Andre Fourno has been a research engineer at IFP Energies nouvelles since 2005. His research focuses on the study of complex aquifers (characterisation and modelling). The main applications of his work are dedicated to fractured/karst media. He is the author or co-author of refereed publications and holds patents. He holds an engineering degree from ESM2 (Centrale Marseille), a master's degree in fluid mechanics from the University of Marseille and a PhD from the University of Poitiers.