My teaching spans university courses and professional training, at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and biology. Across all levels — from Bachelor foundations to advanced Master programs and professional development — the emphasis is on quantitative reasoning, experimental practice, and building the kind of physical intuition that makes research effective.

I try to teach the way I think about science: starting from first principles, connecting them to real experimental constraints, and always asking what the measurement actually tells you.

University teaching

I teach at the Bachelor and Master levels in chemistry and related disciplines at Sorbonne Université and partner institutions. Core themes include Python programming for science, image analysis and quantitative data analysis, microscopy, and microfluidics and microfabrication for chemical and biological applications. The emphasis across all courses is on hands-on work with real experimental data, quantitative reasoning, and progressive autonomy in analysis and interpretation.

UM5CI230 — Miniaturisation pour la caractérisation et l’analyse

Master of Chemistry — Sorbonne Université

This unit introduces how miniaturisation fundamentally changes the way chemical and biological samples are measured, transported, separated, and analysed. It connects core physical principles at small scales — laminar flows, diffusion, interfaces, surface effects — to the design and operation of lab-on-a-chip and microanalytical systems.

Topics covered include microfabrication, microfluidic networks, gradient generators, droplet-based systems, liquid–liquid and solid-phase extraction, electrophoresis, electrochemical detection, and miniaturised spectroscopy (IR and Raman).

Learning outcomes. By the end of the unit, students are able to reason using scaling laws and dimensionless numbers (Reynolds, Péclet, Capillary numbers), analyse and design microfluidic networks, explain on-chip analytical techniques including CE, LLE, SPE, and electrode-based detection, and propose a coherent sample-to-answer microdevice under point-of-care constraints.

Teaching team: Jacques Fattaccioli (coordinator), Mathieu Morel, Valérie Pichon, Ludovic Bellot-Gurlet, Laurent Thouin.

Microfluidics and Miniaturization Master — Program direction

I direct the Microfluidics and Miniaturization Master, an interdisciplinary program dedicated to microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip technologies, and miniaturised analytical systems. The program is designed for students from chemistry, physics, engineering, and biology, and combines rigorous fundamentals, hands-on experimental training, and application-driven projects.

The curriculum covers fundamentals of microfluidics and transport at small scales, droplet-based microfluidics and interface engineering, microfabrication and device design, imaging and quantitative data analysis, and chemical and biological applications of lab-on-chip systems, supplemented by industry-connected projects and internships.

Teaching is provided by faculty from ENS, Sorbonne Université, and partner institutions, complemented by invited lecturers from industry and applied research.

🔗 Full program details — microfluidics-master.fr

Online courses and professional training

In addition to university teaching, I offer in person and online training in microfluidics for researchers, R&D engineers, and technical staff looking to build or consolidate expertise in the field.

Sessions are delivered in small groups via video conferencing or in person, allowing for direct interaction, targeted Q&A, and adaptation to participants’ backgrounds and objectives.

Training can be organised as standalone workshops or multi-session programs.

Who is this for? R&D engineers, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and technical staff in chemistry, physics, biology, or engineering — whether entering the field or looking to extend their practical knowledge of microfluidic systems.

What is covered? A typical program spans 12 hours across 3–4 sessions and is tailored to participants’ needs. Core topics include:

  • Fundamentals of microfluidics and transport at small scales (scaling laws, dimensionless numbers, flow regimes)
  • Droplet-based microfluidics and interface engineering
  • Microdevice design, microfabrication strategies, and experimental practice
  • Applications in chemical analysis, cell biology, and diagnostics Content and emphasis are adapted depending on participant background and application domain.

Format. Sessions typically run 2–3 hours, in groups of 3–8 participants. Individual sessions and custom programs for R&D teams are also available.

For enquiries or custom program design, feel free to get in touch.