Christophe is an offshore geotechnical engineer and scientist with a focus on supporting and developing marine renewable energy using multidisciplinary approaches. Christophe has held several leadership roles, including Head of the Oceans Graduate School, Director of the National Geotechnical Centrifuge Facilities, Director of the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, and Director of Marine Energy Research Australia, which he founded to support industry, scientist and government in developing innovative offshore renewable energy technology and in defining the future energy landscape in Australia and worldwide.

Christophe is passionate about all things associated with ocean, and notably in bringing together all stakeholders to address the scientific and social challenges currently faced by our oceans.