This route towards a PhD strengthens the partnership between research and industry and contributes to public awareness of the scientific knowledge and expertise emerging from business.

Vincent Fiori, alumnus of INSA Lyon, now a Mechanical Engineer at STMicroelectronics, presented his thesis in 12 November 2010 under the chairmanship of Professor Alain Combescure:
"How do Mechanics and Thermo mechanics affect microelectronic products: some residual stress and strain effects, investigations and industrial management."

Jean-Marc Pugnet, previously Chief Engineer with GE Oil & Gas, presented his thesis on 17 December 2010 under the chairmanship of Professor Régis Dufour: "Dynamics of rotating machines in the design of steam turbines and centrifugal compressors: from theory to practice.”