Meet Bérénice Foncoux

Bérénice Foncoux studied Bioscience Engineering and completed her Master’s studies at the University of Liege (Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech) specialising in Life Sciences. Her technical expertise spans biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals, green chemistry, and food technology.

With several years of experience in the biotechnology and food processing sectors, Bérénice developed a strong understanding of both scientific innovation and intellectual property. She was also involved in the filing and successful grant of a biotechnology patent.

Combining scientific expertise with first-hand industry and IP experience, Bérénice brings a practical understanding of her clients’ needs and a strong ability to translate complex technologies into effective IP protection.

• Project Manager in Food transformation (Merinov Research Center – Canada)
• Research Assistant (University of Liège – Gembloux Agro Bio-Tech)
• Master’s Degree in Bioscience Engineering with a specialty in Chemistry and Bio-industries
• Bachelor’s Degree in Bioscience Engineering, University of Liège – Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech

• Patent Engineer

• Ben Kaab, S., Manon Genva, Hervé Degand, Foncoux, B., Pierre Morsomme, & Jijakli, H. (2025). Label free quantitative proteomic analysis reveals the physiological and biochemical responses of Arabidopsis thaliana to cinnamon essential oil. Scientific Reports. doi:10.1038/s41598-025-89368-4
  https://hdl.handle.net/2268/328601
• Ben Kaab, S., Fernández Pierna, J. A., Foncoux, B., Compère, P., Baeten, V., & Jijakli, H. (06 December 2024). Biochemical and Physiological Responses of Weeds to the Application of a Botanical Herbicide Based on Cinnamon Essential Oil. Plants, 13 (23), 3432. doi:10.3390/plants13233432
  https://hdl.handle.net/2268/328677
• Foncoux, B., Dal Maso, S., Ben Kaab, S., & Jijakli, H. (2023). Essential oils as alternatives of synthetic herbicides for horticultural crops. In Acta Horticulturae. International Society for Horticultural Science. doi:10.17660/actahortic.2023.1378.24
  https://hdl.handle.net/2268/293980
• Lins, L., Dal Maso, S., Foncoux, B., Kamili, A., Laurin, Y., Genva, M., Jijakli, H., De Clerck, C., Fauconnier, M.-L.* , & Deleu, M.*. (16 August 2019). Insights into the Relationships Between Herbicide Activities, Molecular Structure and Membrane Interaction of Cinnamon and Citronella Essential Oils Components. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 20, 4007. doi:10.3390/ijms20164007
  https://hdl.handle.net/2268/239457