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Christophe Bour is a Professor at Université Paris-Saclay, leading the Molecular Catalysis team at the Institute of Molecular Chemistry and Materials of Orsay (ICMMO). His research focuses on homogeneous catalysis, particularly π-catalysis using main-group metals and transition metals to develop sustainable synthetic methodologies. He has contributed to advancing catalytic processes involving gallium, calcium, and gold, emphasizing the replacement of noble metals. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches, including DFT studies, to understand reaction mechanisms.
Education and Career: Bour earned his PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Strasbourg (2006) and completed postdoctoral fellowships in Spain and Switzerland. He obtained his Habilitation (2015) and was promoted to Professor, attaining the Hors-Classe rank. He leads a research team and has supervised over a dozen theses, notably through the Doctoral Supervision Bonus program.
Research Interests: Key areas include π-acid catalysts, main-group metal catalysis (gallium, calcium), enantioselective reactions, and the design of sustainable synthetic protocols. His studies on Lewis acids and transition metal surrogates aim to enhance catalytic efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
Teaching: Bour teaches across undergraduate and graduate programs, including organic chemistry, catalysis, and inorganic chemistry. He coordinates courses at the L2 and L3 levels, developed a novel experimental laboratory module, and contributed to digital educational resources via Moodle. His teaching spans 200+ hours annually, emphasizing pedagogical innovation.
Awards and Leadership: Recognitions include the ANR PRC (2021), INC@Emergence CNRS (2019), and multiple fellowships. He serves as Secretary of the SCF Île-de-France section, organizing conferences like GECO 63, and chairs thesis juries nationally and internationally. He is part of the French Fluor Network, leveraging expertise in fluorinated reagents.
Labs and Collaborations: As team leader at ICMMO, he collaborates globally, hosting visiting researchers and organizing seminars. His lab focuses on catalyst design, mechanism elucidation, and applications in drug discovery and material synthesis.
