Xavier Bataillon awarded the médaille de cristal du CNRS 2026

A recognition of his contributions to the development of innovative research equipment

Published on 21 July 2026

The CNRS médaille de cristal honors support staff whose creativity, technical expertise, and spirit of innovation advance knowledge and uphold the excellence of French research. Xavier Bataillon, a scientific instrumentation technician at SIMaP, is among the 2026 recipients. This award acknowledges his expertise and collaborative commitment in developing experimental devices for materials science.

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Update - 21/07/2026