Benoît Tournadre

E-mail: benoit.tournadre@memeterre.com

Since 2014, I have dedicated myself to academic research in geochemical and physical oceanography (LOCEAN, Météo France), paleoclimatology (IGE), and atmospheric chemistry (LISA). After a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in climate, atmospheric, and oceanic sciences, I obtained my PhD in 2020 from Mines Paris, based on my work estimating solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface using satellite remote sensing.

I have always considered knowledge transfer beyond academia a priority. This has allowed me to bring my doctoral research to industry, open the doors of Mines Paris labs to young people through the 'Petits Débrouillards' (Young Scientists) association, publish articles for the general public in The Conversation, and participate, as an expert engineer at Atmo Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, in the increasing use of satellite observations by regional air quality monitoring agencies. Today, with Même Terre, I want to extend this link between the scientific world and the different components of society: schools, territories, the general public, associations, companies…

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Xuemei Chen ( 陈雪梅 )

E-mail: xuemei.chen@memeterre.com

After my bachelor’s studies, I began my PhD at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2014. My PhD research focused on simulating and forecasting photovoltaic power outputs using satellite remote sensing. This was my first deep exposure to satellite-based Earth observations, and it sparked a lasting interest in working with satellite data. Satellite observations provide large-scale views of the Earth in contrast with daily experiences, and help understand natural phenomena through beautiful images.

Later, I came to France for postdoctoral research in satellite remote sensing. My work included the estimation of solar irradiance from satellite observations at Mines Paris, and the retrieval of cloud properties from MTG/IRS at Météo-France, where I also integrated machine learning methods. During my time at Mines Paris, I developed a growing interest in climate science. Since then, my motivation has been driven by a curiosity about future possible climate and paleo-climate, as well as thinking about human history and society through a climate perspective.

Currently through our activities in Même Terre, I have the opportunity to share these interests with a broader audience and exchange ideas with people from diverse backgrounds. This outreach experience has been particularly meaningful, as it allows me to communicate and reflect on science beyond the academic context.

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