Axel (Alexis) Descamps
Postdoctoral ResearcherAfter completing a master’s degree in spectroscopy oriented towards quantum simulation, I wanted to explore other simulation methods. I then began a PhD focused on MD simulation of PEPC. During this period, I became familiar with out-of-equilibrium simulations (HREX , Streed-MD). I also gained experience in clustering methods by Developing a new one Call YACARE . My goal is to focus on developing methods for studying large-scale systems, and more specifically, to understand the importance of dynamics within them.To this end, I am currently turning to the study of transmembrane proteins. More specifically, I aim to understand the influence of glycans in these systems ( on the protein itself and on the membrane).
Educational Background
PhD In Physical Chemistry
Sorbonne University (2021–2024)
Master in Chemistry
University of Lille and Jagiellonian University (2019–2021)
Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry
Bachelor in Chemistry
University of Lille (2016–2019)
Professional Experience
Post-doctoral position
Sikora Lab, MCB, Cracow, Poland (08/2025–Present)
Glycan dynamics, with a particular focus on the role of entropy
Post-doctoral position
Laboratoire PASTEUR now CPCV, ENS-PSL And CNRS, Paris, France (10/2024–12/2024)
under the supervision of Nicolas Chéron
Phd Candidate at Laboratoire PASTEUR now CPCV (10/2021–10/2024)
ENS-PSL And Sorbonne, Paris, France, under the supervision of Nicolas Chéron and Rodolphe Vuilleumier
Teaching Assistant
Sorbonne University, Paris, France (10/2021–10/2024)
Mathematics course in Chemistry Bachelor’s program
Master’s intership
Laboratoire PhLAM, University of Lille, Lille, France (01/2021–07/2021)
under the supervision of Valerie Vallet
- Probing pyruvic acid at water/vapour interfaces with multiscale molecular modeling.
Skills
- Gromacs
- Seminar organization
- Communication and team collaboration
- First Aid
Hobbies
- Poetry, Art
- Cooking
- Sport (cycling, hiking)