Arkema is delighted that for its fourth edition, the Grand Prix Arkema–Académie des Sciences has been awarded to Clémence Queffelec, Associate Professor at the University of Nantes.
This prize, awarded by the Academy of Sciences and funded by Arkema in the amount of €25,000, aims to recognize top-tier research that contributes to innovative chemistry, paving the way for solutions that support sustainable and responsible development.
At the University of Nantes, Clémence Queffelec conducts research with a broad scope, ranging from plant-based bitumen to photocatalysis applied to various organic chemistry reactions.
The Functional Materials Engineering team she leads within the CEISAM Laboratory in Nantes develops organic chemistry tools to create new materials under environmentally friendly synthesis conditions. The innovative nature of this work, and its alignment with sustainable development principles, perfectly echoes the values upheld by Arkema.
The Group develops materials, adhesives, and coatings that deliver unmatched performance to its customers while systematically integrating sustainability criteria. Lightweighting, reparability, and recyclability are at the heart of the Group’s research: over 90% of the patents filed each year by its 1,800 researchers contribute to at least one United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).
This innovation is highly collaborative, relying on regular interactions with academia and the dynamic ecosystem of start-ups.
The awarding of the Arkema–Académie des Sciences Prize to Clémence Queffelec is a perfect illustration of this commitment to openness toward the academic world.