Prof. Nikos Hadjichristidis
KAUST, Saudi Arabia
Prof. Sadaki Samitsu
NIMS, Japan
Prof. Rong-Ming Ho
NTHU, Taiwan
Prof. Sanjeeva Murthy
Rutgers University, USA
Dr. Laure Biniek
CNRS, France
Our group collaborates with Prof. Nikos Hadjichristidis at KAUST on well-defined block copolymers, focusing on understanding their crystallization behaviour. The collaboration combines precision polymer synthesis with advanced characterization to study how nanoscale confinement influences crystallization and morphology. We explore the interplay between crystallization kinetics and microphase separation in determining material structure. These efforts provide key insights for designing nanostructured polymers with tunable properties.
Our group collaborates with Prof. Sadaki Samitsu at National Institute for Materials Science on polymer-based aerogels. The collaboration focuses on controlling crystallization and pore architecture using advanced processing methods such as directional freezing, combined with X-ray micro-CT for 3D structural analysis. We study how processing conditions influence anisotropic structure and material properties. This work provides insights for designing high-performance aerogels for functional applications.
Our group collaborates with Prof. Rong-Ming Ho at National Tsing Hua University on polymer crystallization, with a focus on how molecular structure and chirality influence crystal formation and morphology. We study the role of intra- and inter-chain interactions in directing crystallization behaviour and structure development. This collaboration provides fundamental insights into the mechanisms governing polymer crystallization in complex systems.
Our group collaborates with Prof. Sanjeeva Murthy at Rutgers University on polymer crystallization. The collaboration focuses on how molecular structure and processing influence crystalline morphology and multiscale organization in semicrystalline polymers. We study structure formation using complementary characterization approaches to link crystallization behaviour with nanoscale ordering.
Our group collaborates with Dr. Laure Biniek at CNRS (Institut Charles Sadron) on polymer aerogels. The collaboration focuses on the design of highly porous, lightweight polymer networks and understanding how processing and assembly control their structure and properties. We are particularly interested in structure formation during gelation and drying and its impact on mechanical and functional performance.