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Christophe Mondoux

Christophe Mondoux

Research and teaching assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    R&D Project Manager at Rolex | Executive MBA candidate at IMD

  • Education

    • Liceo Cantonale di Locarno

      2002 - 2006
      High School Diploma Science

    • EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)

      2009 - 2011
      Master of Science (MSc) Materials Science and Engineering

      Final Master project: "Studying the effect of solidification on the growth of micropores using phase-field method", Computational Materials Laboratory (LSMX).Work related to microporosity, which is a typical defect occuring during aluminum-alloys casting.

    • EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)

      2011 - 2015
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Materials Science

      Computational Materials Laboratory (LSMX)Thesis: “Mesoscopic Modeling and Experimental Investigations of the Last-Stage Solidification of Globular-Equiaxed Grains in Metallic Alloys: Application to the Al-Cu System”.Work related to hot-tearing, which is a typical defect occuring during aluminum-alloys casting under supervision of Prof. M. Rappaz.

    • Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne

      2006 - 2009
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Materials Science and Engineering

    • IMD

      2023 - 2025
      Executive MBA Business Administration and Management, General

      Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Digital transformation, Corporate resilience, Cultural transformation, ESG, and Impact

    • Imperial College London

      2009 - 2010
      Master of Science (MSc) Exchange year Materials Science and Engineering

  • Experience

    • EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)

      Feb 2011 - Aug 2015
      Research and teaching assistant

      In parallel to PhD work, teaching assistant of Prof. M. Rappaz group for:* Final Master and Bachelor projects direct supervision* Modeling of materials (1 semester per year): finite-difference and finite-elements course. Application to thermics/thermodynamics and mechanical modeling* Programming course (2 semesters per year): C/C++ programming and algorithms* Introduction of materials (2 semesters per year): 1st year students course on basic concepts of Materials science and engineering* Practical work supervisor: organisation and teaching of practical work on metal solidification and phase-transformation Show less

    • Novelis

      Aug 2015 - Feb 2021

      * Lead of Europe material development and principal technical/quality responsible for Volvo, Polestar, Toyota, Stellantis, McLaren, Aston Martin, and Ferrari* Lead of Novelis Casthouses Automotive developments in Europe* Innovative and recycling-friendly Aluminium alloys development and industrialization* Lead of several cost reduction initiatives and optimization projects within Novelis Europe Two year graduates program with classes on personal development as well as process, product, reliability, energy and recycling.Global network with colleagues of other plants/functions and with higher management.Visits of various Novelis plants around the world and headquarters: Atlanta headquarters (USA), Kenessaw R&D center (USA) as well as Greensboro (USA), Oswego (USA) and Nachterstedt (Germany) production plants.

      • Automotive Product & Process Development Engineer

        Aug 2015 - Feb 2021

      • Engineering Development Program (EDP)

        Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

    • ROLEX

      Mar 2021 - now
      R&D Project Manager

      * Lead projects on innovative materials development and implementation for new watch models: ensure alignment with corporate priorities and internal stakeholders buy-in* Member of the R&D Sustainability committee and programme management in the field of Sustainability* Reinforce and expand partnership with industrial actors and leading academic institutions to maintain company leadership in the industry* Oversee watchmaking competitive intelligence to preserve intellectual property and drive strategic decisions Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Foundations for Business Leadership (FBL)

      IMD
      Apr 2023

    • Advanced Management Concepts (AMC)

      IMD
      Oct 2023