Anne Wadouachi

Anne Wadouachi is a Professor at the University of Picardy Jules Verne, where she conducts research at the Glycochemistry and Agroresources Laboratory (LG2A). Her work focuses on Chemistry for Sustainable Development, with particular emphasis on green methodologies for carbohydrate modification.

Professor Wadouachi's research interests span carbohydrate chemistry, green chemistry, and sustainable materials science. She specializes in developing environmentally friendly methods for chemical modifications of carbohydrates, with significant contributions to mechanochemistry (solventless ball milling techniques), gold nanocatalysis for selective oxidation of sugars, and the design of biodegradable sugar-based surfactants. Her work consistently emphasizes direct transformations of unprotected carbohydrates, avoiding traditional multi-step protection/deprotection sequences that generate chemical waste.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a strong focus on sustainable methodologies for biomass valorization. Her research demonstrates exceptional versatility across multiple green chemistry approaches, with particular strength in mechanochemical synthesis, catalytic transformations using gold nanoparticles, and the development of bio-based surfactants with reduced environmental impact. The publications show consistent high-impact contributions to ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Green Chemistry, and Carbohydrate Chemistry journals, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her work spanning organic chemistry, materials science, and environmental applications.

Professor Wadouachi maintains an active research program with numerous collaborations across French institutions. Her work has practical applications in developing sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based products, including biodegradable surfactants for cosmetics and detergents, biosourced polymers as alternatives to conventional plastics, and catalytic methods for biomass conversion. The research group provides training in advanced synthetic techniques while emphasizing the principles of green chemistry and sustainable development.

The Glycochemistry and Agroresources Laboratory (LG2A) serves as the primary research environment for Professor Wadouachi's work. This facility supports her research on carbohydrate modifications, mechanochemical synthesis, and characterization of bio-based materials. The laboratory environment fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between chemists, materials scientists, and environmental researchers working toward sustainable solutions for industrial applications.