Dr. Patrice Simon is a distinguished French scientist and leading authority in materials science for electrochemical energy storage. He currently serves as Professor of Materials Science at Université Toulouse III Paul Sabatier and conducts research at the CIRIMAT laboratory, a joint research unit of CNRS, Toulouse INP, and UT3. After completing his engineering studies at ENSIACET in Toulouse, he earned his Master's degree in metallurgy in 1992 and his PhD in materials science in 1996 from the University of Paul Sabatier. His academic journey progressed from assistant professor at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers in Paris to his current position at Paul Sabatier University, where he established himself as a prominent figure in the field of energy storage materials.
Dr. Simon's pioneering research focuses on advanced materials for electrochemical energy storage, particularly in developing innovative electrode materials for batteries and supercapacitors. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of charge storage mechanisms at the nanoscale, leading to improved energy density and power capabilities in next-generation storage devices. His contributions to fundamental science have been widely recognized with prestigious awards including the CNRS Silver Medal in 2015, the Brian Conway Prize from the International Society of Electrochemistry in 2017, and the Pierre Süe Grand Prize from the Société Chimique de France in 2019. His research has generated extensive scientific impact, with numerous high-impact publications that have positioned him among the world's most cited researchers in materials science since 2016.
Beyond his research achievements, Dr. Simon has played a pivotal role in shaping the European energy storage research landscape as the former Director of the European Institute of Research ALISTORE ERI and current Deputy Director of the RS2E (Network on Electrochemical Energy Storage). His leadership extends internationally through his roles as invited professor at Sichuan University in China and Tokyo University of Technology in Japan, fostering global collaboration in energy materials research. As an elected member of the French Académie des Sciences since 2019 and Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France, he continues to influence scientific policy and research directions in materials science. His ongoing research, supported by prestigious ERC Synergy grants awarded in 2012 and 2020, aims to develop breakthrough energy storage solutions that address critical challenges in sustainable energy systems.
