About
With a deep passion for aviation and a strong scientific background, I have built my career at the crossroads of research, precision, and training. After several years as a research scientist in biophysics in France and internationally, I am now an EASA Flight Instructor FI(A), trained at ENAC. Alongside my instructional activity, I continue to pursue research opportunities, maintaining a strong link between analytical thinking and operational practice. As an aerobatic pilot and EASA PPL holder (ATPL theory completed), I combine hands-on flying experience with a structured, safety-driven teaching approach. I strive to bridge the analytical mindset of scientific research with the discipline, safety culture, and precision that define high-quality aviation instruction.
Aviation ratings & endorsements
▸ Ratings & licences
- Flight Instructor FI(A) - ENAC-trained.
- EASA PPL (SEP) with TW, EFIS, SLPC and VP endorsements.
- EASA ATPL (theory) completed avg. score 91% (CATS Aviation, UK)
- FCL.055d (IFR/VFR) - Level 5 / TOEIC 915 (170/200 Speaking)
- FCL.800 (Aerobatic rating)
- Night rating
Incomplete list of aircraft flown:
- DR400-155 CDI (Robin)
- DR400-180 (Robin)
- CAP 10B/K (Mudry)
- D113 (Jodel)
- D140 (Jodel)
- DV219 (Dopouridis)
- Sportstar (Evektor)
- TB10 (Socata)
Recent flight tracks
Scientific publications
▸ See list
- Monaghan-Benson E., Aureille J., Guilluy C. ECM stiffness regulates lung fibroblast survival through RasGRF1 dependent signaling. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2025.
- Aureille J., Prabhu S.S., Barnett S.F., Farrugia A.J., Arnal I., Lafanechère L., Low B.C., Kanchanawong P., Mogilner A., Bershadsky A.D. Focal adhesions are controlled by microtubules through local contractility regulation. EMBO, 2024.
- Belaadi N., Pernet L., Aureille J., et al. SUN2 regulates mitotic duration in response to extracellular matrix rigidity. PNAS, 2022.
- Aureille J.*, Blonski S.*, Badawi S., et al. Direction of epithelial folding defines impact of mechanical forces on epithelial state. Developmental Cell, 2021.
- Aureille J., Pezet M., Pernet L., et al. Cell fluorescence photoactivation as a method to select and study cellular subpopulations grown in mechanically heterogeneous environments. MBoC, 2021.
- Aureille J., Buffière-Ribot V., Harvey B.E, et al. Nuclear envelope deformation controls cell cycle progression in response to mechanical force. EMBO Reports, 2019.
- Belaadi N., Millon-Frémillon A., Aureille J., Guilluy C. Analyzing mechanotransduction trough the LINC complex in isolated nuclei. Methods and Protocols, 2018.
- Carbone M.L., Chadeuf G., Heurtebise-Chrétien S., et al., Julien Aureille, et al. Leukocyte RhoA exchange factor Arhgef1 mediates vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis. J Clin Invest, 2017.
- Millon-Frémillon A., Aureille J., Guilluy C. Analyzing Cell Surface Adhesion Remodeling in Response to Mechanical Tension Using Magnetic Beads. JoVE, 2017.
- Aureille J., Belaadi N., Guilluy C. Mechanotransduction via the nuclear envelope: a distant reflection of the cell surface. Curr Opin Cell Biol, 2016.
- Belaadi N., Aureille J. and Guilluy C. Under Pressure: Mechanical Stress Management in the Nucleus. Cells, 2016.