Gauthier Deblonde
About Gauthier Deblonde
Gauthier Deblonde is a Research Scientist with expertise in purification processes for strategic elements, including niobium, tantalum, and rare earth elements. He holds a PhD in Analytical and Physical Chemistry and has worked at several prestigious research institutions, focusing on coordination chemistry and nuclear waste recycling.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Gauthier Deblonde has been employed as a Research Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020. His role involves conducting advanced research in various scientific domains, including the purification processes for strategic elements and the recycling of nuclear waste. Deblonde's work contributes to the laboratory's mission of addressing national security challenges and advancing scientific knowledge.
Education and Expertise
Gauthier Deblonde holds an Engineering diploma in Chemical sciences and engineering from Ecole nationale supérieure de Chimie de Paris, completed between 2009 and 2012. He also earned an International Master's in Nuclear Energy from INSTN / ParisTech in 2012. Deblonde obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Analytical and physical chemistry from Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI) from 2012 to 2015. His expertise includes purification processes for strategic elements such as niobium, tantalum, and rare earth elements, as well as coordination chemistry of heavy metals.
Background
Gauthier Deblonde began his academic journey at Lycée de l'Escaut, where he achieved a BTS Chimiste from 2006 to 2008. He gained practical experience as a Research Intern at CEA in Marcoule, France, in 2011. Deblonde's early research experience includes a position as a Visiting Student at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for five months in 2012, followed by a role as a Research Engineer and PhD candidate at Eramet Research - Chimie ParisTech from 2012 to 2015. He continued his research at Berkeley Lab as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2016 to 2019.
Research Focus and Contributions
Gauthier Deblonde's research encompasses a variety of topics, including the recycling of nuclear waste and anti-cancer treatments, specifically targeted alpha therapies. He engages in both applied research problems and fundamental research topics in metal ion chemistry. His work aims to address critical issues in nuclear energy and health, contributing to advancements in these fields.