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Charles Baroud
Professor at Ecole Polytechnique, Unit head at Institut Pasteur
Charles Baroud is a distinguished professor at École Polytechnique, holding the title of "classe exceptionnelle," which indicates a high level of achievement and recognition in his field. He is also the head of a joint research group between Institut Pasteur and École Polytechnique focused on Physical Microfluidics and Bio-engineering.14
Baroud's academic background includes a Ph.D. from the Center for Nonlinear Dynamics, where he conducted an experimental study of turbulence in rotating flows.3 His career has been marked by significant contributions to the fields of microfluidics and bioengineering, where he has developed technologies for droplet generation and manipulation, subsequently transferring these technologies to industry through start-ups and licensing agreements.1
He has received several prestigious grants, including an ERC Starting Grant in 2011 and two ERC Proof of Concept Grants.1 Baroud's work spans multiple disciplines, integrating physical sciences, engineering, mathematical modeling, and biological applications.2 His current projects include collaborations aimed at improving cancer treatment through personalized approaches using microfluidic technologies.1
