EDUCATION

2003-2006

PHD IN PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

University of French Polynesia, Tahiti, France, under supervision of Dr K. Maamaatuaiahutapu. Graduated with honors (Very honorable). Thesis: Circulation of thermocline waters in the Exclusive Economic Zone of French Polynesia derived from satellite and in situ observations, and a regional ocean modelling system.

1999-2002

ENGINEER’S DIPLOMA (BSC AND MSC IN OFFSHORE ENGINEERING)

From Ecole Centrale Marseille, France
Marine construction services

2002

MSC IN ENVIRONMENTAL MARINE SCIENCES

From University of Aix-Marseille II, France
Graduated with honors.