François-Xavier Coudert

François-Xavier Coudert is a Senior Researcher at CNRS and Professor at PSL University. His work focuses on computational and experimental studies of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), nanoporous materials, and machine learning applications in material discovery. He leads an active research group and collaborates internationally, including with Shinshu University on graphene oxide nanosheets.

• Academic Roles: Professor (PSL University), Senior Researcher (CNRS)
• Key Research Areas: MOFs, Adsorption/Diffusion in Nanopores, Elastic Properties, Topology Analysis

His team develops open-source software like CrystalNets for topology identification and ELATE for elastic tensor analysis. Recent publications highlight AI-driven MOF discovery, hybrid glasses, and diffusion coefficient prediction. He was recognized as a pioneer in hybrid glass research via the 2025 Dalton Horizon Prize. Former students include PhD graduates Nicolas Castel, Emmanuel Ren, and Lionel Zoubritzky.