mesoscopic helices for chiral induction, separation, recognition, crystalization, enhancement
Our group focuses on research in the design, synthesis, and application of multiscale structures through self-assembly, particularly interested in the field of chirality and has been working on hybrid organic-inorganic nanostructures with rare, finely controlled architectures using chiral nanoassemblies as templates. We aim at developing chiral nanomaterials with tunable morphologies, components and functions with original optical, chemical, mechanical, and biological properties. In particular, we evaluate the effects of helical morphologies, components and crystalinities of mesoscopic nanohelices ranging from tens of nanometers to microns and with hierarchical organizations on thier chiral properties. This approach aims to elucidate the process of Chiral Light-Matter Interaction (CLMI), revealing how chiral information is transmitted from the molecular scale to nano- and macro-scales through hierarchical organisation.
Professional activity Web of Science ResearcherID : AAB-2948-2022
1998- Group leader « Chiral molecular assemblies» at the European Institute for Chemistry and Biology, and of UMR CNRS 5144 Molécules, Biomolécules et Objets Supramoléculaires (MoBIOS), then UMR CNRS 5248 (Chimie et Biologie des Membranes et des Nanoobjets) depuis 2007.
1998-2000 Research Associate (école polytechnique-Defense)
2000-2009 Research Associate 1st class CNRS at University of Bordeaux
2009- Research Director 2nd classe CNRS section 11 at University of Bordeaux
2015- Director of the Laboratoire International Associé (LIA which changed recently its name to IRP) between Bordeaux University, Kumamoto University and Kyoto University in the field of Chiral Nanomaterials for Photonic Applications
2016 - Invited Professor, Kumamoto University and Kyoto University
2017 - Research Director 1st class CNRS section 11 at University of Bordeaux
2020 -2023 Editor of Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects (Elsevier)
2021 - Director of « Research Federation », Chirality in Nouvelle Aquitaine, (c-NOA)
2023 – PI, University Research Lead, at AIMR, Tohoku University
2025 – Director of IRP, ChiFiMI between Bordeaux University, Tohoku University, Kumamoto University and Kyoto University in the field of Chiral Field-Matter Interaction
2025 – Director of Core to core Program (Unexplored scientific research on chiral field- matter interaction c-FxM) JSPS between 11 Japanese universities (led by Tohoku Univ.) with Bordeaux, Rennes, Anger, ENS-Lyon, Lorraine univs (France) Geneva Univ, EPFL (Switzerland), Pisa Univ (Italy)
Education
1984 - 1988 Bachelor of Science, physics department at the University of Tokyo (Japan)
1988 - 1994 PhD at physics department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
1994 –1998 Post-doctoral fellow at Université Louis Pasteur à Strasbourg
2002 Habilitation à diriger la recherche, Bordeaux University
We are interested in objects within the size range of 10 nm to microns. This size range has long fascinated researchers due to the unique physical and chemical phenomena that occur within it, especially from the perspective of chirality. We particularly focus in how chirality within this size range, as observed through various techniques and interacting fields, can be influenced by factors such as size, morphology, components, crystallinity, and environmental parameters.
Mendes Matheus de Souza Lima, Duroux Gautier, Boudier Anthony, Pranee Piyanan, Okazaki Yutaka, Buffeteau Thierry, Massip Stéphane, Nlate Sylvain, Oda Reiko, Hillard Elizabeth, Pouget Emilie
Brissaud Charlène, Jain Swareena, Henrotte Olivier, Pouget Emilie, Pauly Matthias, Naldoni Alberto, Comesaña-Hermo Miguel
Duroux Gautier, de Souza Lima Mendes Matheus, Makarchuk Iryna, Lucante Théo, Kiefer Céline, Buffiere Sonia, Weill François, Baaziz Walid, Buffeteau Thierry, Nlate Sylvain, Oda Reiko, Rosa Patrick, Hillard Elizabeth, Pichon Benoit, Pouget Emilie