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François Lique is a University Professor at the Université de Rennes, affiliated with the Institut de Physique de Rennes (UMR 6251, CNRS-Université de Rennes) and the prestigious Institut Universitaire de France. He works within the Department of Molecular Physics Theory and simulation, focusing on theoretical and computational approaches to molecular physics problems with applications in astrophysics.
His research interests center on molecular collisional processes in astrophysical environments, particularly quantum scattering calculations, rotational and vibrational excitation of molecules, and astrochemical modeling. Professor Lique specializes in creating accurate collisional rate coefficients essential for interpreting astronomical observations of interstellar and circumstellar media. His work bridges theoretical quantum chemistry with observational astrophysics, providing critical data for understanding molecular processes in space.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on collisional excitation processes involving various molecules (HCN, PO+, C2O, H2O) with collision partners like H2, CO, and He. His research employs advanced quantum scattering methods, including the Hibridon program suite he has contributed to. The work spans multiple astrophysical contexts from planetary nebulae to pre-stellar cores and cometary comae, demonstrating the broad applicability of his fundamental molecular physics research.
Professor Lique has successfully supervised PhD students including Amélie Godard and Paul Pirlot, who recently defended their theses. His research group at the Institut de Physique de Rennes contributes significantly to BASECOL and other databases that provide essential collisional data for the astrophysics community. His work on potential energy surfaces, rate coefficients, and non-LTE modeling approaches has become integral to modern astrochemical analyses.
