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# title: "Roussel Desmond Nzoyem ·   [ddrouslab [at] gmail [dot] com](mailto:ddrouslab@gmail.com)"
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title: "Roussel Desmond Nzoyem <br> <span style='font-size: 0.5em; font-weight: normal; opacity: 0.7;'>[ddrouslab@gmail.com](mailto:ddrouslab@gmail.com)</span>"
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My research lies at the intersection of machine learning and physical systems found in engineering, computer graphics, vision, and more. I build the next wave of generative models and simulation technologies, leveraging my deep experience in fundamental AI, high-efficiency meta-learning, and dynamical systems to synthesise realistic and immersive virtual worlds.
 
I completed my PhD at the [University of Bristol](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/cdt/interactive-ai/current-students/2021-cohort/nzoyem/) under the supervision of [Dr. Tom Deakin](https://hpc.tomdeakin.com/), [Prof. David Barton](https://cityinthesky.co.uk/about-me/), and [Prof. Simon McIntosh-Smith](http://uob-hpc.github.io/SimonMS/). Titled [Learning to Learn Sequential Dynamics](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/400581335_Learning_to_Learn_Sequential_Dynamics_Context-Aware_Out-of-Distribution_Adaptation_for_Time_Series_and_Physical_Systems), my thesis integrated expertise across AI, HPC, and Scientific Computing.

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I hold an MSc in Applied Mathematics from the [University of Strasbourg](https://mathinfo.unistra.fr/formations/master/master-mathematiques-et-applications/) (2021), advised by [Prof. Stéphane Labbé](https://www.ljll.fr/membre/labbe-stephane/). Prior to that, my undergraduate studies in Mathematics and Physical Sciences spanned a BSc from [Aix-Marseille University](https://www.univ-amu.fr) (2019) and associate degrees from [Oshima College of Technology](https://www.oshima-k.ac.jp/) (2019), the [University of the People](https://www.uopeople.edu/) (2019), and the [National Advanced School of Engineering of Yaoundé](https://polytechnique.cm/) (2017).

Beyond research, I am committed to equity in STEM education, volunteering for outreach initiatives with [CodeMakers](https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/engineering-includes-me-roussel-desmond-nzoyem/), [ExamStar](https://bio.site/examstar), and [St. Teresa](https://www.stteresasfilton.org.uk/first-holy-communion-2025), among others. In my downtime, I enjoy football, playing the piano, creative coding, and building indie games.

Feel free to explore my [CV](cv.qmd) or learn more through my profile on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/roussel-desmond-nzoyem/). Also, [let's connect](#contact-me) via email, X, LinkedIn, or WeChat if you'd like to collaborate or simply chat!


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<div class="timeline-date">Sept 2021 - Feb 2026</div>
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<span><i class="fas fa-university"></i> University of Bristol</span>
<span><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt"></i> Bristol, UK</span>
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<span><i class="fas fa-university"></i> University of Strasbourg</span>
<span><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt"></i> Strasbourg, FR</span>
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<span><i class="fas fa-university"></i> Aix-Marseille University</span>
<span><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt"></i> Marseille, FR</span>
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<span><i class="fas fa-university"></i> Oshima College of Technology</span>
<span><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt"></i> Oshima, JP</span>
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<span><i class="fas fa-university"></i> University of the People</span>
<span><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt"></i> Pasadena, USA</span>
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<span><i class="fas fa-building"></i> University of Alberta</span>
<span><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt"></i> Edmonton, CA</span>
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<span><i class="fas fa-building"></i> University of Bristol</span>
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<span><i class="fas fa-building"></i> SLB (Schlumberger)</span>
<span><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt"></i> Abingdon, UK</span>
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<span><i class="fas fa-building"></i> HPC Research Group & Bristol Robotics Lab.</span>
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<span><i class="fas fa-building"></i> Laboratoire Jacques-Louis Lions (Sorbonne Université)</span>
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<span><i class="fas fa-building"></i> Institut de Recherche Mathématiques Avancées (IRMA)</span>
<span><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt"></i> Strasbourg, FR</span>
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<h2><i class="fas fa-gamepad"></i> Hobbies</h2>

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![I enjoy all things computer hardware, software and games: from old classics to AAA's like Titanfall. Nothing like a first-person shooter to evade your troubles.](assets/images/titanfall.jpg)

![I'm pretty sure there exists a dimension in which I am a moviemaker or a movie score composer à la Giacchino !](assets/images/batsybats.jpg)

![My old Casiotone CT-S100. I recently got back to making music. Hopefully some of my pieces will feature here soon.](assets/images/piano.jpg)

![Football is life. I play weekly in one of Bristol's minor leagues. Call me if you're putting together a game.](assets/images/football.jpg)
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