Jean Colombani

Jean Colombani is a Professor at the Institute of Light and Matter (Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1). He leads the Liquids and Interfaces team and focuses on materials science, fluid dynamics, and colloidal physics. Previously, he was active in the Mechanical and Production Engineering department for over two decades.

Research Highlights: His work explores

• colloidal gel mechanics
• solute transport phenomena (Soret effect)
• durability of mineral materials
• dissolution-precipitation processes
• drop evaporation on reactive substrates
• recycling of paper electronics

Collaborations span institutions like UCLA, Tokyo University, Padua, and Grenoble, with multiple Arqus grants supporting international exchanges. He mentors PhD candidates such as Alexandra Mailleur and engages in science-art partnerships.

Scientific Awards:

• Arqus grant (2022)
• Arqus grant (2020)
• Arqus grant (2017)