The work of three laboratory researchers recognized by the SF2M in 2025

Every year, the French Society for Metallurgy and Materials (SF2M) recognizes outstanding figures in the world of materials through the presentation of awards and medals. During the 2025 Awards and Medals Commission and the SF2M Council, held on March 12 and 13, three researchers from the Georges Friedel Laboratory and the SMS center at Mines Saint-Étienne were rewarded for the excellence of their work. The official ceremony will be held in November in Paris, during the Materials and Society Meetings dedicated to “Materials for Sustainable Mobility.”

Jenny Faucheu, winner of the Bastien & Guillet Medal

Jenny Faucheu was recognized for her exceptional commitment to education and scientific communication. The Bastien & Guillet medal honors individuals working for the transmission of knowledge in metallurgy or materials science. Jenny Faucheu distinguished herself through an original and cross-disciplinary approach to the perception of materials, combining materials science and the humanities. A true “translator” of these disciplines, she develops educational tools adapted to various audiences, thereby contributing to a better understanding of material-related issues.

Alixe Dréano, winner of the Jean & André Rist Medal

Alixe Dréano received the Jean & André Rist medal, which annually highlights the promising work of young researchers. Specializing in the study of interactions between hydrogen and metallic materials, she is dedicated to the development of more sustainable materials. Her thesis focused on the high-temperature wear of stellites, followed by a post-doctorate in the design of aluminum alloys for additive manufacturing. She is now developing an innovative research theme around surface engineering under hydrogen, in response to energy and industrial challenges.

Ayobami Daramola, winner of the Jacques Dalla Torre Prize

Ayobami Daniel Daramola is currently a researcher at the University of Edinburgh. A specialist in atomistic and multi-scale modeling, he was awarded the Jacques Dalla Torre Prize for his cutting-edge work in the numerical simulation of materials. His thesis, conducted under the supervision of Anna Fraczkiewicz and Ghiath Monnet, focused on the mechanical behavior of high-entropy alloys. His international background, from theoretical physics to advanced simulation, illustrates the richness of the interdisciplinary approach at Mines Saint-Étienne.

Our warmest congratulations to Jenny Faucheu, Alixe Dréano, and Ayobami Daramola for these well-deserved distinctions, which testify to the quality of the research conducted at the laboratory and its influence in the field of materials!