Haden | MSc Marine Technology (AMASONE), Class of 2021

What is your background?

"I am from Northwest Arkansas, a southern state near the center of the United States. In 2019, I completed a bachelors in Civil Engineering at the University of Arkansas. During my undergraduate years, I participated in various design projects in structural and mechanical engineering through internships and research. I realized that it was essential to me to participate in fabrication and testing as well as design."

Why did you decide to join the AMASONE Master Programme at Centrale Nantes?

"The Master in Naval Engineering offered by Centrale emphasized on-ship training as well as hydrodynamic and naval architecture courses. The diversity of the program is what appealed to me."

What did you enjoy or find challenging about the programme?

"My favorite part about the program was studying at three different schools: Centrale, Ecole Navale and ENSM. This offered three unique perspectives on the naval industry: research, military, and Merchant Marine."

What is your current position?

"Currently I am Head of Engineering at MMProcess in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon. We are naval engineers/architects specializing in composite design and prototyping for performance sailing and foiling vessels."

How did this Master's programme help prepare you for your current position?

"Project based courses in my masters helped prepare me for real world projects. The masters program opened many doors and helped me to integrate the naval industry in France."

Any advice for future applicants?

"My advice for future applicants would be to integrate as much as possible with the French students and learn French!"

Centrale Nantes in three words?

• Research
• Innovation
• Diversity