Student Supervision & Mentoring
One of the most rewarding aspects of my research activities is the opportunity to supervise and mentor young scientists. I have had the pleasure of working with talented PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, research engineers, and Master's students, often in close collaboration with colleagues from different institutions.
I particularly enjoy sharing scientific ideas, helping students develop their independence and critical thinking, and following their professional development.
Former PhD Students
Long Nguyen (2016–2019)
Crystal Chemistry of Polyanion Vanadium Fluorinated Oxy-phosphates: From Atomic Local Structure to Electrochemical Performance in Na-ion Batteries
Supervision team: Laurence Croguennec (ICMCB), Christian Masquelier (LRCS), Damien Carlier (ICMCB), and myself.
Runhe Fang (2018–2022)
Effect of composition and morphology on the electrochemical performance of Na3V2(PO4)2F3/Na3V2(PO4)2FO2
Supervision team: Sophie Cassaignon (LCMCP, Sorbonne Université), Laurence Croguennec (ICMCB), and myself.
Ronan Invernizzi (2018–2022)
Innovative synthesis and characterization of Mn–Co–Fe-based nanocomposites and layered oxides for supercapacitors
Supervision team: Liliane Guerlou-Demourgues (ICMCB), Patrice-Louis Taberna (CIRIMAT), and myself.
Gozde Oney (2020–2023)
Local structural characterization of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 electrode materials by electron microscopy
Supervision team: Laurence Croguennec (ICMCB), Arnaud Demortière (LRCS), François Weill (ICMCB), and myself.
Gaël Minart (2021–2024)
Nanostructuration and surface modification of positive electrode materials for Na-ion batteries
Supervision team: Laurence Croguennec (ICMCB) and myself.
Neil Hayagan (2021–2024)
Supercritical fluids (SCF), an alternative towards Li-ion battery (LIB) recycling
Supervision team: Gilles Philippot, Laurence Croguennec, Cyril Aymonier (ICMCB), and myself.
Anastasia Grebenshchikova (2021–2025)
Development of new cathode materials based on abundant elements for Na-ion batteries
Supervision team: Laurence Croguennec (ICMCB), Christian Masquelier (LRCS), Loïc Simonin (CEA), and myself.
Ivone Marselina Nugraha (2022–2025)
Inorganic-polymer composite materials at the positive electrode of Li all solid-state batteries
Supervision team: Laurence Croguennec (ICMCB), Eric Cloutet (LCPO), and myself.
Insaf Gaalich (2022–2025)
Direct recycling of lithium-ion batteries based on supercritical fluid technology: A multidimensional sustainability evaluation of the process
Supervision team: Gilles Philippot (ICMCB), Philippe Loubet (ISM), and myself.
Romain Gay (2022–2026)
Fluoride perovskites as positive electrode materials for Na-ion batteries
Supervision team: Sophie Cassaignon (LCMCP, Sorbonne Université), Laurence Croguennec (ICMCB), and myself.
Current PhD Students
Abigail Pope (2023–2026)
Regeneration of positive electrode materials from spent Li-ion batteries
Supervision team: Gilles Philippot, Matthew Suchomel (ICMCB), and myself.
Swagata Dutta (2023–2026)
Inorganic-polymer composite materials for supercapacitors
Supervision team: Liliane Guerlou-Demourgues (ICMCB), Cyril Brochon (LCPO), and myself.
Jade Laurier (2023–2026)
Aqueous fast-rate sodium-ion batteries
Supervision team: Emmanuel Baudrin (LRCS) and myself, in collaboration with Patrik Johansson (Chalmers University of Technology).
Elisabeth Richter (2024–2027)
Prussian blue-type positive electrodes based on iron and manganese for high-power-density Na-ion batteries
Supervision team: Laurence Croguennec (ICMCB), Christian Masquelier (LRCS), and myself.
Widi Kurniawati (2024–2027)
Advancement of the energy density and stability of solid-state lithium batteries by investigation of novel cathode and electrolyte materials
Supervision team: Laurence Croguennec (ICMCB), Jenny Pringle (Deakin University, Australia), and myself.
Farnaz Amani (2024–2027)
Degradation mechanisms of LMFP/graphite cylindrical battery cells
Supervision team: Jean-Michel Vinassa, Armande Capitaine (IMS) and myself.
Lumière Kabongo (2025–2028)
Prussian blue analogues as positive electrode materials for potassium-ion batteries
Supervision team: Laurence Croguennec (ICMCB) and myself.
Michael Kukuvi (2025–2028)
Recycling of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries assisted by pressurized CO2
Supervision team: Gilles Philippot (ICMCB) and myself.
Brundha Addagadde (2025–2028)
Research on advanced battery materials within the HIPOHYBAT project
Supervision team: Laurence Croguennec (ICMCB), Christian Masquelier and Jean-Noël Chotard (LRCS), and myself.
Charlotte Lempereur (2025–2028)
Closed-loop recycling of cathode materials from end-of-life Li-ion batteries: Influence of impurities from recycling on material quality
Supervision team: Lenka Svecova (LEPMI), Daniel Devaux (LEPMI), Hervé Muhr (LRGP), and myself.
Agathe Billon (2026–2029)
Synthesis of cathode active materials from recycled metal carbonates
Supervision team: Gilles Philippot (ICMCB), M. Ducreux (Mecaware), and myself.
Coralie Chatin (2026–2029)
Direct Recycling of Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries
Supervision team: Gilles Philippot (ICMCB), Eric Cloutet (LCPO), and myself.
Postdoctoral Researchers
Ronan Invernizzi (2022–2023)
Advanced composite carbon–MnO2 electrodes for supercapacitors
Supervision team: Liliane Guerlou-Demourgues (ICMCB), Rénald Backov (CRPP), and myself.
Romain Poupart (2024–2025)
Carbon electrode materials from Kraft black liquor valorization
Supervision team: Laurence Croguennec (ICMCB), Eric Cloutet (LCPO), Rénald Backov (CRPP), and myself.
Dat Le Thanh (2026–2027)
Iron-based polyanionic materials for Na-ion batteries
Supervision team: Laurence Croguennec (ICMCB), Christian Masquelier (LRCS), Loïc Simonin and Yohan Biecher (CEA), and myself.
Research Engineers
Chloé Pablos (2020–2022)
Polyanionic positive electrode materials for Na-ion batteries: synthesis, thermal stability, and electrochemical characterization
Supervision team: Laurence Croguennec, Dany Carlier (ICMCB), and myself.
Louise Molinié (2022–2023)
Exploratory synthesis and characterization of positive electrode materials for proton-based batteries
Supervision team: Liliane Guerlou-Demourgues (ICMCB) and myself.
Olivier Doat (2023)
Positive electrode materials for proton batteries and electrochemical testing in protic ionic liquids
Supervision team: Liliane Guerlou-Demourgues (ICMCB) and myself.
Valentin Damour (2023–2025)
Positive electrode materials for proton batteries: synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical performance
Supervision team: Liliane Guerlou-Demourgues (ICMCB) and myself.
Master's and Undergraduate Students
I also regularly supervise Master's and undergraduate research internships at ICMCB, introducing students to experimental solid-state chemistry, materials characterization, and electrochemical energy storage.
These experiences are particularly rewarding, as they often represent the students' first steps into scientific research.
I am grateful to all my students and co-supervising colleagues for the scientific discussions, shared enthusiasm, and collaborative spirit that make these experiences so enriching.
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