University of Washington, France.
Jean Berthier is an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington, with a long-standing career in physics and biotechnology. He has made significant contributions to open microfluidics, the study of microflows, and capillary dynamics. His extensive research includes work at renowned institutions such as CEA Cadarache, Sandia National Laboratories, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, and he has published over 85 articles, 22 patents, and contributed to multiple books. Professor Berthier's work bridges physics and biotechnology, with a focus on enhancing the capabilities of microfluidic systems.
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🎓 Education
Jean Berthier holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Grenoble-Alpes (1972), an Engineering diploma from the Institut National Polytechnique, Grenoble (1977), and a Ph.D. from the University Pierre et Marie Curie, Sorbonne, Paris (2011). His academic background laid the foundation for his groundbreaking work in fluid dynamics and biotechnology.
💼 Experience
Jean Berthier has a distinguished career in physics, spanning several decades and cutting-edge research fields. His journey began in 1978 as a physicist at CEA Cadarache, France, where he worked on liquid-gas violent reactions until 1984. He then moved to Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico (1984-1988), where he focused on the SIMMER code assessment. Concurrently, he worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory (1985-1988), developing the AFDM numerical program. From 1988 to 1992, Berthier’s work at CEA Grenoble involved cryogenic propulsion and the study of magneto-hydrodynamics effects in oceans, advancing his expertise in both space technology and fluid dynamics.
In the years that followed, Berthier transitioned into biotechnology, spending 17 years at CEA/Leti (1998-2015), where he contributed extensively to research in the field. During this period, he also held the position of Associate Professor at the University of Grenoble. In 2015, Berthier continued his focus on biotechnology at CEA/Leti while also becoming a Visiting Scholar at the University of Washington. His collaboration with the University of Washington became a key aspect of his career, and from 2019 to 2024, he served as an Affiliate Professor specializing in open microfluidics, further cementing his position as a leading figure in scientific research.
🔬 Research Interests
Open Microfluidics: Understanding inertial effects in microflows and developing advanced systems for biotechnology.
Capillary Flow Dynamics: Investigating trigger valves and anisotropic capillary flows in open channels.
Microfluidic Systems for Biotechnology: Integrating physics and engineering principles to improve biotechnological applications.
🏆 Awards & Distinctions
Member of the American Chemistry Society
Editorial board positions with Biomicrofluidics Journal, Modern Instrumentation, and AIMS
Expert evaluator for European projects and institutions like the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Alberta State (Canada)
Reviewer for high-impact journals, including Langmuir, Lab on a Chip, Sensors and Actuators, and Biomicrofluidics
📚 Publications Top Notes
Enhanced Capillary Pumping Using Open-Channel Capillary Trees with Integrated Paper Pads, Physics of Fluids, Published: August 1, 2023, Co-authors: Jodie C. Tokihiro, Wan-chen Tu, Jean Berthier, Jing J. Lee, Ashley M. Dostie, Jian Wei Khor, Madeleine Eakman, Ashleigh B. Theberge, Erwin Berthier. Link
A Portable Open Microfluidic Microdroplet-Based Air Sampler for Bioaerosol Capture, MicroTAS 2021 - 25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, Published: 2021, Co-authors: Lee, U.N.; van Neel, T.L.; Lim, F.Y.; Khor, J.W.; He, J.; Vaddi, R.S.; Ong, A.Q.W.; Tang, A.; Berthier, J.; Meschke, J.S. et al.
High Velocity Capillary Pumping, MicroTAS 2021 - 25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences
Published: 2021, Co-authors: Jean Berthier, Jing J. Lee, Ashley M. Dostie, Erwin Berthier, Ashleigh B. Theberge.
Interfacial Tension Driven Open Droplet Microfluidics, bioRxiv, Published: 2021, Co-authors: Jian Wei Khor, U.N. Lee, Jean Berthier, Erwin Berthier, Ashleigh B. Theberge. Link