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 Martel and his group study various electrically active nanostructures so as to better understand phenomena linked to surfaces and interfaces, such as charge transfer and electrical conduction.

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.

The main focus of Professor Skene’s research is the synthesis and opto-electronic characterization of new organic materials exhibiting photophysical and electrochemical properties that are suitable for use in plastic electronics. This includes the fabrication and characterization of organic electronic devices prepared from new conjugated materials.