Baptiste Depalle
About Baptiste Depalle
Baptiste Depalle is a Senior Associate at Exponent, where he focuses on advancing science and technology to enhance health and quality of life. With a strong background in biomechanics and biomaterials, he has held various research positions at prestigious institutions, including The Forsyth Institute and Imperial College London.
Work at Exponent
Baptiste Depalle serves as a Senior Associate at Exponent, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he focuses on advancing science and technology to enhance the quality of life and health of individuals. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to produce high-quality reports and presentations for clients, utilizing his extensive research skills and knowledge.
Education and Expertise
Baptiste Depalle has a solid educational background in mechanics and biomedical engineering. He earned an Engineer degree from INSA Lyon, followed by a Master of Science in Biomechanics from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical/Medical Engineering at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1. His expertise includes advanced techniques such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM), numerical modeling, and image analysis.
Background
Baptiste Depalle has a diverse professional background, having worked in various research roles. He was a Wellcome Trust/MIT Research Fellow at Imperial College London from 2015 to 2017. He has also held positions at The Forsyth Institute, where he served as Principal Investigator, Postdoctoral Fellow, and Staff Associate from 2018 to 2022. His earlier experience includes roles as a Research Engineer at INSA Lyon and a Research Assistant at Inserm.
Research Contributions
Baptiste Depalle has made significant contributions to the fields of biomechanics and biomaterials. He has published multiple papers in peer-reviewed journals and presented his findings at international conferences. His research includes the development and validation of a mesoscale model of mineralized collagen fibrils, which is essential for understanding the structure of bone and tooth enamel.