Pierrette Guichardon is a Professor at Aix-Marseille University, affiliated with the M2P2 laboratory (Laboratory of Mechanics, Modeling and Clean Processes). She leads the Small-scale Processes and Mechanics research team, focusing on fundamental and applied chemical engineering research with emphasis on fluid mechanics and process engineering. Her primary research domains include: Membrane Technology (reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, fouling mechanisms) Microfluidics and microencapsulation systems Micromixing characterization and reaction engineering Thermodynamics of vapor-liquid equilibria Supercritical water oxidation processes Environmental applications in water treatment Her work consistently integrates sustainability principles, particularly in developing eco-friendly synthesis methods and green chemistry approaches for microcapsule production and water purification systems. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2016-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: 1) Advanced membrane processes with focus on concentration polarization, osmotic counter-effects, and fouling mechanisms; 2) Microfluidic synthesis of polyurea microcapsules using low-toxicity reagents and eco-friendly esters; 3) Fundamental studies in multiphase flows, micromixing kinetics, and thermodynamic modeling of complex mixtures. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges chemical engineering fundamentals with practical environmental applications. No scientific awards were documented in the provided source material. While the source material confirms active research leadership, specific details regarding graduate student advising, grant funding, or collaborative projects were not explicitly mentioned in the available information. Dr. Guichardon operates within the Small-scale Processes and Mechanics team at M2P2, a CNRS joint research unit (UMR 7340) involving Aix-Marseille University and École Centrale de Marseille. This laboratory environment supports her experimental and theoretical work in fluid mechanics, membrane processes, and microscale phenomena, with strong connections to industrial applications in water treatment and materials science.


