Prof. Laurent Royon | Sustainable Materials | Best Paper Award

Prof. Laurent Royon, Paris City University, France

Laurent Royon is a Full Professor in Physics (Section 62) at the Interdisciplinary Energy Research Institute, University Paris Cité. With a strong academic foundation, he earned his B.Sc. (1987), M.Sc. (1988), and Ph.D. (1992) in Physics from the University Paris Denis Diderot, France, followed by a post-doctoral fellowship at École Polytechnique Montréal, Canada. His academic career includes over two decades as an Associate Professor at the University of Marne-la-Vallée (1993–2015) and positions as Full Professor (2015–2016) and Assistant Director (2022) at LIED, University Paris Cité. Since 2023, he has also served as Vice-Dean of Valorisation for the Faculty of Sciences. Professor Royon’s research focuses on phase change materials, soft matter wetting and capillary phenomena, acoustic streaming, latent heat storage, dropwise condensation, evaporative cooling, and urban heat islands. A recipient of multiple accolades, his achievements include the Milton van Dyke Award (2018), ADEME’s Innovative Techniques Prize (2010), and recognition for his pioneering work in dew harvesting and phase-change materials. He has authored 64 peer-reviewed articles, contributed to three book chapters, holds two patents, and has delivered 38 oral presentations. With an h-index of 29 and over 2,500 citations, Professor Royon is a leading voice in the fields of energy physics and sustainable urban solutions.

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Suitability of Laurent Royon for the Research for Best Paper Award 🌍

Laurent Royon is a highly accomplished physicist with significant academic and research contributions in the fields of energy, soft matter physics, urban cooling, and thermal management systems. Below is a summary of his qualifications and achievements, with an analysis of his suitability for a “Research for Best Paper Award”:

Education 📚

1987: B.Sc. in Physics, University Paris Denis Diderot, France
1988: M.Sc. in Physics, University Paris Denis Diderot, France
1992: Ph.D. in Physics, University Paris Denis Diderot, France
1993: Post-doctoral research fellow, École Polytechnique Montreal, Canada

Work Experience 💼

1993–2015: Associate Professor, University Marne la Vallée
2015–2016: Full Professor, LIED, University Paris Denis Diderot
2022–Present: Assistant Director, LIED, University Paris Cité
2023–Present: Vice-Dean Valorisation, Faculty of Sciences, University Paris Cité

Awards and Recognitions 🏅

2019: 2nd Prize, ClimateLaunchpad – Category: Green City Solutions
2018: APS/DFD Milton van Dyke Award – For “The shaky life of a water drop in an anise oil-rich environment” (DFD 2018, Atlanta)
2017: Prize Fondation National IUT – For the “Bi-eau” project: A novel device for dew harvesting.
2016: Trophée APinnov 2016 – For patent WO 2013/128383 Al: Gel-formulating technology for treating hydrofluoric acid burns.
2016: Award Paper – “Micro Grooved Surface Improves Dew Collection,” presented at HEFAT 2016 (Costa del Sol).
2010: Innovative Techniques Prize by ADEME – For research on phase-change materials (PCMs).
2008: Award Paper – “Physical properties of stabilized ice slurry for transport of cold thermal energy,” in International Scientific Journal for Alternative Energy & Ecology.

Research Skills 🔬

Expertise in Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for energy storage and transport.
Advanced knowledge of Wetting and Capillary Phenomena in Soft Matter.
Research on Acoustic Streaming and its implications in fluid dynamics.
Proficiency in Latent Heat Storage mechanisms.
Development of Dropwise Condensation techniques for energy efficiency.
Innovative approaches to Evaporative Cooling and thermal management.
Urban environmental research, specifically addressing the Urban Heat Island Effect.
Skilled in developing Dew Harvesting Devices with applications in sustainability.