About
Patrice RANNOU is a CNRS Director of Research (DR-CNRS) in Section 11 (Soft Matter) at the University Grenoble Alpes. He leads research in the MIEL Team (Materials, Interfaces, and Electrochemistry) within UMR5279-LEPMI, focusing on multi-scale functional materials for energy and electronics. His work integrates organic/inorganic hybrid materials, self-assembly processes, and advanced characterization techniques to enhance energy storage and conversion systems.
Education: M.Sc. in Polymer Chemistry (1993, Institut Textile & Chimique de Lyon), M.Sc. in Polymer Physics (1994, University Montpellier II), Ph.D. in Physics (1998, University Grenoble), and HDR in Chemistry (2013, University Grenoble). Professional roles include Deputy Head of the Observatory for Micro and NanoTechnologies (2013–2018) and co-PI of collaborative projects like Battery2030+ and SOLiD. He has advised 17 postdocs, 13 PhD students, and 10 foreign students.
Research Interests: Bio-inspired materials, ion-conducting polymers, liquid crystalline systems, and energy storage technologies. Key areas include thermotropic ionic liquid crystals for batteries, self-assembled protein nanowires, and hierarchical soft materials for photovoltaics. Over 138 publications and 17 patents highlight his contributions to materials science and energy applications.
Grants and Collaborations: ANR-funded projects (e.g., BioVolt, MASTERMIND), EU initiatives (Horizon Europe SOLiD), and international partnerships with institutions like Aalto University (Finland) and Sungkyunkwan University (South Korea). Active in organizing conferences like ENGINE Winter School and ICOE.
Labs and Teams: MIEL Team at LEPMI, LEPMI/Blue Solutions Joint Lab (Li₂ Lab for energy storage), and collaborations with CEA, CERN, and industry partners.
