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Laurent Catoire is a full Professor of Physical Chemistry at ENSTA Paris, specializing in combustion chemistry, chemical kinetics, and materials science. He leads research in the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Department (UCP), focusing on energetic materials, hydrogen storage, and pollutant formation mechanisms. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to advance reaction modeling, detonation dynamics, and material synthesis.
- Affiliation: ENSTA Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris
- Academic Role: Professor (PR1 class)
- Key Research Themes: Combustion of propellants, nanothermites, and hydrogen storage materials
His research combines experimental studies (e.g., shock tube analysis, thermal decomposition) with advanced computational tools like ab initio calculations and detailed kinetic modeling. Recent work addresses fire suppression mechanisms, solid-state hydrogen storage, and the development of safer energetic materials.
