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Picture of Hélène Olivier-Bourbigou
Fundamental Research
News 08 March 2023

A meet-up with Hélène Olivier-Bourbigou, or the passion for doing things together

Portrait of Hélène Olivier-Bourbigou, the current head of program and overall coordinator of basic research at IFPEN. Recognized for her work in the field of catalysis, and particularly the development of more environmentally friendly processes, she is also known for her passion for building a community around the discipline.

Urban traffic
Fundamental Research
News 23 February 2023

The benefits of speed regulation in urban areas are demonstrated in terms of air quality, fuel consumption and traffic flow

Urban speed limits are one of the solutions available to big cities to improve traffic flow, to raise air quality, to rein in noise and to improve road safety. The prospect of additional benefits by adapting this limitation in real time, depending on traffic density, led an IFPEN team to evaluate this approach as part of a thesis work.

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH, THE BUILDING BLOCK FOR FUTURE INNOVATION

Objectives pursued, scientific challenges to be overcome, partnerships proposed: watch a video on IFPEN’s fundamental research strategy.

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Research in a few figures

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    R&I engineers and technicians
  • 30%
    of budget dedicated to fundamental research
  • 9
    disciplinary fields
  • 15
    active fundamental research framework agreements