Pierre Averty

MSc in Data Science | Seeking PhD Positions in Machine Learning
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About Me

I am a recent graduate with a Master's in Data Science, actively seeking PhD opportunities in machine learning. I aspire to contribute to research developing adaptive, scalable systems where distributed agents can collaboratively learn and solve complex problems.

"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change." — Albert Einstein

Research Interests

Reinforcement Learning Non-stationary Environments Lifelong Learning Multi-agent Systems On-edge computing Transfer Learning Decentralized Learning Federated Learning

Current Research Focus

My research focuses on the intersection of multi-agent systems, reinforcement learning, and lifelong learning, particularly in non-stationary environments. I'm interested in how distributed AI systems can collaboratively adapt, learn continuously, and transfer knowledge without centralized control.

My work has explored:

I'm particularly interested in developing frameworks for adaptive collective intelligence that can enhance applications in disaster response, swarm robotics, and privacy-preserving collaborative systems.

Education and Academic Background

Master's in Data, Knowledge, and Intelligence

Université Paris Cité
2022 - 2024
  • Ranked first in cohort (Major de promotion)
  • With Distinction (Très Bien)
  • Circle-U Exchange Program at Universität Wien (2023-2024)

Bachelor of Computer Science

Université Paris Cité
2021 - 2022

DUT in Multimedia and Internet Professions

Université Gustave Eiffel
2019 - 2021

Research Experience in Artificial Intelligence

Master's Thesis: One-Shot Object Recognition techniques for Digital Twins

Université Paris Cité & Universität Wien
Feb 2024 - Jul 2024
  • Created a flexible ResNet50Encoder-based framework for one-shot learning of new objects without retraining
  • Supervised by Prof. D. Karagiannis (Universität Wien) and Assoc. Prof. M. Ouziri (Université Paris Cité)

Gradient Bandit Algorithms for Non-Stationary Environments

Universität Wien
2023 - 2024
  • Investigated exploration-exploitation trade-offs under shifting reward distributions
  • Analyzed parameter optimization for reinforcement learning algorithms in dynamic environments
  • Compared baseline and step-size effects on performance in both random walk and periodic reset scenarios
  • Mathematics of Vision and Reinforcement Learning Research Project

Bachelor Thesis: Prey-Predator Multi-Agent Simulation

Université Paris Cité
Jan - May 2022
  • Developed Unity-based ecosystem with emergent agent behaviors
  • Implemented a logic-based agent AI

Academic Publications

Enhancing the Scene2Model Tool: A ResNet50Encoder-Based Add-on for Flexible Object Recognition in Design Thinking
Pierre Averty
Book Chapter | Springer 2025

One-shot learning for flexible object recognition in design thinking workshops.

Research and Development Projects

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Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Python Java JavaScript C C++ C# Julia SQL DataLog HTML

Frameworks & Libraries

PyTorch TensorFlow Keras JAX Transformers scikit-learn OpenCV NumPy Matplotlib PySpark Pandas Unity

Relevant Courses

Knowledge Representation and Reasoning Mathematics of Vision and Reinforcement Learning Machine Learning Non-Monotonic Reasoning Description Logics Knowledge Extraction Network Security Networks and Services Advanced Algorithms Mathematics for Data Science Optimization for Data Science Probability and Statistics for Engineers Artificial Intelligence Big Data

Languages

French (Native) English (Fluent) German (Beginner)

Travel Adventures

Japan 🇯🇵 Spain 🇪🇸 Germany 🇩🇪 Austria 🇦🇹 Switzerland 🇨🇭 Hungary 🇭🇺 Romania 🇷🇴 Netherlands 🇳🇱 Belgium 🇧🇪 Czech Republic 🇨🇿