Maya-Setan Diakite

Researcher in plant chemistry and biomass valorization with a focus on bio-based construction materials. My PhD investigated
physicochemical behavior of plant particles in building applications, revealing critical insights into vegetal material
incorporation and characterization limitations. Current postdoctoral work strategically to develop and learn molecular
modelling for engineering high-performance materials. Track record: 4 publications, articles in preparation, €38,000 in
research funding, international collaborations across two continents.

EDUCATION

- Ph.D. in Plant Chemistry | 2019-2022 | University of Rouen, Normandie, France
Dissertation: Influence of transformation process parameters on plant material - Focus on temperature and pH in bio-based building formulations

- M.Sc. in Biotechnology | 2017-2019 | University of Technology of Compiègne, France
Specialization: Transformation and Valorization of Natural Resources (TVRN) - Biotechnology

- B.Sc. in Chemistry and Biology | 2014-2017 | University of Picardie Jules Verne, France
Focus: Organic chemistry, analytical techniques and plant biology

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Chemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, Biomaterials

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Processing hemp shiv particles for building applications: alkaline extraction for concrete and hot water treatment for binderless particle board
MS Diakité, V Lequart, A Hérisson, É Chenot, S Potel, N Leblanc, P Martin, ...
Applied Sciences 14 (19), 8815 , 2024
2024
Citations: 3
Proceedings of the 3rd International EUROMAGH Conference 2020: Sustainability and Biobased Materials on the Road of Bioeconomy
A Koubaa, N Leblanc, M Ragoubi
Springer Nature , 2024
2024
Extraction des chènevotte de chanvre par simulation des paramètres de formulation-Une application dans le domaine de l'ingénierie du bâtiment
MSMSD Diakité, H Lenormand, R Roulard, E Petit, V Lequart, P Martin, ...
SFR Normandie Végétal FED 4277 , 2023
2023
Influence des paramètres de procédés de transformation subis par la matière végétale: focus sur les fonctionnalités apportées par la température et le pH
MS Diakité
Normandie Université , 2022
2022
Citations: 1
Valorisation of hemp in bio-sourced construction materials for sustainable buildings
MSMSD Diakité, H Lenormand, N Leblanc, E Petit, R Roulard, V Lequart, ...
JOURNÉE DES JEUNES CHERCHEURS , 2021
2021
Cell wall composition of hemp shiv determined by physical and chemical approaches
MS Diakité, H Lenormand, V Lequart, S Arufe, P Martin, N Leblanc
Molecules 26 (21), 6334 , 2021
2021
Citations: 19
Hemp shiv extraction by process parameters simulation-An application in building engineering
MS Diakité, H Lenormand, V Lequart, P Martin, R Roulard, E Petit, ...
The European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence (EPNOE) , 2021
2021
JOURNÉE DES DOCTORANTS 2021: Influence des paramètres de procédés de transformation subis par la matière végétale: focus sur les fonctionnalités apportées par la température …
MSMSD Diakité, H Lenormand, N Leblanc, V Lequart, P Martin
JOURNÉE DES DOCTORANTS 2021 , 2021
2021
MT180s: Influence des paramètres de procédés de transformation subis par la matière végétale: focus sur les fonctionnalités apportées par la température et le pH
MS Diakité
2021
Determination of Plant Cell Wall Composition by a Physical and Chemical Approach
MS Diakité, H Lenormand, V Lequart, S Arufe, P Martin, N Leblanc
EUROMAGH International Conference, 18-25 , 2020
2020

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Cell wall composition of hemp shiv determined by physical and chemical approaches
MS Diakité, H Lenormand, V Lequart, S Arufe, P Martin, N Leblanc
Molecules 26 (21), 6334 , 2021
2021
Citations: 19
Processing hemp shiv particles for building applications: alkaline extraction for concrete and hot water treatment for binderless particle board
MS Diakité, V Lequart, A Hérisson, É Chenot, S Potel, N Leblanc, P Martin, ...
Applied Sciences 14 (19), 8815 , 2024
2024
Citations: 3
Influence des paramètres de procédés de transformation subis par la matière végétale: focus sur les fonctionnalités apportées par la température et le pH
MS Diakité
Normandie Université , 2022
2022
Citations: 1
Proceedings of the 3rd International EUROMAGH Conference 2020: Sustainability and Biobased Materials on the Road of Bioeconomy
A Koubaa, N Leblanc, M Ragoubi
Springer Nature , 2024
2024
Extraction des chènevotte de chanvre par simulation des paramètres de formulation-Une application dans le domaine de l'ingénierie du bâtiment
MSMSD Diakité, H Lenormand, R Roulard, E Petit, V Lequart, P Martin, ...
SFR Normandie Végétal FED 4277 , 2023
2023
Valorisation of hemp in bio-sourced construction materials for sustainable buildings
MSMSD Diakité, H Lenormand, N Leblanc, E Petit, R Roulard, V Lequart, ...
JOURNÉE DES JEUNES CHERCHEURS , 2021
2021
Hemp shiv extraction by process parameters simulation-An application in building engineering
MS Diakité, H Lenormand, V Lequart, P Martin, R Roulard, E Petit, ...
The European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence (EPNOE) , 2021
2021
JOURNÉE DES DOCTORANTS 2021: Influence des paramètres de procédés de transformation subis par la matière végétale: focus sur les fonctionnalités apportées par la température …
MSMSD Diakité, H Lenormand, N Leblanc, V Lequart, P Martin
JOURNÉE DES DOCTORANTS 2021 , 2021
2021
MT180s: Influence des paramètres de procédés de transformation subis par la matière végétale: focus sur les fonctionnalités apportées par la température et le pH
MS Diakité
2021
Determination of Plant Cell Wall Composition by a Physical and Chemical Approach
MS Diakité, H Lenormand, V Lequart, S Arufe, P Martin, N Leblanc
EUROMAGH International Conference, 18-25 , 2020
2020

Publications

Dedičová, B., Diaz Trujillo, F., Grzebelus, E., Diakité, M.-S., Eriksson N.L., and Ericsson D. (2026) Comparative analysis of protoplast isolation and somatic embryogenesis induced from shoot meristems of Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L. Lam.) genotypes. Plants, MDPI [Accepted]
Diakité, M.-S., Lequart, V., Hérisson, A., Chenot, É., Potel, S., Leblanc, N., Martin, P., & Lenormand, H. (2024). Processing Hemp Shiv Particles for Building Applications: Alkaline Extraction for Concrete and Hot Water Treatment for Binderless Particle Board. Applied Sciences, 14, 8815.
Diakité, M. S., Lenormand, H., Lequart, V., Arufe, S., Martin, P., & Leblanc, N. (2021). Cell Wall Composition of Hemp Shiv Determined by Physical and Chemical Approaches. Molecules, 26(21), 6334. .
Diakité, M. S., Lenormand, H., Lequart, V., Arufe, S., Martin, P., & Leblanc, N. (2021). Determination of plant cell wall composition by a physical and chemical approach. Proceeding journal of the 3rd International Euromagh Conference 2020. ICP journal.

GRANT DETAILS

Fysiografen Research Grant | 2024 | €38,000
Principal Investigator - Funded acquisition of FTIR-ATR equipment now serving entire department at SLU
2nd Prize, Doctoriales Vallée de Seine | 2021
Awarded for innovative collaborative research with Normandie Aerospace (NAE) on bio-composite materials for aerospace applications
MT180s Finalist (Three-Minute Thesis) | 2021
Normandie Regional Final - Communicated PhD research on sustainable building materials to general audience

CONSULTANCY

Consultant, Mawazo Institute (2025): Evaluated PhD applications from African candidates for Mawazo Fellowship, assessing research feasibility, scientific merit, and societal impact.

SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, or ACADEMIC BENEFITS

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- University of Tokyo, Japan | June 2025 (2.5 months) - Transforming Japanese agricultural by-products into building materials
- University Felix Houphouet Boigny, Côte d'Ivoire | April 2024 (1 month) - Evaluating plant waste valorization in Ivorian agriculture

TEACHING & MENTORING
- Supervised Master's and DUT (2-year French national post-secondary diploma) student (Rayann Remmas) • Taught undergraduate biochemistry and analytical chemistry • Mentored high school students (Equality for All program) • - Volunteer tutor with AFEV (1.5 years)