Prof. Jean-Marc Laheurte | Structural Monitoring Awards | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Jean-Marc Laheurte, Laboratoire ESYCOM Université Gustave Eiffel, France
Dr. Jean-Marc Laheurte is a distinguished academic and researcher in electrical engineering, currently serving as a Professor at the University of Paris-Est (UPE) since 2002. He holds an M.Sc., Ph.D., and Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches from the University of Nice, France. His extensive career includes roles as a Research Assistant at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Michigan, and an Associate Professor at the University of Nice. Dr. Laheurte has also contributed to industry as an RF Senior Engineer at Tagsys. Since 2014, he has been the Head of the ESYCOM Laboratory, specializing in sensors, microsystems, energy harvesting, and communication technologies, overseeing a team of 75 members. His research focuses on antennas in complex environments and RFID technologies, with notable contributions including two patents, two books, multiple book chapters, and over 180 technical papers. Additionally, he plays a key role in international academic collaborations for UPE, particularly in Asia and the Middle East, and actively contributes to the European School of Antennas and the French Microwave Conference.
Professional Profile:
Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Dr. Jean-Marc Laheurte demonstrates a remarkable career in research, teaching, and leadership, making him an excellent candidate for the “Research for Best Researcher Award.
📚 Education:
- 🧑🎓 M.Sc. (1989), Ph.D. (1992), and Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches (1997) from the University of Nice.
👨🔬 Professional Journey:
- 🔬 Research Assistant, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (1989-1990)
- 🎓 Ph.D. Student, University of Nice (1990-1992)
- 🌍 Post-Doctoral Researcher, University of Michigan (1992-1993)
- 👨🏫 Associate Professor, University of Nice (1993-2002)
- 👨🏫 Professor, University of Paris-Est (2002–Present)
- ⚙️ RF Senior Engineer, Tagsys (2011-2012)
🏢 Leadership:
- 🏫 Head, Institute of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, UPE (2006-2011)
- 🔬 Director, Laboratory of Electronics, Communication Systems, and Microsystems (ESYCOM) since 2014, overseeing a dynamic team of 75 members.
🔬 Research Areas:
- 📡 Antennas for complex environments
- 🏷️ RFID technologies
- ⚡ Energy harvesting for kinetic and microwave systems
- 🧬 Microsensors for biology and health
📖 Academic Contributions:
- ✍️ Co-authored 2 books, 2 book chapters, 80+ journal papers, and 100+ conference papers.
- 🛠️ Holder of 2 patents in RFID technologies.
🌍 International Engagement:
- 🌐 Oversees the international policy for UPE in the Asia and Middle East regions.
- 📚 Organizer of courses for the European School of Antennas and Chair of the “Antennas” committee at the French Microwave Conference (JNM) since 2007.