Born in 1970, Jérôme Chevalier is currently a full Professor at the National Institute of Applied Sciences, in Lyon (INSA-Lyon), France. In 1997, he joined the National Institute of Applied Sciences, in Villeurbanne and became full Professor in 2004. Jérôme Chevalier is mainly recognized for his work on ceramics for healthcare applications, especially on zirconia as a biomaterial and on the development of innovative glass-ceramics and calcium phosphate ceramics for bone substitute applications. His research interests are also related to the mechanical behavior laws of ceramics under different forms. He has been involved in a large number of European projects and has coordinated recently the LONGLIFE project, dealing with ceramic implants.