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I graduated in Chemistry from the University of Nantes in 2018, with a focus on π-conjugated systems and light-interactive materials for applications in energy and biotechnology. I completed a first master thesis in the Electronic Plants group at Linköping University, where I developed glucose sensors for I graduated in Chemistry from the University of Nantes in 2018, with a focus on π-conjugated systems and monitoring chloroplast metabolic activity under the supervision of Dr. Eleni Stavrinidou, and a second master thesis under the supervision of Dr. Stefaan De Wolf at the Division of Physical Science and Engineering at KAUST, Saudi Arabia, focusing on the use of metal oxide layers to enhance the stability of perovskite solar cells.

In 2019, I returned to as a Ph.D. candidate in the Laboratory of Organic Electronics to work with Eleni Stavrinidou. Over the course of four years, I worked at the interface of chemistry and plant biology, utilizing enzymatic pathways to develop bioelectronic interfaces. From these interfaces, we developed devices converting plants into batteries. We also extended these interfaces to living animals, expanding the possibilities for a new generation of implanted electrodes. This experience deepened my understanding of the biological structure of plant and animal tissues, enabling me to better comprehend the in vivo interfaces we were creating.

I have now joined the group of Erica Zeglio, which focuses on sustainable approaches for developing new electronic materials and devices. This environment offers me the opportunity to develop skills and materials for sustainable electronics, contributing to the emergence of greener technologies.