Gregoire Danger
About Gregoire Danger
Gregoire Danger is a Maître de Conférences at the Institut Universitaire de France, specializing in astrochemistry. He focuses on the evolution of organic matter from dense molecular clouds to prebiotic chemistry and has conducted significant research at various prestigious institutions.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Gregoire Danger has been a Maître de conférences at Aix-Marseille Université since 2009. His role involves teaching and conducting research within the field of astrochemistry. He is affiliated with the PIIM laboratory, where he focuses on the intersection of astrochemistry and prebiotic chemistry. His work contributes to understanding the evolution of organic matter from dense molecular clouds to prebiotic chemistry.
Education and Expertise
Gregoire Danger holds multiple degrees in chemistry and biology. He completed his Licence in Chemistry at Université de Nantes in 2000, followed by a Maîtrise in Chemistry at the same institution in 2001. He earned his DEA in Chemistry from Université de Montpellier in 2002, and subsequently obtained his Doctorat in Chemistry from the same university in 2006. Additionally, he has a Diplôme d'études universitaires générales in Biology from Université d'Angers, achieved in 1999.
Background
Gregoire Danger's academic career includes various positions in research and teaching. He served as an Assistant maître de conférence at Université de Montpellier from 2008 to 2009. He also worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Institut d'Astrophysique Spatiale in 2007-2008 and at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) from 2006 to 2007. Since 2021, he has held the position of Directeur-adjoint at Institut Origines.
Research Contributions
Gregoire Danger has contributed to significant research projects in astrochemistry. He developed experimental setups to simulate the formation of organic matter in cometary environments during a CNES-funded postdoctoral project. His research also includes work funded by NASA, focusing on analytical developments for the search of biomolecules in the solar system. His current research aims to create a comprehensive scenario linking astrochemistry with prebiotic chemistry.