserved communities.

Paris Sciences et Lettres UniversityFull Profile
UniStra Graduate Amina Adebayo Awarded Global Fellowship for Cancer Genomics Research
Graduate Milestone
France

UniStra Graduate Amina Adebayo Awarded Global Fellowship for Cancer Genomics Research

Amina Adebayo• Doctoral Researcher
Selected for Prestigious International Doctoral Fellowship
Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering·Class of 2024
Placement: Leading Global Research Institute

University of Strasbourg graduate Amina Adebayo has been named an international fellow to pursue advanced oncology diagnostics and translational genomics research.

University of StrasbourgFull Profile