Dr. Jerome Launay | Bio Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jerome Launay | Bio Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Jerome Launay, LAAS-CNRS, France

Dr. Jérôme Launay, is an Associate Professor at the University of Toulouse (UPS) and a researcher at the LAAS-CNRS. With an engineering degree from INSA Toulouse and a Ph.D. in Microelectronics, he has been a faculty member at UPS Toulouse since 2007, specializing in silicon and polymer technologies for integrated bioelectrochemical microsensors. His research focuses on liquid-phase applications, and he has made significant contributions to the fields of microelectronics, microfabrication, and bioelectrochemical sensor integration. Dr. Launay has supervised numerous Ph.D. and postdoctoral researchers, advancing research in electrochemical microsystems for environmental and agricultural applications. His academic expertise is complemented by extensive collaborations with international academic and industrial partners in Canada, Morocco, Switzerland, and France.

Professional Profile:

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jérôme Launay’s extensive background in microelectronics and bioelectrochemical microsensors positions him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His academic and research career spans over two decades, including significant roles as an Associate Professor and researcher at the University of Toulouse and LAAS-CNRS. His work on silicon and polymer technologies for integrated bioelectrochemical sensors for liquid-phase applications highlights his expertise in addressing complex challenges in bioelectronics and microfabrication.

🎓 Education & Qualifications

  • 🏅 Ph.D. in Microelectronics (with honors), INSA Toulouse, 2001
  • 🎓 Engineering Degree in Microelectronics, INSA Toulouse, 1998
  • 📜 DEA in Microelectronic Circuit Design, INSA Toulouse, 1998
  • 🎖️ Baccalauréat (mention Bien), 1993

🏫 Current Position

  • 📌 Associate Professor at University of Toulouse (UPS)
  • 🔬 Researcher at LAAS-CNRS, MICA Group (since 2007)

🧪 Research Focus

  • Specialization: Developing integrated bioelectrochemical microsensors using silicon and polymer technologies for liquid-phase applications 🌊🧫

👨‍🏫 Professional Journey

  • 2005–2007: Associate Professor and Research Associate, LAAS-CNRS, M2D Group
  • 2002–2004: Researcher at CESR focusing on high-energy research 🔋
  • 2001–2002: Postdoctoral Researcher on European SEWING project at LAAS-CNRS

⚙️ Technical Skills

  • 🧑‍🔬 Theoretical Knowledge: General physics, semiconductor physics, microelectronics, microfabrication
  • 🔬 Experimental Expertise: Cleanroom microfabrication, silicon and polymer microtechnologies, electrical characterization (ISFET, ISFEC)

🎓 Mentorship & Leadership

  • 🌍 Supervised numerous Ph.D. and postdoctoral researchers, focusing on bioelectrochemical sensor integration for environmental and agricultural applications 🌱
  • 👨‍🎓 Mentors students at various academic levels

🌐 Scientific Outreach & Collaborations

  • Actively organizes conferences and collaborates with academic and industrial partners in 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, and 🇫🇷 France.

Publication top Notes:

Study of Ion-to-Electron Transducing Layers for the Detection of Nitrate Ions Using FPSX(TDDAN)-Based Ion-Sensitive Electrodes

SiNW-ISFET Sensor Modeling Using the k-Nearest Neighbor Machine Learning

Top-down integration of suspended N+/P/N+ silicon-nanowire-based ion-sensitive field effect transistors for pH analysis at the submicronic scale

Study of chemical field effect transistors for the detection of ammonium and nitrate ions in liquid and soil phases

Study of Parameters Influencing on the Performance of SiNW ISFET Sensor

Effect of thermal annealing on the dielectric, passivation and pH detection properties of aluminium oxide thin films deposited by plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition