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Odile Merdrignac-Conanec is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at University of Rennes 1's Faculty of Science, affiliated with the Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes (UMR 6226 CNRS). Her career spans over three decades at the university, progressing from Assistant Professor (1991-2000) to current Associate Professor status with qualification for university professorship (CNU 31-33).
- PhD in Chemistry, University of Rennes 1 (1989)
- Accreditation to Supervise Research (HDR), Chemistry; Chemical Physics, University of Rennes 1 (2000)
- Post-Doctoral Fellow, Harwell Lab, AEA Technology (UK) (1990-1991)
Her research focuses on advanced materials synthesis and characterization, specializing in ceramics engineering for optical, sensing, and biomedical applications. Key areas include infrared-transparent ceramics (ZnS, La2O2S), gas sensors using semiconductor oxides, photocatalytic (oxy)nitrides, and biomaterials like bioactive glasses. Her work integrates soft chemistry methods with advanced sintering techniques (HP, HIP, SPS) and in-situ characterization (TPD/MS, DRIFTS).
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on rare-earth doped phosphors for lighting applications, porous biomaterials for tissue engineering, and energy conversion materials including thermoelectrics and CO2 reduction catalysts. Her optical materials research consistently targets infrared transparency and luminescence efficiency.
- 2018 Semester for Innovation of Rennes 1 Foundation
- 2017 Year for business creation of Rennes 1 Foundation
- 2015 CNRS delegation (50%)
- 2013 Board Member, French Ceramic Society (GFC)
- 1990 Chemistry PhD Thesis Prize (Pr P. Gineste Award)
She has directed eight PhD theses since 2003 with notable success including the Rennes 1 Foundation Thesis Prize (2017) and French Ceramic Society Thesis Prize (2020). Her research is supported by CNRS collaborations and Rennes 1 Foundation innovation grants. She actively participates in thesis committees at institutions including University of Tübingen, ENSM Saint-Etienne, and IRCER Limoges.
Her laboratory work centers on the Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes, utilizing specialized equipment for ceramic synthesis, optical characterization, and biomaterial testing. Current projects include infrared-transparent sulfide ceramics and doped oxysulfides for optical refrigeration.
