Can you tell us a little about yourself?

I am originally from France, specifically Grenoble in the French Alps. I completed all my schooling up to my PhD in Grenoble. As for my hobbies, I really enjoy walking around to discover new places and cities, as well as exploring museums and cafes. I also really enjoy creative hobbies and have a strong interest in South Korea, where I would love to travel.

What about your educational background?

My background is in polymers, particularly cellulose and bio-based materials in general. I have a Master’s degree in nanochemistry and a Master’s degree in polymers. During my thesis, I worked mainly with cellulose. I did my thesis in collaboration with an architecture school, on a subject that aimed to develop new finishing materials for housing based on cellulose fibers (with a focus on recycled fibers) and raw earth (clay and silt from quarry waste). I worked with processes such as twin-screw extrusion, thermocompression, foaming, and 3D printing. I also characterized my materials through mechanical, rheological, hygrothermal, and optical and electron microscopy tests. I must say that I am very interested in the development of bio-based materials because they are very promising and have the potential to advance society in a more sustainable way. 

What can you tell us about the new associated project you’re a part of?

Project #30 relates to the use of plasticizers such as glycerol to plasticize cellulose fibres and make them thermoformable. This project aims to continue and further develop the results obtained in the thesis by Adrian Eliasson and Åke Henrik-Klemens. It will involve working on the process of incorporating the plasticizer and understanding its interaction with lignocellulosic fibers, as well as working on the thermoforming process