The Laboratoire de Physique des Solides (LPS) warmly congratulates Julien Basset, Associate Professor at Université Paris-Saclay and researcher at LPS, on his appointment as a Junior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) for the 2026 cohort.
This prestigious distinction, announced by decree of the French Minister for Higher Education, Research and Space on April 23, 2026, recognizes the excellence of his research achievements and the quality of his scientific contributions. Julien Basset is among the new IUF members selected this year for the outstanding impact and originality of their research.
The Institut Universitaire de France supports the development of high-level research within French universities by recognizing and promoting exceptional teacher-researchers and their ambitious scientific projects.
This appointment is a remarkable recognition of Julien Basset’s work and highlights the excellence and dynamism of the research carried out at the Laboratoire de Physique des Solides.
We extend our sincere congratulations to Julien and wish him every success in the pursuit of his future research endeavors.
Further information:
- IUF 2026 results
- Official appointment decree (French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space)
