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Yan Suffren serves as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Applied Sciences Rennes (INSA Rennes) since 2017, where he is a member of the Solid State Chemistry and Materials (CSM) team within the Institute of Chemical Sciences of Rennes (UMR 6226). He also serves as Co-responsible for the international section GLOBALINSA Rennes (FIRE).
His educational background includes:
- PhD in physical chemistry (2010, University of Grenoble)
- HERCULES program on Neutron and synchrotron radiation (2009)
- Master degree in inorganic chemistry (2007, University Claude Bernard, Lyon)
- Master degree in chemistry (2006, University of Grenoble)
- Bachelor degree in general chemistry (2005, University of Grenoble)
Dr. Suffren's research focuses on lanthanide-based coordination chemistry, particularly exploring the photophysical properties of coordination polymers and multi-functional materials. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with potential applications in optical materials and molecular photonics. His expertise spans crystal engineering, luminescence spectroscopy, and the development of materials with tailored optical properties, including molecular up-conversion systems that convert near-infrared to visible light.
His publication record shows consistent contributions to the field of coordination chemistry with lanthanides, particularly in developing materials with advanced optical properties. The research trajectory demonstrates progression from fundamental studies of coordination compounds to more applied work on light-upconversion and color modulation, reflecting both theoretical depth and practical applications in optical materials science.
At INSA Rennes, Dr. Suffren teaches General Chemistry to first and second-year students and serves as coordinator for the 'Atomistic' educational unit in the first year. His technical expertise includes crystallography, various spectroscopic methods, and hydrothermal synthesis techniques.
He is a member of the Société Chimique de France (SCF) and maintains collaborations with research groups internationally, as evidenced by his postdoctoral work in Geneva and Montreal. His laboratory work focuses on the Solid State Chemistry and Materials team, which investigates advanced materials from fundamental to applied research perspectives.
