M2 SNA - Alumni
Sensory Neurosciences and Analysis
Name: Ouznadji Myriam
Graduation year: 2024
Work-study program (alternance): L’Oréal – Saint-Ouen, France (Product Evaluation Apprentices)
After the M2 Sensory Neurosciences and Analysis: PhD candidate in Neurosciences – Lausanne University, Switzerland
Actual Position: PhD candidate in Neurosciences – Lausanne University, Switzerland
My research topic: I explore the links between colors and affect. Passionate about neurobiology, sensory science, and cognitive science, I have research experience spanning both academic and applied contexts.
Name: Brun Antoine
Graduation year: 2025
Work-study program (alternance): Dsm-firmenich – Neuilly-sur-seine, France (Alternance sensory & consumer manager)
After the M2 Sensory Neurosciences and Analysis: VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise) at dsm-firmenich, Barcelona, Spain
Actual position: VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise) at dsm-firmenich, Barcelona, Spain
My work: I conduct consumer and sensory studies using implicit and neurophysiological methods, including the Implicit Association Task, Consumer Tests, the Acceptability Testing Reference Framework, Approach/Avoidance, and eye-tracking, in the context of food and fragrance products. The goal is to go beyond traditional surveys and gain a deeper understanding of human perception.
Name: Valdeman Milena
Graduation year: 2023
Work-study program (alternance): Symrise – Clichy, France (Consumer & Market Insights)
After the M2 Sensory Neurosciences and Analysis: Permanent position — Junior Project Manager at Symrise, France
Actual position: Permanent position — Junior Project Manager at Symrise, France
My work: I mainly manage consumer research projects within a fragrance house, from kick-off through to the client results presentation. Our team works closely with the creative teams as a strategic partner. We conduct different types of quantitative studies (CLT, HUT, benchmarking, U&A), qualitative research, and consumer neuroscience projects using different tools (IRT, eye-tracking,..)
Name: Trente Alyssa
Graduation year: 2025
Work-study program (alternance): Symrise – Clichy, France (Applied Research apprentice – sensory analysis & neurosciences)
After the M2 Sensory Neurosciences and Analysis: Permanent position — Applied Research Project Leader Sensory & Neurosciences – Symrise, France
Actual position: Permanent position — Applied Research Project Leader Sensory & Neurosciences – Symrise, France
My work: I conducted a study investigating how formulation parameters, specifically fragrance dosage and base composition, influence the effectiveness of a product in inducing relaxation. While fragrance oils are commonly evaluated for their emotional benefits (such as relaxation, attraction, energizing…), these assessments are typically performed in isolation. However, the finished product, which reflects the actual conditions of consumer use, remains largely underexplored. My work addresses this gap by focusing on the product in its final form, providing insights that are both scientifically relevant and directly applicable to real-world usage. This approach is particularly important for substantiating product claims related to emotional benefits.
Name: Xi Wang
Graduation year: 2019
Internship: Mybrain Technologies, Paris, France
After the M2 Sensory Neurosciences and Analysis: Ph.D. program in Neurosciences and Cognition at the University of Lyon1.
Actual position: Postdoctoral researcher in Neurosciences and Cognition at the CRNL (Center for Research in Neuroscience in Lyon).
My work: My research work focuses on two main areas. The first is to understand how sensory perception is modulated by internal (circadian rhythm, metabolic state, sleep) and external (light exposure, meals, sensory reward) factors. The second is understanding how olfaction can be improved. To study these topics, I conduct highly controlled experiments using olfactometry, combined with behavioral (e.g., video, reaction time, facial expression), psychophysical (e.g., threshold, identification, discrimination, hedonicity), psychophysiological (e.g., heart rate, respiration, skin conductance, temperature, eye movement, glucose), and neurophysiological (e.g., electroencephalography and polysomnography) measurements.