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Pierre-Alexandre GROSS

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En résumé

After a master degree in theoretical chemistry at the University of Strasbourg in France which emphasized on quantum chemistry and interfaces chemical processes, I did a Ph D in Materials sciences applied to clean and sustainable energy. I developed a TiO2 nanotubes based photoanode for hydrogen generation by photoelectrocatalytic water splitting. This work led to two publications and 4 conference presentations.
Then, I joined the microsystem team at Stanford University for a post-doc, were I currently work on the development of a micro gas sensor for pollutants and explosives detection. This last experience gives me the opportunity to explore micro-fabrication in cleanroom environment.
The combination of theoretical chemistry, material sciences and now microsystems and sensors, gives me a very broad knowledge in the field of physical chemistry. This trans-disciplinary background allows me to quickly understand given problems and propose innovative solutions.
Driven by curiosity, I’m looking to enlarge my knowledge in the fields of chemistry, physics and technology.

Mes compétences :
Nanofabrication
Energie solaire
Chimie des matériaux
Chimie analytique
Recherche
Capteurs
Électrochimie

Entreprises

  • Stanford University - Postdoctoral Scholar

    2015 - maintenant My postdoctoral project is devoted to the development of a chemical gas sensor for the sensing of pollutants (CO, H2S, NOx…) and explosives (TNT, RDX…). The emphasis is put on the selectivity, with the objective of being able to distinguish between molecules in a gas mixture. I have proposed a new approach by developing an electrochemical gas sensor based on the working principle of fuel cells. My current work includes microfabrication of the devices in cleanroom environment, development of the testing setup and analysis of the electrochemical data. The gas sensor I have developed is entering the patent process.

  • CNRS/UDS - Doctorant

    2011 - 2014 My PhD thesis project was about the preparation and modification of TiO2 based nanomaterials for photoelectrocatalytic hydrogen generation by water splitting. During this research I explored and used a large range of skills going from nanostructures synthesis, materials characterization and (photo-) electrochemical experiments. This work lead to the publication of three articles in scientific journals and several international conference talks.

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