Dr Tournier studied physics at Imperial College, London, and theoretical physics at the University of Cambridge. He wrote his PhD on the biophysics of water-protein interactions at the University of Heidelberg, Germany.

Dr Tournier qualified from the Centre for Homeopathic Education with a licentiate in homeopathy.

He is currently conducting interdisciplinary research at the boundaries between mathematics, physics and biology, as an independent researcher for a major international research organisation.

Dr Tournier is a founding director of the Homeopathy Research Institute, an innovative charity dedicated to facilitating high-quality research in homeopathy.