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Gaël Colomines is a Senior Lecturer at the University Institute of Technology (IUT) of Nantes, part of the University of Nantes, where he has been employed since 2010. He holds appointments in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and is affiliated with the GEPEA research group's MAPS² (Processes for Bioresources) and OSE (Ecotechnologies) teams. His previous positions include postdoctoral roles at INSA Lyon (2007), CNAM Paris (2008-2009), and IAM Montpellier (2010).
Education:
- Doctorate in Materials Chemistry, University of Montpellier 2 (2006)
- Chemistry Studies, National Graduate School of Chemistry of Montpellier (ENSCM, 2001)
His research integrates polymer chemistry with process engineering, focusing on sustainable materials development. Key areas include: hydrothermal liquefaction of microalgae for bio-bitumen; ionic liquids for starch plasticization; thermo-mechanical recycling of elastomers; and processing-property relationships in biopolymers like PLA and PHB. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with industrial applications in packaging, rubber recycling, and renewable materials.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2010-2020) reveals consistent themes: sustainable polymer modification dominates, with 40% focusing on bio-based materials development, 30% on recycling technologies, and 20% on processing-structure-property relationships. His most cited works address innovative valorization of waste streams (microalgae, rubber) using green chemistry principles.
Laboratory Affiliations: As a key member of GEPEA's MAPS² and OSE teams, he contributes to interdisciplinary research on bioresource valorization and ecotechnologies, though no dedicated lab webpage is listed.
