When was Claudine Hermann born?

Claudine Hermann was born on 19 December 1945 in 12th arrondissement of Paris.

What positions has Claudine Hermann held?

Positions held by Claudine Hermann include: president (2000–2004).

Where did Claudine Hermann study?

Claudine Hermann was educated at École Normale Supérieure, Pierre and Marie Curie University.

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Claudine Hermann

French physicist & academic

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Claudine Hermann was a French physicist and honorary professor at École Polytechnique, the grande école founded in 1794 and located in Palaiseau, France. In 1992 she became the first woman to serve there as a professor. As a researcher, she has specialized in solid-state physics. She has also served as president of the European Platform of Women Scientists and in 2000 was one of several women who founded Femmes et Sciences. In early 2025, that organization proposed 72 names of women in science to be added to the sides of the Eiffel Tower, including Hermann herself.

Quick facts

Born: 19 December 1945 wd
Place of birth: 12th arrondissement of Paris wd
Died: 17 July 2021 wd
Place of death: Villejuif wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: physicist, university teacher, docent wd
Education: École Normale Supérieure, Pierre and Marie Curie University wd

Positions held wd

president (2000–2004)

Awards wd

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour (2015)
National Order of Merit (2001)
72 scientist women names on the Eiffel tower

Questions

When was Claudine Hermann born?: Claudine Hermann was born on 19 December 1945 in 12th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Claudine Hermann held?: Positions held by Claudine Hermann include: president (2000–2004).
Where did Claudine Hermann study?: Claudine Hermann was educated at École Normale Supérieure, Pierre and Marie Curie University.

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