Cecile Daniel

Cecile Daniel is a Research Engineer in Analytical Chemistry at the Institute of Research on Catalysis and Environment of Lyon (IRCELYON), part of the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Lyon (2017) and has been with CNRS since 2000, initially as a Design Engineer in Instrumentation before advancing to her current position in 2011. Her work focuses on developing and managing analytical platforms for adsorption studies, with expertise in both dynamic and static measurement setups.

Dr. Daniel's research interests span adsorption techniques including Zero Length Column, volumetric instruments for vapors, and breakthrough instruments for specific applications. Her work has significant applications in heat pumps, material shaping, transport in microporous materials, and capture/separation processes. She possesses extensive technical skills in adsorption tools, porous material characterization, catalytic testing unit design, and high throughput experimentation.

Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on nanoporous materials, CO2 capture, and practical applications ranging from space decontamination to agricultural preservation. Her work shows consistent collaboration with researchers like David Farrusseng and Yves Schuurman, with research spanning fundamental material properties to industrial applications. The publications reveal a progression from fundamental adsorption studies toward practical implementations in environmental protection and industrial processes.

Dr. Daniel has developed significant expertise in designing catalytic measurement setups and has contributed to numerous studies on material characterization and adsorption phenomena. Her work bridges fundamental research with practical applications, particularly in environmental technologies and sustainable chemistry.