Dr. Habilitated François-Xavier Ouf is a leading expert in aerosol metrology and the physico-chemical characterization of nanomaterials and advanced materials. He holds a PhD in Physics (2006) and an Habilitation to Supervise Research (HDR) in Energetics (2016), both from the Université de Rouen, France. His academic background also includes a DEA in Aerothermochemistry and Energetics.

With over twenty years of experience, Dr. Ouf began his career as a researcher at the French Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN), where he specialized in aerosol physics, filtration, and nuclear safety. In 2021, he joined the Laboratoire National de métrologie et d’Essais (LNE) as R&D Coordinator of the NanoMesureFrance innovation center, and in December 2024, he became Program Director for Advanced Materials and Aerosols still at LNE. His work focuses on developing scientific strategies, participating to national, European and international entities to harmonize characterization methods and fostering collaboration between industry, research, and regulatory bodies.

Dr. Ouf is the author of over 50 scientific publications and is actively involved in standardization and international initiatives. He currently serves as co-chair of the French standardization commission AFNOR X457 on Nanotechnologies, represents France in the VAMAS (Versailles Project on Advanced Materials and Standards) and the OECD’s WPMN (Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials), and is the secretary and treasurer of the NanoMesureFrance association.