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As holder of the Chair of Inorganic Chemistry at Heidelberg University and director of the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Lutz Gade has, over the years, established himself as a world-renowned expert in his field. In addition to his academic career, it was also in recognition of his commitment to cooperation between Heidelberg University and the University of Montpellier that he was awarded an honorary doctorate from UM in February 2025.

Armand Soldera, Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec (Canada), has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Montpellier. This well-deserved honor goes to a Professor who is as dedicated to his work as he is to forging lasting ties with the University of Montpellier and its constituent units, including Polytech Montpellier.

A professor at the Max Mousseron Institute of Biomolecules at the University of Montpellier (UM), chemist Jean-Yves Winum designs and synthesizes enzyme inhibitors targeting carbonic anhydrases, a promising target for cancer treatments and therapies against various pathogens. His career has been recognized with the Michel Delalande Prize from the National Academy of Pharmacy.

Catherine Alix-Panabières is one of the world’s leading experts on circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and liquid biopsy. As the originator of the term, the professor of oncology at the University of Montpellier and director of the Laboratory for Rare Human Circulating Cells and Liquid Biopsy (LCCRH) is spearheading numerous research projects on cancer biomarkers present in the blood, with therapeutic applications in sight.

A researcher at the Laboratory of Mechanics and Civil Engineering (LMGC) in Montpellier, Katerina Ioannidou was awarded the CNRS Bronze Medal in 2024 for her work in statistical physics on porous concrete. Her research contributes to the development of materials capable of storing energy and sequestering carbon.

Joan Guàrdia i Olmo, who was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Montpellier, is a professor of behavioral science methodology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Barcelona (UB). Since 2020, he has also served as the university’s rector. He is committed to promoting a Europe of education and research based on shared values.