Matthieu Scharffe

Engineering Student

Geneva, Switzerland | matthieu.scharffe@gmail.com

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Who am I?

I am an Engineering student pursuing a double degree at CentraleSupélec and EPFL, currently interning at Rolex. I have a strong interest in machine learning, artificial intelligence, control theory, numerical methods, continuum mechanics, and fluid mechanics. I am seeking a Master's Thesis to contribute to innovative and stimulating projects in a dynamic environment.

Work Experience

ML Research Intern

Rolex - Geneva, Switzerland

Feb 2025 - Aug 2025

  • Developed an algorithm to build a shape search similarity engine for CAD models.
  • The algorithm takes a 3D model as input and outputs the most similar models in a database using AI methods.

Quantum Mechanics Teaching Assistant

CentraleSupélec - Paris, France

Mar 2023 - May 2023

  • Wrote exercises to help students succeed in a challenging course, leveraging my passion for physics.
  • Managed classroom behavior, creating a positive learning environment for 20+ students.
  • Assisted with grading assignments and provided constructive feedback.

Projects

Dassault UAV Challenge

Sep 2021 - May 2023

  • Led the project for two years with a team of 6 students.
  • Built an autonomous hexacopter the first year and a 1.8m wingspan VTOL the second year to perform onboard person recognition missions.
  • Used state-of-the-art technology for the onboard microcomputer and detection algorithm to reach a range of 10 meters.
Dassault UAV Challenge project

Aero-Elastic Behavior of Aerial-Aquatic Robots

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

  • Modeled the mechanical behavior of a flapping wing using a partial differential equation (PDE) derived from continuum mechanics.
  • Solved the PDE using finite differences in Python and conducted experiments with Digital Image Correlation (DIC) to reconstruct wing deformation.
Aero-elastic project

Education

EPFL

Master of Mechanical Engineering - Lausanne, Switzerland

  • Expected 2025 | Average: 5.3/6
  • Relevant Coursework: Control Theory, Fluid Mechanics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence

CentraleSupélec

Master of Engineering - Paris, France

  • Expected December 2025 | Cumulative GPA: 4.17/4.33 (Top 20/1000 students)
  • Relevant Coursework: Statistics, Partial Differential Equations, Optimization, Numerical Simulations, Quantum Mechanics, Aircraft Designs, High Performance Computing, Additive Manufacturing

Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Ecoles

Lycée Thiers - Marseille, France

Sep 2019 - Jul 2021 | Major of Class

Intense courses in Mathematics, Physics, Mechanics, Computer Science

Technical Skills

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