Prof. Dr. Sébastien Bonhommeau

Dr. Sébastien Bonhommeau is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Bordeaux, affiliated with the Institut des Sciences Moléculaires (ISM, CNRS/Bordeaux INP/Université de Bordeaux). He leads research within the Molecular Spectroscopy Group (GSM), focusing on nanoscale chemical, structural, and topographical imaging of biomolecules and nanomaterials.

Dr. Bonhommeau earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University Paul Sabatier in Toulouse in 2006. Following his doctorate, he conducted postdoctoral research at the BESSY II synchrotron facility in Berlin from 2006 to 2008. In 2008, he joined the University of Bordeaux as an Assistant Professor, where he has been advancing the field of molecular spectroscopy.

His research primarily centers on tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS), a technique that allows for the chemical and structural characterization of biomolecules at the nanoscale. His work has significantly contributed to understanding the formation of amyloid aggregates associated with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's.

Dr. Bonhommeau has been recognized for his contributions to physical chemistry and spectroscopy, including receiving the Instrumentation Prize from the Physical Chemistry Division of the French Chemical Society in 2020.