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Cyril Picard

Critic · DISC type C
Member of the Technical Staff (Applied AI Researcher) at P-1 AI
📍 Greater Boston, United States

Cyril Picard is an Applied AI Researcher at P-1 AI, specializing in generative AI for complex engineering. His background includes leading a DARPA program at MIT to design rocket engine turbines and earning a Ph. D. from EPFL in automated mechanical design. He focuses on creating AI-driven tools to solve real-world engineering challenges.

Outside of his research, Cyril has demonstrated a commitment to social causes, having served for seven years as the President of a nonprofit focused on sustainable development awareness for children. During his university years, he held leadership roles in student organizations, including sponsoring and executive member positions.

Unique fact: Cyril led a multi-university team developing generative AI methods to design compositionally-graded rocket engine turbines for a DARPA program.

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Current Role
Member of the Technical Staff (Applied AI Researcher)
Location
Greater Boston, United States
Personality Overview

How Cyril shows up

Negotiator
ROI Driven
Objective Thinker

They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Priorities

Topics Cyril cares about

Generative AI for Engineering
His core research at MIT and P-1 AI involves creating generative AI and optimization methods to design complex systems like multi-material turbines and actuators.
Automated System Design
His Ph. D. and subsequent research have consistently focused on building automated tools to accelerate and improve the design of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Member of the Technical Staff (Applied AI Researcher)
P-1 AI
3-2024 - 8-2025
Research Scientist
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
9-2022 - 9-2024
Postdoctoral Fellow
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
9-2021 - 8-2022
Postdoctoral Scientist
ETH Zürich
6-2016 - 6-2021
Doctoral Assistant
EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)
In the press

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Education
6-2016 - 6-2021
Doctor of Science
EPFL
2013 - 2015
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
EPFL
2010 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
EPFL
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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