Lou Rocard

Lou Rocard is an Associate Professor at Sorbonne University (UMR 7203), specializing in dynamic combinatorial chemistry and photoactive compound synthesis. Previously held positions include a postdoctoral role at ENS/University Paris-Saclay (2020-2021) and a temporary assistant professor/researcher position at University of Angers (2018-2020).

• Education:
  • PhD (2012-2018), University of Namur (Belgium) / Cardiff University (UK), Bonifazi Group
  • Master Thesis (2012), Hoffmann-La Roche, Basel (Switzerland)

Research focuses on dynamic combinatorial chemistry, photocaged ruthenium complexes, and palladium-catalyzed cross-couplings for optoelectronic materials. Publications highlight innovations in earth-abundant metal catalysis, photochemical synthesis, and multichromophoric architectures. Early-career achievements include a New Entrants Springboard Grant (2021) and multiple high-impact papers, including a Very Important Paper in Chem. Eur. J.

• Scientific Awards:
  • New Entrants Springboard Grant, Sorbonne University (2021)

Supervised 1 PhD, 8 Master’s, and 1 undergraduate student. Collaborated on projects related to tempered chromophore assembly and light-harvesting materials. Current work involves dynamic chemistry for molecular design and sustainable catalysis.