Marc BAADEN

Provided high-level scientific and strategic consulting services to approximately 10 industry partners, including Air Liquide, UCB BioPharma, and Servier labs.

Managed all aspects of a micro-enterprise, demonstrating entrepreneurial skills in client acquisition, project delivery, and business development since 2020.

Leveraged deep expertise in theoretical biophysics, molecular dynamics, and scientific visualization to deliver actionable insights and solutions for industrial research challenges.

Led the Laboratory of Theoretical Biochemistry (LBT) with 30-40 staff (17 permanent) since 2016, establishing it as an international reference in theoretical biophysics.

Served as Scientific Delegate at CNRS Chemistry (since 2019), providing strategic leadership in AI, computing, and data initiatives for section 15.

Secured over €10.5M in competitive funding, including 14 ANR projects and international industrial collaborations, significantly advancing research capabilities.

Authored/co-authored 189 publications with an H-index of 47 and 7577 citations, demonstrating significant contributions to scientific knowledge.

Oversaw the development and distribution of 10 open-source software packages (e.g., MolPlay, MDDriver, UnityMol), achieving over 22,500 downloads and multiple awards.

Mentored and supervised 12 PhD theses (11 defended), 12 other PhD students, 17 M1-level trainees, 11 M2-level trainees, 33 internships, and 22 post-doctoral fellows.

Contributed to over 340 talks, conferences, and seminars, including 120 invited presentations (56 international), enhancing scientific discourse and collaboration.

Promoted to CNRS Research Director in 2012 (1st class since 2018), recognizing sustained scientific excellence and leadership potential.

Served as Deputy Head of the LBT laboratory from 2015 to 2016, assisting in strategic planning and operational management.

Actively participated in national scientific committees, including the National Committee for Scientific Research (section 13, 2008-2012) and HCERES committees (2016-2025).

Appointed Chargé de Recherche at LBT in 2003, achieving 1st class status by 2007, reflecting rapid career progression and research impact.

Led a research team since 2007, managing 2 to 8 non-permanent members and fostering a collaborative research environment.

Contributed to significant research output leading to 189 publications and 7577 citations, establishing strong scientific credibility.

Engaged in extensive community activities, including serving on 59 PhD, 8 HDR, 4 award, and 4 internship panels across 10 countries.

Performed cutting-edge research in theoretical biophysics as an EC Marie Curie Research Fellow, contributing to the field's advancements.

Collaborated effectively within Professor Sansom's esteemed research group, enhancing interdisciplinary skills and scientific output.

Executed teaching duties and research activities as an ATER, contributing to both academic instruction and scientific investigation at ULP Strasbourg.

Awarded an MNESR PhD fellowship (1997-2000), providing foundational support for doctoral research in theoretical chemistry.