Prof.Emeritus at Interaction light/particles, France
Gérard Gouesbet (b. 1947) is a Professor Emeritus at INSA Rouen, France, known for his pioneering work in generalized Lorenz-Mie theory (GLMT) and laser-light interactions with particles. He has contributed extensively to optics, scattering theory, and computational physics, with over five decades of research and academic excellence. Gouesbet has held prestigious positions in French and international universities, authored influential publications, and played a key role in advancing particle-scattering methodologies. His work has gained global recognition, making him a highly cited researcher in applied optics and aerosol physics.
Publication Profile
scopus
🎓 Education
1977 – State Doctorate in Physics, Rouen University 1973 – PhD in Physics, Rouen University 1971 – Master’s in Physics, Rouen University 1970 – Bachelor in Physics, Rouen University 1969 – Licence in Physics & Physico-Chemistry, Rouen University 🏫
👨🏫 Experience
2007-Present – Professor Emeritus, INSA Rouen 2001-2007 – Exceptional Class Professor (2nd Level), Rouen University 1997-2001 – Exceptional Class Professor (1st Level), Rouen University 1983-2003 – Founder & Director, LESP Laboratory 1975-1983 – CNRS Researcher & Postdoc at Imperial College & Sheffield University 1968-1971 – Boarding-School Master, Rouen University 🏫
🏆 Awards & Honors
Top 2% Most Cited Researchers (Stanford/Elsevier) Knight of Academic Palms (France) Gold Medallion – Wroclaw University (1995) Van de Hulst Award (2020) IAAM Award Lecture (2019) Honorary Professor – China 🇨🇳 Best Paper Awards – JOSA, Xidian University, Applied Optics 🏅 Outstanding Reviewer – Optics Communications, JQSRT (2016-2018)
🔬 Research Focus
Generalized Lorenz-Mie Theory (GLMT) for light scattering Laser-light interactions with particles in fluid and aerosol systems 🔬 Computational physics & wave scattering simulations Optical particle characterization for biomedical & atmospheric sciences Non-spherical particle behavior in electromagnetic fields 📡 Advancement of theoretical optics and experimental validation ⚛️
Publications 📖
Eliminating blowing-ups and evanescent waves when using the finite series technique in evaluating beam shape coefficients for some T-matrix approaches, with the example of Gaussian beams
Citations 1
Finite series approach for the calculation of beam shape coefficients in ultrasonic and other acoustic scattering
Citations 3
Conclusion
Prof. Gérard Gouesbet is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his decades of contributions, international recognition, and leadership in photonics and optical science. His research has transformed the field of laser-light interactions, making him a strong contender for this prestigious honor.