The Georges Friedel Laboratory (LGF) is a Joint Research Unit (UMR 5307) under the dual supervision of École des Mines de Saint-Étienne and the CNRS, integrated into the Institute of Engineering and Systems Sciences (INSIS). Located within Mines Saint-Étienne, the LGF brings together all the School’s expertise in the fields of materials, mechanics, and processes.
Mission and Focus
Acteur majeur de la recherche académique, le LGF entretient des partenariats solides avec l’industrie pour répondre aux grandes problématiques contemporaines :
- Sustainability and Energy Efficiency:
Component development and optimization of industrial processes. - From Grain to Factory / From Material to Component:
Research spanning the entire value chain, from powders and materials to final components.
The laboratory plays a key role in industrial transitions, particularly in:
- Decarbonized Energy and Hydrogen:
Developing innovative solutions for a greener industry. - Digitalization of Industrial Processes:
Integrating advanced materials and technologies to optimize production.
Key Contributions
The LGF is deeply involved in major collaborative projects:
- Labex MANUTECH-SISE:
Focus on innovative surfaces and interfaces for materials. - EUR SLEIGHT:
An initiative dedicated to photonics and advanced material applications. - Plan de Relance National (Plan de Relance):
Contribution to key national priorities, such as energy and industrial transition.
Supervisory Bodies and Management
Supervisory Institutions
Director
From Powder to Material
Leveraging its dual academic and industrial expertise, the LGF stands as a key player in digital, energy, and environmental transitions. Its innovative research, combined with national and international collaborations, supports a more sustainable and competitive industry.