Yann Leroux

Yann Leroux is a CNRS Researcher at the University of Rennes 1, specializing in electrochemistry and surface sciences. He earned his PhD from the University of Paris VII – Denis Diderot in 2007, focusing on active plasmonic devices and atomic contacts. After a postdoctoral stint at the University of Basel under Prof. Marcel Mayor, he joined CNRS in 2009. His research emphasizes localized electrochemical methods for surface modification, including self-organized molecular architectures via aryl diazonium chemistry and Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SECM).

Education:

• PhD in Physical Chemistry, University of Paris VII – Denis Diderot, 2007

Research Interests:

Leroux’s work integrates electrochemistry, nanotechnology, and materials science to develop advanced functional surfaces. Key areas include:

• Electrochemical grafting of organic monolayers
• Design of electrochemical sensors for biomarkers and environmental pollutants
• Electrocatalysis and nanocatalyst interfaces
• Graphene-based electronic devices and optoelectronics

Publications:

His recent work spans functionalized carbon surfaces, plasmonic devices, and biosensor innovation. Notable contributions include advancements in SECM investigations, diazonium chemistry for nanopatterning, and graphene-based FETs for biomedical diagnostics.

Awards:

• 2008 PhD Thesis Prize, Division de Chimie-Physique, Société Chimique de France

Advising & Grants:

Leroux collaborates extensively with international teams, contributing to projects funded by CNRS and other agencies. His work bridges fundamental electrochemistry with applied technologies like wearable sensors and energy storage materials.

Labs/Teams:

He leads research within the CNRS network at Rennes, focusing on interdisciplinary collaborations in materials and surface chemistry.