Samuel Raetz  

Samuel Raetz received his Ph.D. degree in mechanics (physical acoustics) in 2012 from Bordeaux University, France. He is currently an Associate Professor at Le Mans University. Since 2009, his research interests were focused on the applications of laser ultrasonics. His most recent research has focused on applications of picosecond acoustic (especially time-domain Brillouin scattering) for non-destructive testing/evaluation (NDT&E) of polycrystalline materials and microstructures. He is also working on the NDT&E of composite materials, bonding structures, fatigued and cracked materials using guided elastic waves with a particular focused on zero-group-velocity Lamb modes.