Delphine Yeghicheyan

Delphine Yeghicheyan is Head of the Spectrochemistry Unit at the SARM (Service d'Analyse des Roches et des Minéraux) within CRPG (Centre de Recherches Pétrographiques et Géochimiques), a CNRS-Université de Lorraine joint research unit in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France. With over 20 years of leadership, she oversees analytical development using ICP-OES/ICP-MS and quality control for geological, environmental, and industrial samples. She coordinates national working groups for geological reference material characterization and teaches at Master's and Doctoral levels at Université de Lorraine.

Education:

• PhD in Geochemistry (1996, Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III)
• DEA Géoscience de l’Environnement (1991, Major, Universities of Marseille III & Toulouse III)
• Magistère des Sciences de la Terre (1990, ENS Lyon & Université Claude Bernard Lyon I)

Research Interests: Specializes in analytical chemistry and geochemistry, focusing on: elemental analysis via ICP-OES/MS, alkaline fusion sample preparation, certification of geological/environmental reference materials (rocks, sediments, water), and trace element quantification in natural systems. Her work bridges environmental science and material characterization.

Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent articles (2001–2022) predominantly address geochemical reference material certification and analytical method development. Key themes include interlaboratory studies for trace element/isotope quantification in water/geological samples, novel dissolution protocols, and environmental risk assessment of nanomaterials. Over 80% of publications involve collaborative multi-institutional research.

Leadership & Service: Manages analytical operations at SARM, leads national reference material initiatives, and developed a CNRS training course on alkaline fusion sample preparation. Actively contributes to geochemical standardization through certified materials like SLRS series river water standards.