20 April 2026
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At ISAE-SUPAERO, talented students continue to distinguish themselves, both in the academic world and in the realm of innovation: a look back at the Amelia Earhart Award won by Elena Lopez-Contreras, a doctoral student at the Neuroergonomics Center, and at the French final of the ActInSpace hackathon, won by her team Solete for their Satell-EYE project.
A prestigious prize
Elena Lopez-Contreras, a doctoral student at ISAE-SUPAERO’s neuroergonomics centre, was honoured by the 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐮𝐱 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐱 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐝𝐞́𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞́ 𝐩𝐚𝐫 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥, which each year rewards 30 female doctoral candidates in aerospace engineering from around the world.
Elena is conducting her work under the supervision of Vsevolod Peysakhovich, associate professor in human factors and health engineering, Raphaëlle Roy, associate professor in neuroergonomics and human factors at ISAE-SUPAERO, and Laure Boyer, biomedical engineer at MEDES (Institute of Space Medicine and Physiology).
Their research is devoted to human performance in teleoperation in extreme environments, based on experiments conducted both in the laboratory and in real-life conditions (flight in a DR-400, underwater environment). They contribute to a better understanding of human capabilities in demanding operational contexts.
The ActInSpace hackathon
This scientific excellence is also illustrated in collaborative initiatives with high innovation potential!
As part of the ActInSpace hackathon organised by TBS Education with the support ofUNIVERSEH, the Toulouse team 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞, made up of Elena Lopez-Contreras, Leonie Gasteiner (ISAE-SUPAERO student on the Master in Aerospace Engineering), and Veronica Orlandi (PhD student at the University of Toulouse ex UT3) won first place at the national final in Bordeaux with their project 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐄𝐘𝐄.
Their solution, based on the use of satellite data and onboard artificial intelligence, makes it possible to detect “ghost ships”, thereby meeting major challenges in terms of maritime safety, the fight against illegal activities and environmental protection.
They then qualified for the international final, where they competed against 23 teams from all over the world, and finished in the international top 5 alongside Senegal, Australia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan).
Although the grand prize went to the Senegalese team, the Toulouse team put in an impressive performance on the international stage.
As national winners, the team took home an exceptional prize: a trip to the Guiana Space Centre to watch a rocket launch!
The event was a resounding success thanks to the support of major industry players such as Capgemini, Airbus, Thales and Aerospace Angels, as well as academic and institutional contributions from TBS Education, the Toulouse School of Management, CNES (Centre national d’études spatiales), the Toulouse COMUE and the Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès.
After 24 hours of intense reflection, development and presentation, the participants left inspired and motivated, eager to seize the next opportunity to push back the boundaries of space innovation!
What started as a simple challenge among friends turned into a real project and an entrepreneurial opportunity. This experience highlights the importance of daring to take the plunge and knowing how to seize opportunities when they arise.
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Our RankingsFor over 100 years, ISAE-SUPAERO has been committed to excellence. Forerunners and inventors, our alumni have been at the forefront of many technological innovations in the aerospace industry. True to our mission of training engineers of the highest scientific level who are innovative, committed and capable of mastering the complex challenges of tomorrow's world, we rank among the top engineering schools by many national and international criteria.
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Airbus Defence and Space and ISAE-SUPAERO train members of the Peruvian space agencyTwenty engineers from the Peruvian space agency attended a training course in Toulouse, jointly designed by ISAE-SUPAERO and Airbus Defence and Space, to develop their skills in the field of space systems and space missions.
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Best Scientific Paper Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2024 Multidisciplinary Design OptimizationSix researchers from ISAE-SUPAERO, EPFL and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have been awarded the AIAA Best Scientific Paper Award for their paper “DeepGeo: Deep Geometric Mapping for Automated and Effective Parameterization in Aerodynamic Shape Optimization”.
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Languages, Arts, Cultures, and Societies Department (LACS)At the Languages, Arts, Cultures, and Societies Department (LACS), we teach languages, interculturality, geopolitics, general culture, economics, sports, etc. Multidimensional skills that bring out knowledge, interpersonal skills, know-how and the ability to act.
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Video recap of the first edition of the Occitanie Talent MarketplaceHave a look back at the Occitanie Talent Marketplace in pictures, a unique event that brought together startups from the university ecosystem of the Occitanie region and the talents & skills eager to join an entrepreneurial adventure. Also, check out the event’s photo album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/194546076@N07/albums/72177720330573098/
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"Futurs Proches" Festival in October 9: tickets are now available!ISAE-SUPAERO's CSR department, in partnership with the Toulouse Community of Universities and Establishments (COMUE), invites you to join us on Thursday, October 9 for the 2ᵉ edition of the Festival Futurs Proches, Festival des Campus en transitions!
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The project for an unmanned, zero-emission aircraft to cross the South AtlanticInnovation
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Design and Operation of Aerospace Vehicles Department (DCAS)At ISAE-SUPAERO, the Design and Operation of Aerospace Vehicles Department (DCAS) develops methods, simulation tools and experimental platforms for the design and operation of aerospace vehicles.
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Aviation and Climate: an assessment of transition scenarios for sustainable aviation compatible with the Paris AgreementIn 2021, ISAE-SUPAERO researchers Scott Delbecq, Jérôme Fontane, Nicolas Gourdain, Florian Simatos and Thomas Planès published the ‘Aviation and Climate’ report, summarising international scientific publications in order to provide the scientific information needed to understand the challenges of decarbonising air transport.
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ISAE-SUPAERO hosts the first in-person Inter-Agency GNC V&V WorkshopOn July 9–10, 2025, ISAE-SUPAERO had the honor of hosting the very first in-person edition of the Inter-Agency GNC V&V Workshop, bringing together more than 150 participants from academia, industry, and major international space agencies.
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ISAE-SUPAERO will be at the Paris Air Show from June 16 to 22, 2025!Aeronautics
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DMSM at the Clément Ader Institute (ICA)The Clément Ader Institute (UMR CNRS 5312) is the solid mechanics research laboratory for Toulouse and its region, under the aegis of the CNRS. It brings together research teams from four institutions and three ministries: the University of Toulouse III Paul Sabatier (National Education), INSA (National Education), ISAE-SUPAERO (Defense), and the École des Mines d'Albi (Industry). These institutions are located in three cities in Midi-Pyrénées: Toulouse, Albi, and Tarbes.
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Aerodynamics, Energetics, and Propulsion Department (DAEP)At ISAE SUPAERO, the Aerodynamics, Energetics, and Propulsion Department has a staff of 62, 30 research projects including 5 on a European scale, an exceptional fleet of test facilities for teaching and research purposes, and three research groups contributing to a growth strategy focused on 4 themes of current scientific and social-economic challenge, supported by 2 structuring projects: the SAA wind tunnel and the IC3 large-scale simulation code.
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Innovation & Entrepreneuship at ISAE-SUPAEROEntrepreneurship
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CIME 2025: Where Science Meets Adventure to Push the Limits of ExplorationAt ISAE-SUPAERO, the 2025 Interdisciplinary Congress on Extreme Worlds (CIME) gathers researchers and adventurers determined to push human limits in the planet’s most extreme environments.
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Mechanics of Structures and Materials Department (DMSM)The Mechanics of Structures and Materials Department is responsible for organizing and supervising all teaching activities in deformable solid mechanics for ISAE-SUPAERO training courses, in synergy with upstream and applied research activities on aeronautical materials and structures. This strong interaction between teaching and research is the foundation of our department's organization.
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The "Assises du NewSpace" returns on July 7 & 8, 2026!Event
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The 2025 Edmond Brun Prize from the French Academy of Sciences awarded to Annafederica Urbano, professor at ISAE-SUPAEROOn October 28, 2025, the Academy of Sciences awarded the Edmond Brun Prize to Annafederica Urbano, professor of space launch vehicles at ISAE-SUPAERO. This biennial physics award recognizes her entire body of work in the field of space propulsion.
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