Vanessa Proux facts for kids

Vanessa Proux was born on May 31, 1974. She is a French biologist. Currently, she is the President of Institut Sup'Biotech de Paris.

All About Vanessa Proux

Vanessa Proux is an important person in the world of science and education. She leads a special school in France. This school teaches students about biotechnology.

Her Journey in Science

Vanessa Proux studied a lot to become a scientist. She earned a Master's degree in biochemistry in 1997. Biochemistry is about the chemistry of living things.

She also got another Master's degree. This one was in enzyme engineering, microbiology, and bioconversion.

• Enzyme engineering means working with enzymes, which are special proteins that help chemical reactions happen.
• Microbiology is the study of tiny living things like bacteria.
• Bioconversion is about changing materials using living organisms.

Becoming a Doctor of Science

In October 2001, Vanessa Proux finished her highest degree. She earned a Doctorate from the University of Technology of Compiègne. Her doctorate focused on the same areas as her second Master's degree.

Early Career Steps

After her studies, Vanessa Proux worked as a research engineer. From 2001 to 2003, she was at the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique. This is a big French organization that deals with atomic energy and other sciences. She worked in their biology department.

Later in 2003, she joined the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biophysics, and Cells. This institute is part of the Paris-Sud 11 University.

Teaching and Leading

While working, Vanessa Proux also taught. She taught chemistry and enzymology at two places:

• The UTC
• The Sup'Biotech

Since February 2004, Vanessa Proux has been the President of the Institut Sup'Biotech de Paris. This means she is in charge of the whole school. She helps guide students who want to work in biotechnology.