Prof. Claude Grison
Research Director
Director of the Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Chemistry and Ecological Innovation (UMR 5021)
Functions
- 2018: CNRS Research Director, Exceptional Class
- 2016: Professor (Exceptional Class) at the University of Montpellier, France
Brief Summary of Research Activities
Scientific Output (HAL)
- Publications: 192 articles published or accepted, including 39 books
- Patents: 46, including 45 international patents; 8 licensed patents
- Oral and poster presentations: 206
- Invited talks: 234
Research Direction
- Supervised 27 thesis defenses
- Supervision of 22 Postdoctoral Researchers
- Supervised 72 DEA or Master's theses
Laboratory Guidelines
- 2023–2024: Establishment and leadership of the CNRS joint laboratory: NatChem: ChimEco-BIOINSPIR
- 2017–2025: Director of the Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Chemistry and Ecological Innovations (UMR 5021 CNRS-UM)
- 2014–2016: Director of the Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Chemistry and Ecological Innovations (FRE 3673 CRS-UM2, Stratoz)
- 2004–2005: Assistant Director of the Biomolecular Chemistry Laboratory (UMR 5032, Montpellier)
- 1994–2003: Co-director of the Biomolecular Organic Chemistry Laboratory (UMR 7565, UHP-Nancy 1)
Corporate Scientific Departments
- Chief Scientific Officer at Stratoz, 2013–2015
- Chief Scientific Officer of BIOINSPIR (2020–), (co-founder of the company)
- Scientific Director of Laboratoires Bioprotection (2021–present) (co-founder of the company)
Awards and Honors
- 2024: Appointed as a member of the Academy of Sciences
- 2024: Exceptional Women, Pioneer Category
- 2023: Women of Influence, Business Category
- 2022: Impact Award: French Inventor of the Year
- 2022: European Inventor of the Year 2022, awarded by the European Patent Office
- 2021: Appointed as a member of the European Academy of Sciences
- 2018: National Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Pharmacy
- 2018: Winner of the Suez “Taking Action on Water Resources” program
- 2016: Winner of the “Alexandre Joannides” Chemistry Prize from the Academy of Sciences
- 2016: Winner of the Sommer Foundation’s “Homme-Nature” Award
- 2015: Knight of the Legion of Honor
- 2014: CNRS Innovation Medal
- 2014: Winner of the ANR “Innovation” Award – Ecotechnologies
- 2013: Winner of the InnovEco Award
- 2013: Winner of the Cosminnov Award, “Innovation” category
- 2011: Winner of the Research Award, “Environment” category
- 2010: The Eco-Actions University Award was presented at the National Assembly on December 2, 2010
- 2009: Winner of the Pollutec-ADEME Award for Innovative Environmental Technologies
National Administrative Responsibilities
ANR
- 2013–2014: Appointed member of theANR Scientific Steering Committee
Alliances
- 2013–2014: Appointed member of the ASCO Remediation Steering Committee (CVT Allenvi)
- 2012–2014: Appointed member of the National Alliance for Environmental Research ( ALLEnvi )—representative for Sustainable Chemistry and Environmental Technologies
CNRS
- 2024: CNRS Innovation Ambassador 2024
- 2010–2015: Appointed member of theCNRS National Committee: Interdisciplinary Commission 45, then 52 (INEE), “Environment–Society”
- 2012–2015: Outreach activities for the CNRS-CEMAGREF Ingecotech Interdisciplinary Research Program, “Sustainable Chemistry” track
Scientific Advice
- 2020–Present: Member of the Scientific Committeeof the “Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference (Dresden)”
- 2018–2023: Member ofthe ScientificCommitteefor the exhibition “Inspired by Life” (Cité des Sciences)
- 2017–Present: Member of the Scientific Advisory Boardof CEEBIOS (European Center for Biomimicry)
- 2011–2014: Appointed member of the Scientific Councilof the National Museum of Natural History
- 2012–2015: Appointed member of theInternational Scientific Councilof Labex CEBA
Ministry of Research
- 2016: Chair of the HCERES Committee ( University of New Caledonia – 2016)
- 2004–2005: PEDR Expert at the MESR ( Scientific, Pedagogical, and Technological Directorate 4: Chemistry)
- 1991–1993: Appointed member of the National Committeeon Universities, 32nd Section
Summary of Research Activities
My career has been that of a teacher-researcher (associate professor, full professor) and later as a CNRS researcher, during which I have pursued research, teaching, and administrative activities in parallel and with equal enthusiasm, assuming significant responsibilities in each area. From the very beginning, my curiosity has led me toward interdisciplinary work (at the interface of chemistry and health biology (1987–2007), then chemistry and ecology (2008–2024)), with a constant drive for innovation, the pursuit of applications derived from more fundamental research, and ongoing dialogue between students and researchers, as well as between public and private partners, all in the pursuit of scientific excellence. This approach involved taking unusual risks. It is a path rich in scientific and human experiences, learning, and creativity. Today, it is giving rise to a new research focus where chemistry and ecology are closely intertwined. The ultimate goal is the development of a new green industry based on the circular economy, where chemistry and ecology are inseparable.