Mathilde Lepoitevin

Mathilde Lepoitevin is an Assistant Professor in Chemistry at École Normale Supérieure (ENS) in Paris, part of the Porous Materials Institute of Paris (IMAP). She holds a PhD from Montpellier University (2016) and conducted postdoctoral research at Brown University (2017–2018). Her research focuses on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for biomedical applications, including controlled drug release and hybrid biosensors, emphasizing surface modification to enhance stability and biocompatibility.

• Education:
• PhD in Chemistry, Université de Montpellier (2013–2016)
• MSc in Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion (Erasmus Mundus, 2011–2013)
• Bachelor's in Chemistry (early work on protein-material interactions)
• Professional Experience:
• Assistant Professor, ENS (2018–present)
• Postdoctoral Researcher, Brown University (2017–2018)
• Visiting PhD Student, Deakin University (2015)

Research Interests: Her work bridges material science and biomedical engineering, with a focus on MOF-based nanomedicines for antimicrobial treatments, drug delivery systems, and biosensors. Key areas include nanopore technology for single-molecule analysis and functionalization of MOFs for targeted therapies.

Publications & Awards: Over 20 peer-reviewed papers, including work on nanopore mass spectrometry and MOF antimicrobial systems. Notable recognition includes the 2017 'pole chimie Balard' Best PhD Award.

Teaching: Leads courses in Solid State Chemistry, Mesoscopic Physical Chemistry, and scientific communication. Involved in the Master Program Chemistry & Life Sciences at ENS.

Labs/Teams: Active in IMAP, collaborating on projects like MOF-enhanced phototherapeutic systems and nanoparticle drug delivery.