Delacroix Simon

Delacroix Simon is an Assistant Professor in the Chemistry Department at Ecole Polytechnique and IP Paris, affiliated with the Laboratoire de Physique de la Matière Condensée (PMC). He has been serving in this role since December 2023, focusing on innovative materials synthesis and nanomaterial discovery.

His educational background includes a Master of Science from both Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan and Sorbonne University (2016), and he is a laureate of the chemistry agrégation (2015). He completed his PhD in 2019 under the supervision of Clément Sanchez, David Porthault, and Yann Le Godec, working on the synthesis of boron-rich nanoparticles at high temperature and pressure. Subsequently, he conducted postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam under Markus Antonietti, where he developed ultrafast laser carbonization techniques for sensor applications.

• Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan – MSc
• Sorbonne University – MSc
• Chemistry Agrégation – 2015
• PhD – 2019, Collège de France / Sorbonne University / IMPMC

Simon Delacroix's research is centered on the synthesis of nanostructured thin films using methods such as molten salts and laser irradiation. He is pioneering a high-throughput laser synthesis approach integrated with machine learning to accelerate the discovery of novel nanomaterials. His work spans functional nano-objects, photoactive materials, and advanced characterization techniques. His research group, part of the Solid State Chemistry team at PMC, contributes to interdisciplinary efforts in materials science and condensed matter physics.

Although no publications are listed in the scraped text, his research trajectory indicates a strong focus on experimental physical chemistry, materials innovation, and the development of smart synthesis platforms combining laser processing and data-driven discovery.

He has received research support through the Saint-Gobain chair on innovative materials (2022), which enabled his transition to an independent research position. While no formal advisees are listed, he is embedded in a vibrant research environment with doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in the Solid State Chemistry group.

Delacroix is based at the PMC laboratory, located at Ecole Polytechnique in Palaiseau, France, with office 05-3067A in aisle 5, 2nd floor. His work contributes to the broader mission of Ecole Polytechnique and IP Paris in advancing cutting-edge materials science through interdisciplinary collaboration and technological innovation.