Mr. Baptiste Luzu | Geopolymers Awards | Best Researcher Award

Baptiste Luzu, aged 31, is a seasoned R&D Manager specializing in the development and characterization of clay-based geopolymers and cementitious materials. He earned his PhD in Material Science from Université Gustave Eiffel in 2022, focusing on the industrial feasibility of illitic geopolymers. His academic journey includes a Master’s degree in Geomaterials and Environment and a Master’s in Risks and Environment from UPEM, as well as a Bachelor’s in Physical Sciences and Chemistry. Baptiste’s expertise spans material activation processes, geopolymer formulation, and sustainability in concrete. He currently leads R&D projects at Eiffage Génie Civil, focusing on low-carbon concrete technologies and non-destructive testing. His previous roles include a research internship at IFSTTAR/MAST and a contract researcher at Université de Lorraine, where he worked on CO2REDRES, a project aimed at utilizing mineral additives from secondary resources.

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Baptiste Luzu is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on his impressive contributions to the field of geopolymers and his innovative research in materials science. His work exemplifies excellence in both practical applications and theoretical advancements in sustainable construction materials.

Baptiste Luzu completed his educational journey with a PhD in Material Science from Université Gustave Eiffel in 2022, where his research focused on the industrial feasibility of illitic geopolymers. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned a Master 2 in Geomaterials and Environment from Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée (UPEM) in 2017, following a Master 1 in Risks and Environment from the same institution in 2016. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences and Chemistry from UPEM, awarded in 2015. His foundational education was completed with a Baccalauréat Scientifique (Sciences Physiques) from Lycée Jacques Amyot, Melun in 2010.

Baptiste Luzu currently serves as an R&D Manager at Eiffage Génie Civil, a position he has held since March 2023. In this role, he leads projects focused on low-carbon concrete technologies, non-destructive testing, and patent filing, while also overseeing collaborative research partnerships. Prior to this, he was a Contract Researcher at Université de Lorraine / Institut Jean Lamour from December 2022 to January 2021, where he contributed to the CO2REDRES project, investigating the properties of mineral additives from secondary resources. Baptiste completed his PhD research at Université Gustave Eiffel from December 2017 to October 2021, exploring the industrial feasibility of illitic geopolymers in collaboration with Groupe Fichet. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Research Intern at IFSTTAR/MAST/FM2D – UPEM/LGE from September 2017 to March 2017, focusing on the study and design of geopolymers derived from clay excavations, including the characterization of precursor materials and the development of new binders.

Baptiste Luzu has filed a French patent for a clay-based geopolymer binder, showcasing his innovative contributions to material science. Additionally, he presented a conference paper titled “High Performance Illitic Clay-Based Geopolymer: Influence of the Mechanochemical Activation Duration on the Strength Development” at the 3rd International Conference on Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete held in New Delhi in 2019.