Mickael Rigault is a Research Scientist at CNRS, the French National Centre for Scientific Research. In recognition of his work, he was awarded the prestigious CNRS Bronze medal in 2024.

Prior to his current role, Rigault gained extensive experience in academic research. He served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Bonn University. His foundational academic training includes periods as a PhD student at both CNRS and Berkeley Lab.