Thermodynamic modeling of transition metal (Ti, Zr, Hf) carbides, borides, nitrides and oxycarbides using the CALPHAD method. Spark Plasma Sintering and high temperature processing of materials. MAX, MAB, MXene and High Entropy Ceramics. Diffusion couples of materials involved in SFR nuclear reactor. Oxydation behavior of high temperature ceramics. Experimental determination of thermodynamic data using DTA/DSC and drop calorimetry. Evaluation of experimental techniques to quantify light elements (B, C, N, O) in metallic matrixes.