Research & Initiatives
We explore how molecules, polymers, and supramolecular systems
can be designed, assembled, and transformed to create new sustainable technologies.
Our research integrates organic and polymer synthesis, self-assembly, photophysics, and quantum chemical calculations to uncover the fundamental relationships between structure and function. By combining experimental design with computational modeling—ranging from excited-state simulations to molecular dynamics—we aim to predict material behavior, guide molecular architecture, and accelerate the creation of next-generation organic materials.
1. Building Molecules, Building Function
— We design and synthesize purely organic molecules, functional polymers, and supramolecular architectures that serve as the foundation for advanced materials. Our work spans small-molecule and polymer networks that are programmable in structure and behavior.
Using modern synthetic strategies—controlled polymerization, modular supramolecular assembly—we connect molecular design with emergent macroscopic function. Quantum chemical tools, including TD-DFT, SOC calculations, and conformational sampling, help us understand reactivity, packing, and structure–property correlations, enabling more predictive and efficient material development.
2. Engineering Light at the Molecular Scale
— Our group develops organic luminophores for chemical sensing, OLED applications, bioimaging, and chiral photonics. We study fluorescence, phosphorescence, TADF, and circularly polarized luminescence (CPL), linking photophysical principles with molecular architecture and supramolecular environments.
By combining spectroscopy, time-resolved methods, and computational photophysics—excited-state energy mapping, and oscillator strength prediction—we identify how molecular orientation, rigidity, and electronic structure govern emission efficiency and dissymmetry.
Our goal is to create versatile light-emitting platforms that operate in soft materials, thin films, and biological environments.
3. Sustainability Through Smart Materials
— We develop materials and systems that contribute to a circular, sustainable future.This includes recyclable supramolecular adhesives, stimuli-responsive interfaces, pollutant-capture materials, and organic frameworks capable of dynamic bonding, debonding, or environmental remediation.
By integrating green molecular design, reversible interactions, and computational screening of host–guest/binding behaviors, we aim to create functional materials that not only perform well but also minimize waste and environmental impact.
Our work ultimately connects molecular sustainability with real-world applications in electronics, environmental technologies, and advanced manufacturing.