Professor Badia’s research is focused on investigations of the phase structure-property relations in organic ultrathin films formed by molecular self-assembly. They can be used as model biomembranes, matrices for the selective deposition of nanomaterials, or the electrochemical actuation of micromechanical devices.

Professor Rochefort’s research focuses on electrochemical processes involving ionic liquids. The functionalization of ionic liquids by electroactive moieties is used to develop new electrolytes studied in various electrochemical storage systems, like batteries and supercapacitors.