Clement Benard

Clément Bénard is an AI Research Scientist at Thales, where he focuses on applying advanced machine learning techniques to various projects. He holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) with a concentration in Applied Operations Research from Ecole Centrale Paris, where he graduated among the top 7% of his class. His educational background includes strong training in applied mathematics, data science, big data, statistics, and programming.13

During his academic career, Clément served as president of a student organization, enhancing his leadership and management skills. He also gained practical experience as a statistician for the Smart Consult project, which involved developing machine learning models to analyze medical data, culminating in the launch of an Android application and the formation of a start-up.1

His research interests lie primarily in data science, machine learning, and statistics, with contributions to various academic publications and projects related to these fields.24 In addition to his professional pursuits, Clément enjoys soccer and skiing in his leisure time.1