SIGMA Clermont-Clermont-Ferrand

SIGMA Clermont is a French graduate engineering school and is a public institution under the authority of the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. It is located in Aubière, Clermont-Ferrand metropolitan area, France.

It was created on 01.01.2016 following the merger of the French Institute for Advanced Mechanics (IFMA) and the National Graduate School of Chemistry (ENSCCF).

SIGMA Clermont faculty members conduct their research activities within the framework of three high-level laboratories (Institut Pascal, LIMOS and ICCF), in collaboration with the CNRSand Clermont-Auvergne University, and cover a broad range of chemical and mechanical themes. Main axes of research are:

• Antalgic molecules
• Mechanics of materials and structures
• Photochemistry
• Image, perception systems, robotics
• (Bio)organic Chemistry
• Industrial Systems
• Process engineering, energy, bio systems
• Biophysical chemistry for the atmosphere
• Photonics, wave technology, nanomaterials
• Fluorescent materials
• Nanocomposites