Didier Astruc

Didier Astruc is a Full Professor of Chemistry at the University of Bordeaux I, specializing in molecular nanosciences and catalysis. He holds prestigious awards such as the Humboldt Award and the Le Bel Prize. His research spans green chemistry, catalysis, and nanomaterials. Astruc leads the 'Molecular Nanosciences and Catalysis' group, focusing on electron reservoirs, dendrimers, and functional nanoparticles. He has authored books on organometallic chemistry and edited several volumes. His work includes over 350 publications and 340 conference lectures, with notable contributions to molecular sensors, drug delivery, and sustainable catalytic processes.

• Education: Rennes undergraduate, thèse d’Etat under R. Dabard, postdoc at MIT with R.R. Schrock.
• Roles: Former CNRS researcher, President of the Coordination Chemistry Division (2002–2005), Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France.

Research Interests: Pioneered electron reservoir concepts, organometallic dendrimers, and nanoparticle-cored dendrimers. Current work emphasizes green chemistry, molecular electronics, and biomedical applications. His group explores catalytic systems using water as a solvent and nanocatalysts for hydrogen production.

Publications: Over 350 research articles and four books, including Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis. Recent work focuses on nanocatalyzed hydrogen generation, sustainable upcycling of pollutants, and single-molecule nanopore analysis.

• Awards: Leopoldina Academy membership (2006), Gauss Professorship (2008), multiple editorial roles in journals.
• Legacy: Mentored ten Chemistry Professors. Active in international conferences and serves on editorial boards.