Simulations, Parfumes, Arômes, Cosmetics, Evolution

Team leader : Dr. Cornelia Meinert, Research Director

The research of the "Aromas - Perfumes and Chirality" team focuses on the development of new constituent molecules of aromas and perfumes and on the description of the modes of action allowing their perception. Natural substances of plant origin inspire the design of new odorants. The team develops catalytic methodologies for the synthesis and biosynthesis of odorous molecules, methods for the extraction of natural products, analytical protocols and molecular modeling techniques towards a better understanding of the mechanisms of olfaction.

Themes

Aromas, Perfumes and Chirality

Metabolome and Valorization of Plant Biodiversity

  • Analysis of natural matrices
  • Ancient fragrances, archaeochemistry