Georges Durry

Georges Durry is a Professor of Physics and Dean of the UFR Exact and Natural Sciences at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne. He holds the academic rank of Professeur des Universités (CE2) and leads the Molecular and Atmospheric Spectrometry Group (GSMA) within the CNRS UMR 7331 laboratory. His career includes roles as Director of GSMA (2008-2018), Vice-President for Valorization at the university, and scientific advisor to the HCERES evaluation council. He has been a CNRS researcher and worked on laser spectrometry for atmospheric and planetary studies.

• Education:
  • Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (Paris VI, 2002)
  • PhD in Physics (Paris XI, 1994)
  • Engineer from École Supérieure d’Optique (1989)

Research focuses on molecular spectroscopy applications to atmospheric and planetary sciences, including balloon-borne instruments (SDLA, picoSDLA), Mars missions (Phobos-Grunt), and climate-relevant trace gases (H2O, CO2, CH4). Key contributions include diode laser sensor development for in-situ measurements, participation in international campaigns (SCOUT-AMMA, HIBISCUS), and contributions to ESA mission proposals (TandEM, Moonraker).

Scientific highlights include stratospheric water vapor dynamics, Martian atmospheric analysis, and validation of satellite data. His work integrates field measurements, laboratory spectroscopy, and numerical modeling to address climate and planetary science questions.