Franck Tessier

Franck Tessier is a CNRS Research Director affiliated with Université de Rennes, specializing in materials chemistry with a focus on nitride-type materials and their applications. He maintains an office in Building 10A, Room 136 and can be contacted at franck.tessier@univ-rennes.fr.

Dr. Tessier's educational background includes a Magistère Matériaux from Université de Rennes 1 in 1992, followed by a PhD in Chemistry from the same institution in 1996. He completed postdoctoral research at Cornell University and the University of California at Davis from 1997-1998. He earned his Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches in 2003 and progressed from CNRS Research Fellow (1998-2013) to his current position as CNRS Research Director (2013-present).

Dr. Tessier's research focuses on the chemistry of nitride-type materials, particularly oxides and (oxy)nitrides syntheses. His work encompasses the preparation of reactive precursors through both ceramic and low-temperature routes, as well as nitridation processes for powders and thin films. His primary research interests include energy and optical applications of these materials, (oxy)nitride powders for heterogeneous catalysis, and visible-light-driven (oxy)nitride photocatalysts. His expertise in (oxy)nitrides materials for energy applications and optical properties has positioned him as a significant contributor to materials science.

Analysis of Dr. Tessier's publication record reveals a consistent focus on advanced materials synthesis and characterization, with particular emphasis on nitride and oxynitride compounds. His research trajectory shows progression from fundamental synthesis and characterization (earlier works) toward more application-oriented research in energy conversion and catalysis (more recent works). The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges chemistry, materials science, and engineering applications.

Dr. Tessier is an active member of several professional organizations including the Groupe Français de la Céramique (GFC), Société Chimique de France (SCF), and serves on the E-MRS Executive Committee, demonstrating his standing within the European materials research community.

While specific grant information is not provided in the available text, Dr. Tessier's research program appears to focus on the development of novel nitride-based materials for energy applications, suggesting involvement in national and European research funding initiatives. His publication record indicates successful collaboration with researchers across multiple institutions.

Dr. Tessier's research activities likely involve laboratory facilities for materials synthesis and characterization, though specific details about his lab or research team are not explicitly provided in the available information.