Sariah Al Saati

Education

Master 2 in Fundamental Physics at ICFP - 2021 - 2022

École normale supérieure, Paris

Fundamental physics master at the International Center of Fundamental Physics (ICFP) in quantum physics, with strong interest in topology in condensed matter.

Ingénieur Polytechnicien Degree - 2018 - 2022

École polytechnique, Palaiseau

Degree in general engineering, covering fundamental and applied computer science, mathematics, and physics, with a specialization in space engineering, focusing on satellite operation and control as well as space mission management.

Experience

PhD position at CPHT - 2022 - 2025

Centre de Physique Théorique, Palaiseau

PhD position at Centre de Physique Théorique (CPHT) under the supervision of Karyn Le Hur on topological materials and their orbital magnetism, from 2022 to 2025.

Research intern at IRAP - 2021

Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie, Toulouse

Master's internship at Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie (IRAP) on the coupling between the magnetosphere, the ionosphere and the thermosphere of the planet Jupiter and the effects of this coupling on the polar auroras observed on Jupiter by Nasa's satellite Juno.

Web development intern at CLS - 2020

Collecte Localisation Satellites, Toulouse

Web development experience at Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS) on the development of a chatbot for internal use.

Military training at UIISC 5 - 2018 - 2019

Unité d'Instruction et d'Intervention de la Sécurité Civile Numéro 5, Corte

Seven-month military training in the French army, affected to the 5th Civil defense regiment in the city of Corte, Corsica.

Teaching

Lab Research Supervisor - 2024 - 2025

École polytechnique, Palaiseau

Supervised a 6-month research project investigating the spatial properties of gap modes in topological insulators.

Teaching Assistant - 2022 - 2025

École polytechnique, Palaiseau

Assisted in the experimental module on Soft Matter, guiding students through hands-on projects and experiments.

  • Project 1: Marble rafts on a thin soap film.
  • Project 2: Effects of velocity on the Leidenfrost effect.
  • Project 3: Meniscus dynamics and cheerios effect.
  • Project 4: Stabilization of air bubbles on an oil/air interface.
  • Project 5: Marble motion on a thin soap films

Volunteer Teaching - 2016 - now

Engaged in general teaching activities within social organizations, providing educational support and mentorship.

Project Image

Credit: Serge Guichard