Georges Calas

Georges Calas is a renowned Professor at Pierre & Marie Curie University and Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France, specializing in Earth & Cosmic Sciences. His work bridges Mineralogy, Environmental Science, and Materials Chemistry.

• Crystal chemistry of minerals and inorganic compounds
• Environmental mineralogy and contamination processes
• Glass science and nuclear waste management

Research Trends based on his recent publications include:

• Advanced X-ray absorption spectroscopy for studying uranium speciation in contaminated soils and mill tailings
• Investigation of transition metal coordination in alkali-borate and silicate glasses
• Development of microspectroscopy techniques for cultural heritage and environmental analysis
• Structural evolution of nuclear waste glasses under irradiation and alteration

Scientific Awards:

• 2020 IMA Medal for Excellence in Mineralogical Research
• 2020 Merit Award, Société Française de Minéralogie
• 2016 Doctor Honoris Causa, National University of Kazakhstan
• 2014 Dolomieu Grand Prize (Earth Sciences), French Academy
• 2011 Schlumberger Medal, Mineralogical Society of Great Britain
• 1988 Carrière Award (Mineralogy), French Academy

His scientific leadership includes organizing international conferences on non-crystalline materials and serving on editorial boards for Terra Nova and Physics and Chemistry of Minerals.