Herve Kovacic
About Herve Kovacic
Herve Kovacic is a full professor of biophysics at Université d'Aix-Marseille and serves as the team leader for 'Cytoskeleton and Physiopathology' at UMR CNRS 7051. He has extensive academic experience, including previous roles at Ohio State University and various positions at his current institution since 1994.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Herve Kovacic has been a full professor of biophysics at Aix-Marseille University since 2007. He has held various positions within the university, including assistant professor in biophysics from 1996 to 2007 and team leader for the 'Cytoskeleton and Physiopathology' group at UMR CNRS 7051 since 2018. Prior to this, he led the 'Redox Microenvironment, Cytoskeleton and Tumor Progression' team at UMR INSERM U911 from 2012 to 2017. His extensive tenure at the university spans over 25 years, contributing significantly to the field of biophysics.
Education and Expertise
Herve Kovacic's educational background includes a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, and a doctorate in philosophy, all obtained from Aix-Marseille University. He studied for his bachelor's from 1987 to 1989, followed by a master's program from 1990 to 1991. He completed his doctorate from 1991 to 1993. His foundational education began at Lycée Technique d'État Marie Curie in Marseille, where he studied from 1985 to 1987. This extensive academic background underpins his expertise in biophysics.
Previous Research Experience
Before his current role, Herve Kovacic worked as an invited researcher at The Ohio State University from 1998 to 1999. He also served in various capacities at Aix-Marseille University, including as an ATER (Attaché Temporaire d'Enseignement et de Recherche) from 1994 to 1996. His diverse experiences in research and teaching have contributed to his professional development in the field of biophysics.
Military Service
Herve Kovacic completed his military service with the Armée de Terre in France from 1989 to 1990. This experience took place in Fréjus, located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. His military service is a part of his background prior to his academic and research career.