Some example of our current projects:

1) Coarse-Grain Models for Nanoparticles Using Hybrid Particle Field Models

Molecular models able to predict the assembly of nanoparticles in different environments (bulk materials, water, at interfaces) as function of their shape, surface chemistry. Behaviour of macromolecules at nanoparticle surface.

2) Micellar Self Assembly

Shape and size of self-assembled structures of surfactants, interaction of surfactants with biomolecules, biomembranes solubilisation processes.

3) Structuring of Molecules at Interfaces and Interphases

Structuring of organic molecules at interfaces, evaporation processes, materials for organic electronics

CODE DEVELOPMENT

We develop a Molecular Dynamics code OCCAM able to efficiently exploit massive parallel hardware

What do we offer to students

We search for highly motivated students eager to learn theory and simulation techniques enjoying our international environment. Possible project subjects range from organic materials useful for electronic application to interfaces between synthetic materials and biomolecules and soft matter oriented problems in general.