Experience

Genopole

• France
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Evry -Participate in the definition of the tools aiming at developing academic research on the biocluster and their implementation -Participate in the development of laboratory strategy -Participate in developing links with actors involved in teaching and research -Propose new actions to enhance the biocluster attractiveness -Participate in the development of new research axes -Participate in the development of collaborative projects



CNRS

• France
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technology Transfer Officer at the CNRS Directorate for Innovation and Industrial Partnership

  • Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

  Région de Paris, France •Strategic planning about technological transfer opportunities and methods deployed by CNRS and its subsidiaries •Participated in the facilitation of the Steering Committees •Represented CNRS and increased visibility of research transfer activities during key events •Technological intelligence and detection activities •Encouraged interfaces between research and industry and promoted CNRS research results.

• Director of Research

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

  Région de Marseille, France



Ministère des Affaires étrangères français

• France
• Public Policy Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Attaché for Science and Technology

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2017

  Consulate General of France in Chicago • Promoted bilateral partnerships in the fields of science, technology and innovation • Developed influence activity and worked on the enhancement of France's attractiveness • Negotiated and strengthened partnerships • Realized prospective analysis and strategic follow-up • Supported and assisted young innovative companies • Carried out fund raising and networking activities Main accomplishments - In support to COP21, I have organized several international conferences and… Show more • Promoted bilateral partnerships in the fields of science, technology and innovation • Developed influence activity and worked on the enhancement of France's attractiveness • Negotiated and strengthened partnerships • Realized prospective analysis and strategic follow-up • Supported and assisted young innovative companies • Carried out fund raising and networking activities Main accomplishments - In support to COP21, I have organized several international conferences and events for scientists or the general public, on climate change and environment, biodiversity protection, sustainable agricultural practices and renewable energies: http://facts.france-science.org/facts.france-science.org/2014-program/index.html#chicago - Creation and organization of the French American Science Festival : http://sciencefest.france-science.org/ - I have strengthened collaborations with the University of Chicago and North Western University, and built new partnerships with the University of Illinois, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the University of Kansas and Purdue University. - I have organized and managed the accelerator program YEi, designed to help American start-ups in their development in France (selection, support, partnerships). In three years, we had four successful company relocations in France : https://www.yeifrance.com/ Show less



IRD

• France
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Scientific Advisor for renewable energies

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2013

  Région de Marseille, France • Performed strategic surveillance and prospective analysis • Identified priority research areas • Developed capacity building programs for developing countries • Managed programs and evaluated actions • Served as Interface with partner institutions Main accomplishments - I have provided guidance to the Headquarters in determining options and identifying priorities. - I have developed strategic road maps with the aim of optimizing the aid to developing countries and to… Show more • Performed strategic surveillance and prospective analysis • Identified priority research areas • Developed capacity building programs for developing countries • Managed programs and evaluated actions • Served as Interface with partner institutions Main accomplishments - I have provided guidance to the Headquarters in determining options and identifying priorities. - I have developed strategic road maps with the aim of optimizing the aid to developing countries and to identify the most appropriate actions to be implemented. - I have planned and optimized capacity-building projects to support energy independence in developing countries. - I have negotiated, planned and convened high level meetings to encourage partners to reach an agreement on common approaches regarding energy independence and reduction of carbon footprint. Show less



CNRS

• France
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Research

  • Oct 2007 - Sep 2013

  Marseille, France Research field: catalytic mechanism of hydrogenases and their functions in hydrogen metabolism • Led and managed a research team in an interdisciplinary environment • Overseen activities of team members and trained students • Fostered interdisciplinary collaborations (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) • Evaluated progress and found innovative solutions • Identified promising research fields • Maintained the research group at the highest international level • Wrote research… Show more Research field: catalytic mechanism of hydrogenases and their functions in hydrogen metabolism • Led and managed a research team in an interdisciplinary environment • Overseen activities of team members and trained students • Fostered interdisciplinary collaborations (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) • Evaluated progress and found innovative solutions • Identified promising research fields • Maintained the research group at the highest international level • Wrote research projects and applications in response to national and European calls for proposals • Taught and trained Main accomplishments - I have co-authored 68 peer-reviewed research articles with an average impact factor > 8 - I have also signed 5 book chapters and 2 patents - I was the leader of several collaborative projects funded by either the European Union, the National Research Agency or the CNRS. Since the creation of my research team in 2001, I have gathered several millions of euros to support my research activities and those of my partners. - I have been invited to present my results in a large number (twenty or more) international conferences - I was member of several groups of experts. At the European Union I have evaluated international research projects for the ITN and REGPOT programs. I also have evaluated projects for the DOE and NSF. At the ANCRE (Alliance Nationale de Coordination de la Recherche pour l’Energie) I analyzed and orientated the national research policy on energy. - I have taught at the University for about 12 years at the undergraduate and graduate levels. I have also mentored several PhD students and postdocs.

• Director of the national joint research group: Biological and Bioinspired processes for Energy

  • 2005 - 2013

  • Created and led the national laboratory, GDR 2977 (46 research teams, 150 scientists) • Organized and increased the visibility of the bioenergy research community • Optimized the national research effort • Boosted the development of new concepts • Facilitated the emergence of interdisciplinary collaborative research projects Main accomplishments - I have created and headed for eight years the interdisciplinary national laboratory, gathering about 150 scientists and 80… Show more • Created and led the national laboratory, GDR 2977 (46 research teams, 150 scientists) • Organized and increased the visibility of the bioenergy research community • Optimized the national research effort • Boosted the development of new concepts • Facilitated the emergence of interdisciplinary collaborative research projects Main accomplishments - I have created and headed for eight years the interdisciplinary national laboratory, gathering about 150 scientists and 80 students nationwide from academic and private research laboratories - I have encouraged and supported the emergence of about thirty collaborative projects (public-public, public-private) collecting a total of more than 18 million euros from Europe and the ANR. - I have made this laboratory the showcase of the French research on biofuels, with an international recognition especially at the IAE-HIA (International Energy Agency Hydrogen Implementing Agreement), where I have been representing France for seven years.



IEA Hydrogen

• Operating Agent

  • Jun 2005 - Sep 2013

  - Spokesman for the National Research Group on Hydrogen - Presentation of objectives and accomplishments - Synthesis of the national research policy - Analysis and prospects



ANR, the French National Research Agency

• France
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Program officer of the call Biomaterial and Bioenergy (Bio-ME)

  • Apr 2012 - Jul 2013

  Région de Paris, France • Designed, organized and managed the bioenergy program • Constituted, convened and chaired the sectoral, evaluation and steering committees • Organized and managed the call, the selection and the follow up of the projects • Anticipated innovation and supported new approaches and breakthroughs • Planed the evolution and the maturation of the research from laboratory to market Main accomplishments - I have fostered the structuring of interdisciplinary projects on… Show more • Designed, organized and managed the bioenergy program • Constituted, convened and chaired the sectoral, evaluation and steering committees • Organized and managed the call, the selection and the follow up of the projects • Anticipated innovation and supported new approaches and breakthroughs • Planed the evolution and the maturation of the research from laboratory to market Main accomplishments - I have fostered the structuring of interdisciplinary projects on bioenergy. - I have encouraged the emergence of innovative projects. - I have encouraged and supported the establishment of partnerships between public research institutes and industry, and strengthened the R&D in these companies. - I have organized new calls and adapted the priorities according to the progress of scientific knowledge and the society needs. Show less



Aix-Marseille University

• France
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer, Biochemistry and Microbiology

  • 2004 - 2013

  Région de Marseille, France Master's degree (M1-M2) and Bachelor's degree (L3) - Energy metabolism - Enzyme engineering - Molecular Microbiology - Environmental Microbiology