Vision & Values

We study the relationships between the composition, structure, and mechanical properties of soft polymer materials. We are fascinated by how they stick, deform, detach, and break in different environments. Our group works on both model (synthetic) and biosourced polymers.

Our core value is to prioritize understanding soft polymer materials over developing them by trial and error. This understanding helps us explain various physical phenomena and provide guidelines for rational designs. We keep applications in mind and target specific ones when we can. We are committed to disseminating research of high quality and lasting impact. Finally, we value collaboration with both academic and industrial partners (see the list below).

Academic collaborators

Fouzia Boulmedais, ICS

Alain Chaumon, University of Strasbourg

Mathew Tirrell, University of Chicago

Guillermo Monreal-Santiago, University of Strasbourg

Olivier Felix, ICS

Yvette Tran, ESPCI Paris

Jérôme Combet, ICS

Christophe Chassenieux, Institute of Molecules and Materials of Le Mans

Christian Gauthier, ICS

Maud Villain-Gambier, Institut pluridisciplinaire Hubert Curien - IPHC

Industrial collaborators

Francisco J. Cedano-Serrano, Saint-Gobain Reseach Aubervilliers

Coralie Teulere, Saint-Gobain Reseach Aubervilliers

Philippe Reb, Biosphere Medical

Funding agencies