Stephane returned from Holland, where he is now a senior scientist, to defend his thesis. He had prepared well for the examination.

Stephane at about 10 a.m. on the day of the examination |

Coffee time |

Stephane prepares for the examination with a hefty breakfast |

Shafiq Mujahid |

This is Stephane after the examination, about 5.30 p.m. |

With the Examiners: Geoff Cottrell (Culham Science Laboratory), Cathie Rae (Cambridge University) |

In the laboratory after the examination |

In the laboratory after the examination |

Slovenia congratulating France on the achievement of one of its sons |

In the laboratory after the examination |

In the Eagle pub, with Dr Radu Dimitriu |

"J" stands for juice |

The gang |

Special beer brewed in Stephane's honour |