Loïc BERTRAND

Loïc BERTRAND is a Researcher affiliated with the Laboratoire de Photophysique et Photochimie Supramoléculaires et Macromoléculaires (PPSM) at Université Paris-Saclay and École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay (ENS Paris-Saclay). His work bridges humanities/social sciences with experimental sciences, focusing on ancient and heritage materials. He explores interdisciplinary approaches combining materials science, data science, and environmental science, particularly using synchrotron X-rays to study archaeological, paleontological, and art historical systems. His research aims to synthesize novel 'paleoinspired' materials from properties of ancient materials.

Key research themes include heterogeneity, material alteration, and singularity in cultural heritage, with applications in environmental and materials innovation. Collaborations emphasize cross-disciplinary methodologies to address contemporary scientific challenges through historical material insights.