Building
the agro-industry of tomorrow
In modern agriculture,
seed decontamination is a crucial issue.
Seeds can carry various phytopathogenic agents, such as bacteria or fungi, which can cause plant diseases and significant yield losses.
Conventional decontamination methods, often based on the use of chemicals, present risks to human health and the environment, and can alter seed quality.
It is therefore essential to develop effective, sustainable and environmentally-friendly alternatives to guarantee global food security and promote more sustainable agriculture.
Hemeris
Hemeris is a start-up specializing in seed decontamination using cold plasmas at atmospheric pressure.
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Specialist in seed decontamination
An innovative, sustainable and eco-responsible alternative to standard chemical processes, preserving the germinative quality of treated batches.
SEEDSTATION®
Durable
Innovant
ecoresponsIble
The SeedStation® is an automated seed treatment station. After more than 2 years in development, it can be used to decontaminate various plant species. Our treatments are energy-efficient and leave no residues. We use this machine in our lab to treat seeds, as there are no plans for a commercial version. We strive to create tailor-made solutions for our clients.
The seven-member Hemeris team represents a variety of specialized skills, from prototyping and plasma to microbiology.
Our prototyping department leads the way in designing advanced seed processing equipment.
Damien Bodiot, a mechanical engineering graduate from EIGSI, plays a central role in this mission. With his expertise and dedication, he meticulously oversees the prototyping process and mechanical design, ensuring the innovation and quality of our solutions.
Our plasma team is focused on advancing seed treatment solutions, leveraging its deep expertise in cold plasma technology.
Olivier Battaglini, an electronics engineer and Supélec graduate, leads R&D in electronic development. He is the architect behind the firmware and software that powers our seed treatment equipment.
Chih-Min Chen, a postdoctoral researcher specialized in plasma decontamination, brings leading-edge knowledge from his doctoral work on atmospheric cold plasmas for biological substrate treatment, conducted under Emmanuel Odic at Geeps. He spearheads plasma experiments to enhance and evolve our technology, paving the way for innovative solutions.
The microbiology team is essential to ensuring the quality control of plasma-treated seeds, conducting ongoing analyses to enhance current treatments and develop new solutions that align with industry standards. This involves two main types of testing:
- microbiological analyses,
- germination tests.
In parallel, our laboratory engages in R&D to continuously refine our processes and innovate new solutions.
Margot Valembras and Yohan Thieuleux, both skilled microbiology technicians with BTS degrees in Bioanalysis and Control, are integral to our team. They execute essential microbiological analyses with precision and actively contribute to research initiatives.
Anaïs Pelleteret, our microbiology engineer and UTC graduate, is pivotal in overseeing laboratory operations and R&D projects. Her expertise ensures fast, reliable results, maintaining the highest quality control and driving our seed treatments toward excellence.
The seven-member Hemeris team represents a variety of specialized skills, from prototyping and plasma to microbiology.
Our prototyping department leads the way in designing advanced seed processing equipment.
Damien Bodiot, a mechanical engineering graduate from EIGSI, plays a central role in this mission. With his expertise and dedication, he meticulously oversees the prototyping process and mechanical design, ensuring the innovation and quality of our solutions.
Our plasma team is focused on advancing seed treatment solutions, leveraging its deep expertise in cold plasma technology.
Olivier Battaglini, an electronics engineer and Supélec graduate, leads R&D in electronic development. He is the architect behind the firmware and software that powers our seed treatment equipment.
Chih-Min Chen, a postdoctoral researcher specialized in plasma decontamination, brings leading-edge knowledge from his doctoral work on atmospheric cold plasmas for biological substrate treatment, conducted under Emmanuel Odic at Geeps. He spearheads plasma experiments to enhance and evolve our technology, paving the way for innovative solutions.
The microbiology team is essential to ensuring the quality control of plasma-treated seeds, conducting ongoing analyses to enhance current treatments and develop new solutions that align with industry standards. This involves two main types of testing:
- microbiological analyses,
- germination tests.
In parallel, our laboratory engages in R&D to continuously refine our processes and innovate new solutions.
Margot Valembras and Yohan Thieuleux, both skilled microbiology technicians with BTS degrees in Bioanalysis and Control, are integral to our team. They execute essential microbiological analyses with precision and actively contribute to research initiatives.
Anaïs Pelleteret, our microbiology engineer and UTC graduate, is pivotal in overseeing laboratory operations and R&D projects. Her expertise ensures fast, reliable results, maintaining the highest quality control and driving our seed treatments toward excellence.
Steven Deves-Girain,
CEO of Hemeris
Born into a family of market gardeners in the Drôme region of France, Steven decided to found Hemeris in 2021, with the aim of making agriculture and the agri-food industry less dependent on chemicals. He graduated the ESSEC-Centrale Paris double degree program and has expertise in cold plasmas at atmospheric pressure.
They talk about us :
Hemeris aims to build a more eco-responsible agro-industry through the development of an innovative and sustainable seed treatment solution using cold plasmas at atmospheric pressure.
Specialist in the application of cold plasma to seeds
© Hemeris – 2024