About
Benoit Champagne is an Associate Professor at the University of Namur, specializing in theoretical chemistry, nonlinear optics, and quantum chemistry. He leads the High Performance Computing Technology Platform and is affiliated with the Namur Institute of Structured Matter and Namur Institute for Complex Systems. His research spans molecular properties, electronic structure, and sustainable chemistry applications.
- Doctor of Science (1992) - University of Namur
- Areas of Expertise: Theoretical Chemistry, Electronic Structure, Nonlinear Optics, Vibrational Spectroscopy
Current research focuses on quantum chemistry methods for nonlinear optical responses, molecular switch design, and proton-electron conductivity in metal-organic frameworks. He develops computational models for catalytic reactions and materials science. Recent publications analyze atropisomerism in boron compounds, stereoselectivity in Diels-Alder reactions, and polyoxometalate chromophores.
Scientific contributions recognized through:
- IBM Belgium Computer Science Prize (1994)
- Louis Melsens Prize (2000)
- Wiley-IJQC Award (2002)
- Royal Society of Chemistry Triennial Prize (2002)
- Chemistry Europe Fellow (2018-2019)
Active editorial roles include:
- Editorial Director of Chimie Nouvelle
- Editorial Board member for 5 international journals
